Lutronic headlights are they that much better ?

[rfuerst911sc]

I do appreciate the feedback. I would only go Litronic by buying used I would not buy new. And then there is the projector style being discussed on this forum for 355.00 that is very nice looking. My S has the amber style headlights and I don't care for them I do like the clear look. The lack of self leveling while retrofitting the OEM Litronic is not a concern for me.

[Obertelli]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

The lack of self leveling while retrofitting the OEM Litronic is not a concern for me.

Without the self-levelling you risk annoying other drivers due to the constant distracting colour changes and the blinding glare which the lights appear to have when the car is pitching up and down over road imperfections. You also won't have an effective main beam as that's achieved by the levelling system angling the beams higher: they're not dual-filament lamps like with conventional lights. That will also mean you won't pass MOT tests (if you're UK based) unless you refit the original headlamps every time you have a test, and it could potentially cause insurance problems if the car is inspected as a result of a claim and found not to conform to mandatory construction and use regs.

It adds to the cost, but if you're upgrading to litronics then I strongly recommend that you do it properly with the levelling activated. Without them you're spending a lot more to install lighting which is inferior and potentially unsafe to other road users.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I do appreciate the feedback. I would only go Litronic by buying used I would not buy new. And then there is the projector style being discussed on this forum for 355.00 that is very nice looking. My S has the amber style headlights and I don't care for them I do like the clear look. The lack of self leveling while retrofitting the OEM Litronic is not a concern for me.

I would caution you against buying used Litronics. Typically they still command a high price but do not come with a warranty -- you don't know what you're getting or how long they'll last. Should one go down on you you'll need to replace it farily quickly. And finding a used light, on the side you need, is going to be pure luck. Most people sell their lights in pairs and will expect you to buy both. It sucks that new ones are expensive but you'll know they'll last a long while.