My drivers side headlight has a stone chip ,can i buy just the lens or is it all one assembly,design 991 uk shows just the lens but a local dealer says its all one piece,any advice thanks

 

H5 or H4 headlights installed?

 

Mike in case you are not sure, H5's are the standard N. America lights on a 964 (they have little DOT mandated nubs on the len's for the aiming machines) while H4's are standard on European cars (and doi not have the little nubs) and a worthwhile upgrade.

Marc

 

Marc ,they have the nubs,so what should i do? and where ,also Layland motors is tuning my baby up,they said the previous owner took good care of her,just purchased last aug.However they said the clutch is going out ,no noises or clunks just pedal out to engage,what should i expect and what do you recommend, dual mass or lightweight?How much Thankyou

 

h4 , then litronic upgrade . so i hear .
lwf is the future !!!!

 

You have standard US H5 headlights.

A simple upgrade to H4's (Euro) headlights would be simple and a big improvement at night. H4's have a seperate lens assembly, so you can replace just the lens if it should get a stone chip/crack.
FWIW, I installed H4's in my 94 RSAmerica and was very pleased with the results.

It's been discussed MANY times (fairly simple DIY) and you can buy complete kits from several sources:

http://www.vertexauto.com/index.php?...detail&sk=3934

http://www.vertexauto.com/index.php?...detail&sk=1789
(these can be painted to match your body color, if you don't like the look of chrome rings. I had Eric at www.bumperplugs.com paint my primered H4 rings Midnight Blue metallic....as always, a perfect match)


http://www.schatzmotorsport.com/Merc...egory_Code=850

http://www.schatzmotorsport.com/Merc...egory_Code=850

 

Mike ,
When I brought my C4 over from the UK, a pair of H4 LHD lenses had me legal .

Good summer project to change from those H5 things.

Good luck

Geoff

 

I'd go with what the others have said - use the need for a new lens as an excuse to upgrade to H4's.

Marc

 

Well a new bosch H5 lens is about $140.
A new H4 system will go for about $450 for both sides including labor. Many who upgrade to H4 also upgrade the harness and put in a relay so they can use 80/100 bulbs which are not road legal.
The H4 beam is better than the H5 in terms of pattern and spread. A cheaper alternative is to replace the lens and also the bulbs. I liked the Philips Vision+50 for hte H5.In 50/65 spec, the H4 bulb has 1500lumens vs 1200 for the H5 at hi beam 45/65 at DOT standards.

 

After you repair it... You should check into Invisigard Headlight Film. The rocks bounce right off!