Converting the 993's standard headlamps to bi-xenon

[nfearn]

It's possible and I have a set working with full bi-xenon (main and dip beam) capabilities.

No longer will we have to suffer with sub-optimal main beams.

Report to follow if there's enough interest.

 

[jdpef356]

Have you read?

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=174807

 

[Mark Elder]

John - that article is only about mono-xenons, not bi.
Nick - yes we are interested in how! (assuming you have found some clever way to set up a shutter).
Of course what we really want is someone to manufacture an LED headlight kit for the 993[]

 

[jdpef356]

Sorry Mark

Just new something re 993 was on the Tech pages - thought that may be of help[&:]

 

[nfearn]

Yep, these are proper bi-xenons, achieved by replacing the dip-beam projector unit with a bi-xenon projector unit of similar but not identical size.

Have a look at the Mini Morimoto (Google it).

Somewhat of a pain to fit but worth the effort, especially once I have the aim set properly to maximise their benefit. The light output is in a completely different league from the original units. I have also retained the original high beam bulb to keep the headlamp flash capability when the headlamps are otherwise switched off.

Total cost about £230 plus some skinned knuckles.

 

[jmspear]

Yes please v interested in an install report any tips, shortcuts, suggestions, pitfalls etc thanks in anticipation john

 

[nfearn]

The basic idea came from this thread: Bi-xenon installation

I did make some modifications, not least the addition of a ring or large washer to help support the new lens against the old lens aperture. My power units also reside inside the headlamp pods rather than being mounted in the boot area, but otherwise this is basically how it's done. Happy to answer any questions.

Nick