How to UPGRADE HEADLIGHTS on a Porsche 911 996.1 or Boxster 986 | Halogen to Bi-Xenon HID Conversion

This video shows you how to install a bi-xenon conversion kit from RetrofitLab into your Porsche 911 996.1 or in my case, your Porsche Boxster 986.1.
It is not a process for the faint of heart, but with this video you should be able to do it! The only instructional video provided by the company is not only incomplete, but it is wrong in places. Mine is a LONG video, but will show you everything you need to know.
No, I don't get a commission or anything from RetrofitLab if you order them, but here is a link to the ones I bought if you are interested:
www.retrofitlab.com/en/porsch...
Here are the options I got:
Version: Aharon Optimus NT - right hand traffic (European, US)
Ballasts: Aharon Ballasts - 35W Speed Start Slim Non Canbus - AMP
Bulbs: D2S 4300K
Shrouds: Panamera - LED (DRL)
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Spade bit set: amzn.to/3dBNFiR
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101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book:
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986 Service Manual:
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Lastly, please don't do anything to your car unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.

[@michaelwelschmidt9338]

Impressive result.

[@michaelscott263]

Thanks. You convinced me I didn’t want to get into this project 😊

[@jasonburrell5246]

Thanks to your video I was able to do this, I don't know how I would have done it without your tips. Took me about 4hrs on the first light then 3hrs on the second light. They seemed to have fixed a couple issues, they do send double sided tape and the small screws in the kit I purchased late June '21 as well as the butyl tape.

[@richardcalon3724]

What a royal pain, can't imagine it could possibly be worth the effort. The lack of instructions, the wiring that changes color, the extra bulb left inside all seem Mickey mouse, not to mention the cost. There must be a better cleaner way.

[@Canadian_Icecube]

Great! The black liner at 55 min in, where can you get new ones? Mine are destroyed. Also, do you think that the orange lenses could have been scrapped to mêle it clear? And does the fog light work as well?

[@otter25702]

Aron I've the Litronics on my 986 S, and sure would like to upgrade them to all LED. I really do not want to put out 1k or more for LED lights and a kit would be nice. Do you know of one or Is it even possible. I upgraded all the other bulbs in the head lights to LED except for the low beam and they look super and very bright. The high beams will take a LED very nicely. Thanks and well done.

[@seandenny2412]

Be really helpful if you said how much those were compared to buying a pair of totally in the box likes how much money you say that would be interesting

[@tomaszs5954]

The lights look fantastic. However, the small triangle needs to be replaced with a sprayer because when they get dirty they will blind others.

[@seanmiller6585]

Good day sir I really enjoyed your video because I thought I was stuck with these old style headlights and now I am going to order the retrofit lab kit for my 996. Respectfully sir, I understand the use of liquid electrical tape however, the way that I do repairs such as that is to clip the wire, slide on some heat shrink, which you can get in various colors, then solder them back together, using flux. It is a very clean and durable repair. That is very neat and safe for the wires without any mess. I hope this helps. There are many videos and instruction on how to solder and heat shrink connections. I use this on nearly every wiring repair that I have to do on my Harley Davidson, it is nearly necessary because of all of the moving vibrating characteristics. I cannot imagine repairing them any other way. Also, in the video I noticed that you could have potentially gotten to the ball and socket mounting points by removing the housing, electrical connection and unscrewed both of the ball joints before popping them out. However, the way you did it worked and I am very excited to do this modification to my car. Excellent video and thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day, sir.

[@nathandan7079]

Hi The white Cap with the ball joint at the end is a blank for a manual headlight levelling motor that is controlled by a wheel switch next to the light switch in the car for the 996.1 European models, great !

[@modvavet]

I'm not 100% on it, but I think that ball and the socket are part of the self-leveling system on the headlamps.

[@luchris747]

One of the best videos for Porschelovers. I would like to have those lights too. There are thousands of Boxters out there with burned lenses! GOOD JOB!

[@myusernamesucks12]

I just ordered this kit. I didn't exactly know what specs to pic, so having yours was very helpful. Thanks for the honest review. Will follow up once done.

[@FredLarracuente]

I kept on waiting for the wire insulation to disintegrate, like they did on mine. LOL.

[@jonedgar5996]

Not something that I'd choose do on mine but they do look very impressive and you've done a great job👍

[@PatrickMariani]

Well done! Just picked up a 1999, and have watched a bunch of your videos! I'll put up a few videos and link back to ya. Couple of items in here for the next person taking this on: The ground for the daytime running lights could terminate inside the light assembly, so only the power wire protrudes. Use of a T tap, or quick-splice snap connector for hooking up the dimming wire (and ground) would save a bit of time, and no soldering! Cheers!

[@ksheeh]

Have to hand it to you Aaron, your not afraid to tackle anything. Great video. By the way I just ordered the Joe Toth spoiler yesterday.

[@dutchk9833]

They look nice and good job on video. When I switched my bulbs to LED I had the same problem with the wire flaking. I tried the liquid wire covering but wasn’t confident with it, so I rewired the harness. I did a similar thing to my pickup and drilled the 1” hole for the rubber boot. I ended up getting moisture in my assembly so I would suggest to put silicone over the rubber boot to make sure it is moisture tight.

[@gumpster66]

thanks, tons of helpful info.. love that you included the goof ups... helps us to possibly avoid the same. tc :)

[@janbauer752]

Great video!