Porsche Headlight Retrofit [from CAD, prototyping to finish)

[BrokenLinkage]

Fred I love your lights, its just that it is hard to walk away from a perfectly good and functional set of factory litronics. Had been thinking about trying yours anyway, just to change things up a bit, but would mean getting some "donor" headlights also.

Do I understand correctly that if I want something a bit custom wrt to the engraved script, I would need to order directly from you or your site prior to March 1? Anyway, thanks for your efforts and contributions.

[mavis.d]

I love mine think the're a great bit of kit

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by mavis.d

I love mine think the're a great bit of kit

David, much appreciated for that mate Can't thank you enough

Your car front-end looks totally changed from that angle, nicely done.

[soxfan1966]

Been looking at this thread and like the look of the lights over what my 2004 986 S has (plain old headlights).

I am a 'bit' shy about trying to do an install like this myself, and read there are people out there who will do professional installs - is this true, and will it continue to be true now that Pelican Parts is the distributor?

Also, read in the thread about the color of the angel eyes and potential for some colors to not be street legal - is there a recommended color (I was thinking blue / blueish as my choice)...

Thanks

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by soxfan1966

Been looking at this thread and like the look of the lights over what my 2004 986 S has (plain old headlights).

I am a 'bit' shy about trying to do an install like this myself, and read there are people out there who will do professional installs - is this true, and will it continue to be true now that Pelican Parts is the distributor?

Also, read in the thread about the color of the angel eyes and potential for some colors to not be street legal - is there a recommended color (I was thinking blue / blueish as my choice)...

Thanks

I strongly recommend Charles (member Particlewave). Tech genius imo. Its all about you getting in touch with him and convincing him to carry out the job for you!

I also know of many who've simply drove to their local car mod/retrofitter expert and got it done that way. Can't recommend any sorry (yellow page!). All of those guys are pretty switched on and know their stuff anyway.... some even open headlights all day long for a living.

But if you ask me, Charles is the man. Not question there

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage

Fred I love your lights, its just that it is hard to walk away from a perfectly good and functional set of factory litronics. Had been thinking about trying yours anyway, just to change things up a bit, but would mean getting some "donor" headlights also.

Do I understand correctly that if I want something a bit custom wrt to the engraved script, I would need to order directly from you or your site prior to March 1? Anyway, thanks for your efforts and contributions.

Nah I'm sure it will be perfectly fine to request custom anything to Pelican after March 1st. May involve a few weeks waiting period and/or additional cost but I'm sure they'll be able to help you out. Let's see what their plan is, I'm not being told much atm... guess I'll find out at the same time as you guys (their stuff, nothing to do with me).

Firm on and agreed: I'm taking away the Add-to-Cart function off that GTP site on March 1st for the projector kits. They'll be "Exclusively available from Pelican only". Anyone wanting a kit will need to deal with them directly. Same goes for my mate here in Japan who enjoy reselling those, he'll need to import them. Same-game-for-everyone, no no undercut and all (do not contact me for a 'special' deal, won't work!).

PELICAN PARTS= Warranty, spare parts, xx days refund, top quality support, whatever their current policy is or will be, those kits will fall within those lines, etc. Cheaper shipping cost as well lol

Proper retail and customer support for you guys finally!

[tommy583]

Well Good for you my friend . But I for one will miss the old way of ordering them thru PM's and hoping they will make it thru customs and such. Kinda made them feel more exclusive .

[CraigM]

Pulled the trigger - can't wait!
I'm so excited to be able to see where I'm going at night!

[eicheldp]

Originally Posted by CraigM

Pulled the trigger - can't wait!
I'm so excited to be able to see where I'm going at night!

CraigM,

You won't be disappointed.

Love the look of mine and they work great.

[Nine8Six]

All takes time.... no no cheap cast stuff at this end

Literally everything is precision machined. Even the mounting screws... stylish little kit lolll

Those screws are batch CNC'ed and then snap-out from their aluminum billet just like those kid's plastic model parts. They are then faced (cleaned up) and threaded with a M24*1mm. Not exactly the cheapest bolts you can find

Fancy shots... gives an idea of what's involved lol (i.e. crazy)

[herve_g]

These are gorgeous pics Nine8Six.

I'm also getting ready to pull the trigger, I'm just not sure what to choose between the 3 designs...

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by CraigM

Pulled the trigger - can't wait!
I'm so excited to be able to see where I'm going at night!

Hey Craig, welcome to the Brighter Club mate and thx!

Hope you are patient cuz I'm about 1.5 weeks behind schedule. Still faster than the usual 4~6weeks loll so no worries they'll make their way to you beg of March latest mid. Can't rush those things sorry mate

You are not alone who've pull the trigger I tell ya.... that's what on the workbench atm (2 bezels are missing there... it's actually 11 kits). I'll be anodizing those this coming Wed and get them out by the coming weekend. I'll try my best to get yours in that batch Craig, fingers crossed

[CraigM]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Hey Craig, welcome to the Brighter Club mate and thx!

Hope you are patient cuz I'm about 1.5 weeks behind schedule. Still faster than the usual 4~6weeks loll so no worries they'll make their way to you beg of March latest mid. Can't rush those things sorry

No worries, Fred! I have plenty of projects in the pipeline to occupy myself, including Particlewave's de-ambering of the headlights...nesting, I guess?