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911UK said:an interesting question, which needs some input from all.
To make an assumption, if the HID Ballast is inside the headlamp unit then you would probably be ok.
Can't recall if the factory HID unit had a deeper rear panel and thus allow the HID ballast to be attached to it.
Units where the HID ballasts are wired into the unit and stored outside of the headlamp unit are going to be a potential issue.
Since Porsche did have an OEM Xenon (Litonics) option for the 993, there is a potential solution for this, as long as the unit mirrors the OEM headlamp.
Robertb said:So what's the deal with LED bulbs... do they simply plug into the existing halogen holder?
Robertb said:So what's the deal with LED bulbs... do they simply plug into the existing halogen holder?
highway said:The only garage this might be an issue is an opc or specialist. Mainstream MOT are big business. They have neither time nor interest to worry about dismantling headlight assemblies to confirm compliance. Never going to be a real world issue.
kingroon said:Grave dig on this one sorry, but I just had a call from Precision Porsche saying they would have to fail my 993's MOT because it has HID Conversion..
Yeah, I think I'll go visit my Local Garage for the MOT..Zorro said:kingroon said:Grave dig on this one sorry, but I just had a call from Precision Porsche saying they would have to fail my 993's MOT because it has HID Conversion..
Doesn't surprise me, I asked them about fitting HID's for me a few weeks back and they declined saying it would be an MOT fail. I'm still tempted though and then get an MOT at a non Porsche specialist.
Zorro said:kingroon said:Grave dig on this one sorry, but I just had a call from Precision Porsche saying they would have to fail my 993's MOT because it has HID Conversion..
Doesn't surprise me, I asked them about fitting HID's for me a few weeks back and they declined saying it would be an MOT fail. I'm still tempted though and then get an MOT at a non Porsche specialist.