Bill Verburg

I am looking to replace the fog lights w/ scoops, no lights, any one done that. Biggest concern is appearance. I've seen some that sag. Any feedback??

Gert

Maybe you don't need these in the US, but when you install the full size air scoops, you no longer have the 5W parking lights. (called driving lights in the US)
Cars over here need these to pass the yearly technical inspection.

AOW162435

Bill,
My 993 came with a nice set of factory Turbo S ducts with fog lights - the real deal. I really have no use for fog lights and would love to replace these with a set like you mention. Unfortunately, the only ones I've seen are somewhat flimsy and sag. I'll watch this thread with interest.





Andreas

Don Plumley

Hi Gert - Aside from no physical/safety inspection here in the States, those are typically set up as fog lights. It's illegal in many/most regions to drive with the parking lights on.

One day I'd like to replace the holes in my bumper with plain ducts, but as Bill said, many that I've seen are saggy.

deleonl1

What ducts were used on Project Orange?

AndyT

Who makes full ducts with no lights ? I need these too. Currently i have nothing in that space on my euro nose

AOW162435

Andy,
The only ones I've seen are from Better Bodies.


Andreas

Mark in Baltimore

For the price, the Better Bodies ducts are fine. Not perfect, but fine. Buy 'em, paint 'em and be done with 'em.

jdistefa

+1
If I recall, they're about $100 shipped. I thought they were more than fine cosmetically. They needed a little work with a file to optimize the fit, then primer & paint. Especially with a black car (Andy) you'll never notice the very subtle gaps. Andreas - you may need to file and primer far more than the average man to reach your exacting standards .

Mark in Baltimore

I bought mine on ebay for $40, IIRC.

Gert

"Parking lights" like we call them over here, are the lights that are still "on" when you switch off the ignition but you forget to switch off the lights.
It are the same lights that are "on" when the light switch is in the middle position.
They are not the same as the 55W front fog lights even though they are installed in the same light unit.

Here in Europe and a large part of the RoW you can eliminate the 55W fog light but you still need the mandatory 5W light bulb. For that reason, the TTS air scoops have a 5W light bulb and not a 55W version.

Anyways, I have seen a couple 964's the full air scoops and they look pretty cool.
No doubt that they will be very effective for brake cooling.

AOW162435

Who - me?





Andreas

Amfab

And be sure to keep the dust down when filing . . .

AOW162435

Andrew,
You're preaching to the choir. Here's a shot of me in the garage:




Andreas

Mark in Baltimore

Your wife always said that was your favorite photo of your bedroom!