Turning to Clear - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

thenavarro · 01-16-2007, 08:13 PM

C5150,

If you are willing to be patient, you might be able to find clear headlights cheaper. I've seen people turning in cars off of leases that added litronics and generally they are happy to sell them to you in exchange for cash and your lights. I got my clear litronics from Ruf in Dallas when one of the people that runs it were turning in a leased boxster in exchange for my ambers and $500.00. There was actually one other ad out there at the same time doing the same thing so I know they come up from time to time. Also, when you see someone on the message boards talking about turning in their Boxster, just shoot them a PM and inquire if they have litronics or clears and if they would be willling to deal with you. Run an ad at your local PCA and place a wanted ad on the forums and occasionally people will help that don't want to go through the hassle of selling them themselves. Just an idea. Good luck in your search.

Mike

djomlas · 01-16-2007, 08:15 PM

u can get clear (well smoked top) tail lights on ebay for buty it now $99

FrayAdjacent · 01-16-2007, 08:16 PM

I lucked out and got a used 2001 with the Litronics and the only things not clear are the side markers and tails. Cheap to change that stuff!

Marc Gelefsky · 01-16-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

I lucked out and got a used 2001 with the Litronics and the only things not clear are the side markers and tails. Cheap to change that stuff!

Same here, my 01S came with Litronics so all I had to do was the tails, side markers and 3rd brake light.

C5150 · 01-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Navarro - good idea about posting at PCA - hadn't thought of that. I'll keep my eye out for the lease return deals you are referring to.

DJ - I saw that too - but would prefer the clear - not sure why the smoked are cheaper.... Any idea?

Fray / Marc - what can I say - I'm jealous of you!

blinkwatt · 01-17-2007, 12:50 AM

I paid about $480 shipped off of eBay for my clear halogens,you may want to check there.

C5150 · 01-17-2007, 08:31 AM

Blink- Yea, eBay had the best price I could find on the halogens - but MUCH more then $480 (unless you are talking about price PER light). I'm surely keeping my eye open for these kind of deals. Let me know if you see anything I might have missed!

djomlas · 01-17-2007, 08:56 AM

some guy just recently was selling the lights seperately, i sent him an email he said 300 plus shipping for both, so yea there are definitely deals if you look around