Were 986/996 headlights stylish back in the day?

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Originally Posted by RedTele58

Here's a project I'm going to do sometime in the future when I build my ultimate 986 Boxster:

This is a Boxster named "Foxy" that belonged to a forum member here about 7 years ago. It's a fairly straightforwad conversion.

Official 986 to 996 Front-end Conversion Thread

It was a rather pricey project with all new parts, but with having Oklahoma Foreign just an hour away, salvage parts are affordable enough I can do the conversion.

I'm looking for a 2000-2002 Boxster S for the conversion. I've gathered a Generation II 996 GT3 front bumper cover, headlights and fenders. I need the fender liners and a few other items from a Generation II 996 to make the conversion. I also have a spare hardtop, sideskirts and a Aerokit I rear decklid and spoiler to top off the build. I want a built 3.4L engine. In my mind, it will be the ultimate 986 Boxster. Nothing a little time, money and patience can't build!

Why not go all the way?

I plan to do the 997 front end (minus the smiley face bumper vent) before my Signal Green paint job.
Honestly, I'm pretty happy with my front end and the overall look now, but a boy can dream...
$3k for the conversion, $2-4k for a decent paint job

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I remember having the 986 as a screensaver back in '00. Loved the headlights back then and still do. Although mod to projectors would be cool.

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Love the Function, Do NOT like the Form
I like round head lights on basically any car and personally I think the 987 is what the 986 should have started life looking like

The Modular Function is so easy to deal with that the "Go not Show" part of me likes them.

Comes down to - unless I want to fork out $4-$5,000 to do the 987 conversion, then I think I'll just "Love the one I'm with"

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The headlights were way ahead of their time and they are still super cool looking! Timeless headlights and sheet metal....not many rides can claim this distinction.