Xenons on 981S

[lamboman]

It appears that some of the Boxster S's at the Porsche Driving Experience Center's event at Silverstone on Tuesday 10 April 12 did not have washers for the headlights:

981S standard spec in the UK includes Xenon headlights.

Can anyone confirm whether standard 981S Xenon headlights (without PDLS) includes washers please?

I have never seen or heard of OEM Xenon lights from any manufacturer without washers.

 

[Nick_USA]

It would appear that the 981 S has Xenon's as standard but without washers; with the optional PDLS you also gain washers:

From the technical manual:

Lights will always be an essential safety feature, but we go one step further by using them as part of an extraordinary styling concept.

Clear glass halogen headlights are fitted as standard on the Boxster. The Boxster S is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon headlights. On both models, LED daytime running lights and position lights are housed in a separate auxiliary light unit above the outer air intakes. LEDs provide powerful illumination, respond extremely rapidly to driver input, offer a longer service life and have an unmistakable appearance.

LED technology opens up entirely new possibilities for designers. Not only are LEDs capable of fulfilling all the functions of the imposing taillights and third brake light, they are integral to safety and create a look that is unmistakable, day and night.

Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)

The optional Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), which comprises Bi-Xenon headlights with halogen main-beam headlights, a headlight cleaning system and automatic dynamic range control, provides uniform illumination of the road whether dipped or main beam is selected.

The dynamic cornering light function swivels the main headlights towards the inside of a bend based on steering angle and road speed. Put simply, a greater part of the road ahead is illuminated the moment you enter a bend.

The system also includes a speed-sensitive headlight range control function. With adaptive light systems, it is possible for the maximum range of the dipped beams and their lighting power to be adjusted as a function of the speed of the vehicle. PDLS takes care of this automatically in two stages. Stage 1 is the basic position, optimised for driving at lower speeds such as in city traffic. Stage 2 is designed for driving at faster speeds, such as when on the motorway. Another function of PDLS is the adverse weather function. Activated when you switch on the rear fog light, it reduces the effect of reflection phenomena in poor visibility conditions.

Automatic headlight activation

In the new Boxster models, automatic headlight activation is available as standard. The system automatically switches between daytime running lights and dipped beam based on ambient lighting conditions.

 

[Motorhead]

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA

Automatic headlight activation

In the new Boxster models, automatic headlight activation is available as standard.....

About time too for a car in this price range.

What about auto wipers too?

And are they still making you pay extra, as I did when purchasing my Cayman, for an MP3 connection? I just gave the salesman a withering look when I ordered that option...disgraceful.!

Jeff

 

[lamboman]

Apparently, the standard Xenon unit on 981 S is a 25-watt system which doesn't require washers - washers are only required above 2000 lumens, and these units just creep below the threshold.

The optional PDLS unit on the other hand is 35-watt, >2000 lumen system and does require washers, hence the fitment.

 

[rich mich]

i've also noticed this on my 987 mine had xenons and washers my mates cayman( 6months newer) only had xenons, and a few boxsters 987 i have seen only have xenons,i once owned a 54 plate st 170 focus that had xenons and washers(last daily driver).