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Old 02-19-2009, 09:39 AM
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So pissed right now...they stold my headlights from my 07 997C2S. Now have to buy a new set of headlights...any idea on what I should be looking to pay for these damn xenons?

I was thinking of maybe upgradig to 09 if possible or even worth it so I atleast get to upgrade?
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 10:01 AM
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what the?

They just stole the bulbs? What the hell?
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 10:18 AM
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Sorry, I meant headlamps, bulbs and control unit. All gone.
 
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I heard that it was easy to steal the 996 units, but thought it was improved for the 997? Is there an aftermarket for used stolen 997 lamps?
 
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Sorry to hear... the 997 headlights are too easy to remove. Porsche's engineering prowess is also its downfall in this case. All a would-be thief has to do is pry open the hood and insert the headlight removal tool (which is *conveniently* in the trunk) and the headlights just pop out. I changed a headlight bulb recently and it took all of 5 minutes.
 
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where and when in Miami?
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:12 AM
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where and when in Miami?
On Jan.27 on coral way close to the palmetto.
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:43 AM
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sorry to hear. I think they are around $600 per unit. Did you get any body damage?
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:48 AM
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Doesn't your insurance cover this?

Crappy News either way.
 
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I talked to Erin from Suncoast Porsche, $2400 for both units, left and right.
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by colonel
sorry to hear. I think they are around $600 per unit. Did you get any body damage?
A few small scratches from what I can tell. Ive been afraid to wash my car, its seating here collectin dust. So sad.
 
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Doesn't your insurance cover this?

Crappy News either way.
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This was such a huge problem with the 996 headlights; i'm shocked Porsche has not learned from previous mistakes with the ease of removing headlights.
 
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what the hell? i thought that was so 06/07.

yeah upgrade to 09 lights will look kewl.
 
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Thanks for the info - I am going to remove the headlight tool from the trunk right now -
 
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Thanks for the info - I am going to remove the headlight tool from the trunk right now -
If they want your headlamps I bet they have their own tools - I think it's just a 5mm socket anyway.
 


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