Would this fix be acceptable to you?

[Timco]

Update, need light replacement advise. They will buy a set or single but want to see any aftermarket? Needs to be the Litronic Xeon.

I got my car back, finally. A month later.

New headlight driver's side, old light passenger. The passenger side used to actually look better than the driver's!

I have sent an email stating I will be needing both replace, because both matched before she backed into me. They did the pro sand & refinish thing, but no way. New is $2800 I was told.

[KRAM36]

That light looks good to me. What's the problem?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

That light looks good to me. What's the problem?

Sorry. Could not add an attachment. Had to save another way.Puts out two different colors of light at night, and looks really stupid.

[KRAM36]

I see now. Yeah I would see if they would fix this.

[steved0x]

I have been seeing Bosch and Hella Litronics on Amazon for ~$750 a light, without corner pieces.

Here is the Bosch:
Amazon.com: Bosch 302473374 Headlight Assembly: Automotive

Here is the Hella:
HELLA 010054041 Porsche 911/Boxster Passenger Side Headlight Assembly : Amazon.com : Automotive

These seem like a pretty good deal compared to what they seem to run new from other places.

Is there a catch to these somewhere? I was looking to buy these but I found a pair of OEM Litronics for $999 so I got those instead, including corner pieces.

Steve

[PorscheBound]

So are you wanting the other light replaced simply because one is more clear than the other?

[haz]

Don't forget it looks stupid at night.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I have been seeing Bosch and Hella Litronics on Amazon for ~$750 a light, without corner pieces.

Here is the Bosch:
Amazon.com: Bosch 302473374 Headlight Assembly: Automotive

Here is the Hella:
HELLA 010054041 Porsche 911/Boxster Passenger Side Headlight Assembly : Amazon.com : Automotive

These seem like a pretty good deal compared to what they seem to run new from other places.

Is there a catch to these somewhere? I was looking to buy these but I found a pair of OEM Litronics for $999 so I got those instead, including corner pieces.

Steve

Thanks for the links! I'm on mobile. Are these litronic Xeon? If so it looks like the ins company will buy a set. Any thoughts on what aftermarket Litronic Xeon you would want? Thanks !!

[steved0x]

I looked up the part number of the Bosch litronic and it matched with the same $$$$ ones that you get from the Porsche dealerships. (Of course I can't find it now).

The amazon description gives you almost no details but it does contain the following part numbers:

Brand Bosch
Item model number 302473374
Manufacturer Part Number 302473374
ABPA Partslink Number 0302473374

And it does say "Right -Bosch - HID"

And there is a separate entry for the clear Bosch halogen headlamp assemblies.

If I find the link that shows these headlights at the more expensive price mapping to the same part number on the Amazon page I'll share it here.

Steve

Edit: if it was me I would buy the Bosch because that is the OEM manufacturer, and especially since you are getting only one you would want it to match the other one

[Timco]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I looked up the part number of the Bosch litronic and it matched with the same $$$$ ones that you get from the Porsche dealerships. (Of course I can't find it now).

The amazon description gives you almost no details but it does contain the following part numbers:

Brand Bosch
Item model number 302473374
Manufacturer Part Number 302473374
ABPA Partslink Number 0302473374

And it does say "Right -Bosch - HID"

And there is a separate entry for the clear Bosch halogen headlamp assemblies.

If I find the link that shows these headlights at the more expensive price mapping to the same part number on the Amazon page I'll share it here.

Steve

Edit: if it was me I would buy the Bosch because that is the OEM manufacturer, and especially since you are getting only one you would want it to match the other one

Agreed, as long as they are Litronic Xeon. If they have both features in a clear lense, I'll take those!! I just want matching but not less than I had.

Thanks for any help!!!!!

[Trey T]

Litronic Xenon is just a name that Porsche give to the headlight system consist of projector, HID bulb, and Hella Ballast. Hella is more legit name for those headlight than bosch. Hella is a highly reputable company in Euro that makes projector and ballast for VW, Benz, and BMW.

Originally Posted by Timco

Thanks for the links! I'm on mobile. Are these litronic Xeon? If so it looks like the ins company will buy a set. Any thoughts on what aftermarket Litronic Xeon you would want? Thanks !!

[2003S]

I'd give it a real good cleaning / polishing, and see if that would take care of it -- look for headlight cleaning kits, it'll take some time, but I bet you can get it back in shape...

[Timco]

Originally Posted by 2003S

I'd give it a real good cleaning / polishing, and see if that would take care of it -- look for headlight cleaning kits, it'll take some time, but I bet you can get it back in shape...

I used the 3M kit and they sent that light out for resurface. It's been done twice.

I guess my issue is that they matched before. Now it's like the stuff my dogs leave on my lawn.

[2003S]

Originally Posted by Timco

I used the 3M kit and they sent that light out for resurface. It's been done twice.

I guess my issue is that they matched before. Now it's like the stuff my dogs leave on my lawn.

Yeah, I wouldn't accept that. They should have replaced both if they couldn't find an old, cloudy one to match

[jb92563]

To me this would like getting part of the car repainted and the color did not match the rest of the car.

It would decrease the value of the car and look stupid, they would have to repaint the entire car.

I would not accept that and get them to make it right or sue them for the price of another replacement light in small claims court.

After they get their invitation to court I'd make a deal and take $2, 000 and buy your own light.

Thats rediculous to think that what they have done is ok.

[Meat Head]

I think you guys are missing the point. His headlights matched before someone backed into him. Why should he have to deal with his car looking goofy because the headlights don't match??? He shouldn't have to waste his time and money purchasing products and buffing out the existing headlight either. He did not cause the problem. It should be made to look as good or better than it did before the incident.


My opinion......That is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!

[PorscheBound]

Originally Posted by Meat Head

I think you guys are missing the point. His headlights matched before someone backed into him. Why should he have to deal with his car looking goofy because the headlights don't match??? He shouldn't have to waste his time and money purchasing products and buffing out the existing headlight either. He did not cause the problem. It should be made to look as good or better than it did before the incident.


My opinion......That is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!

I work at a bodyshop and deal with complaints like this all the time. The common sense answer is yes the insurance company should make your car match. Unfortunatley the insurance company will not replace the other headlight if it was not damaged in the accident. They only fix what was damaged. They have no control over a faded headlight. Reality of it is, you can buff that passenger headlight back to new. We do it everyday here. We take 1500 grit sandpaper to it to get rid of all the oxidation, follow it up with rubbing compound, then plastic polish. Looks like new everytime. It will however come back overtime. Just letting you know that unless you get into the upper management of which ever insurance company you are dealing with, you probably will not get your other headlight replaced. Just basing my opinion on what I deal with on a daily basis. Hopefully you are a lucky one and get it approved.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by PorscheBound

I work at a bodyshop and deal with complaints like this all the time. Reality of it is, you can buff that passenger headlight back to new. We do it everyday here.

where in MD? my passenger light was replaced a few years ago, and the driver's side is a little more hazy now. i've tried to do it myself, but since i don't have the patience, would rather someone "professional" take care of it.

[PorscheBound]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

where in MD? my passenger light was replaced a few years ago, and the driver's side is a little more hazy now. i've tried to do it myself, but since i don't have the patience, would rather someone "professional" take care of it.

We are right here in Frederick. Zamora's Autobody. I see you are from Frederick so it shouldnt be too bad for you. We are off of English Muffin Way which is in the industrial area of Frederick.

Edit: Just make sure the haze is on the outside. If it seems to be on the inside then we cant really do anything about that.

[seventythree]

Originally Posted by Meat Head

My opinion......That is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!

May be so, but the law works differently. "One cannot benefit from the misfortune of someone else." This I learned back when I was a poor college student. I had a car with pretty oxidized paint all over. Someone backed into my front fender. Being very obvious that just painting that fender would leave the car looking pretty funny, I tried to argue for a complete paint job. The legal response was that the oxidized paint on the rest of my car was really my responsibility. Paint is a wear item and I had simply worn out the paint on my car.
The same is true bout the sheen on the passenger side headlight. The OP can certainly try, but there is no legal basis for anyone other that the owner being responsible for it. However, ask nicely and someone might be able to get you what you want as a "customer satisfaction" gesture.