Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

shuvd · 29th January 2007, 19:04

Hello everyone.
I am not happy with my Octy's lights and am planning an upgrade. My driving is 60:40 city highway. White/blue light does not matter as long as I get good illumination. I do not want to go for Xenon conversions. Also, in Octys the fog lamps are located in the head lamp clusters. I do not mind changing all the bulbs but am happy with the OE fogs. Please advice. Also let me know what else I'll have to install (relays/etc) and other modifications if required. Thanks people....

Akshay1234 · 30th January 2007, 10:13

look in the reviews section and youll see a thread on philip crystal visions in an octy.

testdrive · 30th January 2007, 19:44

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Originally Posted by willy

I see no problem like the headlight reflector getting faded with 130/100. Guys, can you please let me know if any one has faced the problem.

I have been using Philips Rally130 (H4) for over a year in my Bolero - no problem at all! Infact, i had consulted the automotive lighting expert at Philips who recommended Rally130s over crystal vision etc. That is, if you want bright lights that work in all conditions, go for Rally series. If you want lights for show go for Philips Blue lights etc. Just make sure you install a proper relay with complete wiring set.

I also use Rally 90/100 (H3) for my Hella Comet 500 fog-lights. They are the best!

moralfibre · 31st January 2007, 09:59

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Originally Posted by shuvd

Hello everyone.
I am not happy with my Octy's lights and am planning an upgrade.

Hi Shuvd, This thread might prove useful to you.

shuvd · 31st January 2007, 11:11

Thanks guys, for showing me the light

willy · 31st January 2007, 11:18

Hi testdrive,
Thanks for your comments on Rally 130/100. I keep changing between 130/100 and 90/100. I change to 130/100 when I need to drive on Highways. I do it my self....

pshyamsundar · 31st January 2007, 22:35

Firstly

to all the good souls who are out there for starting this fresh thread. I really need inputs on changing the head lights for my swift.

1. i dont want to blind on coming traffic.
2. i want some decent lights on highways. (head light + fog light)
3. Please suggest me a shop in bangalore

I will be oblidged if you could suggest brands for bulbs/relays etc as applicable

Many thanks in advance

Rudra Sen · 31st January 2007, 22:44

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Originally Posted by pshyamsundar

1. i dont want to blind on coming traffic.

Fantastic approach.

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2. i want some decent lights on highways. (head light + fog light)

Plenty of them are available. You need to decide the make.

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3. Please suggest me a shop in bangalore

No shops from JC Road, unless you know them. Lots of them in Residency road...front of LIFESTYLE shop...Mission road..

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I will be oblidged if you could suggest brands for bulbs/relays etc as applicable

To be safe..go for Philips.

Godfather · 31st January 2007, 23:10

1. For the highway and city use you can buy the Philips Rallye 120/100 bulbs.. should come within 1000/- + you will need a cutout installed on it..
within city use only low beams..as 120/100 is very very bright...after this you will not need to spend on fog lamps.

2. Try Car Shringar opposite life style.. / Hot tracks / or go to pfm car accessories on double road..

Godfather

Mugen_Power · 1st February 2007, 00:21

Get a Philips 90/100 Watts bulbs with Headlight wiring assembly kit with Roots ceramic holder for Approx 900 Rs and you will be happy and will not ask for fog lamps.

Mugen.

rjstyles69 · 1st February 2007, 00:44

If you have the patience , it has been extensively discussed here

.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...g-here-11.html

Cheers

hyper-VTEC · 1st February 2007, 13:34

I want the following upgrade for my 2007 Swift. For the headlamp i have chosen Philips X-Treme (Philips H4 X-treme 80% brighter and fully road legal). But the website says its 12.8 Volts 60/55W. Would 12.8 Volts be a problem. Its a new car and i dont wan to play with warranty etc.

For the Fog Lamps (i Think they are H1) i would like to use Philips Blue Vision.

Please let me know if my decisions are ok. I would mainly drive in city, and once in 2 months on highways.

tsk1979 · 1st February 2007, 13:42

These are the Philips extreme power plus and is the top end lamp from philips. But its not available in India, and you have to directly import them from the website.
You can use them, as they fit on standard Lamps in all new cars with H4 fitment.

jeetu4444 · 2nd February 2007, 05:14

guys plz tell me which would be best for my new verna ? thanks

jeetu4444 · 2nd February 2007, 06:15

guys one more thing any idea how much r Philips X-Treme in india , coz me deciding to order from power bulbs otherwise.......is this site safe ? and i think verna is h4 plz correct me if iam wrong......

29th January 2007, 19:04	#151
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hello everyone. I am not happy with my Octy's lights and am planning an upgrade. My driving is 60:40 city highway. White/blue light does not matter as long as I get good illumination. I do not want to go for Xenon conversions. Also, in Octys the fog lamps are located in the head lamp clusters. I do not mind changing all the bulbs but am happy with the OE fogs. Please advice. Also let me know what else I'll have to install (relays/etc) and other modifications if required. Thanks people....
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30th January 2007, 10:13	#152
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,919 Times	look in the reviews section and youll see a thread on philip crystal visions in an octy.
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31st January 2007, 11:11	#155
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys, for showing me the light
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31st January 2007, 11:18	#156
willy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 146 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi testdrive, Thanks for your comments on Rally 130/100. I keep changing between 130/100 and 90/100. I change to 130/100 when I need to drive on Highways. I do it my self....
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31st January 2007, 22:35	#157
pshyamsundar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Times	Head Light for Swift Firstly to all the good souls who are out there for starting this fresh thread. I really need inputs on changing the head lights for my swift. 1. i dont want to blind on coming traffic. 2. i want some decent lights on highways. (head light + fog light) 3. Please suggest me a shop in bangalore I will be oblidged if you could suggest brands for bulbs/relays etc as applicable Many thanks in advance
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31st January 2007, 23:10	#159
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 71 Times View My Garage	1. For the highway and city use you can buy the Philips Rallye 120/100 bulbs.. should come within 1000/- + you will need a cutout installed on it.. within city use only low beams..as 120/100 is very very bright...after this you will not need to spend on fog lamps. 2. Try Car Shringar opposite life style.. / Hot tracks / or go to pfm car accessories on double road.. Godfather
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1st February 2007, 00:21	#160
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 19 Times	Get a Philips 90/100 Watts bulbs with Headlight wiring assembly kit with Roots ceramic holder for Approx 900 Rs and you will be happy and will not ask for fog lamps. Mugen.
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1st February 2007, 00:44	#161
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	If you have the patience , it has been extensively discussed here . http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...g-here-11.html Cheers
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1st February 2007, 13:34	#162
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 658 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	I want the following upgrade for my 2007 Swift. For the headlamp i have chosen Philips X-Treme (Philips H4 X-treme 80% brighter and fully road legal). But the website says its 12.8 Volts 60/55W. Would 12.8 Volts be a problem. Its a new car and i dont wan to play with warranty etc. For the Fog Lamps (i Think they are H1) i would like to use Philips Blue Vision. Please let me know if my decisions are ok. I would mainly drive in city, and once in 2 months on highways.
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1st February 2007, 13:42	#163
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	These are the Philips extreme power plus and is the top end lamp from philips. But its not available in India, and you have to directly import them from the website. You can use them, as they fit on standard Lamps in all new cars with H4 fitment.
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2nd February 2007, 05:14	#164
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	guys plz tell me which would be best for my new verna ? thanks
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2nd February 2007, 06:15	#165
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	guys one more thing any idea how much r Philips X-Treme in india , coz me deciding to order from power bulbs otherwise.......is this site safe ? and i think verna is h4 plz correct me if iam wrong......
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