Product Review: Philips Crystal Vision Halogen headlamps

Octavia2 · 10th October 2006, 18:18

Isjey,

There is no way that a 60/55 could have caused a burnout - atleast in my experience. On a higher wattage (100/90) like I have mentioned please use cutout, relay etc. Make sure you use ceramic holder. Also, if you have the old bulbs, can you please inspect it and check if they were original Philips. I am sure the manifacturer has some liability on such issues - else the dealer has pulled a fast one.

Thanks,
-P.

s0uljah · 12th October 2006, 00:24

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Originally Posted by Octavia2

I bought the Blue Vision 100/90 day before + ceramic holder + cut out + electronic relay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Roots Ceramic Holder

Guys would appreciate it if you could give the individual breakup of what you spent...

Thanks.

Mugen_Power · 12th October 2006, 01:10

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Guys would appreciate it if you could give the individual breakup of what you spent...

Thanks.

I Got Philips 90/100 Watts for 350 Rs, Roots ceramic holders pair for 140.

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

Octavia2 · 12th October 2006, 07:38

Mugen,

You got Blue Vision 100/90 for Rs. 350???

Thanks,
-P.

dins · 12th October 2006, 09:35

hello

I have been using philips white bulbs ( sorry i dont know specification) but I am satisfied and my black honda looks great and your car is easily known when u r late for a friends get to gether at some junction where every body had plan to meet

vikram_d · 12th October 2006, 09:58

Has anybody noticed how the whit & blue crystal visions hardly work in the rain. I mean I hard phillips crystal vision in my previous car and night time rain driving was a pain with them. So now I use 130/100 regular phillips bulbs on my swift. They are 100 times better during the rains.

lsjey · 12th October 2006, 11:40

Vikaram,

I do agree crystal visions are no good when there is a lot of truck/BPO cab traffic on the road and ofcourse during rains. I've recently changed over to 100/90 and feel good. Atleast one can match the truckers/BPO cab drivers on light terms atleast.

I'd to drive to salem recently in the night with my crystal visions and had a tough time in the krishnagiri to salem section with a lot of potholes and diversions with heavy truck traffic.

lsjey

sumitdongerkery · 14th October 2006, 10:45

Guys!!!! What is the conclusion after all this discussion.... LOL

I own an Octavia rider and I need to zero in on one of these bulbs considering the fact that It doesn't cause any problems/damages to the headlamps of my car

Cheers

vikram_d · 14th October 2006, 11:12

Sumit dude. I suggest you go in for regular 90/100W bulbs. These should not cause you any problems. Or even 130/100W if you are willing to tak the risk of the headlight turning dark after sometime.

Mugen_Power · 14th October 2006, 12:33

Hey Sumit,

Go for Philips regular 90/100W Lamps.

@ Octavia2,

I got philips regular 90/100W Lamps for 350 Rs.

Cheers,
Mugen_Power

Boom Shiva · 14th October 2006, 13:24

Look for Philips Rally Eye H4 100/90.

130/100 is great, used it in my Lancer for 2 years with no problems but don't know about Octavia.

Octavia2 · 14th October 2006, 18:31

Sumit,

Philips 100/90 Blue Vision is the way to go. I have it on my Octavia after having tried out atleast two other models.

Thanks,
-P.

DRC · 16th October 2006, 13:54

Can any one let me know who/where is the reliable source for Philips or Osram bulbs?

When I say reliable, I mean assured of genuine parts, availability of all models and sizes and wattages, should hanor the warranty as applicable, etc...

I have seen many vendors selling them without any back up and dubious claims. (I have seen guys come with bulbs in their pockets and claim they are genuine and argue about it, Say no such size called H7 exist, and say no warranty on any kind of bulbs),

anarchist · 16th October 2006, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

Has anybody noticed how the whit & blue crystal visions hardly work in the rain. I mean I hard phillips crystal vision in my previous car and night time rain driving was a pain with them. So now I use 130/100 regular phillips bulbs on my swift. They are 100 times better during the rains.

Hey Vikram,

how much did the 130/100's cost you and do you have change the wiring or anything in the swift headlight console to get these lights in.. do let me know

revtech · 16th October 2006, 17:16

out of the crystal diamond and blue vision which one is the most powerful ??
with the blue vision will i need a relay ?

10th October 2006, 18:18	#241
Octavia2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	Isjey, There is no way that a 60/55 could have caused a burnout - atleast in my experience. On a higher wattage (100/90) like I have mentioned please use cutout, relay etc. Make sure you use ceramic holder. Also, if you have the old bulbs, can you please inspect it and check if they were original Philips. I am sure the manifacturer has some liability on such issues - else the dealer has pulled a fast one. Thanks, -P.
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12th October 2006, 07:38	#244
Octavia2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	Mugen, You got Blue Vision 100/90 for Rs. 350??? Thanks, -P.
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12th October 2006, 09:35	#245
dins BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	hello hello I have been using philips white bulbs ( sorry i dont know specification) but I am satisfied and my black honda looks great and your car is easily known when u r late for a friends get to gether at some junction where every body had plan to meet
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12th October 2006, 09:58	#246
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Has anybody noticed how the whit & blue crystal visions hardly work in the rain. I mean I hard phillips crystal vision in my previous car and night time rain driving was a pain with them. So now I use 130/100 regular phillips bulbs on my swift. They are 100 times better during the rains.
	() Thanks

12th October 2006, 11:40	#247
lsjey BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 432 Thanked: 954 Times	Vikaram, I do agree crystal visions are no good when there is a lot of truck/BPO cab traffic on the road and ofcourse during rains. I've recently changed over to 100/90 and feel good. Atleast one can match the truckers/BPO cab drivers on light terms atleast. I'd to drive to salem recently in the night with my crystal visions and had a tough time in the krishnagiri to salem section with a lot of potholes and diversions with heavy truck traffic. lsjey
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14th October 2006, 10:45	#248
sumitdongerkery BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 166 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Guys!!!! What is the conclusion after all this discussion.... LOL I own an Octavia rider and I need to zero in on one of these bulbs considering the fact that It doesn't cause any problems/damages to the headlamps of my car Cheers
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14th October 2006, 11:12	#249
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Sumit dude. I suggest you go in for regular 90/100W bulbs. These should not cause you any problems. Or even 130/100W if you are willing to tak the risk of the headlight turning dark after sometime.
	() Thanks

14th October 2006, 12:33	#250
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	Hey Sumit, Go for Philips regular 90/100W Lamps. @ Octavia2, I got philips regular 90/100W Lamps for 350 Rs. Cheers, Mugen_Power
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14th October 2006, 13:24	#251
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Look for Philips Rally Eye H4 100/90. 130/100 is great, used it in my Lancer for 2 years with no problems but don't know about Octavia.
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14th October 2006, 18:31	#252
Octavia2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	Sumit, Philips 100/90 Blue Vision is the way to go. I have it on my Octavia after having tried out atleast two other models. Thanks, -P.
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16th October 2006, 13:54	#253
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Can any one let me know who/where is the reliable source for Philips or Osram bulbs? When I say reliable, I mean assured of genuine parts, availability of all models and sizes and wattages, should hanor the warranty as applicable, etc... I have seen many vendors selling them without any back up and dubious claims. (I have seen guys come with bulbs in their pockets and claim they are genuine and argue about it, Say no such size called H7 exist, and say no warranty on any kind of bulbs),
	() Thanks

16th October 2006, 17:16	#255
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	out of the crystal diamond and blue vision which one is the most powerful ?? with the blue vision will i need a relay ?
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