Swift Aftermarket Projector Headlamps : Reviews needed

prince85 · 20th January 2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

1: Angel eyes take H1 for both Low and High ?
2: Are HIDs in general 35w or 50/55w ? I saw bulbs with both specs.
3: The Fog lamps in Swift are H7 or H8 ?

No Idea!
HID's are mostly available in 35w as well as 50w. I had 35w H4 HID's for the headlamps in my SX4 till yesterday. I now got the 50w version of HID's. Both are from the same brand P4. I noticed say 10% more light from the 50W kit over the 35W one. I did the upgrade by paying 2k (after using the 35w kit for 6 months) to my P4 distributor who more than willingly did the swap for me.
Swift like the SX4 takes H8 bulbs for the fogs. I also got 35W H8 HID kit for the fog lamps of my SX4. I asked for the 50W variant but i was told that P4 makes 50W only in case of H4 kits and frankly 50w for the tiny fogs of the SX4 and the Swift is an overkill.

Cheers

Fountainheader · 20th January 2009, 15:26

Hey prince,
Thanks for the reply.

I've ordered 2 sets of HIDs from eBay. H1 4300K. The US seller dint have 3000K bulbs. And I cant wait for a Hong Kong seller for the same.

Both the ballast and the HIDs are rated 50w. So lets see how they work out.

Still looking for a perfect solution for the Fog lamps.

vikram_d · 20th January 2009, 16:20

Once the HID's are in, you will not need to use the fog lamps at all.

Fountainheader · 20th January 2009, 16:28

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Once the HID's are in, you will not need to use the fog lamps at all.

Yeah but how about driving with just the CFL rings on the angel eyes and powerful Fogs ? Bling bling city drives!

white_vdi · 23rd January 2009, 21:26

guys any idea how much would a pair of projector headlamp cost in delhi?

Fountainheader · 23rd January 2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

guys any idea how much would a pair of projector headlamp cost in delhi?

And what about CFL projector fogs ?

white_vdi · 23rd January 2009, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

And what about CFL projector fogs ?

bro m on a very tight budget and i mean very tight!! fogs not on the list as of now.

Fountainheader · 23rd January 2009, 23:18

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

bro m on a very tight budget and i mean very tight!! fogs not on the list as of now.

Do you have the HIDs ? I've ordered HIDs from the US. Looking for good quality Angel eyes now :(

white_vdi · 23rd January 2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Do you have the HIDs ? I've ordered HIDs from the US. Looking for good quality Angel eyes now :(

my hunt just started. how much did you get them for? and 600k or 4300k?

Fountainheader · 23rd January 2009, 23:36

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

my hunt just started. how much did you get them for? and 600k or 4300k?

4300K. 4 bulbs and 4 Ballasts for around 6500

white_vdi · 23rd January 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

4300K. 4 bulbs and 4 Ballasts for around 6500

thats super kewl man!! pray its quality stuff.
you've bought the headlamps? when are you expecting the HIDs?

noidaboy · 24th January 2009, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

And what about CFL projector fogs ?

Not available in delhi as of now.

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

4300K. 4 bulbs and 4 Ballasts for around 6500

Thats a steal deal.Including customs and everything??

Fountainheader · 24th January 2009, 00:27

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Originally Posted by noidaboy

Thats a steal deal.Including customs and everything??

Joys of working in an IT company. Friend coming back from the US. He'll carry it in his luggage. I guess no customs reqd.

white_vdi · 24th January 2009, 00:32

noidaboy u also have projectors on your swift? smokin is the person to get in touch with?

adi99 · 24th January 2009, 18:10

Check this video. Looks very neat minus the strobes.

@Fountainheader - Are you planning to do something like this?

YouTube - Suzuki Swift - Angel Eyes, Xenon, Strobes

View Poll Results: Whats your experience with the Swift Aftermarket projectors ?
Im running projectors & satisfied as they offer better performance than 100/90 halogen bulbs	16	18.39%
Im running projectors and not satisfied :(	7	8.05%
My friends friends friend has them and they are super cool cos his car looks like a UFO	48	55.17%
I am running HID's in the stock Swift HL assembly as the projectors suck !!	16	18.39%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

20th January 2009, 15:26	#92
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hey prince, Thanks for the reply. I've ordered 2 sets of HIDs from eBay. H1 4300K. The US seller dint have 3000K bulbs. And I cant wait for a Hong Kong seller for the same. Both the ballast and the HIDs are rated 50w. So lets see how they work out. Still looking for a perfect solution for the Fog lamps.
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20th January 2009, 16:20	#93
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Once the HID's are in, you will not need to use the fog lamps at all.
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23rd January 2009, 21:26	#95
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	guys any idea how much would a pair of projector headlamp cost in delhi?
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24th January 2009, 00:32	#104
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	noidaboy u also have projectors on your swift? smokin is the person to get in touch with?
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