Mr. Merk
Newly Enlightened
My (most) fun toy is an '88 Porsche 911 Carrera.
Pics available here https://www.instagram.com/PATRICKOSSENKOP/
The headlamp system is currently upgraded with this relay kit: https://www.jwesteng.com/shop/911/16-911-headlight-relay-kit-74-89.html and Philips Xtreme Vision 9004 bulbs. I recently aimed them with the machine at work and it is definitely an improvement, but the lenses are cracked and I know I'm leaving options on the table.
I quit driving with the fogs on all the time, but they need attention. They currently have these lenses: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uro-parts/yellow-fog-light-lens-left-side-fitment/91163194100~uro/ but also have pre-existing yellow bulbs. I've been procrastinating changing the bulbs for no reason whatsoever.
This specific car does have a CHMSL at the top of the rear glass but does not have a rear fog lamp. I'm open to upgrading all lamps on the car but trying to preserve the period aesthetic.
There's a lot of garbage on the market:
Aesthetically I like this option https://www.theretrofitsource.com/f...preselect=54369,51555,51557,51559,51558,51965
with the black trim ring and fluted H4 lens over the projector like this https://s55e81-eilydawjvck7.webscal..._upgrade_2_1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.rAuYaiJiky.webp but I'm sure that would be an operational disaster.
The 911 cult currently favors these fancy lights https://9elevenheadlights.com/product/raven-gunmetal/ I like them best in this configuration but they still don't look "right" on the car. https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.ne...=3ac9fbb2b33625760b27ce283c77491b&oe=5D1C3ACD
The OEM euro H4 part# 911-631-113-02 may be my best bet with the possibility of adding aux high beams. Most people mount the hood lamps, but drilling into my hood and impairing forward daytime vision isn't in the cards. Although it's very low, I'd rather mount something in the front plate area between the fog lights.
I've looked into using the Beetle housings and mounting a quality 7" lamp but I feel like even the Cibie option would look too "old" for this car and a JW Speaker would look too modern.
Please advise and don't forget that I'm looking for total vehicle lighting system upgrade, not just the headlamps.
Thanks everyone!
Pics available here https://www.instagram.com/PATRICKOSSENKOP/
The headlamp system is currently upgraded with this relay kit: https://www.jwesteng.com/shop/911/16-911-headlight-relay-kit-74-89.html and Philips Xtreme Vision 9004 bulbs. I recently aimed them with the machine at work and it is definitely an improvement, but the lenses are cracked and I know I'm leaving options on the table.
I quit driving with the fogs on all the time, but they need attention. They currently have these lenses: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uro-parts/yellow-fog-light-lens-left-side-fitment/91163194100~uro/ but also have pre-existing yellow bulbs. I've been procrastinating changing the bulbs for no reason whatsoever.
This specific car does have a CHMSL at the top of the rear glass but does not have a rear fog lamp. I'm open to upgrading all lamps on the car but trying to preserve the period aesthetic.
There's a lot of garbage on the market:
Aesthetically I like this option https://www.theretrofitsource.com/f...preselect=54369,51555,51557,51559,51558,51965
with the black trim ring and fluted H4 lens over the projector like this https://s55e81-eilydawjvck7.webscal..._upgrade_2_1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.rAuYaiJiky.webp but I'm sure that would be an operational disaster.
The 911 cult currently favors these fancy lights https://9elevenheadlights.com/product/raven-gunmetal/ I like them best in this configuration but they still don't look "right" on the car. https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.ne...=3ac9fbb2b33625760b27ce283c77491b&oe=5D1C3ACD
The OEM euro H4 part# 911-631-113-02 may be my best bet with the possibility of adding aux high beams. Most people mount the hood lamps, but drilling into my hood and impairing forward daytime vision isn't in the cards. Although it's very low, I'd rather mount something in the front plate area between the fog lights.
I've looked into using the Beetle housings and mounting a quality 7" lamp but I feel like even the Cibie option would look too "old" for this car and a JW Speaker would look too modern.
Please advise and don't forget that I'm looking for total vehicle lighting system upgrade, not just the headlamps.
Thanks everyone!