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YOUR RESEARCH981 Cayman Headlight Bulbs - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
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Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
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So first things first I was changing bulbs because of a blown bulb, wasn t necessarily seeking to upgrade, just to put right.
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Initial thoughts are they won t be life-changing but maybe a small improvement?
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Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
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Hi,
Has anyone upgraded their standard (non Xenon) H7 headlight bulbs?
If so, which ones would you recommend please?
I find the standard lights quite poor if I'm honest.
Thanks.
Hi, I did this on a halogen 981 Boxster - one of the best upgrades I did to it.
I bought the Phillips LED dipped beam bulbs. By far the most expensive LED product on the market for them, but I wanted to ensure great quality and remove any fear or overheating risks. I ran them for three years with zero fault.
Technically any non-halogen bulb is illegal in a halogen housing and will fail an MoT, but I had zero issues. The colour is OEM and the beam pattern is sharp. You’ll have no issues.
Hi, I did this on a halogen 981 Boxster - one of the best upgrades I did to it.
I bought the Phillips LED dipped beam bulbs. By far the most expensive LED product on the market for them, but I wanted to ensure great quality and remove any fear or overheating risks. I ran them for three years with zero fault.
Technically any non-halogen bulb is illegal in a halogen housing and will fail an MoT, but I had zero issues. The colour is OEM and the beam pattern is sharp. You’ll have no issues.
Schuey, let me know what you go with. I appear to have a bulb out (but no warning message...) so I will obviously replace - and ideally upgrade - both. Just looking into options.
If you can post any updates/links
ie these look like the right fitment:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ultinon-headlight...
But do either of these work on a 981?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Standard-Headligh...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Standard-Headligh...
Just catching up with this thread. I haven't ordered anything as yet. But all of the above seem like decent viable options and will be better than what I have at the moment. Please let me know how you get on with the Philips ones, as I might order the same then. Thanks.
Crappy photos but hope of some help.
So first things first I was changing bulbs because of a blown bulb, wasn’t necessarily seeking to upgrade, just to put right.
Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
Got some bonus bulbs! Not sure what for - look like number plate bulbs to me??
Photo 1 - how it was. Note this is with just one headlight working.
Photo 2 - new offside bulb in, so one old, one new.
Photo 3 - new bulbs in both.
Initial thoughts are they won’t be life-changing but maybe a small improvement? Colour looks nice; less yellow but not the blue-white that would look too modern on the car. Haven’t driven it yet but I have been unknowingly driving with one headlight for however long so I expect to notice an improvement but will be hard to know if it s the bulbs or just two lights instead of one
Edited by WhisperingWasp on Thursday 15th January 20:31
WhisperingWasp said:
Crappy photos but hope of some help.
So first things first I was changing bulbs because of a blown bulb, wasn t necessarily seeking to upgrade, just to put right.
Ended up going with these with the aim for a small improvement without too big a sacrifice on longevity (although the job was a breeze - hardest bit was disconnecting the loom).
Initial thoughts are they won t be life-changing but maybe a small improvement? Colour looks nice; less yellow but not the blue-white that would look too modern on the car. Haven t driven it yet but I have been unknowingly driving with one headlight for however long so I expect to notice an improvement but will be hard to know if it s the bulbs or just two lights instead of one
Edited by WhisperingWasp on Thursday 15th January 20:31
Thank you for taking the time to take the photos and upload here. I agree there is not a massive difference in those pictures at least, but I'm sure you'll notice some improvement on the road. Better than before for sure
Just bought these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152930141678
Easy to fit, 5 mins a side and already look more promising
Will report after first night drive
rallyman1978 said:
Just bought these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152930141678
Easy to fit, 5 mins a side and already look more promising
Will report after first night drive
That's a pretty good result. Any errors on the dash?
