Light query

Boom Shiva · 13th September 2005, 15:56

Could someone tell me if these lights would be worth fitting on my Lancer? I'm not looking for something flashy, but I want lights that are seriously brighter than the OE ones

http://cgi.ebay.in/Imported-White-Li...QQcmdZViewItem

The Wolf · 13th September 2005, 18:48

Dude I can bet it isnt a german product!!! Im sure its some taiwan/malaysia product selling under german banner. Ive not seen tha stuf but Im sure they will fit in your car,,,but donno if they would last as long as you want them to...

BUSA · 13th September 2005, 18:57

I would seriously advise you to go in for brandwed white light. I had bought once white light for my city and i had to return on the same day. On the cover it was written for show car. So if you want to get white light, get philips. They maybe a bit costlier at Rs. 750 but they are really good!!

Read this, Rtech has given a beautiful review on the lights!
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showth...0&page=2&pp=15

mclaren1885 · 13th September 2005, 21:26

yup go in for the philips range of headlights..they have two versions:
1. crystal vision costing 1000+VAT..these are the super white ones..more more info read rtech review..these come with pilot lights too..
2. diamond vision costing 1050+VAT..these are blue in colour and nearly give that xenon kinda look..these are without the pilot lights and u got to buy aftermarket pilot lights as philips dont make them in diamond vision..hope that helps..me too going for the diamond visions but waiting for the stock to arrive from bombay to bangalore..maybe 2moro it will be available.so il post the details once i procure them..both these are suppossed to give 50% more light atleast thats what the company says..

Boom Shiva · 14th September 2005, 11:26

Are there any other options? From Rtech's review, I gather the Philips aren't worth it, cause they dont have much of a spread, and don't give 30% more light.

I don't want a flash car. I just want really good lights, even if they're yellow, it doesn't matter.

Would 100/130 yellow bulbs with wiring and relay do the job?

Rtech · 14th September 2005, 11:54

From what I've read on other sites, and if you want to stick with the OE wattage, go for either the VisionPlus or Osram Silver Star. I believe Ajmat has the Osram's on his Vtec. PIAA makes some great bulbs as well, but cost a lot more and would probably be impossible to find here.

Check out http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ for more options.

Boom Shiva · 14th September 2005, 12:11

I don't mind changing the wattage, but I want bright, effective lights for city and highway use. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the link

Rtech · 14th September 2005, 13:08

well then just go for 100/90W bulbs, change your relay (and maybe the wiring from the relay to the bulbs if needed). They are illegal though, and PLEASE don't go about flashing people with them, it's bloody irritating.

Boom Shiva · 14th September 2005, 13:16

Don't worry...I never flash first.

devarshi84 · 15th September 2005, 10:54

yeah 90% of the people in abad use upper in city limits. It really irritating and bad.

turbo_c · 16th September 2005, 01:44

My "Pre-owned" Esteem came with 90W/100W "Rally" bulbs wired through relays. They were pretty good in dry conditions, but in the rains, when the road is pitch black, visibility was not that great.A local mechanic later removed the metal reflectors / shields that sit in front of the bulb, inside the headlight assembly... that improved the lighting by at least 25%! (But I think this is illegal and may irritate other drivers on the road) On low beam, my lights do not hurt the eyes of drivers from oncoming vehicles... but on high beam they do. I mostly drive on low beam and use the high beam only when neccessary, dipping my beam when there are vehicles approaching from the opp. direction or when I'm close behind another vehicle... as far as possible

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

yeah 90% of the people in abad use upper in city limits. It really irritating and bad.

Same here in Pune... and, it has a cascading effect... when all the other vehicles on the road are blasting you with their 1000W halogens on high beam, some via the RVM, some via the wing mirrors and the worst, from straight ahead, one has no choice but to use the high beam, just to see the road (read "potholes") ahead!

Using the "Night" mode on the RVM does help a bit, but what do you do about the wing mirrors and the cars coming from the opposite direction? My right wrist gets more of a workout than my right foot, flashing "dip-your-beam" signals to oncoming vehicles, and even then hardly 25% comply... So, I am left with "Oh yeah? Well take this! (from my modest 100W Rally Halogens)"

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Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

Don't worry...I never flash first.

Now, now, boys... let's not be naughty!

- T u r b o C -

13th September 2005, 15:56	#1
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 19 Times	Light query Could someone tell me if these lights would be worth fitting on my Lancer? I'm not looking for something flashy, but I want lights that are seriously brighter than the OE ones http://cgi.ebay.in/Imported-White-Li...QQcmdZViewItem
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13th September 2005, 18:48	#2
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,120 Thanked: 75 Times	Dude I can bet it isnt a german product!!! Im sure its some taiwan/malaysia product selling under german banner. Ive not seen tha stuf but Im sure they will fit in your car,,,but donno if they would last as long as you want them to...
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13th September 2005, 18:57	#3
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	I would seriously advise you to go in for brandwed white light. I had bought once white light for my city and i had to return on the same day. On the cover it was written for show car. So if you want to get white light, get philips. They maybe a bit costlier at Rs. 750 but they are really good!! Read this, Rtech has given a beautiful review on the lights! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showth...0&page=2&pp=15
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13th September 2005, 21:26	#4
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	yup go in for the philips range of headlights..they have two versions: 1. crystal vision costing 1000+VAT..these are the super white ones..more more info read rtech review..these come with pilot lights too.. 2. diamond vision costing 1050+VAT..these are blue in colour and nearly give that xenon kinda look..these are without the pilot lights and u got to buy aftermarket pilot lights as philips dont make them in diamond vision..hope that helps..me too going for the diamond visions but waiting for the stock to arrive from bombay to bangalore..maybe 2moro it will be available.so il post the details once i procure them..both these are suppossed to give 50% more light atleast thats what the company says..
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14th September 2005, 11:26	#5
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 19 Times	Are there any other options? From Rtech's review, I gather the Philips aren't worth it, cause they dont have much of a spread, and don't give 30% more light. I don't want a flash car. I just want really good lights, even if they're yellow, it doesn't matter. Would 100/130 yellow bulbs with wiring and relay do the job? Last edited by Boom Shiva : 14th September 2005 at 11:44.
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14th September 2005, 11:54	#6
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 365 Times View My Garage	From what I've read on other sites, and if you want to stick with the OE wattage, go for either the VisionPlus or Osram Silver Star. I believe Ajmat has the Osram's on his Vtec. PIAA makes some great bulbs as well, but cost a lot more and would probably be impossible to find here. Check out http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ for more options.
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14th September 2005, 12:11	#7
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 19 Times	I don't mind changing the wattage, but I want bright, effective lights for city and highway use. Any suggestions? Thanks for the link
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14th September 2005, 13:08	#8
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 365 Times View My Garage	well then just go for 100/90W bulbs, change your relay (and maybe the wiring from the relay to the bulbs if needed). They are illegal though, and PLEASE don't go about flashing people with them, it's bloody irritating.
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14th September 2005, 13:16	#9
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 19 Times	Don't worry...I never flash first.
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15th September 2005, 10:54	#10
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	yeah 90% of the people in abad use upper in city limits. It really irritating and bad.
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