mpit

One of the other threads that spoke about upgrades and mods for 993's recommended Bergville lights.. I have a 98 911 Cab with 32,000 miles on it. It is stock as we speak. I did just order Fister II mufflers and would also be interested in better lights. Bergville is out of the country and it is hard to call them on the phone. Are there any other places you guys might recommend for HID lights as well as LED?

I also would be interested in a chip upgrade but it sounds like that is much more involved than it was on my 89 911.

ed devinney

I recently ordered up and installed Bergville HIDs and LEDs - have faith in the online order and you will be rewarded.

mpit

can you tell me exactly what you ordered? Do wires have to be cut and spliced? any pics of what yours look like now?

ty

DutchNy

Check out RetroFitSource for the complete kit.

ed devinney

I substantially rebuilt the headlights using ballasts from Bergville, HID projectors from RetroFit, and an LED high beam from Cyclops following the recipes here (which have pix):

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...upgrade-3.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-beam-mod.html

You can go much simpler, with Bergville bulbs and ballasts in the factory low beam projectors and keep the halogen high beams. Neither approach requires cutting or splicing, but the full-boat rebuild requires a lot more mechanical disassembly and assembly than the simple bulb + ballast swap. Regardless of path, you will want to use the Bergville ballasts as they fit inside the headlight housing in the same fashion as OEM.

Chuck W.

I did the exact same set up. Amazing results.

mpit

posted by Ed

You can go much simpler, with Bergville bulbs and ballasts in the factory low beam projectors and keep the halogen high beams. Neither approach requires cutting or splicing, but the full-boat rebuild requires a lot more mechanical disassembly and assembly than the simple bulb + ballast swap. Regardless of path, you will want to use the Bergville ballasts as they fit inside the headlight housing in the same fashion as OEM."

So if I go to the Bergville site and order Bergville bulbs and ballasts that is all I really need to do? And then just use the standard high beams that come with the car? No cutting or splitting etc

The knowledge from you Porsche guys is amazing. I have had 4 911's over the past 17 years and I don't know jack ****!!!

ToreB

Thanks guys. I am sorry for any misunderstandings.
Feel free to call, opening hours are 0800-1600 CET. I am not travelling and our phone number is mentioned on our About web page.
Cheers,
Tore

Gert

Thank you for the nice comments.
I am currently testing the new H1/LED bulbs that have the same size as the halogen bulbs.
A straight fit, p&p and no hassle anymore with ballasts

mpit

I think I will also do the third brake light as well. On the Bergville site it says something about a problem with the brake light where you may have to use a smart ballast? Is this something that I will need? I just have the original factory setup for a 98 993.

thanks to everybody for the info.

Endoman

Did exactly the same excellent result.

ed devinney

The tail light ballast is required to make the cruise control work properly. It's the only thing that requires splicing, and is super easy - 2 scotchlocks and you're done. I rarely if ever use the cruise control, but added the smart ballast just so that things were complete.

Foxman

These cars have cruise control?

shiraz

Hi Gert, link please. Can't find on your site. Cheers - David

rcropp1

http://www.carnewal.com