Mattman42 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Seen on a FB group, looks like an interesting modification that keeps the OEM looks - has anyone tried it? https://www.997research.com/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-jy5sr-fjw6l-dp8lg-fbmgj-cs6n2-zpp9a-yggdd?fbclid=IwAR1_ROKKX1jU_Fzdr4mX_H0qZVSVkXPHUBWmEXkZls0On_FvJ2NEye_lcRU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Interesting. Then I remember my Sport Chrono Plus has the PCM option "DRLs on", which puts my lights on with ignition on. So I barely use my headlight switch. (Actually I use it at night to switch on dash backlighting). I believe for those without SC+, the same can be done with PIWIS. Saved $125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 15 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Interesting. Then I remember my Sport Chrono Plus has the PCM option "DRLs on", which puts my lights on with ignition on. So I barely use my headlight switch. (Actually I use it at night to switch on dash backlighting). I believe for those without SC+, the same can be done with PIWIS. Saved $125 Might be worth checking to see if in "DRL" mode your car puts the rear lights on. As if you rely on it at night you would be in stealth mode from behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Ssshhh..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I do find it astounding the number of manufacturers who have front only DRLs. I thought the idea was for the vehicle to be more visible during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 His installation docs https://www.997research.com/documentation-manuals This Sports Chrono mod also looks interesting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GNVvPljjNI13-C9akVHCA_3eUQgWBQ-/view Clever folks out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Bike Loon said: Might be worth checking to see if in "DRL" mode your car puts the rear lights on. As if you rely on it at night you would be in stealth mode from behind! Just went out and checked - rear lights on, number plate lights on 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, iborguk said: This Sports Chrono mod also looks interesting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GNVvPljjNI13-C9akVHCA_3eUQgWBQ-/view Clever folks out there... Love that - saw another one similar, with other far more useful dials. Detest my useless clock, even just a digital timepiece would be more useful. But I'm not sure it's possible with the 987.1 for some reason, might be because (as mentioned elsewhere) it was lacking the appropriate senders for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Any use ? Exclusive Porsche Automatic light switch System - PALS (autolightsystems.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, greenman986s said: Any use ? Exclusive Porsche Automatic light switch System - PALS (autolightsystems.com) £500?? 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 25 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: £500?? 🤣🤣🤣 Does the other one include the sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 35 minutes ago, greenman986s said: Does the other one include the sensor? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 £500? Goodness gracious me; I could do that at home for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Am I missing something here...? "What it does is very simple: When it gets dark, the headlights turn on. When it is bright outside they turn off". Er, or you could simply turn the headlight switch on and off...... Madness! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Build your own... https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/149334-diy-project-automatic-headlamp-control-using-arduino-2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 or £34 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aramox-Automatic-Headlight-Universal-Modification/dp/B09FZ4S315/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XM9YEL5D4A7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YvyLiV-X4quRtRnqCNIhFdxmzQIeDf84RJLfSbJC9XVfw65vkFbevXxU3Y32K19Vs5eQgey71DWI4oDNQTGD11QrEBZrqjw1ZLJQx1K5pshzKCWNjyTsRE3vfKl2BGXvmM4lzKL8KhI_nXJLFssg81Xio5iy2LjdMIknDvVrGyitOjU0MsBx2C8hWPoSocbWqvWkGYJwh4O0Rfm1sw7MyIfrFlo22KlklEfYHsN22N0.ssqaGl7gT3fguPdLk2-jh9lNAw5tCs2DH1u5Fz3t2C8&dib_tag=se&keywords=automatic+headlight+kit&qid=1709841079&sprefix=automatic+headlight+kit%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, iborguk said: or £34 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aramox-Automatic-Headlight-Universal-Modification/dp/B09FZ4S315/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XM9YEL5D4A7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YvyLiV-X4quRtRnqCNIhFdxmzQIeDf84RJLfSbJC9XVfw65vkFbevXxU3Y32K19Vs5eQgey71DWI4oDNQTGD11QrEBZrqjw1ZLJQx1K5pshzKCWNjyTsRE3vfKl2BGXvmM4lzKL8KhI_nXJLFssg81Xio5iy2LjdMIknDvVrGyitOjU0MsBx2C8hWPoSocbWqvWkGYJwh4O0Rfm1sw7MyIfrFlo22KlklEfYHsN22N0.ssqaGl7gT3fguPdLk2-jh9lNAw5tCs2DH1u5Fz3t2C8&dib_tag=se&keywords=automatic+headlight+kit&qid=1709841079&sprefix=automatic+headlight+kit%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 This says beetle, but looks similar https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QNR3MZ1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07QNR3MZ1&pd_rd_w=pF5dG&content-id=amzn1.sym.67430c1d-696a-45e1-be6b-972213775cc6&pf_rd_p=67430c1d-696a-45e1-be6b-972213775cc6&pf_rd_r=2EF2FKQP5R01MP1FQHP2&pd_rd_wg=XJ3EB&pd_rd_r=57166f41-1e00-44ac-90db-026cdc9e1e53&s=automotive&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 Actually this one looks like it has the connectors on the back https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZP36N5H/ref=sspa_dk_detail_7?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07ZP36N5H&pd_rd_w=pF5dG&content-id=amzn1.sym.67430c1d-696a-45e1-be6b-972213775cc6&pf_rd_p=67430c1d-696a-45e1-be6b-972213775cc6&pf_rd_r=2EF2FKQP5R01MP1FQHP2&pd_rd_wg=XJ3EB&pd_rd_r=57166f41-1e00-44ac-90db-026cdc9e1e53&s=automotive&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, Davey P said: Am I missing something here...? "What it does is very simple: When it gets dark, the headlights turn on. When it is bright outside they turn off". Er, or you could simply turn the headlight switch on and off...... Madness! 😂 Yup. I agree. Apparently became a thing because chunks of Europe mandate lights on in tunnels. and when it’s foggy or snowing the car thinks everything is nice and bright and doesn’t turn them on, and people assume the car knows best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 3 hours ago, Davey P said: Am I missing something here...? "What it does is very simple: When it gets dark, the headlights turn on. When it is bright outside they turn off". Er, or you could simply turn the headlight switch on and off...... Madness! 😂 By you have staff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318touring Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Hmm, none of the Amazon stuff is currently available. Annoying that my '08 BMW had automated headlight while 'newer' Porsches don't. And yes I can always do it manually but it looked like a money-saving exercise, enhancing stakeholders' returns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 (edited) @318touring Amazon US (which I believe ship to NZ along with AU) have options https://www.amazon.com/s?k=auto+headlight+sensor&crid=WKTYDM63U5P8&sprefix=auto+headlight+sensor%2Caps%2C202&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Edited March 8 by iborguk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Does anyone know if any of these kits would work for a 986? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 39 minutes ago, greenman986s said: Does anyone know if any of these kits would work for a 986? Don't see why not, seems to be a generic aftermarket product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drrncour Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 (edited) https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/1370172-announcing-auto-headlights-version-2-for-997-1-and-997-2-a-4.html Original thread for this Mod is here, the guy is American based but ships to the Uk and shows the evolution of the product. No affiliation. The generic ones I believe wouldn’t work correctly as there looks to be some specific bypasses on the Porsche required. Edited March 8 by Drrncour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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