911 must-have: Xenon headlights
01-27-2005, 09:45 AM
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Hi Marc;
Both, I guess, since I think in this case they're related. I can't imagine a system with a single beam strength and pattern that could possibly be safe. If you can see the odd deer then the old dear coming at you is dazzled.
I've read of systems with little moveable shutters to raise the beam - in the perfect world those might just work. But I think the aftermarket really needs to create a fully integrated, three lamp, properly reflectored and lensed system - or we can live with Silverstars. They're really not that bad, and they're designed for the existing lights. Just my CDN$ 0.02 (i.e. next to worthless, really!)
Darryl
Both, I guess, since I think in this case they're related. I can't imagine a system with a single beam strength and pattern that could possibly be safe. If you can see the odd deer then the old dear coming at you is dazzled.
I've read of systems with little moveable shutters to raise the beam - in the perfect world those might just work. But I think the aftermarket really needs to create a fully integrated, three lamp, properly reflectored and lensed system - or we can live with Silverstars. They're really not that bad, and they're designed for the existing lights. Just my CDN$ 0.02 (i.e. next to worthless, really!)
Darryl
01-27-2005, 10:31 AM
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Here in Europe a lot of BMW/VW Audi etc come with discharge lights standard.
At night they are easy to pick out as they are the cars being flashed by oncoming traffic and being let by as you do NOT want one behind you especially on a bumpy road!
At night they are easy to pick out as they are the cars being flashed by oncoming traffic and being let by as you do NOT want one behind you especially on a bumpy road!
01-27-2005, 11:41 AM
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Hi All,
I also have HIDs installed on my 964 with a H4 upgrade.
I could get a set if anyones interested, either just low beam or both low/high beams.
The ones I installed are made by Hella Germany. Just shoot me an email: gp661motorsports@yahoo.com
Thanks
LJ
I also have HIDs installed on my 964 with a H4 upgrade.
I could get a set if anyones interested, either just low beam or both low/high beams.
The ones I installed are made by Hella Germany. Just shoot me an email: gp661motorsports@yahoo.com
Thanks
LJ
01-27-2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Christer
I actually find my lights perform totally OK in the dark....
01-28-2005, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Shaw
So, are the stock lights in a US/Canada car 9003/H4's?
I ask as I want to upgrade to Xenons too and found an upgrade kit at Performance Parts (a Rennlist Sponsor
) at http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=10
Where have people on this side of the pond got their upgrade kits and have anyone tried these??
Marc
I ask as I want to upgrade to Xenons too and found an upgrade kit at Performance Parts (a Rennlist Sponsor
) at http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=10Where have people on this side of the pond got their upgrade kits and have anyone tried these??
Marc
sylvania xenarc 7" HID lights are available from PP. I had a set here, but chose to stick with my H4's. I'll eventually do the retro fit kit once I take care of the tab for my engine rebuild
01-29-2005, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by slingshot C2
those retro fit kits can be had on ebay for 1/2 the price PP's selling them for. there is a guy in Vancouver who sells regularly on ebay for $239 US
sylvania xenarc 7" HID lights are available from PP. I had a set here, but chose to stick with my H4's. I'll eventually do the retro fit kit once I take care of the tab for my engine rebuild
sylvania xenarc 7" HID lights are available from PP. I had a set here, but chose to stick with my H4's. I'll eventually do the retro fit kit once I take care of the tab for my engine rebuild
Marc
02-02-2005, 07:24 PM
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Been doing a bit of digging and found these HID Bi-xenon conversion kits for £299.99 here in the UK.
They do seem to be getting cheaper now, I'm tempted.
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=6
They do seem to be getting cheaper now, I'm tempted.
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=6
