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Old 06-15-2020, 12:21 PM
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Hey! Have these guys managed to source new gaskets? Many of us would buy those, I'm sure.
Old 06-15-2020, 01:01 PM
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Look really cheap. Prototype looked better. Seriously, someone just make OE type lights available in the aftermarket already.
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Old 06-17-2020, 10:54 AM
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One suggestion to make them better. Ditch the separate turn signal and make the halo ring the turn signal. If you can make that change I bet it will sell better, is that possible?
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Old 06-18-2020, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by H2Ocooledesteem
^^^ this!!! With washer delete to boot
Why not just buy Cup headlights?

https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...ly-99663105551
Old 06-18-2020, 11:02 AM
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Already on ebay for cheaper. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Porsche-911-...cAAOSwL0Je4Vb-

I guess you have to be careful these aren't shipping out both sides of the warehouse...
Old 06-18-2020, 11:26 AM
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If they ditched that crystal clear turn signal in between the headlight and foglight it would look a million times better.
Old 06-18-2020, 11:52 AM
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Bc the standard, 'cup style' headlights are non litronic and have fluted lense faces.

I agree, the turn signal completely ruins the design of this headlight. I think mimicking the new 991 GT3R would have been better with a lower curved hidden turn signal would have been a cleaner look. These headlights are and have been a failure from the beginning. 996retrofits on facebook offer much better solutions for half the price.
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Old 06-18-2020, 11:59 AM
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Pathetic that a vendors group buy is more expensive than Ebay.
Old 06-18-2020, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by strathconaman
Already on ebay for cheaper. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Porsche-911-...cAAOSwL0Je4Vb-

I guess you have to be careful these aren't shipping out both sides of the warehouse...
Big shock there right lol
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Originally Posted by H2Ocooledesteem
Bc the standard, 'cup style' headlights are non litronic and have fluted lense faces.

I agree, the turn signal completely ruins the design of this headlight. I think mimicking the new 991 GT3R would have been better with a lower curved hidden turn signal would have been a cleaner look. These headlights are and have been a failure from the beginning. 996retrofits on facebook offer much better solutions for half the price.
I did Lexan GT3RS Lemans factory lenses with custom painted black housings.



Old 06-19-2020, 02:23 AM
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I don’t care for the black, but I do like the silver ones offered by Rennkit. Probably not for the purist, but a nice upgrade nonetheless. One of my headlights just never quite cleans up fully, so if I were replacing the pair, I would definitely consider these. I’ve already got the LED taillights and really like those.
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Old 06-19-2020, 11:05 AM
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Yes, you bought the last set of known 996.2 cup lenses. So that isn’t an option anymore.
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They look sharp on the black car........
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