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Old 08-21-2023, 02:10 AM
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Hi everyone,

Looking for advice on the best/brightest bulbs to use in my 993? Would love to do that Flat6 Illumination conversion once I've done some other higher priority mods, but in the meantime looking for something brighter/whiter than stock.

I recently purchased the Rennline LED/airscoop driving lights so something that matches ish would be ideal.

Thanks in advance!

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I upgraded to the Bergvill kits for high and low beams and couldn't be happier.
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Originally Posted by VladiD
I upgraded to the Bergvill kits for high and low beams and couldn't be happier.
+1 on this. Simple kit, great results. Did this 10yrs ago and never been disappointed
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Originally Posted by 95_993
+1 on this. Simple kit, great results. Did this 10yrs ago and never been disappointed
Do it again with the LED high beams too and you will be amazed again!

Some will argue that you need new projectors for the absolute brightest solution. I never felt the need to do that.

OP - If you buy Tore’s (Bergville) kit (low and high beam) you might not feel the need to ever go beyond that. Certainly it’s a really good easy option for your interim.

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This looks great. Any opinions on 4300K vs 6000K?
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Originally Posted by fatmike
Do it again with the LED high beams too and you will be amazed again!

Some will argue that you need new projectors for the absolute brightest solution. I never felt the need to do that.

OP - If you buy Tore’s (Bergville) kit (low and high beam) you might not feel the need to ever go beyond that. Certainly it’s a really good easy option for your interim.

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Just checked and unfortunately they are on back order, but hopefully not for long. That said, any upgrade recommendation regarding my fog lights?
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Originally Posted by VladiD
I upgraded to the Bergvill kits for high and low beams and couldn't be happier.
+2 I did this at the end of 2022. I also did the Turbo S scoop upgrade a few years ago. It came with LED bulbs that were, in my opinion, much too blue. I swapped those for warmer (5000K) bulbs that more closely match the low beams of Tore's kit.
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Originally Posted by 993FJ80
Just checked and unfortunately they are on back order, but hopefully not for long. That said, any upgrade recommendation regarding my fog lights?
JimPA got it right.

Ditch the fog lights (and the front bumperettes). Turbo scoops with an LED that matches the color temperature. Euro clear side lights.

Much cleaner look, and the lighting/safety upgrade is meaningful.

Get Tore's LED's for brake lights, turn signals, running lights and interior while you're at it. My LED brake lights are bright enough to hurt your eyes in daylight.

25 year old bulbs don't cut it.

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I too upgraded with the Bergvill kits--they light the roadway better and brighter than the LED matrix headlights on my 2019! Quick and easy install using stock connections.
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Originally Posted by fatmike
Get Tore's LED's for brake lights, turn signals, running lights and interior while you're at it. My LED brake lights are bright enough to hurt your eyes in daylight.

25 year old bulbs don't cut it.

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This.

The LED brake lights are another must. I would also recommend swapping out the 3rd brake light bulbs for
these red LEDs these red LEDs
. Takes a bit of finesse with a solder iron and about an hour of your time.
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Thank you all!

Sounds like this is the best option. IT didn't say anything on the website, but assume/hope that it's an easy swap?

Also saw that they were on backorder Will try and reach out to them to see when stock is replenished and let the crew know.

Will also get on the brake lights. Have just changed to clear signals so will get for that as well.

Cheers gang!

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