Swift Aftermarket Projector Headlamps : Reviews needed

vikram_d · 16th February 2009, 10:46

Anil, can you park in front of a wall and take a pic like what LBM has done? That will help you know how much the throw of the lights needs to be adjusted.

Zahir · 16th February 2009, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

noidaboy meant if you are having issues setting up the Angel eyes kit.. or the ballasts for the HIDs.

This is the best setup for Angels. I'll be having 4300K Low and Osram Nightbreakers on High very very soon!

Issues setting up the angel eyes kit with the HIDs. Need more elaboration on how to get this done without cutting wires. Please help

Fountainheader · 16th February 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Anil, can you park in front of a wall and take a pic like what LBM has done? That will help you know how much the throw of the lights needs to be adjusted.

Hi Vikram,
Here's the pic that I took now. Guess its perfect with \_\_

Any idea if I can adjust the reach of the throw ? I mean, I want it throw longer than it is.. then I can do it myself ?

white_vdi · 16th February 2009, 20:21

FH there seems to be just a little difference in the throw. m sure it can be corrected with the adjusting screw in the back of the headlamp.

ImmortalZ · 16th February 2009, 21:08

Looking at those output pics, I'm not surprised when people claim aftermarket projectors blind them.

Fountainheader · 16th February 2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

Looking at those output pics, I'm not surprised when people claim aftermarket projectors blind them.

Hmmm. Its on a low beam. And the wall is almost touching the bumper. So I dont think it will actually "blind" someone. It might blind the stray dogs and all

Not that I am trying to defend using the HIDs, but yes I dint go overboard and install HIDs on the high beam. I've 55w Halogens in them.

white_vdi · 16th February 2009, 23:14

anil bhai tried playing with the level on the right beam?

vikram_d · 17th February 2009, 08:34

Anil, From this photo there is hardly any difference between the two lights. Also park the 4 - 5 feet away from the wall. You can get the throw adjusted. For the low beam it is a little difficult as the levelling screws are not easily accessible. Find out if anybody has a headlight levelling device in Chennai and get it done by them.

white_vdi · 17th February 2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Anil, From this photo there is hardly any difference between the two lights. Also park the 4 - 5 feet away from the wall. You can get the throw adjusted. For the low beam it is a little difficult as the levelling screws are not easily accessible. Find out if anybody has a headlight levelling device in Chennai and get it done by them.

vikram_d does he have to take out the headlamp to access the low beam adjustment screw? i mean is it a DIY job?

vikram_d · 17th February 2009, 13:44

Well it can be a DIY provided you can reach the screws. No you don't have to remove the headlamps from the car.

Zahir · 18th February 2009, 04:13

Hey guys I don't mean to bug you'll with this but I'm just not getting a definitive answer. In order to install the angel eyes kit with hids, do I need to get any wiring cut or is it plain socket plugin work. My installer tells me that a wire will need to be skinned for power. Is there an alternative? Also, does the internal headlight leveling device work with angel eyes as it does with the stock lights? Please let me know cuz I want to get them installed this weekend.

noidaboy · 18th February 2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Hey guys I don't mean to bug you'll with this but I'm just not getting a definitive answer. In order to install the angel eyes kit with hids, do I need to get any wiring cut or is it plain socket plugin work. My installer tells me that a wire will need to be skinned for power. Is there an alternative? Also, does the internal headlight leveling device work with angel eyes as it does with the stock lights? Please let me know cuz I want to get them installed this weekend.

The angel eyes are retro fit and work with your stock holders.No cutting required.

H.I.D's can be powered from the stock holders with out cutting them.

noidaboy · 18th February 2009, 16:10

Here are some PIC'S

The holder that you see fit in with the stock holder from the company harness

Remove the parking bulb and fit in the white jack.

And the screw's (silver colored) you see,Are for the focusing.

joe angelo · 18th February 2009, 23:23

i am planning to visit chennai this weekend!! planning to buy these headlamps and HIDs. my friend told that it is cheaper in banglore!! he told it is 8-9k priced there!!
can anybody tell me from where to buy!! cos vitamin M is quite less!!
thanks in advance!

Zahir · 19th February 2009, 11:36

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Originally Posted by noidaboy

Here are some PIC'S

The holder that you see fit in with the stock holder from the company harness

Remove the parking bulb and fit in the white jack.

And the screw's (silver colored) you see,Are for the focusing.

Thanks a lot man. You were of a lotta help

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%
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16th February 2009, 10:46	#196
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Anil, can you park in front of a wall and take a pic like what LBM has done? That will help you know how much the throw of the lights needs to be adjusted.
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16th February 2009, 20:21	#199
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	FH there seems to be just a little difference in the throw. m sure it can be corrected with the adjusting screw in the back of the headlamp.
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16th February 2009, 21:08	#200
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Looking at those output pics, I'm not surprised when people claim aftermarket projectors blind them.
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16th February 2009, 23:14	#202
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	anil bhai tried playing with the level on the right beam?
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17th February 2009, 08:34	#203
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Anil, From this photo there is hardly any difference between the two lights. Also park the 4 - 5 feet away from the wall. You can get the throw adjusted. For the low beam it is a little difficult as the levelling screws are not easily accessible. Find out if anybody has a headlight levelling device in Chennai and get it done by them.
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17th February 2009, 13:44	#205
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Well it can be a DIY provided you can reach the screws. No you don't have to remove the headlamps from the car.
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18th February 2009, 04:13	#206
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Hey guys I don't mean to bug you'll with this but I'm just not getting a definitive answer. In order to install the angel eyes kit with hids, do I need to get any wiring cut or is it plain socket plugin work. My installer tells me that a wire will need to be skinned for power. Is there an alternative? Also, does the internal headlight leveling device work with angel eyes as it does with the stock lights? Please let me know cuz I want to get them installed this weekend.
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18th February 2009, 16:10	#208
noidaboy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Here are some PIC'S The holder that you see fit in with the stock holder from the company harness Remove the parking bulb and fit in the white jack. And the screw's (silver colored) you see,Are for the focusing. Attached Thumbnails
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18th February 2009, 23:23	#209
joe angelo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 95 Thanked: 25 Times	i am planning to visit chennai this weekend!! planning to buy these headlamps and HIDs. my friend told that it is cheaper in banglore!! he told it is 8-9k priced there!! can anybody tell me from where to buy!! cos vitamin M is quite less!! thanks in advance!
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