Seen that! thanks Brad :cheers:

Hey Bruce
I have the same year boxster s and would like to get a set of these headlites can you share with me the web site / thanks stew

I assume you mean me. My headlights came directly from Fred (Nine8six) on this thread and they were installed by Charles (Particlewave). I hope that helps :cheers:

Hey Fred, saw your note elsewhere you were going to make another batch of HID projectors, and in case quantities are limited, wanted to get a place in line for a pair.

I'm not sure if I like the "holes" look of the new Vivo rendering, as it's still hard to visualize what it would look like on the the car. Best way for me to compare aesthetic options are side by side comparison. I also don't know what effect it might have on cost - sounds like it might be challenging to machine (which I'm sure you're up for, as it's clear you've got mad CNC skill), so maybe just a basic plain Vivo (in all clear anodized parts) is the way I'd go, if it would help keep work on your end, and cost down. Although you also seem like a guy who enjoys a challenge, and maybe would want to do it even without charging much extra. In that case, I'll guinea pig a pair.

Honestly, anything will be a huge aesthetic improvement over the burned inner reflectors I've got going on right now. I'm holding off on removing the inner lenticular lens to see if I can get in on your next batch of projectors.

Thanks again!

I want to be in on the next batch as well. I just received the centercaps and after seeing them, I want anything Fred makes...the Quality is unbelievable. So Fred, PLEASE put me on your list

haha David, saw that!! You missedout the Skybreaker... 10x cooler than headlights bud lollll

Jake - still thinking what to reply. Cost, manufacturing, vivo's new style... coffee will fix all that I'm sure. Give me a few days to come up with the answers

Surely count you guys in. Good move ;)

Maybe some laser engraved carved hood ornaments?

It just got to look expansive ;) Got Turismo and Luminoso looking like champs already, just stuck on the 'compaq' Vivo style

Ornaments LOLL Reminds me of below, not sure why...

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Jake - still thinking what to reply. Cost, manufacturing, vivo's new style... coffee will fix all that I'm sure. Give me a few days to come up with the answers

Look forward to hearing the answer to this myself!

Terry

Hey Fred,

I'm newer here, but would like to get on the list for your next run. I love the look of them, and the build quality, but more to the point.... ahem.... I'm getting older and the extra light at night certainly wouldn't hurt.

I've read through this entire thread (spoiler alert: it's long), and couldn't find pictures of all of the different designs you've made in one place. Is there a list of all of the current designs, and pricing? Thanks in advance.

Adam

The importance of having "processing" power in tomorrow's vehicles :D

Looks like we need to start R&D on the MKIII tech and call this ProschaVision. These folks at bmw are going faster than I can keep up with lollll

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Hi Fred. Any timeframe on when the next batch of projectors will be available?

Any plans to make the 4-LED style projectors from new Porsches? Now that's something I'd buy.

Ebay already sell them but they're ENORMOUS and won't fit in our lenses.

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If you could make something like that, it would be stunning.

I second that!

I have seen so many custom projects for one off parts on cars and bikes over the past 40 years that I cannot count them all. I have to say that this rivals nearly anything I have witnessed for high quality workmanship, attention to detail, quality materials, finish, symmetry, integration. It looks better than any upgrade any factory has offered. We are lucky to have your talents available to other Boxster owners. You are one of few who have found a way to make an incredible car even better. Thank you.

Hey fred put me in the waiting list. I need to change my lenses they are burn out.

Fred - please add me to the list for your next batch!

Thanks,
Todd

Very kind works Sir, well received those :cheers:

In the process of making them even better. Can't wait for release.

Received fellas, on the list :cheers:

Got caught up with work during the last two weeks, had to fly out of the country twice to firefight some issues HQ needed cleaned-up (success). That's right, my other profession is "Janitor" :/

Was at the shop all of last weekend and got at least 80 shrouds on the table. Progressing but not as fast as I would want this to go. My apologies to all. As all things here... we'll get it done that's no worries!

I know you are a busy man Fred but don't forget to let me know how much these things are costing me and also the options.
Terry

Fred,

Please add me to the list for your next batch.

Thank you

Dave in TX

I would also like to be added to the list please, thanks!

Fred im Chompin at the bit....... any idea when you plan to make the new run. I personaly like the 1st gen ones nice and simple.

:cheers:

Received guys. We are almost done with the kits, at least all of the parts are mfg except the adapters. Those are going to be made as soon as the shop re-open in two weeks. Can't wait; you guys are not going to see me again LOL. Well, at least for the next 2~3months anyway. I'll be busy each and every evenings and weekends at the shop until beg Dec. Cutting stuff... lots of stuff :D

I'll certainly update and take a many pics & vids of the stuff I'm working on from time to time :)

No point shop/working at the moment, its roughly 45 degree C in the shop on a good day here. Nobody works in fact, the park I rent offices at is nearly empty atm :/

Early Autumn!!! we'll have all kinds of candies promise!! Headlights, SkyBreakers, Center Caps, and who knows, maybe some super-duper-computer for Porsche cars :D

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Hi Fred. Any lit replacement version in the works? Christmas is coming up soon ��

Some catch-up to do! In the NEWS for 2018
 

I am not ignoring you, was just checking with friends here about things I can and cannot say about those Litronic lollll Obviously can’t say much on this subject ‘yet anyway’ other than letting you know that someone/somewhere is already working on upgrading this tech by worlds. Something I’ve personally invested in (development-wise), but I am not going to be the main key player of those.

We are talking about the complete headlight + projector unit including a coated polycarbonate lens. Seen the prototype a month ago, which was in fact pretty damn mind-blowing, especially that epic spectrum gradient on the lens you often see on sport cars’ pictures. Sadly however, a whole lot has to be prep’ed for prod which is planned to begin only in mid-2018. So it looks like its going to be for next year’s Christmas instead lolllll

^ A direct competition to those Asian-made LED headlight kits everyone is familiar with. However, will come with self-leveling (for EU cars) and intelligent range finding/measuring. Other features of course but for all I can say right now, that’s what the upcoming/aftermarket ‘Litethronics’ for Porsche Cars will sounds like.

Involved parties are in California all of Sept 2017 talking to DOT and to register all of this WIP, among the few other GT parts/designs we have here. Not all that cheap but considering the love that needs to go into making sure our Porsche cars never goes blackout, they see it as priceless! I'll should be able to tell you more about all of this in Oct/Nov.

:D

As for myself, I’m happy to say that I’m staying in the Porsche Bi-Xenon retrofit alley, here, with you folks!

In the work, for early 2018: a brand new model of GT Collection projector (I know, surprise!). One with professionally engineered and manufactured angel eyes and controller but believe me this wasn’t my decision lollll (thank fella/partner Andy). So we’ll have 4 (four) models in the retrofit kits in total. Christ it was already pretty difficult for folks to choose one model only, imagine with 4 :/ After all the whole GT Projector/Collection and 986forum collective work was born with ‘angel eyes’ so we’ve decided to have a continuity to the product line. So that’s all going to become one of another annoying “option” to choose from. Something to watch out in 1st quarter of 2018 though :/ Not for this Christmas!

Also in the making are Porsche specific HID/xenon ballasts with built-in controller. Using similar(same?) circuits found in modern automotive lighting ballasts with the only difference of including a MODBUS industrial controller to them. So those will effectively do the switching digitally while being driven/powered by your High & low beams senders. You’ll also be able to re-program those with different logic shall you need; a feature I’ve personally voted ‘useless’, but then who knows, we might need it in the future as the product line evolves. Comes in a single unit so this will certainly be advantageous installation and size/weight wise. That is something to watch out in the 2nd quarter of 2018.

So many other things that we are all working hard on here atm. All very little and meaningless to the board however, for now (I think). E.g. waterproof connectors (lolll), custom shaped PCBs and circuits for next gen of angel eye, etc etc etc.

Only good stuff, as usual folks. Exterminate the Halogen :cheers:

Thanks for the update Fred

Sure mate. Would have been a tad awkward releasing a whole lot of projectors in early autumn (still going ahead btw) and wishing you all Happy New year with the new 2018 GT toy line. Glad its out early...

Please add me to the list Fred, would love to upgrade my headlights!

It suits me, spent far too much on the car recently!!

Angel Eyes Alternative
 

Now that I've had to disconnect my malfunctioning angel eyes, I no longer have front parking lights and won't pass the car registration inspection in Germany. I have thought about alternatives like using the fog lights, installing LED strips, or adding a bulb of some sort into the unused high-beam hole in the lights (my reflector is now painted black, so that may not be a good option any more). But I haven't settled on anything yet.
So, I'm curious - has anyone added back a parking light alternative to the angel eyes for these awesome headlights? I imagine an ideal solution would use the existing angel eye wiring and white connectors, but perhaps not.
Of course, it would be nice to have high-beams to flash when the projectors are off, so that might take up the existing holes in the lights. Perhaps there is a way to use a bulb (H7 LED projector?) for both flashing at a decent/full power level and as a parking light at a lower power.
Any other ideas out there? I appreciate any thoughts or solutions you all may have on this.

Yea me, no ae

Need those parking lights to pass annual inspection here too. Not the end of the world (yet!!), still looks good. Using those oem bulbs that were originally coming with the bosch headlights. Not sure of their P/N. Sure you could find the equivalent at the auto store near by. Plugs onto the same circuit your AE were on at the time.

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Hey Charles, your pics are no longer available. Can you repost them? Thanks

Sorry, Norm. I don't have them anymore.
If you pull one of your bulbs, you'll see the difference. You just need to make it fit the bulb socket tube.

Awesome Fred. Are they working on new seals too?

Fred please put me in the list for the next batch

Fred, your gorgeous projectors passed the German inspection process. I used your idea and connected a bulb to the AE circuit to act as parking lights. Since the wiring for the cutoff solenoid was going through the parking light hole, I used a H7 LED bulb in the high-beam hole. My reflectors are painted black, so it isn't too bright or distracting to oncoming traffic and the inspector didn't have any comments.

Please add me to the list as well! I can't see a whole lot at night and work night shift. I hardly ever drive to work because the lights are so bad and would love to see better at night!

Hey Fred,

I have the first gen with the awesome, but dying angel eyes. What is the small cylinder between power and the LEDs? I have one side out, but if given power all LEDs rise to life for a bit, then flake out flashing and strobing as they die. I think it's the little black cylinder (I installed the solenoid so the LEDs don't run with the headlights). So, is the black cylinder a voltage divider? I could buzz it out with a multi-meter, but I thought I'd go to the horses mouth for an answer.