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trj 12-21-2016 02:27 AM

98 Boxster Upgrades
 
Need some help here. My son has a 98 Boxster and wants better sound and newer headlights. Fabspeed is $$$$$ but looks like a good kit. There is also Fister. Any thoughts between the two. I know one is just a sound change. Also any suggestions on headlight upgrade. Ive polished the existing ones but they still look just ok.

Thanks and happy holidays!

particlewave 12-21-2016 07:44 AM

Buy the bypass pipes and have your local muffler shop weld them on. Cost will be under $200, sound is nice with no drone.
http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-parts-sale-wanted/44060-fs-factory-style-diy-sport-muffler-kit.html

New headlights with the clear turn signal area are $800 shipped from Latvia, or take the old ones to a pro for refinishing. You can occasionally find good used sets on eBay, but they usually cost as much or more than new. :confused:
Best look, economy and light output would be to find a set of "clears" and retrofit HID projectors into them, but it is a lot of work.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...00000000B3.jpg

trj 12-21-2016 10:19 AM

website
 
Do you have a website for the headlights?

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 520288)
Buy the bypass pipes and have your local muffler shop weld them on. Cost will be under $200, sound is nice with no drone.
http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-parts-sale-wanted/44060-fs-factory-style-diy-sport-muffler-kit.html

New headlights with the clear turn signal area are $800 shipped from Poland, or take the old ones to a pro for refinishing. You can occasionally find good used sets on eBay, but they usually cost as much or more than new. :confused:
Best look, economy and light output would be to find a set of "clears" and retrofit HID projectors into them, but it is a lot of work.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...00000000B3.jpg


particlewave 12-21-2016 01:00 PM

These are on sale right now for $735 shipped (new) and ship from the US:
Porsche Boxster Headlight Assembly w/Clear Turn Signal Lens Halogen Left + Right | eBay

And these are always $790 shipped (new) from Latvia:
Porsche Boxster 986 1999-2004 Headlights Front Lamps PAIR LH+RH OEM | eBay

I have personally received 6 sets from the seller in Latvia and they are always pristine, new in box OEM.

trj 12-23-2016 11:54 AM

1998 boxster
 
All of these are for 2000 and later.....


Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 520334)
These are on sale right now for $735 shipped (new) and ship from the US:
Porsche Boxster Headlight Assembly w/Clear Turn Signal Lens Halogen Left + Right | eBay

And these are always $790 shipped (new) from Latvia:
Porsche Boxster 986 1999-2004 Headlights Front Lamps PAIR LH+RH OEM | eBay

I have personally received 6 sets from the seller in Latvia and they are always pristine, new in box OEM.


ryanjboutin 12-23-2016 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by trj (Post 520554)
All of these are for 2000 and later.....

So you believe that Latvian eBay seller over the seasoned forum members?
Bruh. lol They're all the same shape.

They didn't change the headlights on 986 Boxsters.
You're safe with either of those links he gave you.

particlewave 12-23-2016 12:22 PM

Like Ryan said, all 986 headlights (1997-2004) are interchangeable. ;)
The only change was the color of the turn signal (orange to clear).

Mine is a 1999.

clickman 12-24-2016 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 520288)
Best look, economy and light output would be to find a set of "clears" and retrofit HID projectors into them, but it is a lot of work.

Not for you! Are u done with retrofitting Fred's projectors? You were the go-to guy!!

particlewave 12-24-2016 08:45 AM

Hi Norm! How have you been? :)

Well, I did a set a couple months ago, but Fred has been AWOL for some time.

clickman 12-24-2016 09:37 AM

Hey Charles, I'm thinking of expanding my lighting project resume to my Ford Ranger - horrible halogens.

Didn't I read that Fred's been recuperating from a motorcycle accident? I think he's back into the saddle now but likely far behind on a lot of projects. I think the 996 crowd on Renntech has "discovered" his projectors and flooded him with orders.


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