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My '03 996 C2 with 997/991 style headlight covers

Old 04-12-2017, 09:40 AM
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I like them a lot, and would definitely be interested. I've never been a fan of the fried eggs.
Old 04-12-2017, 10:18 AM
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Please give the MK1 headlights a shot.
As others have said you nailed it
Old 04-12-2017, 11:08 AM
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Wow....I am impressed with the illusion you have created. As others have said, extremely well executed. I know there are plenty of people that would do this. I would not do it on my 996 since I have the look of the car dialed in just perfect. However, for my boxster this would definitely be a mod to consider if MK1 is available. On a boxster the MK1 headlight is too big for the car visually and I think there would be a huge market there. More so then the 911.

Once again, great product and I hope you make a ton of money. You deserve that.
Old 04-12-2017, 01:07 PM
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Beautiful job - I'm sold. Now I'm back at looking at 996's
Old 04-13-2017, 02:00 PM
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You've done an awesome job! I love my car, but the headlight shape... not so much. Another request for the MK1 version here.
Old 04-13-2017, 03:49 PM
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Very nice! would be interested in ones with the washer cutout.
Old 04-13-2017, 10:21 PM
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I actually do like my MKII headlights, even though my car is actually a MKI. But if I were to put covers on I definitely think what you have done would be what I would want on there. Well done!
Old 04-14-2017, 12:40 AM
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I would like to see an MK-I version, though I suspect it would be a bit more complicated. I assume you'd have to relocate the turn signals.
Old 04-14-2017, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AndrewK996
I had them paint the ring a darker grey color, but if I were to do it again I would probably have them spray the whole thing the same color, then do the ring myself with plasti-dip so I can try different colors.
I think what you did on the paint is PERFECT. Maybe Pelican would pick up your part for a wider audience? A very good friend of mine is one of the founders of Pelican, so I can run it by him if you want.
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Best covers I've seen. WELL DONE!

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Old 04-24-2017, 07:37 PM
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I think the mods deleted my previous reply. I'm guessing because I linked to my post in the rennlist marketplace section?

Regardless, to respond to the comments above, once I recoup my costs for the current version I am going to give the MKI lights a shot as I think I have a good idea for a design that would work.

Also for people with MKII headlights (same version as mine) who are interested in the headlight covers but have the headlight washers, I have a quick question. Would you only be interested in a cover with the hole cut out for the washers, or would you be comfortable with a solution that requires you to remove your washers, but provides you with a circular plastic disk/cover that exactly covers the hole that is left behind? In the picture below you can see there is a recessed groove after taking off the headlight washers that would allow a "plug" to be adhered there and sealed off. It wouldn't actually be visible from the outside since the headlight covers cover over most of the hole anyway, but would more be for peace of mind.

Lastly, here is another pic of the headlight covers from a slightly different angle and lighting conditions. I recently installed some H&R spacers and I'm loving the more aggressive stance.
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Old 04-24-2017, 11:57 PM
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They look great
Any word on the cost yet?
Old 04-25-2017, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AndrewK996
Would you only be interested in a cover with the hole cut out for the washers, or would you be comfortable with a solution that requires you to remove your washers, but provides you with a circular plastic disk/cover that exactly covers the hole that is left behind?
I'd say the disk/cover would be useful. One consideration would be how much rain water gets under the headlight cover and then might go into the washer hole without the small disk. Even if it doesn't contact the electronics, it doesn't seem like a good idea to have a puddle in that hole under the headlight covers.

Definitely a beautiful design!
Old 04-25-2017, 12:35 AM
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If we all get these installed to our cars, our cars will double in value in less than a year.........yeah, that's the ticket....
Old 04-25-2017, 10:21 AM
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Good work.
I've been trying to secure (at a a reasonable price) a set of discarded light assemblies, that I would cut up and use just the face, (painted to car color) as protection on the track......or possibly as a mod you have produced.

Andrew.....no need for washer hole....loose the washer.

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