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Porsche 996 Headlight Covers (all new design)
04-25-2017 | 01:47 PM
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Category: Exterior - Body Parts
Price (no $ sign please): $350
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (select ONLY those which apply): 996
Location (Region): SoCAl
Item Condition: Brand New
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Guiso-PR (02-29-2020)
04-25-2017 | 02:10 PM
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that second pic from directly above the light looks almost 993. fabulous fit. i've been tempted by many similar products on ebay. but every one I've come across thus far are all flat and require coercing to achieve this kind of snug fit.
04-25-2017 | 10:33 PM
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04-26-2017 | 12:28 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone. @LeadingEdge Yes, that part does fit in flush and doesn't bulge out if that is what you are asking.
@calbear thanks for the compliment. That was the intention to make it look as OEM as possible. In fact, my non-car guy friends who looked at my car couldn't tell what I had changed, they just felt it looked better for some reason. I had to point out that it was a headlight cover. Unless you are a 996 guy and looking for that one seam where the light meets the fender, you really don't notice.
@calbear thanks for the compliment. That was the intention to make it look as OEM as possible. In fact, my non-car guy friends who looked at my car couldn't tell what I had changed, they just felt it looked better for some reason. I had to point out that it was a headlight cover. Unless you are a 996 guy and looking for that one seam where the light meets the fender, you really don't notice.
04-26-2017 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone. @LeadingEdge Yes, that part does fit in flush and doesn't bulge out if that is what you are asking.
@calbear thanks for the compliment. That was the intention to make it look as OEM as possible. In fact, my non-car guy friends who looked at my car couldn't tell what I had changed, they just felt it looked better for some reason. I had to point out that it was a headlight cover. Unless you are a 996 guy and looking for that one seam where the light meets the fender, you really don't notice.
@calbear thanks for the compliment. That was the intention to make it look as OEM as possible. In fact, my non-car guy friends who looked at my car couldn't tell what I had changed, they just felt it looked better for some reason. I had to point out that it was a headlight cover. Unless you are a 996 guy and looking for that one seam where the light meets the fender, you really don't notice.
And is paypal cool? I think they will look good on my turbo.
thanks for all the answers and putting up with all the questions.
www.leadingedgecustoms.com
04-26-2017 | 02:40 AM
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please PM me with the labor amount your paint shop charged time wise to refinished them so i can get an idea what to expect, if you dont mind?
And is paypal cool? I think they will look good on my turbo.
thanks for all the answers and putting up with all the questions.
www.leadingedgecustoms.com
And is paypal cool? I think they will look good on my turbo.
thanks for all the answers and putting up with all the questions.
www.leadingedgecustoms.com
04-30-2017 | 01:51 PM
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I am watingbto see more people make the jump with the headlight washer thing removed
but the washer thingy is needed to keep the headlight water tight
without it, if water reach that area it will enter the housing
but I am very tempted !
but the washer thingy is needed to keep the headlight water tight
without it, if water reach that area it will enter the housing
but I am very tempted !
04-30-2017 | 10:38 PM
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I had a chance to do a test fit on a 996 turbo with headlight washers and the good news is the headlight covers cover the washer hole completely. See pics below:
Regarding concerns about water getting in: it looks like the hole is not connected to the inner part of the headlight so there is no worry of moisture getting inside the headlight lens (see picture). Despite this, I would recommend still doing a layer of weatherproof tape over the hole to be safe. Or better yet, doing a clear headlight protective film like Xpel over the entire headlight before putting on the headlight lens cover
Regarding concerns about water getting in: it looks like the hole is not connected to the inner part of the headlight so there is no worry of moisture getting inside the headlight lens (see picture). Despite this, I would recommend still doing a layer of weatherproof tape over the hole to be safe. Or better yet, doing a clear headlight protective film like Xpel over the entire headlight before putting on the headlight lens cover
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05-04-2017 | 01:44 PM
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OP, I had previously pm'd you about buying a painted pair. seems like i'm not the only one interested. too bad your painter is very strict about painting without seeing the car.
05-04-2017 | 02:00 PM
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