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TeamOxford 10-16-2013 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 367829)
Didn't meant to offend anyone or anyone's Boxster. I agree with you that old style headlights, battle scars, yellow'ed/burnt reflectors and all, can certainly add some character to any car.

RE the 2014 Boxster comment. As you can see from my whole thread... I am just having fun mate. Didn't really meant/believe that. I do however make it obvious that I'm all up for serious aesthetic improvements whatever it takes ;)

No offense taken.

The obvious quality of work you are producing is fantastic! :D

With all my cars, I have always appreciated what the original designer/engineer/team has offered. I guess I'm just a "clean-sheeter". ;)

TO

Nine8Six 10-18-2013 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamOxford (Post 367923)
No offense taken.

The obvious quality of work you are producing is fantastic! :D

With all my cars, I have always appreciated what the original designer/engineer/team has offered. I guess I'm just a "clean-sheeter". ;)

TO

Thought I'd share what some designer/engineer/team have done to this GT1. Even the PRO in the trade would recommend to swap those old style headlight to modern looking black interiors with far-far-far better optics!

Not as cool and switched-on as my kit but you get the idea behind the 'well needed retrofitting' of this particular Porsche headlight model :D

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1382093979.jpg
^ Found this pic from a member on Rennlist

chris 996 911 10-19-2013 11:37 AM

Hi how can I purchase these for my 996

Nine8Six 10-19-2013 02:21 PM

Good taste Chris thanks. Seen your black 911 on renn.... that confirms everything ;)

Thanks to David for pointing you in the right direction btw. Replied your email a minute ago

Nine8Six 10-24-2013 12:15 AM

a kit that I'm very proud of (w/ pics)
 
Latest work in anodized Zanzibar red. Custom made for a member here. This one was a challenging one as the color is made of Red (3parts) Yellow(1 part) Bleu (1 part). One of every anodizer's nightmare!

Had to drop by the P dealership to look at their factory color pallet to try to understand what am I dealing with. Zanzibar is not red and it is not orange.... kind of a mix in between (e.g. sunset orange). The color reflects orange'ish in day light and red'ish in night shades. Extremely hard to achieve given anodizing are often limited primary colors. One of my most challenging project so far.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/011382598697.jpg

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We should start seeing these HOT bi-xenon projectors on owners' car very soon I'm hoping :)

BruceH 10-24-2013 07:52 AM

Definitely need pictures of this install!

Mikelove 10-24-2013 12:25 PM

Love these. Well impressed with the end product, well done

mayerstrat 10-24-2013 01:15 PM

Very excited to receive these and will absolutely will post install pics. Just hoping they look as good in person as they do in pictures!

Nine8Six 10-24-2013 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikelove (Post 369090)
Love these. Well impressed with the end product, well done

Mike!!! I was really hoping you'd come back to check on the final product. Nice one mate - ta

Nine8Six 10-24-2013 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mayerstrat (Post 369101)
Very excited to receive these and will absolutely will post install pics. Just hoping they look as good in person as they do in pictures!

Was a pleasure doing those for you John. I'm actually very proud of every single kits that I've done for members who've got a kit from me. Unlike other (sellers) on the Internet these days, I am not shy to snap high resolution close-up pictures of the product. What you see is what you get.

I admit it was hard to let those go tho. But soon enough I'll clone the color & kit and place them on our shelf at the circuit right next to the other stuff we do there. Along with a picture of your car having those installed of course :D

Nine8Six 11-02-2013 03:09 AM

More to come soon!

ohhh my 11-11-2013 08:56 PM

Still interested in pictures of these lights on the car, with lens installed and cutoff pictures. :)

Who's got them, post them up!

particlewave 11-12-2013 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ohhh my (Post 371762)
Still interested in pictures of these lights on the car, with lens installed and cutoff pictures. :)

Who's got them, post them up!

Getting there! :D

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps798e473a.jpg


I'll have a full write up in a couple weeks...can't do anything with the install until next week :(

jimk04 11-14-2013 08:41 AM

have followed this thread, they are amazing...well done!

Do they replace both the main bulbs, so this does the main beam and dipped driving light?

Could you PM a price posted to the UK please?

jimk04 11-14-2013 11:12 PM

Thanks for the PM Fred.

I have factory Litronics, that I would sell to cover the cost of two clear lensed lights and your kit.

Does the wiring still work, and any issues with levelling sensors/ motors?

Nine8Six 11-15-2013 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimk04 (Post 372333)
Thanks for the PM Fred.

I have factory Litronics, that I would sell to cover the cost of two clear lensed lights and your kit.

Does the wiring still work, and any issues with levelling sensors/ motors?

No worries! Other PM replied

RE leveling; that would become pretty redundant, if you go for the clear halogen set anyway. Conn-wise, you simply need to tap into the low & high beams' 12 volts circuit for the kit to shine. Litronic or not.

Side note.... someone is currently retrofitting his 996TT's headlights (already litronic and different style of headlight I believe) with a set of my CGT style projectors. He said that it is very doable. I've never seen the litronic housing myself but it appears that you can convert the litronic unit as much as the halogen. Again, I am not entirely sure not having seen them myself.

Minor problem:

I only have the LHD cutoff bi-xenon projectors available atm. My mate in Japan got all the RHD projectors that I could source from my supplier here, 14kits (28 projectors). All gone.

I will receive more RHD in about one week. Some are waiting for those :/ arrggg

Will PM as soon as I get them

clickman 11-23-2013 07:53 AM

Fred, check your PMs...

Nine8Six 11-24-2013 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by clickman (Post 373483)
Fred, check your PMs...

PM replied Norm. Looking forward!

Nine8Six 11-24-2013 03:38 AM

Some latest work visuals (anodized colors)
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/011385292399.jpg

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Below is the look that the customer is aiming for (w/ red calipers). We also got those GT Porsche Center Caps machined and packaged! Those caps are a direct replacement for the OEM Porsche center caps. Fits any/all Porsche wheels.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/04a1385292434.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/04b1385292449.jpg


Champagne color bezels, for a champagne color 996. Those will look quite posh on Nick's 996 cab :)

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Nine8Six 11-24-2013 03:44 AM

Pictures taken with a Canon DSLR camera:
 
Standard flash silver with custom script

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http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/101385293596.jpg

A full silver kit, with clear anodized projector skirts. For those who wants to leave the reflector/bowl in chrome.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/111385293607.jpg

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