benjr

I have been longing for Litronics for my 993 for sometime. I recently found quite a few Litronic headlights which are brand new in the box. Apparently a distributor overseas ordered them by mistake and sold them at a loss. I have already ordered a set for myself and have verified that they are the real deal. I was thinking of putting together a group buy or a bulk purchase to help other fellow rennlisters. For reference list on a set of Litronics is over $4500. The retrofit kit is $4100 I can offer the lights for $1800 a pair! There is another $1150.00 in parts including the control units, brackets, cable adapter and hardware which is available through the dealer. With a total price of under 3K how many people would be interested in this upgrade opportunity? Let me know. Based on feedback I can negotiate a deal. 20 sets available.

Paul M

This came up about 6 months ago:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/643889-anybody-looking-for-factory-litronics.html?

gonzilla

And I think they ended up being around $1000/pair for the lights in the end, not including the ballasts and all the incidentals.

CorrdoBrit

Unless these are self leveling I can't see the point spending $3K on a retrofit when an aftermarket kit can be purchased with the same performance for around $50. In my mind the $3K is better spent on handling/suspension improvements.

TheBen

Hi - I bought a pair of brand new lights with ignitors from a vendor on ebay for 1250 for the pair. I bought all the other little pieces (screws, brackets, wiring harness) for another 173 brand new from Sunset Porsche. I bought a pair of control units (the ballasts) for about 160 (they are available from various sellers and there is a lot of interchange with BMW and Mercedes cars of that era).

I haven't gotten around to installing but I can point people in the right direction, etc if they need help.

osugasman

CorrdoBrit: what source would you use for the $50 headlight upgrade?

CorrdoBrit

Got mine here
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W

Went for the 35W (plenty bright enough and doesn't annoy oncoming traffic) and 5K lamps. The system has been trouble free for the past 18 months and the best money I've spent on the car without a doubt.

Stealth 993

Get them from a dismantler. OEM is stupid expensive for what you get.

I'm sure Sunset will be cheaper, but Suncost has them listed for $3300 for everything from the dealer.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=993_lights

TheBen

dismantler doesn't sell litronics for cheaper. i pieced the kit together for less than half the price.

Ed Hughes

There are a number of sources for kits under $100 for HID upgrade.

x50type

Mmmmmmm - $100 or $3000, real difficult choice!

TheBen

its 1500 for the real deal OEM. If you're a stickler for OEM, than thats what you gots to pay.

CorrdoBrit

Don't the factory installed litronics have automatic leveling? Do the retrofits have this feature too?

whidbey

No, my 993 came with litronics from the factory and they still need to be leveled.

geolab

here is the explanation of the initial cheap deal posted on a thread in 2006

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ight=litronics

there was 340 litronic kits in a warehouse in Sweden, look at the price !!!