[AutoDIYer]

Noticed that Blaupunkt has 4300k H4/H19 leds. Checked with some shops in Bangalore but nobody has a clue. Anybody tried this ?
https://blaupunktcar.in/buy/Car-Acce...RO/H4-H19/358/

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by AutoDIYer

Noticed that Blaupunkt has 4300k H4/H19 leds. Checked with some shops in Bangalore but nobody has a clue. Anybody tried this ?
https://blaupunktcar.in/buy/Car-Acce...RO/H4-H19/358/

The Blaupunkt ones are cheap Chinese products which are sub standard. Blaupunkt has just licensed their brand for these products.

Get the Osram ones instead in 4200k. You can get them from the link below (I had also ordered my HB3 ones from them)

https://www.planetcarcare.com/produc...00k-6000k-pair

[BowMan]

Guys am running into issues fitting my LED to OEM dust cover. Don't want to do any modification on the dust cover because I might want to revert later on. Any place where I can get dust covers that are fit for LED application or even a source of spare OEM design dust covers (70mm) that I might not mind modifying?

Thanks

[AutoDIYer]

Originally Posted by Behemoth

The Blaupunkt ones are cheap Chinese products which are sub standard. Blaupunkt has just licensed their brand for these products.

Get the Osram ones instead in 4200k. You can get them from the link below (I had also ordered my HB3 ones from them)

https://www.planetcarcare.com/produc...00k-6000k-pair

I have a Kia Carens and only H19 Led bulb will fit. Unfortunately the Osram does not have H19 as it support only H4. So my choice are limited. Any other suggestions for a h19 led?. I have came across only Bluepunkt till now.

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by AutoDIYer

I have a Kia Carens and only H19 Led bulb will fit. Unfortunately the Osram does not have H19 as it support only H4. So my choice are limited. Any other suggestions for a h19 led?. I have came across only Bluepunkt till now.

Some of the Osram led bulbs like the 25w Led version are suitable for both H4 and H19 bases. I feel it should be the same case with the higher 50w version too. But I could not find any direct mention of this aspect though.

On Boodmo the 50W LED Osram bulbs are available at an even better price of 5854

https://boodmo.com/catalog/part-h4_l...of_2-58298705/

(Though in Compatibility list it does not mention Carens)

This is another option I could find in H19

https://carconceptsshop.com/products...-led-headlamps

This is also a decent quality product, but more expensive

[jaysheth]

For all contemplating between the 2 Osram LED variants, here is the comparison video, comparing Osram LED 25W 6000K with Osram
LED 50W 6000K (if you are pressed on time, directly watch the real life test, 5 minute 35 seconds onwards):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfiYC6Yl5nk&t=335s

That should give some perspective to prosective buyers (including me). Please note that both comparisons are for the same colour temperature (6000 Kelvin), and not for 4200K (4200K is a generally recommended choice compared with 6000K)

I had purchased Osram H4 LED 25W 6000K for my Honda Jazz (reflector setup) and while the results are way better than stock halogen headlamps during non-monsoon seasons, I found it totally inadequate during (a) monsoon season, especially heavy rains and (b) to protect ourselves against oncoming vehicles throwing bright yellow lights. Sorely missed the "yellowness" and therefore switched back to stock halogens (for now) along with IPH M617 fog lamps (which are great!). Am still looking to upgrade from Osram LED 25W 6000K to Osram LED 50W 4200K, for a long lasting solution!

Originally Posted by Behemoth

On Boodmo the 50W LED Osram bulbs are available at an even better price of 5854

https://boodmo.com/catalog/part-h4_l...of_2-58298705/

This is nice, Behemoth. Price of 5854 is quite better indeed. However they only mention "Warm White", but they haven't explicitly mentioned if it is 4200K or 6000K (which would make or break the deal - respectively!).

Planet car has listed both 4200K and 6000K Osram H4 LED variants for INR 7,499 (we can get further INR 500 discount by applying the code OSRAM500 during checkout): https://www.planetcarcare.com/produc...00k-6000k-pair

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by jaysheth

For all contemplating between the 2 Osram LED variants, here is the comparison video,
Planet car has listed both 4200K and 6000K Osram H4 LED variants for INR 7,499 (we can get further INR 500 discount by applying the code OSRAM500 during checkout): https://www.planetcarcare.com/produc...00k-6000k-pair

The Warm white version in this case is the 4200K and the bulb model is Osram G-6204WW . Here is another listing from Amazon for the same bulb. (But price is too high in this listing. )
Osram LED HEADLIGHT FOR CAR G6204 WARM WHITE (H4 12V 50W 4200K) https://amzn.eu/d/bVbrYsR

Generally with LED bulbs 2700k-3000k means warm white and 4000-4300k is Neutral white and 5700-6500K is cool white. I wonder why Osram is calling this Warm White while it should have been called Neutral White (In my opinion )

[jaysheth]

Originally Posted by Behemoth

The Warm white version in this case is the 4200K and the bulb model is Osram G-6204WW . Here is another listing from Amazon for the same bulb. (But price is too high in this listing. )
Osram LED HEADLIGHT FOR CAR G6204 WARM WHITE (H4 12V 50W 4200K) https://amzn.eu/d/bVbrYsR

Generally with LED bulbs 2700k-3000k means warm white and 4000-4300k is Neutral white and 5700-6500K is cool white. I wonder why Osram is calling this Warm White while it should have been called Neutral White (In my opinion )

Thanks Behemoth. A quick update: I told the Planet Care team that we are getting the same item for 5.8K on boodmo. They said they're showing 23 days to deliver and there have been several customers who didn't receive the delivery, and even canceled the order with boodmo and then placed with planet care. I still requested them for further discount and they made it INR 6,490 for H4 50W 4200K, thereby giving a discount of INR 1000. Subsequently I have placed the order and the wait begins.

[Akhilendra Jain]

Hello everyone!
I currently own 2021 Tata Nexon XZA+ Diesel, I find the light throw of halogen projectors on low beam inadeqaute. On rainy days, the light visibility is close to zero, high beam halogen light is more than adeqaute, but low beam is worrysome.
There are few conditions:
1. I don't want to hamper the wiring of the headlights.
2. I wish to upgrade to LEDs, if they are good for city and highway use.
3. Don't want the bulbs to be too strong that it deteriorates the headlight assembly.

Kindly suggest good lights
Thanks in advance!

[pcpranav]

Originally Posted by pcpranav

cross-posting my query here, to get more inputs on LED aspect :

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modif...ml#post5608556 (Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here)

pls assist, thanks.

cross-posting update - the light uprades are done :
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modif...ml#post5622059 (Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here)

regards,

[durvient]

Originally Posted by Akhilendra Jain

Hello everyone!
I currently own 2021 Tata Nexon XZA+ Diesel, I find the light throw of halogen projectors on low beam inadeqaute. On rainy days, the light visibility is close to zero, high beam halogen light is more than adeqaute, but low beam is worrysome.
There are few conditions:
1. I don't want to hamper the wiring of the headlights.
2. I wish to upgrade to LEDs, if they are good for city and highway use.
3. Don't want the bulbs to be too strong that it deteriorates the headlight assembly.

Kindly suggest good lights
Thanks in advance!

Hi Akhilendra, Most cars sold in India comes with crappy headlights, your car isn't immune to this. My Slavia top end's headlight is pathetic so we are sailing in the same boat.

Here are my replies on your queries:

1. Stay away from HIDs no matter whats on the offer, it will burn down your project/reflector (low/high) overtime. Upgrading higher wattage of halogen is cheap solution but going overboard (stock H7 are 55w, anything above 65-70w will affect your headlight over the long run, you will have to run additional harness which will consume the saving).

2. Most LEDs in the market comes wtih plug and play connector. Since Nexon's both the beams are H7, you should not have any problem finding the suitable one. Just ensure the LED is 1:1 design compared to halogen (i.e. there are 2 sides, the LED chip is on the same position as halogen filament, has the same size (length) as filament and the mid portion is not super-thick). There are tons of such LEDs, prefer anything of ZES, CSP1860, CSP3570, CSP5570 (rare).

3. As long as the LED is of the same shape and design as halogen, you don't have to worry about "too bright". The brightest LED won't get as hot as the halogen (obviously we are keeping HID aside as it's already covered in the point no. 1).

Side note: Don't strive for yellow LEDs, they are rare and the brightness is severely limited. An idea LED output color tempeture should bet between 5500~6000° Kelvin (i.e. white spectrum). Going above 6000° K is not ideal as it generates bluish output which just look bright but is actually worthless in practical condition.

[TurboTrailblazr]

Originally Posted by anand_roy

Sorry for the late response. Yes, there are separate low and high beams. Pic attached.

And it is a reflector and not a projector.

Hence, do you suggest 4300K LEDs for the high beam? Any specific brand/model that you recommend? (Just to refresh - the high beam is a H7 and the low one is a H11) Thanks in advance.

Hi Anand, have you upgraded low beam or high beam lamps? If yes, could you let me know the product(s) used and the difference in the light output? I’m looking to upgrade low beam(projector H11) and high beam(reflector H7) on my S-cross Zeta. Thanks in Advance.

[anand_roy]

Originally Posted by TurboTrailblazr

Hi Anand, have you upgraded low beam or high beam lamps? If yes, could you let me know the product(s) used and the difference in the light output? I’m looking to upgrade low beam(projector H11) and high beam(reflector H7) on my S-cross Zeta. Thanks in Advance.

No, I did not do the upgrade.

[k.sumit]

Originally Posted by Akhilendra Jain

Hello everyone!
I currently own 2021 Tata Nexon XZA+ Diesel, I find the light throw of halogen projectors on low beam inadeqaute.

Your best bet is to get a pair of 6000k H7 LEDs and use it in your low beam. The result, when used with high beam on highway, will be a pleasant warm white mix. Keep an eye on Boodmo and only buy when products are available under "fulfilled by boodmo" tag. You can either choose Philips Ultinon 3550 50W or Osram 50W 6000k. I use the former for my Nexon and the low beam is fantastic. Some additional points to consider:

1. LED bulbs tend to get dim when used for long duration but they still remain brighter than halogen. They'll retain their brightness after they've cooled down
2. There will be dark spot just ahead of your vehicle but you'll get used to it in no time
3. Make sure you install them in a 12:6 O'Clock position and not 9:3 O'Clock.

[JKBKS]

Originally Posted by durvient

Stay away from HIDs no matter whats on the offer, it will burn down your project/reflector (low/high) overtime. Upgrading higher wattage of halogen is cheap solution but going overboard (stock H7 are 55w, anything above 65-70w will affect your headlight over the long run, you will have to run additional harness which will consume the saving).

As I understand, light output is a function of heat and energy consumed. And most auto headlight bulbs are rated at 55W I believe. So the only way an HID with a rating of 42/50W can burn down a reflector/projector housing is if it produces more light and heat while consuming lower power.

Am not from the auto lighting field so unaware of the latest innovations there. But pls let me know if this is indeed the case.