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Old 05-18-2017, 06:07 PM
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Default Bi Xenon change to PDLS...

I know there is a ton of wisdom out there...

Does anybody know if a 991 (GT Car) that has standard Bi-Xenon headlights can be changed to LED PDLS?

Answer will be much appreciated!!!
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Why the desire to change ?
I just finalized my build and spected the standard Bi Xeon headlights. I like the all silver housing to match the silver wheels.
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Bi-Xenon to >>> LED = NO GO
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Originally Posted by STG
Bi-Xenon to >>> LED = NO GO
I believe you're right due to lack of proper wiring harness.
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Originally Posted by bronson7
I believe you're right due to lack of proper wiring harness.
Also the control module for each version. Very different.

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Originally Posted by 0to60
Why the desire to change ?
I just finalized my build and spected the standard Bi Xeon headlights. I like the all silver housing to match the silver wheels.
I like the way the active lights articulate when turning corners. Have had them on a couple of other vehicles and they're nice! Definitely gives more visibility. Also, I'm pretty sure you can get the LED PDLS in both clear AND black.
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Originally Posted by STG
Also the control module for each version. Very different.

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Thanks!!! I was poking around at Suncoast and I guess I didn't poke far enough!

Appreciate the input!
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Originally Posted by 17bhub
I like the way the active lights articulate when turning corners. Have had them on a couple of other vehicles and they're nice! Definitely gives more visibility. Also, I'm pretty sure you can get the LED PDLS in both clear AND black.
I had LED with PDLS on my 15 GT3, I enjoyed the setup. My new GT3 will be Viper Green with silver wheels and feel the standard BI Xeon will match better. I also need to cut a few options and didn’t feel the lights were worth the price. Also W/O PDLS there is no nipple that I would have to match to the exterior color, another cost option. I save almost 3K sticking with standard headlights.
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Originally Posted by 0to60
I had LED with PDLS on my 15 GT3, I enjoyed the setup. My new GT3 will be Viper Green with silver wheels and feel the standard BI Xeon will match better. I also need to cut a few options and didn’t feel the lights were worth the price. Also W/O PDLS there is no nipple that I would have to match to the exterior color, another cost option. I save almost 3K sticking with standard headlights.
Looking forward to seeing the viper green gt3! I agree the pdls is a bit spends. When does the new gt3 show?
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Originally Posted by 17bhub
Looking forward to seeing the viper green gt3! I agree the pdls is a bit spends. When does the new gt3 show?
Was told arrival will be quarter 1, build date Nov/Dec
There will be plenty of pics
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Originally Posted by 17bhub
I know there is a ton of wisdom out there...

Does anybody know if a 991 (GT Car) that has standard Bi-Xenon headlights can be changed to LED PDLS?

Answer will be much appreciated!!!


You won't be able to upgrade from Bi-Xenon to LED headlights without changing out lots of wiring, headlight control module, PDLS plus camera sensor, and more (as well as reprogramming). Its done before but for the US it is not worth it.
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Originally Posted by 0to60
I had LED with PDLS on my 15 GT3, I enjoyed the setup. My new GT3 will be Viper Green with silver wheels and feel the standard BI Xeon will match better. I also need to cut a few options and didn’t feel the lights were worth the price. Also W/O PDLS there is no nipple that I would have to match to the exterior color, another cost option. I save almost 3K sticking with standard headlights.


I'm not sure if this is the same case in every country, since PAG have done some funky stuffs before. But in the US, and most other countries, even standard Bi-Xenon with NO PDLS still come with the headlight washer nipple. Just look at all the 911R and GT3 RS with no PDLS.
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Originally Posted by 0to60
I had LED with PDLS on my 15 GT3, I enjoyed the setup. My new GT3 will be Viper Green with silver wheels and feel the standard BI Xeon will match better. I also need to cut a few options and didn’t feel the lights were worth the price. Also W/O PDLS there is no nipple that I would have to match to the exterior color, another cost option. I save almost 3K sticking with standard headlights.
Regardless of Standard bi-xeon or PDLS, you will ge the nipples on the GT3s; although that is NOT the case with GT4s.


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Looks like 991.2 nipples are black as standard, not the chrome plastic.
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Originally Posted by chaosoul
I'm not sure if this is the same case in every country, since PAG have done some funky stuffs before. But in the US, and most other countries, even standard Bi-Xenon with NO PDLS still come with the headlight washer nipple. Just look at all the 911R and GT3 RS with no PDLS.

Can you swap Xennon PDLS for Standard Xennon >?
I have PDLS in BLACK on my .2 GT3 coming and would prefer Silver back ground. I am in Australia happy to swap my black to silver if anyone interested
?


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