944 Headlights - Are they the same as VW Golf Mk2

[lordlee]

I am interested as they do some nice looking clear golf h/lights which would look good with an HID conversion kit that I am looking at making/buying.

[domster]

Yes.

It is a little trick that one - you can often get the VW parts cheaper than the same ones from Porsche.

Another little known fact is that VW Beetle (old style) lights fit a 911 up to 964 and vice versa. Although more people convert Beetles to 911 headlight glass than 911s to Beetle headlight glass.

[james]

domster said:

Another little known fact is that VW Beetle (old style) lights fit a 911 up to 964 and vice versa. Although more people convert Beetles to 911 headlight glass than 911s to Beetle headlight glass.

That's because the 911 is just a Beetle coupe. You'd expect the parts to be interchangeable...

:runsforthehills:

[lordlee]

what is the opinion on these lights?

www.rpi-equipped.com/images/product%20images/lighting/roundlights.jpg

[williamp]

domster said:

Yes. It is a little trick that one - you can often get the VW parts cheaper than the same ones from Porsche. Another little known fact is that VW Beetle (old style) lights fit a 911 up to 964 and vice versa. Although more people convert Beetles to 911 headlight glass than 911s to Beetle headlight glass.

So are they brighter? I'm not happy with my hadlights at all: the lights on normal beam are not powerful enough to keep up with the car, slowing my progress.

[lordlee]

i doubt the lights are any brighter but with an hHID conversion and some xenon bulbs (from breakers yard i'm thinking) you should be able to set someting much brighter up.

[AJLintern]

lordlee said:

what is the opinion on these lights? www.rpi-equipped.com/images/product%20images/lighting/roundlights.jpg

I've seen those on a Golf - I think they look a bit tacky, but thats just my opinion

[lordlee]

i just thought they looked that bit more modern.
still you would not have the problem of people seeing them really. my mate is selling his off as they look a bit funny on his golf. thought they would suit a xenon conversion....

[domster]

Hey, who cares, they're hidden 90% of the time

[DontLift]

james said:

domster said: Another little known fact is that VW Beetle (old style) lights fit a 911 up to 964 and vice versa. Although more people convert Beetles to 911 headlight glass than 911s to Beetle headlight glass. That's because the 911 is just a Beetle coupe. You'd expect the parts to be interchangeable... :runsforthehills:

[iguana]

I suppose having owned countless Mk2 Golf Gti's & a couple of 944s I should really know this!! however I have a feeling its Mk1 Golf rather than Mk2? but then the headlights could be the same for mk1 & 2.

I know it does involve a bit of faffing about on one side to make 'em fit tho. (see old 911 & P/W article as Chris Horton did it on his '44)

[ninemeister]

I think they are the same as a Mk1 with the exception that the VW light has a hole in it for the sidelight which the 944 does no use. The last time I changed these on a car must be 8 yrs ago so the memory is vague, but you have to swap over the plastic fittings from the Pork lamp frame to the Dub one, so if the mountings are damaged it may be easier to buy the pukka lamp.

[dern]

I don't suppose the front side lights from the 944 lux were scrounged from a parts bin somewhere were they?

My drivers side light was smashed this morning when some ing cretin chucked an apple (or some such) out of his window on the m4 going in the opposite direction to me.

Cheers,

Mark

[ninemeister]

I may have one spare in my parts bins, I'll have a look tomorrow.

[dern]

ninemeister said:

I may have one spare in my parts bins, I'll have a look tomorrow.

That would be great - thanks very much

Mark

[diver944]

lordlee said:

what is the opinion on these lights?

My opinion is there is nothing wrong with the standard 944 lights if they are working properly and set at the correct alignment.

I seem to be alone in the world regarding these new ultra bright lights that manufacturers keep fitting. It's driving me mad at this time of year when I can't enjoy driving as I am constantly dazzled by all these twinkling Xenons, HiD's and super duper replacement light bulbs

I'll go lie down now

[dern]

ninemeister said:

I may have one spare in my parts bins, I'll have a look tomorrow.

Any joy with this ninemeister?

Thanks,

Mark

[wedgepilot]

diver944 said:

My opinion is there is nothing wrong with the standard 944 lights if they are working properly and set at the correct alignment. I seem to be alone in the world regarding these new ultra bright lights that manufacturers keep fitting.

I'm with you on this one, especially if they're badly adjusted and pointing up in the air. There have been a few times when I was driving at night and flashed an oncoming car because I thought he had his main beams on, only for him to flash back!

On the unlit country roads I mostly drive on, I can't see the road ahead half the time because I'm so dazzled by the oncoming lights.

[dern]

dern said:

ninemeister said: I may have one spare in my parts bins, I'll have a look tomorrow. Any joy with this ninemeister? Thanks, Mark

Got one sorted now, thanks anyway.

[ninemeister]

Found a pair earlier today but not sure if I need them for a job, should have some more somewhere if anyone still wants them..