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H4 midyear upgrade, question about trim ring / light housing
So i have a 1976 911s
i want to upgrade to h4 lights question is, can i also upgrade the ring to be the short one? tia! top vs bottom  
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07-01-2017, 11:31 AM
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Yes! 3 easy steps
1. Grab 800 dollars! 2. Buy and install H4s - there are several options - Pelican, Pelican classifieds, and 3rd party sites. 3. Don't forget the JWest relay upgrade while you're in there! 4. A whole new world!
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07-01-2017, 12:17 PM
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Just so I understand, you want to change the headlights from the ones like on the silver car to the ones on the black?
The black car has Euro H4s (which can be ordered in either matte black or chrome rim) with a paintable trim ring that covers the black or chrome rim of the headlight. H4 headlights are also available as a retrofit direct replacement for the sealed beam lights in the sugar scoops on the silver car.
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07-01-2017, 12:21 PM
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Yep, 75 911s is correct--you have to buy the complete assemblies to get rid of the sugar scoop trim rings. Otherwise, you can keep the old look and replace the 7" sealed beam with 7" insert that uses an H-4 bulb. Those run around $45 each.
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07-01-2017, 12:30 PM
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Ahh so that's the difference. I want to keep the chrome look but the shorter rings.
I'm already aware to get all new gaskets and the relay |
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07-01-2017, 01:20 PM
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Ironically, if you want the Euro H4 assemblies, the chrome ring lights are actually cheaper (from our host) than the black rings. And even more odd, the Porsche branded lights are less expensive than the Automotive Lighting ones.
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07-01-2017, 03:34 PM
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are the euro ones that much different for 120 more a light? or is it just the cutoffs.
do the buckets need to be replaced? and any advise on h4 bulbs or just the oem ones. ok so here's what i have. the lights with the rings Headlamp Assembly 91163111300 - Genuine Porsche - 911-631-113-00 | Pelican Parts relay Headlight Relay Kit JWST911HLPR - JWest Engineering - JWST-911-HLPR | Pelican Parts some bulbs Headlamp Bulb 99963103490 - Genuine Porsche - 999-631-034-90 | Pelican Parts and some new rim seals Headlamp Rim Seal 91163111502 - Genuine Porsche - 911-631-115-02 | Pelican Parts |
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07-01-2017, 04:06 PM
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Importec has them for $322 each with chrome rings. It's a complete assembly not just lenses and trim rings.
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07-01-2017, 04:44 PM
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1975 Porsche 911s
