Hoën custom trunk lighting
Don't
bother searching the Hoën web site, its not listed. No, the bulbs
you see here are the product of the owner 'tinkering' around with custom
products just because he's got access to them and of course a 997 Turbo.
In person
the color is more white than the images below show which turns out to be
a perfect match to the white color the illuminated door sills emit at
night flowing nicely with the car even if no one will see it but you.
The LED's
are a custom size and design featuring a 'shut off' mode most LED's
don't include. This prevents the LED from staying lit even when
the car is off, a common problem with LED bulbs. Battery saving
power reduction of 95%+ of so is a nice plus over the stock 10w bulbs
which run awfully hot to the touch.
Install is
a breeze (see below) and they can be special ordered from Hoën via the
link below with a few day turnaround for about $50 a pair.
www.hoen-usa.com/exp.htm
Stock trunk lighting
Hoën trunk lighting
Installation
Quite
simple, simply pry off the stock light cover carefully with a flat head
screwdriver.
Then
simply pull the connector off (don't let it fall away into the slot).
Remove the
stock bulb and reverse installation. Removal is trickier than it
looks, bend the top away and then pry the lower metal connector away.
Watch for flying bulbs.
Also works
for the engine bay lighting (same fitment) but Hoën claims the engine
heat will kill them within a year and don't officially recommend it.
Sure looks great though.
Here is a
close-up of the new bulb vs. stocker ready for install, note the
orientation of the LED pointing out towards the lens.
