986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners (http://986forum.com/forums/index.php)
-   DIY Project Guides (http://986forum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50)
-   -   Remove amber film on headlights (http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34492)

PCC010 08-28-2012 12:51 AM

They apparently sent 4 H1 bulbs, which appears a little odd as I thought main beam was a H7. The photo also only shows 2 bulbs to be fitted whilst I understood the existing lights have 2 H7's for high and low beam. We'll soon see.

The only downside I can see is that I will lose the manual light adjust switch, but then again I've never used it - will keep the old lights anyway just in case a new owner wanted to re-install them.

I still have a nagging doubt they may look cheap, but the black housings should hopefully negate the alternative chrome finish, especially on a black car.

Expect in car shots this weekend.

geetee 08-28-2012 05:04 AM

Your low and high beam looks like H1. Your fog light looks like H7.

xtre986 08-28-2012 11:33 AM

Black Boxster Headlights - Received and Installed
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346181287.jpg

Mine just got in, installed them today.
Great Fit, quality is excellent.

Jeff i must say "well worth the wait"
and thanks a million times over!

comes with 4x H1 bulbs included.
VERY EASY TO INSTALL (took 1/2 hour Total)

GUYS, IM TELLING YOU, THEY ARE AMAZING QUALITY AND FIT.
DON'T HESITATE TO GET THESE FROM JEFF AT EXTREME MOTORCARS!

Yes: I'll add more pics of the car after i do the photoshoot!
The build just got completed - This is the very first time shown here on 986Forum.
just wanted to share the beauty of these black lights for everyone interested in them.

Peace out for now!
BILL (TORONTO)
FEEL FREE TO CALL ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS (647) 333-2489
OR CALL JEFF DIRECTLY - HE'S GREAT, HONEST, AND KNOWS HIS STUFF!!!!!!
(ALL PARTS ON MY CAR ARE FROM JEFF)

xtre986 08-28-2012 11:36 AM

Black headlights
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346182511.jpg


Here is another photo!
MORE WILL BE POSTED SOON!

xtre986 08-28-2012 12:03 PM

boxster Black Headlights
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346184164.jpg
Here's a close up to show the fit!
Great Fit! i say it's a perfect fit!

PCC010 08-28-2012 12:47 PM

Now I'm envious! Roll on the weekend!

Fitment does look very good!

H1 bulbs now confirmed. I can now search for some Osram Off Road bulbs to suit.

Good job on the show car.

xtre986 08-28-2012 01:20 PM

Thanks PCC010

You will find the install a walk in the park.
Wait till you see how nice they look turned on.
the colour of the white leds are awsome and you will love the small leds
around the projectors. the best part is the way the changing colour amber signals gradually fade back to white after signalling.
AWSOME!
cant wait for your feedback after your install
im sure you will be as happy as am i

Skrapmot 08-28-2012 01:30 PM

Love to see those on a stock boxster, yours is so modified it's hard to imagine what they would look like on my black stocker.
The chrome ones look too shiny on the black boxster I've seen pictured.

Crono0001 08-28-2012 01:44 PM

Low and hibeams are H1. What are the fogs?

xtre986 08-28-2012 02:13 PM

Hey CRONO 0001
Fogs are the same as factory. H7.
it doesn't come with them so i just used the ones from my stock fog lights.
the oem stock low/hi beams are also H7, thats why they include H1's for hi/low on these lights.


HI/LOW are both "H1" (they are included (x4)
but you will need....
FOGS "H7" (Not included - use your oem's or get new ones, whatever you prefer)

hope this helps

xtre986 08-28-2012 02:18 PM

I hear you Scrapmot,
im not a fan of the chrome on black much either.
the great thing is i think PCC is installing a set of black ones on his black box this weekend.
im sure hell post pics and im sure it will look great Black on Black - a must see - cant wait!
i bet they are gonna look friggen awsome!
i guess we just need to stay tuned until the weekend.
Hey PCC - we are all excited as much as you are!! (lol)

Crono0001 08-28-2012 03:30 PM

In which case I'll just remove my retrofit H7 HID kit from my current headlights, fit that onto the fogs, and order new H1 HIDs for the projectors

xtre986 08-28-2012 03:59 PM

HID conversion to Black projectors
 
Yes Crono 0001 that would work,
just note that the fogs should be more yellowish
so perhaps you should go with a low k bulb for the H7's (3000k), i dont think you want bright white for fogs, if that makes sense!

i heard that the phillips slim line HID's are small and easy to place right beside the light assembly. thats the ones im going with! easy plug and play.

ive attached the colour chart for reference in case you or anyone ever needs it.

All the best!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346198255.jpg

Msw-986 08-29-2012 04:04 PM

Just ordered my set. Hopefully get them next week.

PCC010 08-31-2012 06:13 PM

Okay - apologies for not posting pics through this walk through on fitment, but promise to upload some pics later today.

Okay, lets walk through the install and I am going to be critical, but fair!

Installation of bulbs is a little fiddly more me being paranoid not wanting to make contact with the filament itself.

Install into the car is easy - once you know how to dislodge the existing - their is a u-tube clip that will help - 996 headlight replacement.

The fit I would give 9 out of 10. The rubber seal isnt perfect against the bodywork, but unless you are specifcally looking for it then I wouldnt say it is a major issue.

The seal itself can tear so be careful!

Install simply slides in and locks into the existing wiring connector.

Once switched on my indicators were going haywire and I thought more resistors required (I have LED rear lights and a pair of 3rd brake lights).

However, once I started the engine every thing settled down and problem solved!!!!

I'l let the pics tell their own story, but these lights ARE AMAZING!!!!

They blend in perfectly and modernise the car - thoroughly modernise the car.

Personal opinion - black on black is perfect!

Once I post the pics I'll let you know if the auto adjust still works!

Be back soon

xtre986 08-31-2012 06:32 PM

I had a slight fitment issue (small gap about 1/8 of an inch on the passenger side light at the top when i first installed them.
But i realized that the light did not properly lock in.
When i did it over again and heard the click when it finally locked properly, the gap was gone totally. I must say that these light actually fit the body 10/10, im actually surprised it doesnt sit 100% for you, but i would remove and retry a couple times so the position is bank on if possible, because i thought mine were off too at first- but they are actually perfect when sittting properly!

(At least thats the experience i had on my car anyways!
you can see the fit in my pics, there is no gap at all!)

cant wait to see the pics! im sure it looks really really nice on black box!

PCC010 09-01-2012 01:57 AM

The fitment is perfect; its the seal on the passenger side which sits slightly higher than the car body. Approx 4 inches at the top.

I understand what you mean with the click - after pulling and installing the lights you get used to the click!

Daytime running you get plenty of admirers - it really has moved the age of the car forward.

Set the lights up (pain in the but pull out / install each time you make an adjustment, but I suppose once you've done it, its done.

As the lights are a projector reflector cut off is pronounced - used to it as the Evo has projector lights fitted.

The original Porsche lights were good - are these better - difficult to say, just take some getting used to. I'm running Philips H1 Visionstreams for the drive / main beam and H7 Extreme Power for the fogs.

Back to how they look - Enjoy!!!http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493264.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493289.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493316.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493333.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493350.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493371.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346493388.jpg

Skrapmot 09-01-2012 02:15 AM

Those do look good on the black! Hmmm...

Crono0001 09-01-2012 02:38 AM

Now I can't decide chrome or black for my black box

Crono0001 09-01-2012 02:45 AM

Haha, now I want to see chrome on a black boxster so I can decide...


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:31 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website