Originally Posted by Scott at Pelican Parts (Post 6330532)

I've seen threads here where people are using clever solutions to install projector headlights on their air-cooled 911s. I've been speaking to a company who offers a kit for our classic cars.

Classic 7" Projector Headlight Kit

Dapper Lighting and Pelican would like to offer one Pelicanite a discounted price ($300) on a projector kit in exchange for your writing a tech article detailing the installation process and offering your opinion on how well this kit works. Dapper will offer tech support for the installation and provide some free ballast upgrades for your effort.

Send me a PM if you are interested. First come, first served.

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255525)

A fool and his money are easily parted...!!

"This" is what you are buying.


H4 H1 H7 9005 9006 Headlight Bi Xenon Headlight HID Projector Lens Hi Lo Light | eBay

Two of these...

New Slim DC 35W Wireless HID Xenon Ballast Aluminum Base PCB for H1 H3 H7 9007 | eBay

Just don't be a ricer and hook up the angel eyes.

And...everything can be mounted inside the existing headlight bucket.

7" Round Projector Headlights w H4 Bulb Pair Chrome | eBay

Originally Posted by Dapperlighting (Post 7255680)

He is referring to retrofitting which is also an option. It is more affordable but

I would use bolt projectors instead of OEM style.

Bolt? OEM?

Makes the install much easier. I would also use a different headlight bucket that doesn't have a fake projector in the middle. Just use a standard H4 conversion housing. Takes some time to fabricate but is just as effective. Our units are manufactured pieces that were designed to fit together and keep nearly the same dimensions as a stock light.

Most retrofits are 1.5-2" longer in the back than a stock headlight.

Do you mean using HID bulb with hi/lo solenoid base...? The only OPTION should be the solenoid moving the hi/lo shading apperture integral to the linked projector assembly. (***)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360174760.jpg

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255703)

The "fake" projector link is only there as a way to get, inexpensively, a CLEAR lens in front of the projector lens.

Originally Posted by Dapperlighting (Post 7255715)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360175306.jpg

Same price.

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255763)

What am I looking at? The same headlight assembly I linked but with a hi/lo solenoid integral to the HID bulb base?

Originally Posted by myamoto1 (Post 6330627)

Looks like this is for those with sugar scoops only. If they have a kit for H-4's, count me in.

Originally Posted by Dapperlighting (Post 7255715)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1360175306.jpg

Same price.

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255794)

Solenoid in HID bulb base tilts arc to/from hi/lo beam position.

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255809)

Still, what am I seeing/looking at..? Your base assembly before taking it apart to mount the projector assembly?

What did you mean "bolt" vs OEM..? "bolt-on"..?

Originally Posted by Dapperlighting (Post 7255813)

I'm familiar with bulb based solenoids.

They aren't used in projectors though.

Quite clearly SHOULDN'T be, but sometimes are, regretably.

Just retrofitted into a halogen housing to retain high/low for HIDs.

Originally Posted by brads911sc (Post 7255842)

Seems like WWEST is also the resident expert in these. Laughable. what an idiot. Every new thing that actually works.. he posts "the Fool is parted with his money" post... Dapper... carry on. Ignore WWEST. If you want to know more about him, do a search. Its quite entertaining...

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255844)

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Originally Posted by Dapperlighting (Post 7255813)

I'm familiar with bulb based solenoids. They aren't used in projectors though. Just retrofitted into a halogen housing to retain high/low for HIDs.



I'm suggesting to use a simpler housing to cut into if you are going to retrofit.

They make projectors that have a threaded end designed for retrofitting. You can "bolt" them into a cutout housing rather than mounting an "OEM" style projector that you have to epoxy/tape/glue whatever it may be.

http://i.imgur.com/oM2sa0ol.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wRhvMHhl.jpg

Originally Posted by wwest (Post 7255873)

That's exactly how the retrofit I linked works, heat/remove the front lens, mount the projector housing in place of the halogen bulb and then glue (provided in the kit) the clear lens back in place.