Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Lenses park and brake etc
drive-ability
post Oct 20 2006, 05:12 PM
Post #1


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,169
Joined: 18-March 05
From: Orange County, California
Member No.: 3,782



I just got my car painted and really wish to replace the lenses in the front and rear. The park and turn signal. What is out there thats a different style/ color/ clear ?

(IMG:http://members.cox.net/stdotjohn/CIMG2531.jpg.600.jpg)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SGB
post Oct 20 2006, 06:36 PM
Post #2


just visiting
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,086
Joined: 8-March 03
From: Huntsville, AL
Member No.: 404
Region Association: South East States



I literally said "Youzer, that looks good" seconds ago when I saw your car. Tres bon!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SGB
post Oct 20 2006, 06:41 PM
Post #3


just visiting
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,086
Joined: 8-March 03
From: Huntsville, AL
Member No.: 404
Region Association: South East States



I think black needs euro lenses in back. I'm partial to USA (all red) for mine, but on black... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Same for the front- but you will need to get the bulb adding mod (I know Camp 914 is one source)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
highways
post Oct 20 2006, 06:45 PM
Post #4


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 613
Joined: 18-June 05
From: Los Angeles, CA
Member No.: 4,296



Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you have the Euro tailight lenses, and standard front turn signal lenses.

You could get the american tailight lenses (all red), euro front turn signals (half amber and clear on the bottom), or Italian front turn signal lenses (all clear/white). The little round 'parking light' on the front- I don't think there is any other style. Some people remove them and fill in the hole by welding.

Occasionally I think some people have some sort of custom clear tailight lenses. That could be a style- all clear lenses (except those parking lights unless you hire someone to make a mold and fabricate them from scratch- which you might be able to organize a group buy to cover tooling expenses).

Anyway, if I had my choice- I would have your exact setup as is. I like the colors on a simple clean car- and the orange section in the Euro tailights gives it a little visual 'pop'.

You can also look into LED bulbs- infinite life, brighter, and can create the color needed for clear lenses.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
highways
post Oct 20 2006, 06:51 PM
Post #5


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 613
Joined: 18-June 05
From: Los Angeles, CA
Member No.: 4,296



You might also want to consider the visability factor for your car- all black is slick. Possibly too slick sometimes. The side markers and Euro lenses on yours give it the only source of safety visability for other drivers (remember, our cars are tiny and can disappear into the road!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/zorro.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
drive-ability
post Oct 20 2006, 06:54 PM
Post #6


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,169
Joined: 18-March 05
From: Orange County, California
Member No.: 3,782



QUOTE(highways @ Oct 20 2006, 05:51 PM) *

You might also want to consider the visability factor for your car- all black is slick. Possibly too slick sometimes. The side markers and Euro lenses on yours give it the only source of safety visability for other drivers (remember, our cars are tiny and can disappear into the road!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/zorro.gif)



I like the way you think, now that the car is painted even a small bump would hurt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
PORobinSCHE
post Oct 20 2006, 07:54 PM
Post #7


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 421
Joined: 22-July 06
From: Orlando,Fl
Member No.: 6,484



My variation of the front lamps. i am using a 35w halogen bulb for a flash to pass light. on momentarily only, so as to not melt the lens

robin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


Attached image(s)
Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
drive-ability
post Oct 20 2006, 08:23 PM
Post #8


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,169
Joined: 18-March 05
From: Orange County, California
Member No.: 3,782



QUOTE(PORobinSCHE @ Oct 20 2006, 06:54 PM) *

My variation of the front lamps. i am using a 35w halogen bulb for a flash to pass light. on momentarily only, so as to not melt the lens

robin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)



That's a nice set up, OK that goes on the list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 8th May 2024 - 09:32 PM