Are 996 and 986 headlights the same? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

conradtan · 05-09-2007, 03:17 PM

Porsche 2000 996 right head light with clear corner light, will fit years '99-02

CJ_Boxster · 05-09-2007, 03:20 PM

yes they are the same

Dr. Kill · 05-09-2007, 03:26 PM

I knew there was something I liked about the 996

Boxtaboy · 05-09-2007, 03:37 PM

Be careful. In 01 or 02, the 996 headlights changed to a different design to further differentiate the 911 from the Boxster. Don't buy headlights from an 01+ 996 thinking that it will fit your Boxster.

conradtan · 05-09-2007, 03:45 PM

OH SHIZZZZZ! That nearly triples my search for new headlights! I've been looking for only Boxsters or 986s. Haha!

Jeph · 05-09-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Be careful. In 01 or 02, the 996 headlights changed to a different design to further differentiate the 911 from the Boxster. Don't buy headlights from an 01+ 996 thinking that it will fit your Boxster.

It was in 02 that they changed. You're safe with 01.

Unless...

yellowboxster01 · 05-09-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeph

It was in 02 that they changed. You're safe with 01.

Unless...

my car will very soon look similar. i should have it back end of this week/beginning of next week. only took a shade over a month but, hello turbo front end!

Jeph · 05-10-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowboxster01

my car will very soon look similar. i should have it back end of this week/beginning of next week. only took a shade over a month but, hello turbo front end!

Did you know there is a textural difference between the Turbo headlights and Carrera headlights? Do you know which ones you got?

Also, are you having your washer function utilized?

I look forward to seeing the end result! BTW, make sure the headlights are aimed properly... once they're installed, you have to remove them to align them, which can be annoying.