mystery light

[GB]

anyone out there know what this is? several of the 917's use this inside the front headlight assemlies. Porsche use several off the shelf parts for their race cars. Not all items are porsche. Some are off volkswagens or Man trucks etc. This particular light assembly is about 3 inches (80mm) long

[David Morton]

It may possibly be an identity light so it can be easily recognised on the pit lane and start straight.

[Jac Mac]

Turn indicators? 906 etc also have them, in that case they appear to a fairly standard part available from several outlets like Hella etc.

[91740Gt]

Yes, they are turn indicator lights, and most 917s had or have them. The regulations decreed that you had to have certain road legal requirements to comply with sports car and GT racing. Still do in many series. I run with them in my replica and all subsequent builds.

Graham.

[GB]

Thanks for the feedback. I have searched Hella on the internet because that was my first choice but couldnt find this. Where might I be able to purchase a set?

[91740Gt]

Originally Posted by 91740Gt

Yes, they are turn indicator lights, and most 917s had or have them. The regulations decreed that you had to have certain road legal requirements to comply with sports car and GT racing. Still do in many series. I run with them in my replica and all subsequent builds.

Graham.

Sorry,

I should have added that there are many variations of indicator lamps fitted to 917s.

Graham.

[GB]

I was at the rennsport reunion in november and I did see several variations. some cars had just an exposed bulb with no lense at all. but for the cars that had some sort of amber housing, this was the most common one. BTW, I just found them online from a german sidecar company.

[Jac Mac]

Hella pn/2117 is the 'Ribbed' light used in the 906 I think, dont see the type shown above in the Hella catalogue.

[GB]

are you referring to this one?

[Jac Mac]

Yes, its also available in clear under p/n 2065.