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Old 06-15-2011, 09:01 AM   #1
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Custom headlights conversion to Litronic style (w/pics)

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Old 06-15-2011, 09:22 AM   #2
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Nice job!
I love the look of the projector lights (I just bought Litronics this Spring). I don't think I would have the confidence or patience to open up the light housing, but this is a nice option for those that do.
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Very good looking, though your corner triangles are leaving me scratching my head. What's the deal with those?

This looks pretty feasible and worth the time and effort. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 06-15-2011, 11:02 PM   #5
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good job buddy. I was under the impression that the 986 light cannot be opened as i've read mutiple times on the forums. i opted for the litronics but yours look equally as good, and probably even outperforms the litronics. any pics of the beam pattern?
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Old 06-21-2011, 06:24 AM   #7
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Are you able to "de-amber" them when you have them apart?
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Can you post a detailed shopping list of what to order? Any more details about anything you had to do to get the high beam flap thing? Looks great
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Old 06-22-2011, 04:35 PM   #12
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I'm definitely interested in a group buy. Please post any details you can. Thank you
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Old 06-23-2011, 01:12 AM   #13
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Madmods,
Go ahead with your group buy.
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there is already a GB on HIDPLANET.com

There is already a GB on HIDPLANET.com for TRS.
Just search 'group buy'. We already have 8 people - need 2 more people. 15% off & free shipping

HIDPLANET.com is a great resource to learn about Xenon & HIDs.

I've researched this and the Morimoto's appear to be the best balance of price and performance. Let me know if you need more info to convert to Porsche lights.

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Conversion progress!~!

I'm nearly done with Bi-Xenon conversion. Removing the covers are real fun! Tested the units in the car and look great. Now need to complete other one and install covers. I am checking to see if it is possible to get new covers from Bosch.

BTW thx MadMods for the install info!
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I'm nearly done with Bi-Xenon conversion. Removing the covers are real fun! Tested the units in the car and look great. Now need to complete other one and install covers. I am checking to see if it is possible to get new covers from Bosch.

BTW thx MadMods for the install info!
Oh do let us know whether it is possible to get new covers for the headlights. It'll be cool if the covers can be replaced with the 2003-4 type
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:50 PM   #20
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hi madmods! nice project you got there.
is there any way i can get hold of a litronic conversion kit?
i've been wanting to replace my boxster stock headlights. it's just
too expensive to get a litronic replacement headlights.
are you having another group buy? please count me in.
thanks......
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