Got my first 993 but what dull headlamps
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At 17.45 yesterday I picked up my first 993 Iris Blue 1995N Carrera 2. What a pretty car. 
While driving it around the dark country roads I was very aware that the headlamps were not that bright, and certainly not in keeping with the performance of the vehicle. The manual says they are just 55w.
Is this a common problem? Do people just put in higher wattage bulbs? (Please tell me its NOT my eyes!!) Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks.
>>> Edited by splodger on Wednesday 20th February 18:32
While driving it around the dark country roads I was very aware that the headlamps were not that bright, and certainly not in keeping with the performance of the vehicle. The manual says they are just 55w.
Is this a common problem? Do people just put in higher wattage bulbs? (Please tell me its NOT my eyes!!) Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks.
>>> Edited by splodger on Wednesday 20th February 18:32
My 993TT has xenon headlights fitted as standard - they're great. Prehaps you can get some of these from one of the main after market porsche shops/magazines. The whole unit just slides out so it'll take you about 30 seconds maximum to change your lights. (Plus you can flick the switch over to drive on the other side of the raod if you go aboard - very handy).
Congrats Splodger !! Best of luck with it.
Halfords is the shop on the street, alternatively, why not check out:
www.powerbulbs.com
Auto Express did a survey last year and found the Philips Blue Vision and Vision Plus the best. Link to the survey on Powerbulbs' site.
Good luck !
Greg
>> Edited by GregE240 on Thursday 21st February 16:59
Halfords is the shop on the street, alternatively, why not check out:
www.powerbulbs.com
Auto Express did a survey last year and found the Philips Blue Vision and Vision Plus the best. Link to the survey on Powerbulbs' site.
Good luck !
Greg
>> Edited by GregE240 on Thursday 21st February 16:59
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I'm looking to buy a similar car myself, did you by private or through a dealer?
I asked a local Porsche specialist to find me the 993. He had his usual contacts in the trade and located a main dealer with a p/x that they wanted to get rid of. Lovely car, I am very pleased with it, still finding my way around it. I have the impression that these 911s take a little time to really appreciate.
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I have the impression that these 911s take a little time to really appreciate.
This is very true. They have a kind of 'depth' which is very hard to explain. When I first got my 993TT I wasn't as impressed as ,say, when I got my first Elise. But as time as gone on I think is the most amazing car I have/will probably ever own.
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I'm looking to buy a similar car myself, did you by private or through a dealer?
I asked a local Porsche specialist to find me the 993. He had his usual contacts in the trade and located a main dealer with a p/x that they wanted to get rid of. Lovely car, I am very pleased with it, still finding my way around it. I have the impression that these 911s take a little time to really appreciate.
who was the specialist? might be interested in asking him to do the same for me?
I got the car from Intaporsh, Sayers Common, W Sx. 01273 834241. The proprietor Don Malley seems a decent chap. After I had the car a couple of days I found a couple of minor bodywork problems that he has agreed to put right - can't ask more than that. He's been around more than 15 years.
He regularly brings in RS2s from Germany as well acquiring good 993s from within the trade for customers. I told him what I was looking for and my budget and a week later he called me to say he had located a car and I would have first refusal.
He regularly brings in RS2s from Germany as well acquiring good 993s from within the trade for customers. I told him what I was looking for and my budget and a week later he called me to say he had located a car and I would have first refusal.
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