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Old 10-08-2006, 04:13 PM
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One of my headlights is getting quite yellow. I've polished the lens but it appears to be on the inside; especially underneath the front ribbed lip where it meets the bumper.

What can be done?
Old 10-08-2006, 04:18 PM
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Did you change your bulbs or are they stock?
Old 10-11-2006, 12:12 AM
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What year 996 do u have? Any recommendations for white light bulbs on an '01 cos i don't have xenons?
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Originally Posted by asd
What year 996 do u have? Any recommendations for white light bulbs on an '01 cos i don't have xenons?
Gota911....are you out there...
Old 10-11-2006, 12:56 AM
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Oh man, even the Grinch takes a day off now and then!
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ASD - Welcome to the Forum. It is customary for newly registered users (Newbies) to introduce themselves and tell us a little about their P-car.... and a couple of pics would be nice! Once again, Welcome!
Old 10-11-2006, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
ASD - Welcome to the Forum. It is customary for newly registered users (Newbies) to introduce themselves and tell us a little about their P-car.... and a couple of pics would be nice! Once again, Welcome!
what he said
Old 10-12-2006, 07:04 AM
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Hahaha...just shot a question that came to my head.

Hi everyone!

I'm from Singapore. And I have a '01 996 C2 Tip. My first porsche. Haven't done any mods yet. Still looking. Haven't gotten round to taking pics of the car tho..no kit nadda.

Gota911, thanks for the welcome. Apologies abt the protocol.
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You may want to try PIAA extreme white plus (4000K, same wattage, a lot whiter and more light output). I've been using them for years and I'm very happy with them. They're down to US$50/pair recently. Try to avoid those bulbs with heavy blue tint. The tint will reduce the light output greatly.

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