H1 / H4 Lights and Lens Questions
06-07-2007, 12:53 PM
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H1 / H4 Lights and Lens Questions
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Will an H4 lens fit on an H1 light assembly? Or is an H1 lens different than an H4 lens? Will an H1 light / lens assembly fit on a 964? Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand, there are 2 versions of the H1 light, an European version which I believe is smaller and will not fit a North American 964 and another larger North American version which may fit a 964 which was originally fitted with H5's?
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Bill
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Will an H4 lens fit on an H1 light assembly? Or is an H1 lens different than an H4 lens? Will an H1 light / lens assembly fit on a 964? Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand, there are 2 versions of the H1 light, an European version which I believe is smaller and will not fit a North American 964 and another larger North American version which may fit a 964 which was originally fitted with H5's?
All responses welcome
Bill
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06-07-2007, 06:29 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't an H1 a single filament bulb?? Both H4 and H5 are dual (i.e. high and low) filament bulbs. H1s tend to be used for spot/fog lamps and cars with quad headlights.
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06-07-2007, 07:02 PM
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The H1's may be a fog light as well but I know they are also a dual bulb driving light. From what understand they are a light which Porsche once produced which has an adjustable secondary hi beam reflector. Allowing better lighting flexibilty. They are a bit rare and good examples command a premium price. I'm hoping they a direct physical replacement fo an H4 or H5 on a 964. I'm prepared to modify the electrical connections.
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Bill
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The H1's may be a fog light as well but I know they are also a dual bulb driving light. From what understand they are a light which Porsche once produced which has an adjustable secondary hi beam reflector. Allowing better lighting flexibilty. They are a bit rare and good examples command a premium price. I'm hoping they a direct physical replacement fo an H4 or H5 on a 964. I'm prepared to modify the electrical connections.
All responses welcome
Bill
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06-07-2007, 07:17 PM
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Burning Brakes
When I put H4s in my car, my mechanic suggested I try to find H1s. Euro Porsches used to have them, apparently, back in ? the seventies. Apparently the beams for low and high are individually adjustable (two bulbs and I guess two reflectors, somehow) and the beam patterns are superior. I couldn't find any, but I guess they must make a version in our size. Good luck.
07-09-2007, 10:06 PM
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I have a pair of H1s that I want to put on my 92 C2 that currently has the stock US headlights. Will the H1s bolt on w/o modification? I still need to get the trim rings painted to match the color,
