... as you may know I had been looking for a pair of headlights for some time.
What I found new from Porsche is ridiculous! Close to $4000 for a set of halogens.
It used to be that Magneti Marelli, Valeo and Auto Lighting all had offerings around $700 per set.
Not anymore.
eBay has a bunch of used headlights being offered but all with damaged inner lens.
The inner lens is replaceable, but it means that you have to crack open de assembly, and if I did that they I'd get more involved.
So, I collected three sets of headlights from local donors. All damaged to some extent and have been working to make one unique set.
It's a hybrid that will have LED parking, HID Lo/Hi Beam Projectors and Halogen Fog and turn signals.
I've got all the grunt work done: completely redoing the damaged wiring harnesses in the assemblies, customizing and installing the projectors and cleaning up the lenses.
Went through 300 - 400 - 600 - 800 - 1500 grit paper and they're now ready for the UV Clearcoat.
Then, it'll be putting the lenses back in and all set.
That's the last piece in the restoration of my car.
Can't wait.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles:
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PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
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