986 Headlights again

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by LarryBrophy

I ordered a set of HEADLAMP WITH LED BULBS BLACK PORSCHE 996 / BOXSTER 986 RHD CARS https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod126290/Porsche-Boxster-Headlamp-with-LED-Bulbs-BLACK_2/

They are made by Junyan. The problem is they are not a drop in replacement for my lights, there are gaps between the lights and body and there are seals supplied that you are supposed to stick onto the lights to help fill the gaps. There is no mention of this on their website. In fairness to Design911 they are in the process of taking them back.

So after 22 years I'm still looking for a drop in replacement headlights for my 98 RHD Boxster. I've seen headlight covers and I'm not a fan.

Anyone have a recommendation?

Litronics, they are a drop in replacement and much brighter than the halogen headlights, that's what I did on my 2000S. You can usually find a used set for less than $1000.

[78F350]

Here's a couple in Europe:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-Headlights-Litronic-Porsche-911-996-Boxster-986/324122458437?fits=Car+Make%3APorsche&epid=8038927743&hash=item4b77343945:g:xyYAAOSw2MVehNQG

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-Headlights-Litronic-Porsche-911-996-Boxster-986/324221355377?epid=8038927743&hash=item4b7d194571:g:6CQAAOSwoWdfA4rL

[Liamray]

I bought 100w Halogens and put them in both high and low beam (yes and everyone is going to tell me that putting 100w halogens in will scorch / melt the housing and lens, but guess what 2yrs on and no scorching or heat damage to the housing or lens). I don’t drive in bumper to bumper traffic because I live in a rural area and I’m sure that because the lights aren’t sitting with no airflow or limited airflow over them for long periods, this has no doubt helped to prevent any ‘overheating’ issues. If I was regularly travelling in stop start traffic I wouldn’t fit the 100w halogens in the low beam. But in my situation it’s works and the lights are very bright.

[2ata]

Is the upgrade from halogen to Litronics just plug and play? is there wiring modification that needs to be done?

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by 2ata

Is the upgrade from halogen to Litronics just plug and play? is there wiring modification that needs to be done?

The headlight units themselves are plug & play, but there are some additional things to do.

The wiring is different and has to be adjusted / customized. An actuator needs to be installed at the rear that tells the level, else the self adjustment of the Litronics doesn't work.