Replacing 986 headlamps

[Oaktown 986]

Originally Posted by kerplunk

Hi guys,

I noticed that in the newer models of Porsche Boxsters, the glass/whatever in front of the lightbulbs is more clear (less foggy/plastic looking) than the older models (2003, for example). What is the easiest/most affordable way to replace those headlamps?

Is something like this what I want to use: http://www.************************************************************/product.asp?pf_id=P996.631.036.90&dept_id=4670

I don't really care about the HID/xenon lights, just the clearness/appearance of those. Any suggestions? Thanks guys


Side note: I chose the light bulb post icon for this thread... pretty clever, right? haha

What's needed to convert the older 986 headlights to the ones listed on the automotion web site? I know it's not a plug and play, but how much work/cost is involved in converting to those relatively inexpensive lights?

Cheers
Jon

[ekam]

That first link is selling the litronic light bulb. Anyone that thinks they're buying the whole kit for $275 is smoking something (I want some of that stuff)!

This is the whole kit. Take a deep breath!

http://www.************************************************************/product.asp?pf%5Fid=P000%2E044%2E900%2E41&dept%5Fid=4670

[Oaktown 986]

Originally Posted by ekam

That first link is selling the litronic light bulb. Anyone that thinks they're buying the whole kit for $275 is smoking something (I want some of that stuff)!

This is the whole kit. Take a deep breath!

http://www.************************************************************/product.asp?pf%5Fid=P000%2E044%2E900%2E41&dept%5Fid=4670

That's much more consistent with what I've seen for pricing. I thought it was too good to be true. Luckily the lamps on mine are pretty bright so I don't feel the itch to upgrade too strongly. My paychecks have many other upgrades/maintenance to get done first.

PS, what I'm smoking is good. It's NorCal, baby.

[kerplunk]

Wowwwwwwwww. Expensive. You guys helped clear things up though, thanks!

[timothy]

There is a consistent used litronics market on ebay and various porsche forums. Prices used to average around 1000 - 1200 per pair but as with everything else that has fallen to around 800 or even less in some cases.

[Oaktown 986]

Originally Posted by timothy

There is a consistent used litronics market on ebay and various porsche forums. Prices used to average around 1000 - 1200 per pair but as with everything else that has fallen to around 800 or even less in some cases.

i'm guessing there's no way to verify their working order prior to purchase? Do they often break?