Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by SRShrikanth

Hey Nishant,

I had a comparo done on two vehicles with similar set-ups - One with relay + Rally and another with the same relay + Xtreme power bulbs and felt that the 2nd option was much better in terms of 'lighting' performance on both low/high beams, light spread/intensity on narrow city & highway traffic conditions.

Sadly the car with the Xtreme power bulbs belonged to a pal from Coimbatore and has left Bbay already ( otherwise i would have just had to swap bulbs )

With rains coming in, & one of my bulbs not functional for the past 48hrs - i need a change. And now a change rather for the better.

But if your mechanic can get a genuine Philips Xtreme power bulb set at a reasonable cost - then am prepared to wait up.

Do lemme know,please.

Thanx & Rgds

The Xtreme Power bulbs produce a white light? I would doubt because I had the same bulbs in 60/55w and I saw a bluish covering on the tip. I think the light has a slight bluish tinge, which might become a hinderance during the rains.

I have recently changed to 100/90w Philips Rally and it feels very much like stock light, just a lot more brighter. I would want to believe this would suffice in the rains.

Of course I can get the genuine ones for you. Just a matter of waiting, as I told you. The guy in question is a senior person with many years of business behind him. So he manages to get me authentic stuff from his dealers.

[NiTviN]

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

The Xtreme Power bulbs produce a white light? I would doubt because I had the same bulbs in 60/55w and I saw a bluish covering on the tip. I think the light has a slight bluish tinge, which might become a hinderance during the rains.

I have recently changed to 100/90w Philips Rally and it feels very much like stock light, just a lot more brighter. I would want to believe this would suffice in the rains.

Of course I can get the genuine ones for you. Just a matter of waiting, as I told you. The guy in question is a senior person with many years of business behind him. So he manages to get me authentic stuff from his dealers.

I currently have Xtreme Power 60/55 on my Safari. Its not a bluish light. Its a normal halogen type yellow light but is more whitish than the OE. I have driven it in rain in both city and highway. It works just fine in both low and high beams.

[sparkguy]

Originally Posted by NiTviN

I currently have Xtreme Power 60/55 ---

Where can I get Philips Xtreme Power 60/55bulbs in Noida. I saw these bulbs at Car Ranauq at sector 16 Noida but couldn't make out about the originality so backed out. Quoted price was 850/-

[hrman]

Originally Posted by sparkguy

Where can I get Philips Xtreme Power 60/55bulbs in Noida. I saw these bulbs at Car Ranauq at sector 16 Noida but couldn't make out about the originality so backed out. Quoted price was 850/-

That is about the cost they retail for. if you are not sure, I can get the names of the distrubutors for North. You can get it form there.

[saintsinner]

Originally Posted by sparkguy

Where can I get Philips Xtreme Power 60/55bulbs in Noida. I saw these bulbs at Car Ranauq at sector 16 Noida but couldn't make out about the originality so backed out. Quoted price was 850/-

thats the correct price. i got mine from there only

[sparkguy]

Originally Posted by saintsinner

thats the correct price. i got mine from there only

Hi saintsinner; Thanks for reply. How to check if bulbs are original or not. Would you recommend Car Ranauq at sector 16 for simple modifications like changing headlamps, horn, fog lamps etc.

[TomRider]

I need H7's for my Palio (Philips or Narva). Anyone knows where to get those in Bangalore?

PS: I need white light. Not blue or normal yellow.

[saintsinner]

Originally Posted by sparkguy

Hi saintsinner; Thanks for reply. How to check if bulbs are original or not. Would you recommend Car Ranauq at sector 16 for simple modifications like changing headlamps, horn, fog lamps etc.

he has originals, be warned though - if you flash too much then they will go kaput. though mine are nearly an year old and i flash like crazy.

he is decent for the modifications you have mentioned. Talk to Salim or Mahesh, give him my reference - Paras. you might be able to bargain more.

[nareshtrao]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

Hi Bangalore TBhpians;

Does anyone know a good installer/mechanic who can fit a pair of HELLA AFM headlights on a Indigo. This needs special skills and not the regular welding needed for a SUV type fitting. This needs a flush fit thru the front grill and as camaflouged and neat as possible.

Any one knows someone?

Contact Car Fancy (next to Sharma's on 80 Ft. Road in Koramangala) or Auto Fusion (In the lane opposite Koramangala Club)...

You can also contact the owner Thouqeer on 98450 04858. Both places are owned by him. I have seen some mods similar to ones mentioned by you done on Swift, Zen and Indica's at his place.

[ported_head]

I indulged in a pair of Philips Xtreme Power +80% 60/55W H4 bulbs for my Swift. Initial impressions are that they are brighter, but +80% is a long call. It seems more like 40-50% brighter, maybe. Also, the beam is more concentrated, compared to the somewhat wider spread of the OEM Halonix H4 bulbs.

LOW Beam



The difference seems in even lesser in high beam.
HIGH Beam



Though I suspect, the reason for this is the change in the headlamp leveller position. This struck me only when I was looking at the pics at home. Maybe, these bulbs need a slightly different headlamp alignment.

Also the beam is definitely a lot more whiter, not what I wanted. On a highway with street lighting, these headlamps are non existent. I might switch to the stock ones for heavy downpour.

I'm going to be tempted to do a 100/90W once these burn out. Infact my uncle's OEM Indica headlamps are not all that much weaker than these. Must be down to the reflector design.

[saintsinner]

^^ i find them more practical to the osram night breaker. they do the job well for 60/55

[NiTviN]

Many BHPians have PM'ed me to provide the address, phone numbers of A K Traders who is the philips distributor in Bangalore. Below are the details

A.K. Traders

Address:
#22/23
1st Floor
3rd Cross, J.C. Road
Bangalore -560001

Phone: 080-26707295, 080-41143199

How to get there:
On J C Road, lake left on the first signal (Just after the Multi Level Car Park - If you are going there in the car, park here). Take left on 3rd cross. Its on the first floor on the right side.

[TomRider]

Thanks NiTviN.

I just checked with them. The H7's for palio will cost a bomb. 2200/- for 4 (Crystal vision - 80W - 6000k) bulbs. Normal yellow's (80W) are available for 960/- for 4 nos. I am really confused which one to go for!

[sumit21580]

Hello,

Wondering if someone can help me with some advise on Xenons for Fiat Linea (White) -
- Which Model/Make goes best with Linea?
- Approx Cost (I can go upto 10K)
- Availability in Mumbai
Thanks in advance for your advise!

[karizma_devil]

i Want to have Philips Crystal Vision for my Palio s10 ( head unit + Fog lamps).

PLease suggest availibility im Mumbai ( Preferably in and around Colaba or Thane)


Cheers !