How do I install new side markers? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

markmc55 · 08-17-2013, 11:09 AM

It's a great upgrade and I replaced the bulbs with an LED. On a silver 2004 986 it's a great look. Now if I could get them to stay on with headlights and flash with turn signal I'd be very happy. It appears that we'd need a separate bulb mount on the housing. I thought about trying to engineer it with my old side marker bulb fixtures, but haven't got that far.

So why stop there you ask...well I didn't.

Had the flasher mod done by my audio installer.

Changed out all interior lights to LED. Replaced headlight with HID, and parking lights with LED.

Had the DRL mod done by my audio installer and replaced the bulbs with LEDs.

Replaced license plate lights and both trunks with LEDs.

schnellman · 08-17-2013, 04:02 PM

When I replaced my side markers with clear, I also put in silver bulbs that have an orange filament. Problem is, they get hotter than hell and I was afraid they would actually melt the lens.

markmc55 · 08-18-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

Please don't tell me that you just put hid bulbs in the existing sockets without projectors. You did, didn't you?

Pictures, or it didn't happen

I bought the LEDs from here: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/
They have a bulb selector program for any car. All were error free. Good retailer, large inventory, knowledgeable.

For the HIDs, yes my tech installed them in the sockets. What's the issue?

madmods · 08-18-2013, 12:18 PM

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tonichristi · 08-24-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by markmc55

For the HIDs, yes my tech installed them in the sockets. What's the issue?

OMG! I'm so embarrassed for you

madmods · 08-18-2013, 12:22 PM

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Touch The Icon · 08-20-2013, 04:54 PM

Just got these in today from Pelican Parts, should I attempt the install?

Touch The Icon · 08-21-2013, 03:16 PM

Got em in people! I couldnt wait for anyone to respond lol. It was much easier then I could have ever imagined.

Johnny Danger · 08-21-2013, 03:51 PM

I never thought the topic of side markers could draw so much discussion.

markmc55 · 08-18-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

...completely selfish and irresponsible.

...But hey, if you don't mind...

I appreciate your information and noted the unfocused light spill is negligible. I will conduct my own research regarding the legality of the modification.

However, I don't appreciate your snide and condescending comments and tone. They were completely unnecessary, offensive in nature and only dilute the value of your comments.