Aftermarket Boxster Headlights. Who is interested?
 

My headlights lenses have alot of little scratch/mini-crack marks when you look from the side.

I want to replace them, so i looked and did not find any aftermarket headlights.

I want projectors at least, like the ones you can buy for integra's, civics etc.

I contacted "Spec-D Tuning" one of the larger aftermarket headlight distributers.

I told them it is the same headlight unit in the 911. The only option we have to put in nicer headlights involve changing the hood, bumper, and fenders. I asked if they can make some for me, and what is the minimum order.

They are going to do some research to see if the market is good to manufacture a headlight for a boxster.

I asked for pictures of what they plan to make. They will contact me in about 1 month after doing there research.

They said $500 is the initial purchase for a wholesseller.

I'm not a wholeseller, but if worse come to worse I'll take orders to at least get a minimum order.

I would like one of the dealers here, or members interested in this project want to take over. I just want newer headlight with HID's.

If your interested just post and I'll give an update in a month.

or if your an experienced group buy person, or seller, I'll give you the contact info.

Better yet, if you have info on existing aftermarket 986 Headlights let me know.

Thanks,

Jerry

You can retrofit your existing headlamp units with HID units for a couple of hundred bucks, but the problem is that they sometimes heat up and cloud the inside of the unit, and they're not focused beams like the real deal, which means when you use them people will flash their brights at you due to the horrible glare they give off.

The people you spoke with about replacements with a 911 are thinking about the newer 911's with a different shape. You are indeed correct in that some model year 911's did use HID's (what Porsche calls Litronics) and they can be purchased from salvaged cars.

Your best bet is to purchase a set of Porsche Litronics from someone used or new for your model year boxster the way I did. I found a brand new set with the controller box that must be wired into the harness for $1200 on eBay. That was 3-4 years ago though. They're far more expensive now because Porsche isn't making them any longer, or if they are, they are special order from Germany and not readily available at parts counters and Porsche parts resellers.

This is not a cheap upgrade no matter which route you take.

Yeah, currently it's not a cheap upgrade.

Hopefully if this project pans out, it will be.

Integra/Civic Forums organize buys like this to start, now they have a fair choice of affordable headlight assemblies. If they manage to organize it, then we should be able too. If the market is there.

I would guess if there is a market for rear brake light assemblies (because there are some available for boxster) that there would be a market for headlight too.

Someone just has to get the ball rolling.

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.

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

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. :D
So if you do look for these on Ebay AND be patient, you can get both Litronic headlights for under $900 for sure.

CR

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.

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.

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

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

I'd be interested in aftermarket headlights

Thanks
Sasha

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

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.

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.

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.

Yeah me too.

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

Kirk,

I like the way you modified your car.

I don't want to jack my own thread. so i posted a reply in Show and Tell.

I'm actually surprized there are so little aftermarket parts for Boxsters, especially since OEM is so Expensive. I didn't know you can ask a company to design a headlight for you:)

Headlights are a good example of overpriced piece of hardware:) 1K for a pair of used xenons.. granted they look nice but 1K? maybe if we get this through they will become like tail lights.. you can buy LED ones for 150 on Ebay.

Even aftermarket parts are more expensive for Porsches.. there is a company on ebay that sells GT2 front bumper for Boxster for 700++, same company sells modified front bumper for Scion for 143$... I don't think in our bumper goes 5 times more fiberglass...

Imagine a LED Headlight with Halo ring (like leaked 2012 boxster pics)... I think it would look soooo cool:)

Thanks
Sasha

Yeah, i get frustrated at that. It cost money to make tooling for the first one.

But the manufacturers have to charge more a peice, to make up the difference in the quantity that is sold.

Plus, i believe there is only 1 aftermarket tail light. There is no competition, So they will charge higher.

Man, I was just looking for some aftermarket headlights and the search brought me back to the forum, LOL.

I'll definetely be interested in some aftermarket lights for my '99!!!!!

On a related subject, I've heard of people who had removed the clear lens of the headlight assembly and changed/painted/mod'ed the internals of stock headlights in other cars. My brother just did on his Toyota Tacoma to dechrome them. In fact, the insulation of some of the cables inside of my headlights are starting to crack and fall off. That would be a great way to fix them.

My litronics are turning a little yellow, so I might be down for these depending on what they look like.

Men, what are we waiting for? Let's get organized and DO THIS!!!! Anybody care to share the contact info for the company? Maybe submitting some design suggestions?
Here's a quick rendition using Windows paintbrush to get the ball rolling! Pretty much anybody can better this for sure but is a start.

http://986forum.com/forums/attachments/boxster-general-discussions/13146-aftermarket-boxster-headlights-who-interested-aftermarket-headlights-rendition.png



Regards,

I'd be interested in aftermarket headlights. I will soon be replacing mine anyway.

Did you ever hear anything back from that company?

Mark

Engine Light just came on after porsche oil change...
 

Any ideas on getting that damn light to turn off without dropping big money from porsche? I am not usually looking for a quick fix but maybe someone knows something I don't. My book said it could be a loose lid... I don't know.

any new developments on the aftermarket headlights?

Here's something I saw on eBay. Not my taste, too ricey, but to each his own.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Boxster-986-96-04-Pro-Headlight-w-LED-CH-Porsche-/360322675395?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item 53e4e7b2c3

I agree - totally overdone with all the LED's, and they cost considerably more than oem lights. Not what I had in mind at all.

Wow! I like them, but not at $1,800. Even at $1,000 I'd have to think about it. But no doubt it would be a unique look.

It's good to see that finally something is available thre.. tail lights started at 600$ also

LEd is way of the future they say

my 2 cents
Too much chrome on that ebay one, a little blackout paint and it will look pretty good even head turning dare i say.

The projector lens on that though is probably garbage. Be warned alot of the aftermarket projector headlights I seen had terrible cutoff. Most even throw less usable light on the road than regular halogens housing

Those eBay ones have since disappeared. Did anyone find out who made them? The same seller sells the rear lights for almost double the price of other sellers, so maybe another seller can get these headlights for a lot cheaper.

I have contacted many sellers who sell rear lights, none seemed to have the front ones.

is there any way these could get made? OMG this would completely update a 986

Check these out! Have anybody got them already? The seller states that they will drop down to 995 n mid April

Porsche 986 Boxster 996 MK1 Black LED DRL Projector Headlights Choose Black or Chrome

Price: $1,995.00

Item #: 181071052119

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=181071052119&index=5&nav=SEARCH&ni d=39801811644

Regards

You can always search eBay for 996 headlights as they fit Boxsters but for some reason they are listed cheaper, I got a pair for $800.00 with control module.

Here are two listings one left and one right for about $919.00 total

99 00 01 02 03 04 Porsche Boxster Left Xenon Headlight Nice | eBay



99 04 Porsche 991 996 Boxter Carrera Xenon Headlight Complete 99663105807 | eBay

Also search for "Boxter headlights" as they tend to type Boxster wrong on the listings ;-)

Both of the headlights you linked to are broken and still $900 for the set

The post was more on search of eBay not specifically those two listings, but yeah for OEM lit's they can run anywhere from $800.00 to $2,000.00

Now those two links the chip and crack were to the underbody of the light which would not impact install or function of the light itself, so as long as they work and fit it would be a decent deal not a great deal. But there are great deals all the time out there if you search a bit.

:cheers:

this thread is very old

The lights have been out for a while. Some of us actually have them.

Pictures, Impressions or reviews, please!?!

I ha e those exact aftermarket headlights and love them!

See pics here: http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/43078-1998-boxster-project-complete-restoration.html