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Headlight Choice - Sahlen's Porsche 996 GT3 RS Restoration

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Im guessing cost, availability and function all played into the decision to change the lights.

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Im guessing cost, availability and function all played into the decision to change the lights.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

While watching the series of videos on the Sahlen's Porsche 996 GT3 RS restoration, I noticed in part 5 at about the 1:15 time mark they were not restoring normal 996 OEM style headlights. They guy indicated the lights were on the car previously (see first screen capture image below). At various points throughout the video series where they show the car at the track next to other 996 race cars, those other cars appear to use OEM style headlights (example in screen capture two shown below). Why do you think the Sahlen's car was switched over years ago to these alternate headlights? Weight savings? Stronger illumination?

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I'd guess the (what appear to be) Hella driving lights provided better light for the situation, weigh less and the shape and lens meet whatever class rules apply.

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At one point u could but the yellow and clear lenses through pmna motorsports. Im sure thet were pricey even for a racecar team. Im guessing cost, availability and function all played into the decision to change the lights.

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Two different cars in the video.

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