I found a place that has (can order) 8" H4 headlights for $228.00 each. I'm thinking about dropping a pair in my 84.

Question: Can they be found for less?

 

prob'ly only used. i paid $300 for mine.

good news on your car though, you already have the right bulb connector. S4 and later have the 9004 bulbs. so bought two H4 plugs and i'm making adapter plugs...

 

I was hot on the trail of a set from a Euro distributor a couple months ago but they ended up flaking out on me. I bought a nice used pair for $225 state-side.

Following is one of the emails from the Euro supplier. Good luck, perhaps you will be more successful than I was with them. (226 euros equals $197.52 US dollars at today's exchange rate)

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The H4 headlight for S4 we have in stock and this will cost Euro; 226 for the 2 ex Tax, plus 45 for shipping.

Regards Melanie


Van Zweeden Porsche Specialist
Elektraweg 9-11
4338 PK Middelburg
The Netherlands
Tel: ++31(0)118581370
Fax:++31(0)118582768

<a href="http://www.v-zweeden.com" target="_blank">http://www.v-zweeden.com</a>
E-mail : rob@v-zweeden.com

 

I may be replacing the 8" H-5 lamps (80/100) currently in my S4 with H-4's in the near future. If you are interested in a set of H-5's instead of the H-4's, I can let these go as soon as my new ones are on the car. Might be a month at the rate I'm not home, though.

Please contact me off-list if you are interested.


&gt;&gt; I found a place that has (can order) 8" H4
&gt;&gt; headlights for $228.00 each. I'm thinking about
&gt;&gt; dropping a pair in my 84.
&gt;&gt;
&gt;&gt; Question: Can they be found for less?

 

Thanks guys! I sent an e-mail to the euro distributer. I will let you know what happens.

Randy, What happenend with you (in regards to your attempt to purchase a pair)? Was payment an issue?

 

Who is asking?

 

Moss928. My guess is that the transaction became complicated (due to the location/currency) and they bailed?

 

born on the shady side of a rock?

he's asking what your name is...

 

I figured that much. My guess is that he already knows. He is a moderator.

I have included my name with my signature for all to see. I now realize how Batman, must of felt (when his true identity was discovered).

 

Gents,

With regards to headlight assemblies, you might wanna try contacting "Import Parts Specialists, Inc." - according to their web page, they can supply a lot of parts for the Shark at very reasonable prices.

If you're looking at just replacing the reflectors, these can apparently be had for $ 44 - $53 (Hella). However, they are listed as 7" on the site, so you might wanna double check before placing an order.

I have not dealt with these guys myself, but I would appreciate some feedback in case one of you US-based Shark owners decide to buy from them.

The web page is: <a href="http://www.ips-parts.com" target="_blank">www.ips-parts.com</a>
(In case all years are not listed when the page pops up, just click on "reset"...)

Happy headlight hunting.... <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />

 

Ah, Patrick me lad - pleased to meet ya!

The reason I gave up on them was that emails were spotty and I never heard back from them when I agreed to move forward with the purchase.

They just were too flaky to continue pursuing. Perhaps you will have better results - maybe talking on the phone will rouse them from their catatonic state.

 

I have found a place in Canada that has 8" Bosch H4 pattern headlamps with Bosch H4 bulbs.

The price is $234.00 Canadian ($148.00 U.S.) each. I went ahead and ordered a pair. There is no tax and shipping should be minimal.

I will let everyone know the details of the purchase after I have recieved them (and determined that they are satisfactory).

 

Wow! Thats a good price! Are those new? If so and they workout, please let us know. I'd buy a set at those prices!

 

Yes, they are new. When it comes to these lights I dont know the difference between Bosch and Hella. Anyone know?

 

I got them! They are beauties! 8" Bosch. No nipples whatsoever; Pure H4 headlights.

The price: $470.00 Canadian divided by $1.58 U.S.(for the pair)$297.00.

However, I did not receive the bulbs (yet; I think). They were supposed to be with. The package did not have room for much else.

Anyway, if they don't show up; does anyone know a good source for the bulbs?

I'm still holding out on the source until I am completely satisfied.