The Hella Experience - 500 FF

Randhawa · 19th August 2010, 20:32

Are they short distance or long throw beams?

jinojohnt · 20th August 2010, 00:24

Aren't these extra lights illegal without RTO approval? My brother-in-law was once fined by the Mobile Court for 2 such extra lamps (even when these lamps were not in working condition).

anantnehru · 20th August 2010, 01:06

Noobie question, but whats the difference between the 500FF and the Hella 500s? (They look pretty similar!) May have gotten the model number wrong, but the other ones are round for sure.

ch.nathan · 20th August 2010, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Holyghost

In B'lore, 500FFs are available for Rs3750 from the Hella distributor, Magik Cars on JC road.

Another noobie question: is 3750 for a pair?

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Originally Posted by jinojohnt

Aren't these extra lights illegal without RTO approval?

There's something to do with the height of installing the extra lights. I think it's legal if they are below the line stock headlamps. I am not sure though!

JayD · 20th August 2010, 10:07

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Originally Posted by ch.nathan

Another noobie question: is 3750 for a pair?

Yep, even in cochin, its 3750 a pair, and the larger 700FF's are 4750 a pair.

2theMax · 20th August 2010, 10:37

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Originally Posted by rajeshsundaram

@ri,

I bought these genuines from Haute Car Zone (OMR, Chennai), referred by Johnson of Hella. He takes care of the sales in south zone. I suggest you can get in touch with him to find out a genuine outlet in your city (Bangalore, right?). I'll PM his number to you.

And yes, they cost Rs.5k. Felt it was worth when I saw the technician showing me the light demo. Focused and pointed, and definitely the quality makes a big difference compared to cheap chinese makes.

Nice lights, would like to see them on the car though.

Haute by the way are the biggest rip-off in chennai. 5k are way too much.

Holyghost · 20th August 2010, 12:07

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Originally Posted by anantnehru

Noobie question, but whats the difference between the 500FF and the Hella 500s? (They look pretty similar!) May have gotten the model number wrong, but the other ones are round for sure.

500FF is a clear lens lamp while 500 is a normal lens. Dimensions are same.

rajeshsundaram · 20th August 2010, 13:11

If these are available at 3750 a pair, then I was definitely ripped-off at Haute.

Let me check the bill before I bang my head on the wall.

Hmm... good to know. Now I am in second thoughts that should I go to Haute or find some other good installer in Chennai. Can anybody recommend a good installer who does a nice job without damaging anything? Information in this regard is much appreciated.

Holyghost · 20th August 2010, 13:40

I would suggest you get the clamps for fixing the lamps done from outside. The wiring is pretty simple and you can do it yourselves. Thanks to Hella for providing the complete wiring kit. All you need is a drill to fix the switch and the relay. I did my wiring in less than an hour.

rajeshsundaram · 22nd August 2010, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Holyghost

I would suggest you get the clamps for fixing the lamps done from outside. The wiring is pretty simple and you can do it yourselves. Thanks to Hella for providing the complete wiring kit. All you need is a drill to fix the switch and the relay. I did my wiring in less than an hour.

@Holyghost
Thanks for the info. I will ask my neighborhood auto electrician to do the job after readying the clamps. Haute quoted Rs.600 for fixing the lamp or Rs.1500 for making custom clamps and fixing. I think I should better ignore them.

JustCause · 22nd August 2010, 13:34

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Originally Posted by rajeshsundaram

@Holyghost
Thanks for the info. I will ask my neighborhood auto electrician to do the job after readying the clamps. Haute quoted Rs.600 for fixing the lamp or Rs.1500 for making custom clamps and fixing. I think I should better ignore them.

These lamps look even better in the flesh, the light is awesome. I am currently looking for something which does not protrude out & therefore, am considering these: post2006468 .Can't wait for the installation pics

Also, is that your office cubicle? If yes, then

, I am also in the same boat.

james · 22nd August 2010, 15:45

Haute seems to be ripping you off big time! 1.5k for custom clamps and fitting? something i got done for 200 bucks(clamps) wiring is easy and can be done by any auto electrician for 100 bucks. I did the wiring myself and i dont have any electrical background.
I paid 4500 for 700ff's over a year ago. The Mivec in my profile pic has the 700ff's.

Hope this helps - www.shop4hella.com

rm_arjuna · 25th August 2010, 13:03

hope to see pics after installation. i was also looking to install something similar in my getz . IMO i think the lites a little bigger for a hatchback.

mitendoshi · 3rd October 2010, 22:58

Rallye 500FF is long & narrow beam, while comet 500 is wide spread beam. Select carefully as per your requirement.

jagan0677 · 9th October 2010, 09:17

Bump. Can we see post-installation photos?

Cheers
Jagan

19th August 2010, 20:32	#31
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,192 Thanked: 355 Times	Are they short distance or long throw beams?
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20th August 2010, 00:24	#32
jinojohnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,124 Thanked: 794 Times	Aren't these extra lights illegal without RTO approval? My brother-in-law was once fined by the Mobile Court for 2 such extra lamps (even when these lamps were not in working condition).
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20th August 2010, 01:06	#33
anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Noobie question, but whats the difference between the 500FF and the Hella 500s? (They look pretty similar!) May have gotten the model number wrong, but the other ones are round for sure.
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20th August 2010, 13:11	#38
rajeshsundaram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERD-CHN-BLR Posts: 347 Thanked: 954 Times View My Garage	If these are available at 3750 a pair, then I was definitely ripped-off at Haute. Let me check the bill before I bang my head on the wall. Hmm... good to know. Now I am in second thoughts that should I go to Haute or find some other good installer in Chennai. Can anybody recommend a good installer who does a nice job without damaging anything? Information in this regard is much appreciated.
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20th August 2010, 13:40	#39
Holyghost BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 593 Thanked: 1,129 Times	I would suggest you get the clamps for fixing the lamps done from outside. The wiring is pretty simple and you can do it yourselves. Thanks to Hella for providing the complete wiring kit. All you need is a drill to fix the switch and the relay. I did my wiring in less than an hour.
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22nd August 2010, 15:45	#42
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	Haute seems to be ripping you off big time! 1.5k for custom clamps and fitting? something i got done for 200 bucks(clamps) wiring is easy and can be done by any auto electrician for 100 bucks. I did the wiring myself and i dont have any electrical background. I paid 4500 for 700ff's over a year ago. The Mivec in my profile pic has the 700ff's. Hope this helps - www.shop4hella.com Last edited by james : 22nd August 2010 at 15:46.
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25th August 2010, 13:03	#43
rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 468 Thanked: 149 Times	hope to see pics after installation. i was also looking to install something similar in my getz . IMO i think the lites a little bigger for a hatchback.
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3rd October 2010, 22:58	#44
mitendoshi BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Rallye 500FF is long & narrow beam, while comet 500 is wide spread beam. Select carefully as per your requirement.
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9th October 2010, 09:17	#45
jagan0677 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 197 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Bump. Can we see post-installation photos? Cheers Jagan
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