Aftermarket Boxster Headlights. Who is interested?

[BlitzSRM]

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

[RandallNeighbour]

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.

[BlitzSRM]

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.

[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

[Crono0001]

this thread is very old

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

[ALarracuente]

Pictures, Impressions or reviews, please!?!

[drbodzin]

I ha e those exact aftermarket headlights and love them!

See pics here: 1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration