Fully amber free! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

phrankandbeanz · 03-10-2005, 05:39 PM

keep us posted on your upgrade

underDAWG · 03-12-2005, 08:42 AM

No punch intended here

Besides the personal preference, any advantages of not having amber lights?

Later,

Porschekid · 03-12-2005, 09:04 AM

^ +10 Horsepower

underDAWG · 03-13-2005, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porschekid

^ +10 Horsepower

That is what I thought. I just wanted to make sure since I did not miss anything important.

Thanks

Later,

QporscheQ · 03-13-2005, 08:51 AM

I just finished the rear speaker upgrade last week. It helps, but the stereo in my '95 Firebird is still better. And since I never once actually used those cubby holes to store anything, at least I am getting more usage out of that space.

I only did the rears and the side markers. Does that mean I only got 5 hp? However, the iPod kit added at least 5, so Im cool.

Adam · 03-13-2005, 09:44 AM

I hear you. If the seats weren't blocking the speakers it would probably help. Phrank, if you want more midrange and lowend punch I believe you could put the bose speaker shelf back there as well. I saw one slighty used example for about 500 bucks on ebay. Make sure you are running a decent amp though or it won't sound good. I don't think the base stereo system uses an amp...it relies on the head unit for power. The bose system is actually one large unit that acts as the speaker box for the 2 little 5" woofers and their are the 2 other speakers residing behind your head similar to the regular upgrade kit . They kick susprisingly hard for lil 5" speakers, but if you want lots of bass you may need something bigger.

Hlee8 · 03-14-2005, 06:14 PM

HI guys,

congrats on all those who have gone amberless, your rides are smoking right now. Ive been thinking of going amberless on my 01 'S' but am a little confused with everything so pls bear with me. I was planning on getting the litronics from the porsche dealer here and do the amber rear lights and side indicators. The porsche dealer here on this Island is well known for their high part prices. I got a quote and the litronics after a discount (before the discount the litronics are about US$2500) were comparable to ebay but the rear lights come out to almost US$250 EXCLUDING labour. I personally thought it was just the rear covers but the tech guy told me it is the whole rear light unit thus the high cost. Anyone can advice on that? Anyone done a full litronic conversion 2gether with amber rear and side lights, how much did u pay? If I could get the parts from the states at a much cheaper rate I'll be inclined to ship in the parts and get one of the independant mechanics to fix it for me. Advice anyone?