Product Review: Philips Crystal Vision Halogen headlamps

bhp · 7th March 2006, 22:46

guys just wanted to know if the wiring has to be changed and a headlamp cut out be installed while fitting a 100/90 bulb ????

jesal · 7th March 2006, 22:53

yes need to have a relay for it. should cost u around 400 for the same

bhp · 7th March 2006, 23:09

thanks jesal but then isnt the electric warranty of the car void when installing a cut out ......

jesal · 8th March 2006, 11:37

am really not sure if it voids warranty. ask the company if u are really scared. they shall do it for u only

kvish · 20th March 2006, 14:42

Sorry if I am

,but could someone please let me know the size of an M800 headlamp mount? I am planning to go for the philips vision plus...I heard some jargon about H1 etc, but it was a bit over-the-head for me

parijnan · 24th March 2006, 20:31

I'm planning to get Vision Plus for my Swift. Has anybody tried them on the Swift? Is it an improvement over the OE headlights??

kb100 · 24th March 2006, 21:46

Vision Plus is definitely better than OE... try to get yourself a rely and upgraded wiring - go in for GE 100/90's you might have to hunt aroubd a lot to get some originals - the orinials are rock solid - the best I have used till date

However the current lot that comes is cheap and made in CHina and NOT in hungary as it says o nthe bulb (insider info!). The quality sucks too!

SHAME ON YOU GE !! (I will post some snaps I took of these inferior bulbs)

I hate it when MNC's give this step-motherly treatment to India!

venkatrx · 24th March 2006, 22:24

Guys, if you have used 'philips vision plus 60/55', please tell me if its really worth what it claims [50% brighter and 20 feet longer beam]??

Boom Shiva · 25th March 2006, 01:42

Does anyone know where I can pick up Hella Optilux XB headlight bulbs?

Rtech · 25th March 2006, 10:03

Quote:

Guys, if you have used 'philips vision plus 60/55', please tell me if its really worth what it claims [50% brighter and 20 feet longer beam]??

I think Steeroid had mentioned that he use's them and os pretty happy with the results.

raptor · 11th April 2006, 12:14

Hi gang,

I am a newbie to this forum. I drive a santro xing and presently have the company fitted head lamp bulbs. After reading about xenon discharge bulbs, I am too keen to change my head lamps to xenon bulbs. I wud appreciate if members of the gang cud throw more "light" on these bulbs regarding the brand, usage, and norms.

cheer,
praveen

tsk1979 · 11th April 2006, 12:36

Xenon will cost minimum 15000 for the kit. Search this forum for xenon and you will get all your answers

elf · 13th April 2006, 02:09

Hi,

I seem to have a problem with my Lancer's lights - I bought it last month & immediately changed the headlamps to Philips (90/110) as I'm quite blind at night & the Lancer's OE headlamp bulbs are nothing to write home about.

Had fresh relays installed as well, which came with higher grade wires, & they're superb, giving a fantastic amount of light with a great beam throw.

The only problem I face is that the headlight switch / stalk heats up like crazy - been trying to figure it out & have been told that the switch is taking some load.

Also, since mine is a 2000 Lancer, it didn't come with a centre mounted stop (brake) light, which I'd now like to have retrofitted, & was thinking of the LED type as they have a faster response time than normal bulbs.

However, I've seen many cars with regularly busted OE taillamp bulbs & only the third (often LED) brake lamp working, & was wondering if the LEDs take additional load & screw-up the OE system. These cars obviously have the additional brake lamps retro-fitted.

In short, I'd like four questions answered:

1. Why does my headlight stalk/switch heat up, & what can I do about it?
2. Does the 2000 Lancer come pre-wired for a 3rd brake lamp?
3. If it doesn't, where should the pick-up point be for the retrofitted lamp?
4. Should I install the LED lamps, regular bulb, or just leave well enough alone?

Would appreciate your quick answers...

karthik247 · 13th April 2006, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by venkatrx

Guys, if you have used 'philips vision plus 60/55', please tell me if its really worth what it claims [50% brighter and 20 feet longer beam]??

I've been using Vision Plus on my car for abt a year now. They are pretty good. I never felt i needed to swtich to more powerful bulbs.

But i am planning to get Philips Crystal Vision or Diamond Vision bulbs next week. Guys any advice on which one would be better?

yogi1771 · 13th April 2006, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik247

I've been using Vision Plus on my car for abt a year now. They are pretty good. I never felt i needed to swtich to more powerful bulbs.

But i am planning to get Philips Crystal Vision or Diamond Vision bulbs next week. Guys any advice on which one would be better?

hi karthik247 do u need any kind of relay or u just change the bulbs or do we need to change the sockets

7th March 2006, 22:46	#91
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	guys just wanted to know if the wiring has to be changed and a headlamp cut out be installed while fitting a 100/90 bulb ????
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7th March 2006, 22:53	#92
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	yes need to have a relay for it. should cost u around 400 for the same
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7th March 2006, 23:09	#93
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	thanks jesal but then isnt the electric warranty of the car void when installing a cut out ......
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8th March 2006, 11:37	#94
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	am really not sure if it voids warranty. ask the company if u are really scared. they shall do it for u only
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20th March 2006, 14:42	#95
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	Sorry if I am ,but could someone please let me know the size of an M800 headlamp mount? I am planning to go for the philips vision plus...I heard some jargon about H1 etc, but it was a bit over-the-head for me
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24th March 2006, 20:31	#96
parijnan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 66 Thanked: 0 Times	I'm planning to get Vision Plus for my Swift. Has anybody tried them on the Swift? Is it an improvement over the OE headlights??
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24th March 2006, 21:46	#97
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Vision Plus is definitely better than OE... try to get yourself a rely and upgraded wiring - go in for GE 100/90's you might have to hunt aroubd a lot to get some originals - the orinials are rock solid - the best I have used till date However the current lot that comes is cheap and made in CHina and NOT in hungary as it says o nthe bulb (insider info!). The quality sucks too! SHAME ON YOU GE !! (I will post some snaps I took of these inferior bulbs) I hate it when MNC's give this step-motherly treatment to India!
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24th March 2006, 22:24	#98
venkatrx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 453 Thanked: 4 Times	Guys, if you have used 'philips vision plus 60/55', please tell me if its really worth what it claims [50% brighter and 20 feet longer beam]??
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25th March 2006, 01:42	#99
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Does anyone know where I can pick up Hella Optilux XB headlight bulbs?
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11th April 2006, 12:14	#101
raptor Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7 Thanked: 4 Times	Hi gang, I am a newbie to this forum. I drive a santro xing and presently have the company fitted head lamp bulbs. After reading about xenon discharge bulbs, I am too keen to change my head lamps to xenon bulbs. I wud appreciate if members of the gang cud throw more "light" on these bulbs regarding the brand, usage, and norms. cheer, praveen
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11th April 2006, 12:36	#102
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Xenon will cost minimum 15000 for the kit. Search this forum for xenon and you will get all your answers
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13th April 2006, 02:09	#103
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hot headlamp switch/stalk... Hi, I seem to have a problem with my Lancer's lights - I bought it last month & immediately changed the headlamps to Philips (90/110) as I'm quite blind at night & the Lancer's OE headlamp bulbs are nothing to write home about. Had fresh relays installed as well, which came with higher grade wires, & they're superb, giving a fantastic amount of light with a great beam throw. The only problem I face is that the headlight switch / stalk heats up like crazy - been trying to figure it out & have been told that the switch is taking some load. Also, since mine is a 2000 Lancer, it didn't come with a centre mounted stop (brake) light, which I'd now like to have retrofitted, & was thinking of the LED type as they have a faster response time than normal bulbs. However, I've seen many cars with regularly busted OE taillamp bulbs & only the third (often LED) brake lamp working, & was wondering if the LEDs take additional load & screw-up the OE system. These cars obviously have the additional brake lamps retro-fitted. In short, I'd like four questions answered: 1. Why does my headlight stalk/switch heat up, & what can I do about it? 2. Does the 2000 Lancer come pre-wired for a 3rd brake lamp? 3. If it doesn't, where should the pick-up point be for the retrofitted lamp? 4. Should I install the LED lamps, regular bulb, or just leave well enough alone? Would appreciate your quick answers...
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