Replacement headlights

[356D]

Before I get flamed, I realize this is the 911 forum, not the 912 forum, but the '65 to '69 911 and 912 are relatively the same except for the engines. Since my issue doesn't pertain to the engine, I thought somone with an older 911 may have a similar experience and be able to help. Also, I'm not sure too many 911 owners would be checking the lowly 912 section as it's relatively uninhabited.

I have a 1968 912 that is mostly factory original.

I have been living with the dim headlights that came on the car when I bought it. I can drive with the highbeams on and nobody even notices me, and it's about the only way I can see 20 feet in front of the car at night.

Has anyone switched out the original (non-halogen) headlamps for better units? I'm not talking about the H4 replacements. I like the sealed beam style with the stainless trim bezel and want to keep the styling. I am interested in either the Silverstars or the Ultra-Brite Halogens.

This car has the 12-volt system unlike the 356's with the 6-volt. Would there be any repercussions to the system or wiring by making this change?

The 911 would have the same system as this car. I hope somebody can shed some light on this for me, pun intended, of course.

[Brian Minkin]

See response in 912 forum.