Switching from halogen to xenon headlamps

[Lordblood]

Can I switch my normal halogen headlamps for xenon ones? What do I have to do to get it? And can I do it myself?

I'm thinking of giving it xenon headlamps to make it look a bit more premium, and help with visibility, obviously.

[RandallNeighbour]

They make retrifit kits for our cars for $350 or so. A couple of forum members have done this mod.

I looked at it, and decided to find real Porsche Litronics ($$$$) because of the focus issues... those halogens are broader in beam than the xenon bulbs and you typically piss off oncoming drivers with glare (from what I've read).

I see you have the modding bug now. It never ends once you get started :dance:

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

They make retrifit kits for our cars for $350 or so. A couple of forum members have done this mod.

I looked at it, and decided to find real Porsche Litronics ($$$$) because of the focus issues... those halogens are broader in beam than the xenon bulbs and you typically piss off oncoming drivers with glare (from what I've read).

I see you have the modding bug now. It never ends once you get started :dance:

Well I guess I have to wait till next summer to get in funds for something other than repairs and maintenance.

Mod bug, haha yes I do I want my boxster to look a little bit more unique than the stock Boxs. I don't plan on modding anything under the skin though, I'm focusing on cosmetics at the oment.

[RandallNeighbour]

"I'm focusing on cosmetics..."

Yeah, that's what I said a couple of years back. Now I'm putting on coilovers

It's a slippery slope, my fine furry boxster friend

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

"I'm focusing on cosmetics..."

Yeah, that's what I said a couple of years back. Now I'm putting on coilovers

It's a slippery slope, my fine furry boxster friend

Heh, we'll see one day :P. I plan to sell her in 2 or 3 years anyway, perhaps get an updated Boxster or Z4.

[Cloudsurfer]

I would recommend factory Litronics over one of the eBay "conversion kits." Proper (and improved) optics, legal, and the look significantly updates the car.

Patrick