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Wtd: US Spec headlight lens
Flintstones - February 22nd, 2007 at 06:49 PM

Hi All,

Am after a lens for one of my headlights as I have a mismatched pair.

Has anyone got one of the lenses in the photo's below?

Or if anyone has any leads that will be great also

Cheers

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j200/flintstones_2006/DSC02923.jpg 
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j200/flintstones_2006/DSC02922.jpg 

1303Steve - February 22nd, 2007 at 11:35 PM

Hi Dino

I bought new ones from a Porsche dealer, they were about $120 each. They were used in 356s, the part number is 644 631 111 31.

don't bother buying the non genuine type, they have the optical properties of a Coke bottle.

Steve

Flintstones - February 23rd, 2007 at 08:18 PM

Thanks Steve, will check it out.
With the optics, the lenses aren't fluted, how much difference would it be?

Cheers

1303Steve - February 23rd, 2007 at 09:30 PM

Hi Dino

The after market ones are like looking through the bottom of a schooner glass, it will affect the way light is distributed.

I take lighting as serious subject, it gets more serious the older I get, this the set-up I'm going to use in my 1303, xenon low beams and the 356 lense over the top.

http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/xenon.jpg

Steve

Craig Torrens - February 23rd, 2007 at 09:53 PM

now that is UGLY !

Flintstones - February 23rd, 2007 at 10:17 PM

Haven't seen the aftermarket ones Steve, but I'll take your word for it, as I will need good lighting for my dub.

Craig, no different to what the OEM'ers are doing i.e porsche, VW, mini etc, 'cept the fact Steve hasn't built the housing to suit as yet.

Cheers

Craig Torrens - February 23rd, 2007 at 10:23 PM

I guess............Back to work Steve on the housing !!!

SPRINTSTAR - February 23rd, 2007 at 11:02 PM

I've got a mint pair if anyone needs it.
0434 962 295 Al