Porsche Headlight Retrofit [from CAD, prototyping to finish)

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by The Radium King

didn't search this entire huge thread to see if this has been posted already, but to the folks that created this cool idea, forget us penny-pinching 986 owners - here's where the rear $ are at:

lollll awww mooney. Precision machined parts out of quality grade 6061 aluminum, anodized for life and personalized with laser scripts... that only cost dimes, right?!

Although I may seem to be giving those away, I still make a good $55 profit on each and every kits that I've sold. Something like that. Not hiding... I've sold little under 500 kits TRK... do the maths mate. Do we really have to sell them $800?! Me don't think so mate... that'd be so bloody unfair to other fellas if you ask me.

I am actually preparing a writeout for you guys, as-in reporting back to 986forum about what I've done with "your" money (and plan on doing for the future). Mate Andy here recommended me to spend it on prostitutes and cocaine but there, that's what distiguish me from Andy - I've always had better taste than him lollll I've found a much better idea that I think, not only will benefit myself, but you guys also.

Me think I owe the 986forum community big time (Rennlist, JP and CN pcar boards also).

You'll be surprised - promise to find time before the coming weekend!

[CHRISP357]

I think you sold these things way too cheap. And I think your buddy was on track with the prostitutes and cocaine!

[jpc763]

Does Pelican carry all of the different models? The only ones I see right now are Luminoso

[gtoger]

Originally Posted by jpc763

Does Pelican carry all of the different models? The only ones I see right now are Luminoso

I just purchased a set of Luminoso projectors this afternoon. The Vivos were on the webpage as well for $30 less. But I like the aggressive look of the Luminoso's a bit, and after taking a brief office poll, those seemed to be the most popular for my car.

Headlight shells have already been shipped to Particlewave for the conversion.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by gtoger

I just purchased a set of Luminoso projectors this afternoon.

Saw that, thanks bud

And yes, Charles the man and install those with his eyes closed now (I think loll). Sort of magical. You'll like those I promise

[Boxyouout]

Can I just buy your projectors and replace the projectors inside my litronic headlights as they are already Xenon?

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Boxyouout

Can I just buy your projectors and replace the projectors inside my litronic headlights as they are already Xenon?

Charles does that (again, I think loll). Requires a great deal of patience, if I understood what Charles meant last time he did that Meaning; difficult without additional fabrication but not impossible.

A proper answer to your question would be NO, as in not designed to accommodate the Litronics (yet). But post like yours only fuel up the need to get a mounting plate engineered and I think I'll need to get that done soon. You are the fifth or sixth to ask this question in fact. Not many but some wants it.

Anybody who has a used litronic unit (or set), get in touch with me and I'll paypal what's needed to get it over Shanghai. I only need the parts for prototyping onto really... they don't need to be polished no worries!

I actually had a good functioning set here but got it nicked by a friend here who've crashed his 996 and needed them badly :/

[Boxyouout]

Thanks for the response. Id definitely be a buyer and I'm sure there are plenty of others who have the litronic lights that would like an update. Please keep us posted.

[Boxyouout]

Don't remember where I got this and apologize if its ftom this thread, but are you selling or planning on offering the 2 side LEDs?

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Boxyouout

Don't remember where I got this and apologize if its ftom this thread, but are you selling or planning on offering the 2 side LEDs?

This was a one-off that I did for my own headlights. I might do another...

[Boxyouout]

Please PM me and let me know what it would take for you to do another set for me if that's a possibility.

[CHRISP357]

Charles, you were correct. The problem was the headlight switch! So happy to have this done finally. I swear, I'm never working on this car again. From now on it goes to the dealer if it needs the rear view mirror adjusted! Well, starting after the short shifter, but that's it! Anyhow, here she is...

[particlewave]

Nice Chris!
The angel eyes look devilish!

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Boxyouout

Please PM me and let me know what it would take for you to do another set for me if that's a possibility.

Still mulling this over...I'll get back to you soon.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Boxyouout

Don't remember where I got this and apologize if its ftom this thread, but are you selling or planning on offering the 2 side LEDs?

PM sent.

[01BOXYS]

Can someone confirm that the Turismo Series GT kits will fit a 2002 Boxster S?

I show that Pelican Parts says that they can't confirm these will fit:

TURISMO Series GT Projector Headlight Retrofit Kit, Gunmetal [More Info] Brand: X
Note: We can't confirm this part will fit your 2002 Porsche Boxster S Convertible.

[gtoger]

They fit. Of course you have to modify your headlight housings. It's not a drop-in replacement, is what I think they're getting at.

[01BOXYS]

Originally Posted by gtoger

They fit. Of course you have to modify your headlight housings. It's not a drop-in replacement, is what I think they're getting at.

Are the other GT kits like the VIVO and the Luminoso drop in replacements? Or do those require modifying the headlight housing as well?

[particlewave]

All require some work on the reflector and electrical work, the same as any retrofit. All 3 models are designed for your headlights (1997-2004 986 and 1999-2001 996).

Read the installation instructions for details.

[particlewave]

Instructions here.

http://www.gtprojectors.com/downloads/Porsche_986_996_Headlight_Retrofit_Instructions.pd f