Will an 07' headlights fit in an 01' ? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

conradtan · 04-10-2007, 02:31 PM

I really really want to get rid of the yellow/amber part of my headlights with a smoked/clear style headlight. Is this possible?

Perfectlap · 04-10-2007, 02:41 PM

nope.

you have look for clear halogens 1997-2004 ($500) or bite the bullet and order Litronics (HID).

one member here spray painted the orange with silver paint. Loooked ok to me.

ChrisZang · 04-10-2007, 02:41 PM

you are asking two different questions here:

Q: Can I de-amber a 2001 headlight?
A: Yes, has been covered quite often on this and other forums, simply search for de-amber

Q: Can I fit a 987 headlight into a 986?
A: Only if you retrofit the whole front with 987 parts, you looking at MAJOR $$$ here, might be cheaper to trade in your 986 for a 987

BoxsterBob - CA · 04-10-2007, 02:44 PM

No, totally different shape. Some folks upgrade their 986 clear headlights to Litronics and put them them up for sale on Porsche sites, ebay, craigslist, etc.

conradtan · 04-10-2007, 02:47 PM

I see! Thanks guys! I like the older style lights more, just not the amber. Hehe... (sorry to the guys that own the newer styled headlights)

fab · 04-10-2007, 03:29 PM

another option is an earlier model 996 clear headlight.

eslai · 04-10-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by conradtan

I see! Thanks guys! I like the older style lights more, just not the amber. Hehe... (sorry to the guys that own the newer styled headlights)

No offense taken, we make allowances for those who are obviously insane.

unklekraker · 04-10-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eslai

No offense taken, we make allowances for those who are obviously insane.

good come back..hehehehe!

hey conrad, I'll block you're computer off the e-bay and other Porsche Accessories website or better yet..I'll spray you with OFF spray for mod bugs so you won't be bitten again till next tax refund season...hahahahahaha! j/k

hey if you're not doing anything this weekend, let me know..here's bunch of us going for a day drive in hwy. 1

conradtan · 04-10-2007, 07:03 PM

Sounds like fun! I'll let you know if I can go. What day? Only have Sunday off. Might have to take the missus out. Hehe..

unklekraker · 04-11-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by conradtan

Sounds like fun! I'll let you know if I can go. What day? Only have Sunday off. Might have to take the missus out. Hehe..

It's this Saturday...6 Boxster owners, including me, are staying overnight @ Morro Bay...and there's 3 that's only going for a day trip..we will split @ Big sur after picnic and photo ops