francars

Yeah, some DYI instructions will be great

bkjwhipple

wait, im confused... :-)
did you take a standard set and put the projector lenses in, or just put hid bulbs in them?

sky213

how can you take out the cover lens ?? thank!!

15psi

I have written instructions and will post pics on the original 1st post. I figure that makes more sense that nesting it in the middle of the post.


I installed a complete BiXenon assembly with reflectors with Hi/Lo shutter. Inserting just a Xenon bulb is a poor idea. the reflector and les wasn't made for it.

I might do a batch if interest

I do have the amber signals but painted the cover with translucent automotive paint. I did check with Bosch to see if i could get new lenses, but no luck. Only solution would be to source from overseas. But would need sufficient $$ or orders. I would think there would be some demand for new complete clear lenses. ....still investigating

See my first post. I am updating...

See first post. You will spend the most time removing the lenses. And it is messy and you want tot make sure not to melt the plastic with too much heat. I practiced on an extra headlight assembly, before I tackled my real set, and I swallowed real hard just before I started up the heat gun. You can also put the assembly into the oven, but I decided not to irritate the wife with a smelly house, and the heat gun method had worked on the test assembly.

bkjwhipple

Is this a kit, or did you dream this thing up? Really nice!

sky213

thank you for your answer! but i want make sure, you only use heat gun take the lens out right? or some more tools?
thanks

15psi

You use the heat gun to melt the sealant. It will soften just over 200F. I used a infrared themometer to make sure it didn't get to hot. I used pry type tools to seperate the cover from the assembly. I would of taken pics as I did this to the 3 headlights that I worked on, but it was so messy that the camera would of been black and gooey, plus once you start you do not want to stop.
You want to start at the top and then work down the sides, alternating back and forth.

sky213

thanks so much 15psi

15psi

I think this is the first 996 conversion.

I bought the parts from http://www.theretrofitsource.com . (no affliation)
They are very helpful and knowledgeable. You want 35w, Mini reflector, H1. Let me know if you want more info. I bought on a 'group buy' that was on a Mazda forum. I could set one up.

Good source for BiXenon installs and general info http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/

Kazual99

Jim,
Which model of retrofit kit did you purchase?

jproy12

I know this thread dates back 2+ years ago, but I'm planning on doing the same, and I sent you an email 15psi asking for more information.

I'm new to Porsche, as it's my father's car, but his 996 C2 headlights have the "burnt" plastic from the light bulbs, and this would be a great alternative instead of buying a new set of headlights.

Maybe someone can confirm, the low-beam and high-beam are separated in the middle? I can't make out if he only used the bi-xenon projectors and a "high-beam" bulb or simply the projectors.

Thanks,
JP

Tom Witte

ditto that. my lenses and such are showing their age. Also, since it was two years ago, would be a good status check and did any one else follow up and attempt? Looks great.

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Nine8Six

Have a look at: http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...-finish-3.html

Identical headlight. Page 3 and 4 are filled with pictures.

Nine8Six

Fully customized projectors avails for the 996 as well. Pretty cool kit

alpine003

^^^^ Impressive kit. Very well done.