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I like to see..., LED bulb recommendation & film question |
Rusty |
Aug 2 2023, 09:25 AM
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Two quick questions for the hive mind...
1. The trunk/engine compartment bulb is a bitty thing... doesn't throw out much light. On the offchance I ever *need* that light, I'm going to want as much light as I can get. My raintray is still in place, so I don't anticipate brighter being a distraction at night. The item in question is: Porsche 900.631.103.90 (12v, 4w) Sylvania 3893 OSRAM N177172 Can anyone recommend a brighter option that won't damage the small housing? 2. What kind of protective film are all the cool kids using for turn-signal lenses and headlights? These things aren't getting any cheaper and if I'm going to replace the turn signal lenses with NOS units, I'd like them to last. Thanks, Rusty |
eric9144 |
Aug 2 2023, 01:53 PM
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Replaced mine with one of these, bonus is low draw and low heat generation--pick the spectrum of color you want out of it and probably never have to replace it again.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/catalog/pro...lb-base-6959503 They have a bulb finder feature on that site and I had great luck with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
euro911 |
Aug 2 2023, 07:04 PM
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Replaced mine with one of these, bonus is low draw and low heat generation--pick the spectrum of color you want out of it and probably never have to replace it again. https://www.superbrightleds.com/catalog/pro...lb-base-6959503 They have a bulb finder feature on that site and I had great luck with it :beer2 The BA9 bulbs won't fit the 914's OEM trunk light fixture: They take the Festoon type of bulb: There IS an LED replacement for the festoon bulbs: I have the LED Festoons in my Vanagon Westy and they're very bright. However, the 914's trunk light fixture has a really small lens, so even with the LED bulb, it won't illuminate the trunk very much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Rusty |
Aug 2 2023, 08:29 PM
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The BA9 bulbs won't fit the 914's OEM trunk light fixture: @euro911 My 1973 trunk light fixture uses a bulb like eric recommends. Could there be multiple type fixtures out there? Years ago at a swap meet, I picked up a bag of OSRAM 6418 bulbs still in the original packaging. They resemble what you recommend, but aren't what fits in my car. |
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