Can you put round headlights on a 996?
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Can you put round headlights on a 996?
I'm surfing for a 996 mod that would accomodate some round headlights and all i've found are conversions that make a 996 look like a 997 with bumbers and hoods etc. Has anyone seen any set of parts that would be a little less drastic? I don't want a whole 997 look, just like round headlights. Thanks!
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The Strosek style add ons have been discussed here before:
http://www.gmpperformance.com/index....tail&PID=99730
http://www.gmpperformance.com/index....tail&PID=99730
#5
thanks for the round headlight info
I never considered a "cover" would get me to round headlights but now that you guys have hipped me to them I have read the threads and checked ebay and the web. Looks like Directcartoys.com has painted ones for $250. Anyone know anything about these vs. the others that are $600+? The cheaper option is to by some $50-$100 ones and them paint them. I think I would rather opt for them painted. I know there not for everyone but after looking at your pics I think they look great.
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Former Vendor
In 6speed is someone who has tinted his mkI's headlamp surroundings, looked almost decent on a black car. Basically like those covers, but smoother and without blinker/foglight clears.
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Here's a photo of mine... the previous owner did the install, so I don't know much about them and cannot give you much info.
I was told that they were Gemballa. There are several sources in slightly different styles and prices, so shop around.
I was told that they were Gemballa. There are several sources in slightly different styles and prices, so shop around.
Last edited by Wellardmac; 04-17-2013 at 05:40 PM.
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#8
Team Owner
I think I'm the only one that looks at the 996 Mk. 1 and already sees round headlights. The headlight portion of the housing is round and the rest of the housing has always reminded me of the Italian-style headlamp covers that you see on old Ferraris.
Course, maybe I'm just weird...
Course, maybe I'm just weird...
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Maybe I'm nuts... but I actually like the MK II headlights. I have no interest in covering them up.
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Three Wheelin'
I think the MKII light are mean looking, but I'll admit both a bias and that I didn't like them as much until I first popped one out and realized what a great piece of engineering that assembly is! The only thing I don't like is how useless both the fogs and the lamp washers are.
#15
++1... I don't know where I mentioned it last - but to me, the 993 and 997 headlights look a little too much like VW Bug headlights... The knock was supposed to be that you couldn't tell the difference between a Boxster and a 996 Cab... whatever... never bothered me...
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