Headlight Plastic lens replacement: Aftermarket solution
#46
Instructor
Good infos, thx! But I can`t find a price tag on the chinese page for the two 997.1 replacement lenses. What did you pay?
Thank you in advance!
bernd
Thank you in advance!
bernd
Last edited by bernd93; 12-31-2021 at 12:12 PM.
#47
#48
Rennlist Member
Just received mine in mail.
Seem to be OEM and of same quality.
will post after lightwerkz does install.
Seem to be OEM and of same quality.
will post after lightwerkz does install.
#49
Rennlist Member
Are you upgrading any internals while you are in there?
I know they offer some options...
#50
Rennlist Member
There was another rennlister who did a light upgrade with them that made the light output insane. I was thinking it would be a good thing to do while changing out the covers. I definitely have been on some country roads in the winter that made me want a little more light...
#51
Rennlist Member
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-retrofit.html
I like that it keeps the stock look but makes them way brighter.
#52
THe bixenon lens glass lens could be upgraded with a clear lens. Maybe lithtwerkz will sell just the lenses so the upgrade can be done diy. That plus some better d2s bulbs will make a huge difference in light output.
#53
Rennlist Member
I already got a set of brand new bulbs from them but since I am doing the lens replacement I just figured I upgrade some of the internals as well. Dark country roads be damned.
#55
Rennlist Member
You can get the clear lenses from TRS. I have a set in mine.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/st...TIR?quantity=1
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/st...TIR?quantity=1
#56
Three Wheelin'
Great find. Interested to see more info on how to remove the lens and reinstall.
But...are these only for the 997.2? The 997.1 doesn't have that silver band. They label these as the same but I'm not sure they are.
But...are these only for the 997.2? The 997.1 doesn't have that silver band. They label these as the same but I'm not sure they are.
#57
My headlight was attacked by a tumbleweed recently, so I ordered a set of these from Aliexpress for $320. I would imagine there isn't more than one company making these. Finally installed them this weekend and couldn't be happier. I ended up painting the lights while I was at it.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
#58
Nordschleife Master
is the outer grey ring the same color between the aftermarket vs oem cover? it looks different to me.
your blackened headlamps look good btw - i cant wait to see what they look like installed.
your blackened headlamps look good btw - i cant wait to see what they look like installed.
My headlight was attacked by a tumbleweed recently, so I ordered a set of these from Aliexpress for $320. I would imagine there isn't more than one company making these. Finally installed them this weekend and couldn't be happier. I ended up painting the lights while I was at it.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
#59
Instructor
I like how you repainted the insides of the lights. What paint did you use and how are they holding up?
My headlight was attacked by a tumbleweed recently, so I ordered a set of these from Aliexpress for $320. I would imagine there isn't more than one company making these. Finally installed them this weekend and couldn't be happier. I ended up painting the lights while I was at it.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
The covers weren't glued yet in the photos below so they aren't pushed all the way in. The first photo shows a defect that was present on both covers, its not very visible once properly installed. Other than that they were pretty identical to the originals as you can see in the photo.
#60
Does anyone know if the site moved? The link in the original posting is no longer working
http://www.headlight-headlamp.com/Po...d-Replace.html
http://www.headlight-headlamp.com/Po...d-Replace.html