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has anyone added OEM xenons to their 996 after initial purchase?

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Old 02-15-2004, 07:31 PM
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has anyone added OEM xenons to their 996 after initial purchase?

how much trouble, how expensive, and do they function correctly? xenon is the one option thinking of maybe dropping in lieu of something else... seems like i might not even notice them there or not there...would be even more compelling if i knew that i could just add them later...
 
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Old 02-15-2004, 07:57 PM
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What year is your car? 99-01 or 02-04?
 
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I don't think you can add them easily. with out major wiring modification. Do a search it has been discussed in several threads. What option are you trading them for? I think they are a option must have. Most options you can add however, this one you can not. Unless you have a pre 02 996.
 
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Any time you add high intensity lights, you must perform a wiring modification. I added litronics to my '02 C-2 and it was an easy job. I would imagine that Xenons would be just about the same.
Wiring directions come with the new light kit.
 
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I was under the impression the Newer cars 02+ could not retro fitted with Litronics easily. I know the 99-01' cars are a snap.
 
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The pre facelift cars were a simple retrofit. The facelift cars are not so easy. From what I have been told splicing into the wire harness is required for full functionality.
 
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