Aftermarket Boxster Headlights. Who is interested?

[Johnny Danger]

Randall is correct. Find yourself a set of Litronics either new or used and be done with it.
You'll be glad that you did.

[SoCalKen]

randal how much wiring is there to install the litronics? The dealer originally told me it's "extensive" was that an exageration to get more installation money?
Ken

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by SoCalKen

randal how much wiring is there to install the litronics? The dealer originally told me it's "extensive" was that an exageration to get more installation money?
Ken

There's an extra control box that can come with the litronics that helps to level the lights under hard acceleration or braking. Most people who get them don't even bother to install the box. Without that box the litronics function exactly the same as the regular halogen headlights - they just point straight ahead. Installing them without the control box takes maybe 5 to 10 minutes. You just slide the old lights out and slide the new ones in. There's a locking rod that holds them in place. It's pretty simple. A few years ago I added litronics without the control box and am very satisfied.

Kirk

[crod]

I actually bought one off Ebay a month ago. Waited for the last minute to bid on it. Paid $305 for it (my Boxster has Litronics but the driver side one had the lens melt - thanks to the local Porsche Dealer in town). My melted one is sitting at home as spare parts.
So if you do look for these on Ebay AND be patient, you can get both Litronic headlights for under $900 for sure.

CR

[BlitzSRM]

Yeah, nevermind. I guess no one else is interested.

Porsche Litronics looks good, I'll just put those in.

I'll wait for the designs that D-Spec sends back, and post it.

Till then i can't really say which looks better.

I think it won't have the quality of the Porsche Litronics. but if it's cheap enough, I'll just put in an order myself. $500 is less than half of what the Litronics cost.

I can swap them out when ever i want. It's easy to change assemblies anyways.

[Gougoushu]

I have had your same thought -- if there is a broad variety of aftermarket headlights for nearly all Hondas, why not for Boxsters? I would be interested in some tasteful, all-clear headlights.

[BlitzSRM]

Originally Posted by Gougoushu

I have had your same thought -- if there is a broad variety of aftermarket headlights for nearly all Hondas, why not for Boxsters? I would be interested in some tasteful, all-clear headlights.

Yeah there are alot for Honda headlight assemblys. some nice, some ugly. HID, angel eyes, LED's... they make alot because there were probablly more Civics sold in one year then 986's ever sold. So there's a market for alot of different designs.

all i want is 1 decent one.

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by BlitzSRM

they make alot because there were probablly more Civics sold in one year then 986's ever sold. So there's a market for alot of different designs.

Right, I think market is a big part of it. How many people modify their Hondas compared to Porsche owners? A lot of young kids get a cheap Honda given to them and then modify it as funds permit. There's a big market then for Honda tuner parts. Heck there are even whole magazines just dedicated to Honda tuning. Face it though, we're the minority when it comes to Boxster owners. Most Boxster owners are perfectly happy keeping their cars 100% stock. Many Porsche snobs feel it is an affront to the fine Porsche engineering to change anything!

I was reminded of this last Sunday when I went on a PCA tour. There were several Boxsters on the tour - all 100% stock. A lot of people ogled my Boxster as I had it dressed up nice in humps and all... but would any of those other owners even consider changing out their amber side markers to clear? Nope! I think the market is less limited by the number of Boxster cars as it is by the age and attitudes of most of the owners.

Kirk

[chaudanova]

Originally Posted by Kirk

There's an extra control box that can come with the litronics that helps to level the lights under hard acceleration or braking. Most people who get them don't even bother to install the box. Without that box the litronics function exactly the same as the regular halogen headlights - they just point straight ahead. Installing them without the control box takes maybe 5 to 10 minutes. You just slide the old lights out and slide the new ones in. There's a locking rod that holds them in place. It's pretty simple. A few years ago I added litronics without the control box and am very satisfied.

Kirk

I've got an extra Litronic control module if anyone is interested in it...

[sasha055]

Blitz, when you get the designs back, please post them here

I'd be interested in aftermarket headlights

Thanks
Sasha

[funkdefino]

I have litronics and I'd be interested in an aftermarket alternative. Especially one that is interesting or makes my car look unique.

[Johnny Danger]

Kirk's advise is right on. The Litronics are plug and play. I had the control box installed with mine, and frankly it didn't seem worth it. If I had to do it over again, I would just slide the new lights in and forget about it.

[BlitzSRM]

Originally Posted by funkdefino

I have litronics and I'd be interested in an aftermarket alternative. Especially one that is interesting or makes my car look unique.

Yeah me too.

[BlitzSRM]

Originally Posted by sasha055

Blitz, when you get the designs back, please post them here

I'd be interested in aftermarket headlights

Thanks
Sasha

Thanks I'll post them, if and when I get the. I believe they will do a market study first. If it's feasible, they will draw a design up.

I hope they don't run in to this thread. It seems like only a few people are interested.