Porsche 911 996.1 986.1 boxster halogen headlight to bi-xenon custom HID upgrade / conversion
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- The old, worn-out reflector from a Porsche 911 996 headlight is upgraded by Retrofitlab.com to a bi-xenon HID projector. This conversion to bi-xenon is a really big upgrade for the lighting/headlight (and for the looks :-)). With this custom aftermarket headlight upgrade, your Porsche really gets a more modern look with improved light output.
For part 2 of the video;
• Porsche 911 996.1 986....
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
The kit can be used to upgrade the pre-facelift Porsche 911 996 halogen reflector headlights (996.1), as well as the Porsche Boxster 986 headlights.
Custom designed mounting brackets are used to replace the yellow reflector with a D2S bi-xenon Aharon projector.
𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
We have used the Porsche Panamera replica shrouds, this can also be replaced by a different shroud, but normally it has to be one with an angel eye / halo to serve as the daytime running light, because the OEM DRL is removed.
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:
• Improved light output - The light output of the Aharon bi-xenon projector is just so much better it's incomparable with the original worn out yellow halogen reflector.
• Bi-xenon - Because a bi-xenon projector is used, low and high beam are done via the projector.
• Aharon Optimus NT bi-xenon projector - This top of the line bi-xenon projector can hold D2S bulbs, which is an OEM xenon bulb type and high quality bulbs can be used, like Osram and Philips.
• Updated/upgraded looks - The original yellowed reflector headlights doesn't do the looks of the Porsche much good. And aftermarket headlights can look "over the top" and 'cheap', which you don't want on your valuable Porsche. With the Panamera shrouds the Aharon kit has an OEM+ look.
• Easy installation - Yes, it does take some time/DIY but the retrofit itself is quite easy and certainly doable for somebody that has some basic DIY skills.
• Cost efficient - It doesn't need much explanation that the kit is cheaper than 2 new headlights from Porsche :-).
So if you are looking for Porsche 911 parts for a headlight upgrade / conversion, for example to upgrade the yellow headlights, this is the ultimate solution.
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𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:
Retrofitting refers to the addition of new technology or features to older systems. These days there are a lot of people who put a simple plug & play xenon kit in their halogen headlight housing in an attempt to improve night vision and looks of their vehicle. In fact they don’t realize that their headlight beams are often worse than before. Night vision achieves relatively little improvement on night vision because of a poor beam pattern, which increases the blinding of other road users. This is because their headlight housings are designed for halogen and not xenon.
A true Bi-Xenon projector update is now possible for your car. Such an upgrade will significantly improve your light output from 700-2100 lumens to 2800 and 3500 lumens, without blinding other traffic with glare from your headlight. Upgrade your headlight OEM style!
The latest high power Led bulbs will upgrade both the exterior and interior lighting system of your car. Led lighting is becoming more and more popular in the automotive market for obvious reasons. They have longer lifetime, use less energy and improve safety with their fast response time.
Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us, we are happy to help you out!
Good luck with your retrofit!
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These products are not ECE-approved and must not be used on public roads in any exterior application. Use on public roads will invalidate both the operating license and insurance coverage.
I really appreciate how none of this wiring is the same on the led kit, there are no instructions, and no specific video to show how to wire it. Real great customer service guys. Don't feel like I've been taken for a fool with money, at all.
Hi,
Can you maybe send us an E-mail at. info@retrofitlab.com
Plastic pry tools are readily available ya know
Great,, perfect work 👌👌👌👍👍👍from india 🇮🇳
Thanks!!
Helemaal duidelijk!
I agree, I bought the LED kit and there are NO WIRING instructions. wasted $350 bucks.
Hi Terry,
I have responded to all your emails and send you a manual on the wiring of the LED shroud, perhaps check your spam box?
Kind regards,
Jesse
Nice job sir. I am from india.pls one detail video on Honda wrv car headlights customizing.
Thanks!
Is it possible to adjust the halogen in the Mercedes C w203 size 180 compressor to xenon lenses?
Very good nice fiting. This is big and good video...
Thanks!
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Hi, i'm a bit confused with the spacers for mounting the OEM ball joint things. On the video you used 50mm for black plastic piece, 20mm for white plastic piece and 10mm for cream plastic piece. Near the end you said you changed. Can you clarify the changes? I used the spacer setup I just mentioned but it sees the light is pointed towards the side of the housing. Same car 996.1. Thanks
That should be correct (the spacers). Normally you should be able to adjust it sideways with the adjustment screws. Maybe you can also compare it with how it sits in part 2 ruclips.net/video/cC1Oucv3xDI/видео.html
I have the same question and the answer given really isn’t an answer or a great one .
& my car (2000 996.1 with halogen oem) has an adjusting marker, there is no mention of this or what to do ‽
Does anyone know what the fix was to this? I’ve followed the video precisely and they everyone else, my projector housing is pointing off to the side wildly! I’ve tried to turn the adjustment ‘dials’ to get it back straighter and it seems to make almost no difference.
I need the car for work soon and this is really slowing my down re-fitting it all!
Why couldn’t there just have been simple printed instructions? 🤷♂️
Even with the video it’s taken a tonne of guess work trying to work out with screws to use and what should and shouldn’t have washers!
Been a nightmare! 😂🤦♂️
… Ok solved it!
For anyone that encounters this problem, there are three cream coloured adjustment holes on the side of the headlight casing, that accept a 5mm Allen key and would be accessible from the inside of your frunk when the headlight is mounted…
The stock headlight is MUCH further forward than these retrofitlab ones and I had to wind the adjusters a LONG way back, it’s not a small adjustment.. If you only turn the adjusters (with your 5mm Allen key) a couple of turns you’ll be convinced the headlight build is still wrong..
But if you keep turning them for what feels like forever, you can finally get your projector housing pointing straight in the headlamp. I used the two adjusters that are stacked on top of each other…
Top one tips top of the projector baseplate (bracket forwards or backwards) and the bottom adjuster does the same for the bottom of the baseplate (bracket) I hope that helps the next girl/guy!
Goodluck! 👍
Thats pretty cool, but it wouldnt work for me. Bro if I tried this I would ruin my headlights, I cannot do all that. I wish someone around here offered this service, i’d rather pay someone than potentially destroy them myself.
What size hole to drill through the back plate to route the wires?
Around 22 mm 🙂
Why don't you use the permaseal tools you sell?
With this specific headlight, a screwdriver works as easy as the permaseal tools. Also because this is not a very difficult permaseal, the screwdriver works also works well.
Hello, thanks for your vidéo but we dont see how you put the glasses on the headlight after the transformation ? How you paste it ?
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An error was made while editing the video. We will fix this.. Sorry! You can use butyl to seal the headlights again.
A bit to complicated. Thank you.
Please do this for vw golf mk4 with Valeo headlight
The MK4 halogen reflector headlight can be retrofitted, but it is quite hard because it is too shallow for a threaded mount method.
Great video, thank you.
Good to hear, thanks :-)!
Do you have an Upgrade for Litronics Headlights?
We now also have a kit for the Litronic single xenon version :-)
www.retrofitlab.com/en/porsche-911-9961-986-boxster-1996-2004-litronic-xenon-headlights.html
ruclips.net/video/t_OeH7Zz1fE/видео.html
Do you ship to the US?
Yes, we do, no problem :-)
At 39:18 you point to a rubber, can i buy that rubber separately? Also, do you know the length of the D2S to Amp adapter which plugs into the bulb and exits out the rear cover and connects to ballast, the one you're holding at 37:14
Hi, yes the rubber can be purchased separate, please send us an email (info@retrofitlab.com) so we can send you a custom link. The length of the cable is about 20/25 cm.
I have a boxster's, xenon lighting, I just want the DRL ring ????
Sorry, the panamera style DRL is part of the shroud and the shroud can't be replaced on the version that already has xenon / a projector.
Which is better for this headlight, a bi-hid or a bi-led?
It really depends on your own preference. Both options have pros/cons in comparison with each other.
Bi-Led is a newer technology, it is instant on, has less components, so it's more modern.
Xenon HID has a longer start up time and is a tiny bit harder to install because of the ballast. But you can choose the color temperature of the bulb,bulb and ballast can be changed in case something fails. And also, with a good bulb like Osram, light output and pattern is still a bit better.
The edge of the Shield was damaged ??
Not sure what you mean, sorry. Could you please rephrase that? ;)
Bonjour, je voudrais savoir comment brancher les fils de pleins phare rouge et noire sur du h7 d'origine vers h1 pour la lentille. Cordialement
Please send us an email at: info@retrofitlab.com so we can help you out :)
do you know if they ship that to the USA?
Yes, we ship world wide. So USA is not a problem. :)
Can I pay you to make me headlights?
Sorry, we do not offer the retrofit service anymore. Please see our dealer list: www.retrofitlab.com/en/our-dealers.html
I wish he did, saves me the headache to trying and breaking the head light with my own hands
Do you still have that kit in stack?
Sure! :)
Retrofitlab.com okay.Thank you.
300° Celsius? 572° f . Surprised the entire light doesn’t melt .
The box is quite big and not really sealed/insulated, so it won't get as hot as the setting on the heatgun. Also there needs to be a good distance between the heatgun and the headlight, because otherwise, it will melt.
Wiring … looking at Yellon& White wires … you say “Yellow is positive for the dimming function , and yellow is positive for the turn signals” WTF
YOUR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ARE HORRIBLE
Sorry about the confusion, white is for dimming and yellow is for the turn signal. Please email us so we can send you the wiring diagram.
You have to be smarter than the light. 🤷♀️