Headlight burning

[itsnotanova]

X2 on what JFP said. I would say more boxsters have that problem than not. You have five options that I see.
1) you can live with what you have
2) Buy some new ones or aftermarket ones..$$$$$!!!
3) Buy some used ones that aren't burnt. $$$
4) Take the ones you have apart and replace the burnt lens.
5) Replace the lights with projectors $$$
If you PM particlewave, he might be able to help you with number 4 or 5

[clickman]

I have never used anything but stock output bulbs, and I still had the burning.

I installed Fred's projectors and killed three birds with one stone: got rid of cheap burned plastic, got the superior light output of the xenons, and hugely updated the look of the front end. In my case for under $400.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by clickman

I have never used anything but stock output bulbs, and I still had the burning.

I installed Fred's projectors and killed three birds with one stone: got rid of cheap burned plastic, got the superior light output of the xenons, and hugely updated the look of the front end. In my case for under $400.

Wait, who is this Fred guy, and where do I send my money??

[clickman]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

X2 on what JFP said. I would say more boxsters have that problem than not. You have five options that I see.
1) you can live with what you have
2) Buy some new ones or aftermarket ones..$$$$$!!!
3) Buy some used ones that aren't burnt. $$$
4) Take the ones you have apart and replace the burnt lens.
5) Replace the lights with projectors $$$
If you PM particlewave, he might be able to help you with number 4 or 5

I don't think option 4 is possible, as I believe Porsche only sells the headlight as a complete unit. And if you could, if you're going to the lengths of breaking apart the headlight to get at the burnt piece (been there, done that), it doesn't really make sense to put back in the poorly designed part.

[itsnotanova]

I agree that projectors are the way to go if you like the look. I do, but could see it not being everyone's cup of tea. Replacing the burnt lens could be a pain in the ars. I just suggested it as an option. I believe particlewave has spare lenses from retrofitting the projectors and might sell some if he has them. I've had busted lights that I was able to sell a good lens from. Don't have any right now though. Besides particlewave and myself, it would be like finding a needle in a hay stack for anyone willing to just sell a good set of lenses.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by clickman

I don't think option 4 is possible, as I believe Porsche only sells the headlight as a complete unit. And if you could, if you're going to the lengths of breaking apart the headlight to get at the burnt piece (been there, done that), it doesn't really make sense to put back in the poorly designed part.

Norm, never told you but a few have been copying your painted reflector idea here. Two 996s in Shanghai and one 986 in Beijing. 3 cars so far. Same, very same lol

ps: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Norm, never told you but a few have been copying your painted reflector idea here. Two 996s in Shanghai and one 986 in Beijing. 3 cars so far. Same, very same lol

ps: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Fred, as much as I like taking credit, the only difference between what I did and what Charles has been doing such a good job of is that I didn't paint the clear plastic piece in front of the reflector. Charles paints both, at least in the ones of his I've seen.