Aston Martin Headlight Assy -

[JK McDonald]

Has anyone successfully changed out the headlight assemblies on a 928 for one of the newer stationary aerodynamic units ? There are a couple of web sites that seem to indicate that the Aston Martin DB7 lights are supposed to bolt right in without any modification. A basic price search shows that a used Aston Martin halogen headlight assembly is in the $200 range - the price for a new unit is stratospheric insanity.

There were also a few alternatives that appeared to be primarily made up of a flat glass plate covering a couple of smaller high intensity bulbs. In my opinion these did not look as attractive as the sleeker Aston Martin headlights. It might make a nice change to the front profile but I kind of like the “ears laid back” look of the 928 when the headlights are down.

Michael,

[Brett928S2]

Hi

I have never heard of that light conversion, but it sounds interesting...any pictures of any that have done it ?

All the best Brett

[Barbapapa]

Is this where you saw it?
Porsche 928 Forums dot com - View topic - Modernized 928 Headlights

Does anyone know who that person is and how I can get ahold of him? That's the nicest looking headlight conversion I've seen. I'm in the middle of adding lights to my racer now.

[JK McDonald]

Hey Barbapapa, Yes - this is one of the sites showing the aerodynamic headlights installed on a 928 but the only name that I recognized was Porken. He evidently built (or sponsored) the white 928.

There is a website called Porken.com that provides a number of improved 928 parts such as - flex plate clamps, timing belt tensioners , adjustable clutch stops and cam timing tools….. Perhaps contacting the Porken Product Site would be a good starting point to find out how well the modified headlights fit.

Michael,

[Brett928S2]

Hi

I would think there is a market for that kit if it was a "full" conversion kit.... I would have one for a start...

All the best Brett

[Barbapapa]

JK, I'm familiar with Porken and have asked him about this. The Aston one is different though. It looks just right, which is something none of the other conversions can say.