05-22-2015, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigM
Just finished today!
And yes, those are the same headlights!
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Omg, just noticed you've done the Particlewave's deambering method.
Nice work right there... car looks 12 years younger Craig 
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05-23-2015, 10:18 AM
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Ok, preparing to install the projector today. It's black, as is the car. I'm considering not painting anything inside, just keeping the chrome and silver/grey. Thoughts?
Also, I destroyed the rubber seal between the car and the headlight. Can't seem to find it on Pelican or Suncoast. Any ideas?
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05-23-2015, 10:29 AM
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I would leave the internals stock. Painting black would make it all blend together too much.
Sadly, the seals are not available anywhere. Your best bet is to find some stick-on foam rubber weather stripping that will fit (home repair shop, window sealing kits).
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05-26-2015, 10:56 PM
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I ordered 3 pairs from Fred and have thus far got two of them retrofitted into headlights. I was thinking that the amber angel eyes would really make the front look good on the black 996 since it had some amber on the blinkers and I would say that assumption was correct! The blue did not look as good on my black 996 (IMO), but they do look pretty nice on my buddy's silver 996!
Out for a roll in the hay...literally:
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Last edited by swaff; 05-26-2015 at 11:00 PM.
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05-26-2015, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CHRISP357
Ok, preparing to install the projector today. It's black, as is the car. I'm considering not painting anything inside, just keeping the chrome and silver/grey. Thoughts?
Also, I destroyed the rubber seal between the car and the headlight. Can't seem to find it on Pelican or Suncoast. Any ideas?
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Refer to my post #821 for the rubber seals. The stuff you can get from Home Depot works great:
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/48169-porsche-headlight-retrofit-%5B-cad-prototyping-finish-post436946.html#post436946
My projectors are black and I left the inside reflector bowl chrome as well as the other parts stock (no painting). To be honest, I kind of think they would look good black though. If you do paint the inside black, I would only do the chrome reflector bowl and leave the clear plastic sleeves as-is, unpainted. Just my 2 cents.
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05-27-2015, 03:30 AM
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Swaff, can you show me a close up shot, lights on and off?
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05-28-2015, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by swaff
Out for a roll in the hay...literally:
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Swaff, now that's Wicked Cool! Nice pair haha thanks for the share
And sorry but that goes in my Stolen Pics folder for sure mate lollll
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05-28-2015, 01:37 PM
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Trying to reassemble but having trouble with the wiring. I can't figure where they all go and they don't match the colors on the instruction sheet. Anyone have any good pictures?
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05-28-2015, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CHRISP357
Trying to reassemble but having trouble with the wiring. I can't figure where they all go and they don't match the colors on the instruction sheet. Anyone have any good pictures?
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HID Ballasts goes inside the driver/passenger seats - if you don't have heated seats 
Here goes a basic wiring diagram for you to start with. Had a friend who installed a separate on/off switch just above the fuse box for the Angel Eyes (showcar events use only, chemical green AE, highly illegal loll).
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06-01-2015, 12:02 PM
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Swaff, can you show me a close up shot, lights on and off?
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Sorry for the delay...here are some closeups of my lights. Silver reflector behind black projectors.
Glad you enjoyed the pic, Fred! I will post the picture of the silver projectors once I get around to doing the retrofit on them!
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06-01-2015, 10:21 PM
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Patiently waiting for these to pop up on Pelican Parts!
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06-05-2015, 08:31 AM
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GT Projectors on Pelican Parts
**duplicate** Posted partial info by accident
Last edited by soxfan1966; 06-05-2015 at 08:35 AM.
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06-05-2015, 09:44 AM
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:dance: Happy dance time!
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06-05-2015, 11:09 AM
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Does anyone know where to purchase a replacement ballast for this kit? I purchased a kit last year and one of the ballasts has failed.
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06-05-2015, 12:17 PM
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Does anyone know where to purchase a replacement ballast for this kit? I purchased a kit last year and one of the ballasts has failed.
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How do you know it's the ballast and not the bulb? Did you swap with the other side?
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06-05-2015, 02:07 PM
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I did swap everything out. Swapped the bulbs first, both bulbs work fine. Swapped the ballast and the light light up. Swapped the lights from each side too. I'm certain it is the ballast.
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06-05-2015, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by georgewd3
Does anyone know where to purchase a replacement ballast for this kit? I purchased a kit last year and one of the ballasts has failed.
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Wow, you broke a ballast... why why why 
Its actually the first time I hear of a faulty ballast. I was actually wondering what was wrong with those things... no failures on these seems quite unusual. Unfortunate it happens on you however, sorry to hear man
You can send me a fat $20 by PP to cover shipping and I'll shoot you a replacement pair. I have about 80 pairs on those looking for adoption here. Or if you prefer to purchase your own kit/brand, any aftermarket 35watts rated HID ballast are also fine (Amazon, eBay, autozone, etc)
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06-06-2015, 06:34 AM
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Yes, just my luck to break a ballast. Must be all those New England potholes that shook things up.
Great! I'll send the $20 as this is the easiest option. Is your paypal account the same one as when I purchased the kit from you?
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06-06-2015, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by georgewd3
Yes, just my luck to break a ballast. Must be all those New England potholes that shook things up.
Great! I'll send the $20 as this is the easiest option. Is your paypal account the same one as when I purchased the kit from you?
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Same Same! Same account from November 1999 when PayPal came to life, and when they were donating $10 to all new subscribers (you guys remember that? PDA wallet and all). Been loyal to them ever since lollllll
I have great respect for companies that revolutionize the Internet (& the world).... innovation, noting to do with that 10 bucks rest assured
I'm running to the post office tmrw to give my little post lady another 30'ish Skybreakers for overseas travel. I'll try my best to slip in those ballasts in that lot for you
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