HID Headlights

[Guest]

Hi I have a 996 1998 and want to fit HID bulbs, does anyone have any experience of what to buy and what they are like to fit, I know I need to alter the wiring to fit the transformers but has anyone any good or bad news that might help me in buying and fitting a set!!
Adrian

 

[Mark Elder]

Adrian,
This advice is not 996 specific but have a look at
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=160493&mpage=1&key=HID&#160493
which may help you.

There are a few other posts over on the 993 forum on HIDs - it's a favourite upgrade because the standard 993 lights are particularly bad.

 

[pwafer]

Have a look in the DIY section... there is a write-up on my install.

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=253934&mpage=1&key=𽿮

If you can't get to the DIY section of this forum, I can send you the PDF version.

If you have any questions send me an email.

P []

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

ORIGINAL: pwafer
I can send you the PDF version.
P []

I've just done that Paul.

Another good reason to join the club!! [][]

 

[beershark]

Hi Adrian,

I have a 98 996 and mine had the yellow indicators on the front.

I was also looking to instal the HID and there are plenty on informative posts on this site and units being sold. Could also try eBay.

In the end, I wanted to 'upgrade' my headlights to the later clear spec so I decided to get a complete unit from Design 911 with the clear lenses and the HID already installed. I simply removed the old lamps and replaced them with the new ones. 5 mins max on each side.

However, their units didnt come with electic headlamp adjusters but I was told they could easily be removed from my old lenses and installed in the new ones. havent got round to it yet and never felt i needed to in all fairness.

BTW, had an email from Design 911 saying thay have a sale on so might be worth checking them out.

Good luck,

Rob