RobSpyder

I think this will be my result, unless someone tells me they add 40lbs

tmg57

It appears there are three trim options for the headlights:

1. Base lights have primarily chrome trim and interior.

2. PDLS lights have a metallic gray trim ring and some black contrast on the interior.

3. Black headlights with PDLS have a black trim ring and black interior.

Do I have this right? I thought the PDLS gray trim was the standard and never thought to ask. I have it on my 991 and it is fine, but I don't think I would want chrome.

997TTMeteor

I'm doing the same - black or white paint with the black lights (and black wheels).

kfmcmahon

I agree on stock lights looking great..match the wheels better.
My order is for Guards Red though.
But I would get black headlamp surround with a white car.
(PS-see Panda in my avatar!)

RobSpyder

I finally found some images of the PDLS+ LEDs. I like the look of the DRL halos. Also the gray rings seem a perfect match to the wheels IMO.

Macca

tgm57. There is a fourth option. LED (includes PLS).

Im ordering LED for two reasons.

Firstly its a first time release for Porsche and this it is included in almost all Porsche printed marketing materials. Effectively I see it as part of the unique "signature" of the car (i.e. something the visually differentiates it from the previous generation and part of the visual "wow" factor as it has a very technical look and will undoubtedly be a talking point about the car). Of course by 991 gen 2 LED may well be factory standard but for the next 4 years i suspect will be the preserve of the special models of highly optioned cars. From my research it appears the LED system is no heavier than the standard system and infact may be lighter. It does have a unique look both on running lights (halo) and low beam (attached below). So in fairness my primary reason for ordering these is "cosmetic" and "wow factor".

My second reason is that I am picking my RHD vehicle up in Europe so I needed PDLS at the minimum (to easily switch headlights over). Therefore the additional cost to go LED was not quite as much...

tmg57

You're right, Macca, I didn't list the 4th option. Nice lights but the price is a little steep for me.

Bluehinder

The LED's do look great, but what do we know about them? Exactly what are the improvements or gains over the regular PDLS stock lights? Has anyone read a technical bulletin on them? I'm open to them but the stock Porsche lights are some of the nicest I've ever seen. I preferred them to the LED on my Audi's. I can be sold on them but I need some marketing before pulling the trigger.

The problem is, with brakes, lift, leather and a few things I'm already at $157K.

Nick

I have oscillated between getting LED's or just the standard lights. No doubt for many of us the price is a deterrent. Though I haven't formally spec my car, presently I opted against LED for one reason. I will rarely drive the car at night. During the day I am not sure from an aesthetic point of view the LED will make much of a difference from the standard lights.

Bluehinder

My thoughts exactly.

0Q991

^^^Ditto.

Mike in CA

^^^Double ditto

sunnyr

Pic of the black headlights I took recently. I think it looked good, I thought it would be over the top, but wasn't. Very sporty and I think would accentuate the GT3's sporty front very well.

I also like the normal PDLS with dark grey - looks very classy. But I think the standard lights with silver interior looks really cheap and plasticky - so IMO, don't get the standard ones.

tmg57

Good picture of the red car, thanks. I'm beginning to feel $1345 slipping away.

RobSpyder

Wow, that does look good! Surprised and thanks for posting.