odurandina

if so, how bad did i enzo ?


updating my original questions.... sorry i'm so weak in the area of HID light knowledge.

i plan to change to 993 HID lights on my Porsche 968... i don't yet have the complete headlamps... new = megabucks.... any concerns about "used" from a dismantler vs new ?... does anyone know when HID lights first appeared on any Porsche as an OE option ? and (gulp) how much did this option actually cost ?

is it cheaper to get regular 993 lamps and convert to HID rather than buy the Litronic OEM assembly ? .... did they originally come in like 4,500 or 5,000 K ? would 6,000 K look appropriate on one of our cars ? is 8,000 K too far over to the violet ?

finally does anyone know what the standard HID spec numbers (x 1000 k) are for the 997 ?


again, much thanks you all.



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Randy M '96 Silver 993

Many of us have switched to OEM Litronics or to non-oem HID lights. Lots of info in the archives.

If you have any specific questions, let us know.

Steve 96C4S

Uhh, I think most of us have by now! Where ya been?

Let the search tool be your new best friend. Good luck with it. I LOVE my HID's. Best upgrade for my car yet. Well, one of many nice upgrades actually.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4BBQMjbX3c


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Paul K

Make sure you get slim ballasts so they fit in the headlight housing.

CorrdoBrit

Got mine from DDM Tuning. Overpaid $10 for 4 spade connectors so get the slim std kit. I bought the 5K 35W version and couldn't be happier. Matches the LED driving lights very well.

ltc

^ + 1 on the OEM Litronics kit.

Available from Gert:
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93047.htm

Or the non OEM kit from Gert:
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p061.htm

odurandina

yep, on this one i search and got nothing. that's why i posted knowing i would enzo. thanks all.

600RR

Speaking of +1 ... be sure to get separate thin ballasts, or a bag for the hair you'll pull out screwing with the aio units.

CorrdoBrit

The aftermarket HID's are a one size fits all deal. You won't have any problems.... just deciding 35W vs 55W and the color. Make sure you order the correct fitting. I assume its H1 on the 968 too.

odurandina

i have a few questions.... sorry i'm so weak in the area of HID light knowledge.

i plan to change to 993 HID lights on my Porsche 968... i don't yet have the complete headlamps... new = megabucks right ? any concerns about "used" from a dismantler vs new ?... does anyone know when HID lights first appeared on any Porsche as an OE option ? and (gulp) how much did this option actually cost ?

is it cheaper to get regular 993 lamps and convert to HID rather than buy the Litronic OEM assembly ? .... did they originally come in like 4,500 or 5,000 K ? would 6,000 K look appropriate on one of our cars ? is 8,000 K too far over to the violet ?

finally does anyone know what the standard HID spec numbers (x 1000 k) are for the 997 ?


much thanks you all.

dapper

You may also feel the need to fit chokes/capacitors, my 'previous owner fitted HIDs' suffered occasional flickering when I bought the car in June this year, i fitted a pair of 'plug and play' chokes (just 10 bucks of Ebay) and now no flickering.

TRINITONY

Not me, then again I don't ever drive her at night....

Leander

I don't intend switching. Provided they do the job I don't care what my lights look like or how bright they seem to other drivers.

odurandina

the good of oem xenon litronic: i'm thinking the "polyellipsoid (PES) reflector," as they call it, is a superior set up behind the lens.


the good of oem non-xenon: less $$$$... and i like the idea of the non-xenon lamp becuase i can choose a hotter, 6,000 K light.




do i have this right ?

black ice

Wait wait wait. You're saying you want to put 993 light assemblies on a 968? The headlights are very different and are angled differently. There was a japanese tuner that made front quarters to accommodate 993 lights on a 968 years ago.

Otherwise the 968 bulbs are like the old H4 ones and never came with PES, if I remember correctly.

dave

PS - everyone says the big ballasts won't fit in the 993 light assemblies. I've posted several pictures before of them fitting just fine.