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a little bit off topic, but why are you thinking of changing your headlamps to aftermarket options?
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Big apologies for post that is probably common knowledge for you guys...
2000 996, CAB. Has the washer nozzle for headlights in front of the light, not to the side. When I surf looking at mods and such, I see washer delete covers for side position...but not mine.
Also looking at aftermarket options for new headlights...yes, I know a polarizing topic.
What is this set-up known as, the headlight washer like mine?
Thank you from a dyed in the wool car guy...but totally new to Porsche living.
Cheers!
Good question.
I'm not crazy about the mix of forward lighting. Fog/aux lights are yellowish, headlights are white ish. Looks to me like aftermarket auxiliary lights... the difference in coloring.
I also like some of the LED assembly appearance. More modern. flame suit on.
Personal preference i guess.
I have other toys (numerous vehicles, motorcycles, guns etc etc) and I'm familiar with the "keep it original" vs "let's mod everything" thinking... I'm somewhere in the middle. I enjoy tasteful(In my opinion) mods...
Okay, I understand.
Aftermarket LED headlamp assemblies don�t have a provision for the headlight washer (which is what you circled in your initial post), so be sure to disable them so that they don�t break themselves during washer activation.
Regarding the yellowy fog/aux lights: they�re probably budget halogen bulbs. You can buy whiter H7 halogen bulbs to match your HIDs.
If you decide to install the aftermarket headlamps, do consider that these typically only take halogen bulbs. So you�ll still have to pay a bit extra to get the �bright white� look from the enthusiast bulbs.
Another consideration is LED bulbs in the halogen housing. 5 years ago, I wouldn�t have dared suggest this, but it seems now that there are plenty of reputable manufacturers making LED bulbs that are compatible with halogen housings, and simultaneously keep the glare down. An example that comes to mind is Philips.
If you�re going to be removing your Xenon headlamps, consider safekeeping them if you ever plan to sell your car. Some owners are sticklers for OEM parts, so you�ll retain your resale value by including them.
@996love
thank you! Great info.
I will look into replacement bulbs for fog aux lighting.
And TOTALLY get saving old oem parts for the next guy.
Appreciate it
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