Porsche Headlight Retrofit [from CAD, prototyping to finish)

[Edreamsz]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Apologies for the massive thread and scattered info. Info you are asking below.

EDIT: just missed the hid part... if you mean Litronic then sell and buy 'new' clear headlights + projectors. If you meant you already have your own hid ballasts and bulbs then a kit should run you cheaper The kit takes Xenon bulbs H1 type.

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The damage on the kit is a cheap but firm $355 shipped using Express Post (ETA 3-5days to you in the USA) w/ tracking number.

Your options are, in []'s being what you can customize:

2x Anodized [color] Bezels [w/ custom laser script/wording]
2x Anodized [color] projector skirts
2x MH1 High Performance Projectors & lens (Ultimate ver.)
2x 35w CANBUS ballasts
2x H1 HID bulbs [you chose your temp]
2x Hardware kit: spacer kit, dremel wheels and two Porsche emblems
2x built-in LED-cob Angel Eyes in [color] (Optional)

* Return and refund accepted shall you decide to not install the kit.

RE Payment; I normally send a PayPal "Request for Money" to your email using the "For Goods" option and list all the above in the invoice. That way the buyer feels comfortable and covered by the PayPal Buyer Protection Scheme.

Any questions just PM anytime
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I am finally converting the headlights for my Black Boxster. Will post pics soon! I do have one question: What is the best way to secure the ballast inside the headlight unit? Please post a pic so I can better understand and see how it was done.

Thanks!

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Edreamsz

I am finally converting the headlights for my Black Boxster. Will post pics soon! I do have one question: What is the best way to secure the ballast inside the headlight unit? Please post a pic so I can better understand and see how it was done.

Thanks!

I wouldn't recommend mounting the ballast inside the headlight as this can cause it to overheat. This is how I mounted mine...I got a little sloppy with the hot glue where the wires pass through the rear cover until I found a better fitting grommet

Mounting it in this way allows for superior cooling (just like the Litronics) and doesn't interfere with normal headlight installation.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Edreamsz

I am finally converting the headlights for my Black Boxster. Will post pics soon! I do have one question: What is the best way to secure the ballast inside the headlight unit? Please post a pic so I can better understand and see how it was done.

Thanks!

Can't wait to see the full GT front end on your black box Hubert

RE ballasts; the correct/intelligent way to mount them is as per Particleware's suggestion. I personally didn't bother and simply squeezed them "inside" the back of the headlight enclosure. The manufacturer swear by them and assured me that they are rated over 120 degree Celsius (built for the task!). After tests I've never really managed to get them to much higher than 60degree (C) (enclosed) so... up they went inside my headlight here!

[Edreamsz]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Can't wait to see the full GT front end on your black box Hubert

RE ballasts; the correct/intelligent way to mount them is as per Particleware's suggestion. I personally didn't bother and simply squeezed them "inside" the back of the headlight enclosure. The manufacturer swear by them and assured me that they are rated over 120 degree Celsius (built for the task!). After tests I've never really managed to get them to much higher than 60degree (C) (enclosed) so... up they went inside my headlight here!

Thanks Fred! I will post pictures when done.

I think that I will take a risk by first testing the ballast inside of the housing. I will have to figure out a way to correctly attach them to the removable backplate of the units.