Everyone (almost) HATES the headlights on Porsche 996 911s of this era. Is there a proper fix, or should you just upgrade the stock lights to perform better? Find out in this video.
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thanks for triggering my google home
Happy to see you don’t fuck about with the shape of the lights !!!
The Bi-xenon PDLS headlights on my Cayman are awesome
I think most don't have a problem with your version of the 996 headlight. Its the original version many don't like, I think they started in 1999-2001. I personally don't have a problem with either one, and I think the Turbo 996 and C4s to be really good looking cars.
Probably would have been a lot easier and faster to just replace the entire headlight assembly which would have lowered the chance of future failures.
Super nice light upgrade Matt, you made a fabulous choice of what kit to buy. Have to say your videos are getting better and better as everyone else keeps mentioning. Another car guy YouTuber with the first name of Mat coined the expression 'hard work beats talent'. I say extreme dedication and diligent effort plus a bit of luck beats talent. You're on your way buddy.
Matt, link to the projector kit you purchased, please. Thanks!
Matt!
Your projectors are made to RHD cars!
The cutoff line goes the oposite way, look it on google RHD vs LHD Projector Headlights Cutoff Pattern and you’ll see what I’m talking about!!!
U must be stoked at how its turning out. Looks like such a weapon!
Porsche headlight wiring is badly designed. All of the wires in my 2004 Cayenne TT were the same as yours – insulation falling off on every wire. I had to replace each wire.
Matt & Chris Sullivan are awesome small YouTube channels. I'm surprised neither have grown as fast as I've expected.
The lights look great. Happy to see you kept the original 996 headlights and just upgraded the projectors. Very OEM+ look.
You are not going to regret those projectors from Retrofitlab. They have served me pretty well!
Looking great, Matt! And you managed to set off my Google speaker with that question haha
Is that really your truck?
Great production! Very well done. A couple of thoughts… First and foremost, its 'Por-shuh'. It isn't just some made up word for branding…. it's was and currently is someone's name. Just like anyone, we should try our best to pronounce peoples names correctly. Second, was this projector kit just replacing the lens (projector glass)? If so, I'm not sure it was an "upgrade"? Like you mentioned, the old lens were dirty. And maybe a good cleaning with new bulbs might have been the better solution. The spacers and hardware seemed a bit clumsy. Good catch on the wires. Thanks for sharing.
I hate to say this but the cut off is for a right hand drive car, you will have to lower the left headlight a bit to not blind oncoming traffic.. the cut off should step up going to the right if it were for right hand drive vehicles… overall nice upgrade though!
Need to do this on mine, it’s like driving around by candlelight, not fun!
Triggered my phone with the hey google request lmao
Nice man
I had to totally upgrade my lights
Not cheap
Braaaaa you scared me for a sec…. your built is so tastfull so far that I was like….Noooo Covers noooooooo, but you are still in the correct path braa
You didn't clear coat the headlights. That's why they are still really hazy…