Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

tsk1979 · 8th February 2007, 15:52

Look for Autoexpress UK reviews. Osram cool blue 100/90 should do well. As for silverstar there is OSRAM xtra which gives more light but its not cool blue.
As for better light and worst light, seeing is believing, go there late evening, ask him to put the bulbs and compare side by side.

mail4ajo · 8th February 2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Philips bluevision pair should not cost more than 750rs for the 100/90W. He is trying to fleece you, go to somebody else.

TSK, I guess that is the standard rate in Bangalore. I was also quoted the same price at car shingar and several other places in Bangalore.

Later I sourced normal Philips 100/90W from chennai and am very pleased with it. But Bluevision no doubt could have been great. Its a "would have" but not "must have" feature.

mojo · 9th February 2007, 14:43

Looking to upgrade to Xenons in the Honda CR-V. Can anyone help with the specifications and good dealer in Delhi. The Honda dealership has no clue. Thanks

Akshay1234 · 9th February 2007, 14:45

why dont you go to autopsyche?

tsk1979 · 9th February 2007, 15:49

mojo you can contact either autopsyche or driven. Autopsyche is in karol bagh, and driven is located in west Delhi, near Rajauri garden.

panky12345 · 12th February 2007, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

mojo you can contact either autopsyche or driven. Autopsyche is in karol bagh, and driven is located in west Delhi, near Rajauri garden.

driven provides lightning solutions? I thought he was purely an ICE guy!!

mojo · 12th February 2007, 11:01

Thanks, guys for the information. From what I know, the new Honda CR-V has projector type, 2 bulb, Halogen lamps.

Would the upgrade involve just a straight swap of the Halogen bulbs for Xenons, or include something called "Ballasts" as well.

Also, what are the trusted brands to consider that come with warranty.

Bass&Trouble · 12th February 2007, 23:00

Which Xenon kit for a Honda Civic? Ideally with the ability to have two different beams (Not left and right like stereo

, high and low)

Mugen_Power · 13th February 2007, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Which Xenon kit for a Honda Civic? Ideally with the ability to have two different beams (Not left and right like stereo

, high and low)

You can get some different brands without bill and warranty for approx 15k and philips with B/W for approx 21k.

You will have to get 2 xenon kits. i think H7 for Low and H1 For High Beam.

I have purchased from Mitenbhai (Ramesh Auto).

ScarySkulls · 13th February 2007, 10:25

Ordered two philips HID kits H1 type for Civic.
One fits very well in the fog lights.
The other one wont go in the headlight.
You sure Civic headlights will take H1 for high and H7 for low??
Isn't there an H4 bulb there?

tsk1979 · 13th February 2007, 10:52

H4 is used where there is a single bulb for high and low. So no H4 for civic.
Check your owners manual, AFAIK H7 is for high beams, but I don't own a civic so don't have access to owners manual.
You can remove your bulbs and see what they are, its usually written on the bulbs whether they are H7 or H1 etc.,

pshyamsundar · 15th February 2007, 17:17

Hi all,
I bought osram silverstar bulbs 55/60 for Rs.350. The light is much brighter than the OEM. I did a highway stint also and it was ok. I think i will have to adjust headlight settings. my left bulb is about 18 feet but right bulb is showing 16 feet distance. Is there something about the position of the bulb placed inside the assembly. do i have to rotate it and fit it.
Also nobody is vouching for putting cutout for swift. they are telling not to tamper with the electricals of the car.
One more thing is he has a HID for 17K.

tsk1979 · 15th February 2007, 22:20

You do not need anything like a cutout or relay if you are using 60/55W.
If I could source Silverstar/150 Plus/Xtreme Power plus 60/55W I would never put in the 100/90W ones, but the problem is they are not available easily.

ScarySkulls · 16th February 2007, 19:32

A quick look at the civic manual says.
Low Beam :- 12v - 51W (HB4)
High Beam :- 12v - 60W (HB3)

So I guess the low beam is H4 type.
Right? Do I need to order an H4 type HID kit for the low beam?

tsk1979 · 17th February 2007, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScarySkulls

A quick look at the civic manual says.
Low Beam :- 12v - 51W (HB4)
High Beam :- 12v - 60W (HB3)

So I guess the low beam is H4 type.
Right? Do I need to order an H4 type HID kit for the low beam?

???? Huh ????
Why do you say so
Its not H4, its HB4 which is different
Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply
From google
Halogenlampen
HB3:

HB4:

8th February 2007, 15:52	#181
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	Look for Autoexpress UK reviews. Osram cool blue 100/90 should do well. As for silverstar there is OSRAM xtra which gives more light but its not cool blue. As for better light and worst light, seeing is believing, go there late evening, ask him to put the bulbs and compare side by side.
	() Thanks

9th February 2007, 14:43	#183
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Xenon Looking to upgrade to Xenons in the Honda CR-V. Can anyone help with the specifications and good dealer in Delhi. The Honda dealership has no clue. Thanks
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9th February 2007, 14:45	#184
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	why dont you go to autopsyche?
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9th February 2007, 15:49	#185
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	mojo you can contact either autopsyche or driven. Autopsyche is in karol bagh, and driven is located in west Delhi, near Rajauri garden.
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12th February 2007, 11:01	#187
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Xenon Thanks, guys for the information. From what I know, the new Honda CR-V has projector type, 2 bulb, Halogen lamps. Would the upgrade involve just a straight swap of the Halogen bulbs for Xenons, or include something called "Ballasts" as well. Also, what are the trusted brands to consider that come with warranty.
	() Thanks

12th February 2007, 23:00	#188
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,756 Thanked: 137 Times	Which Xenon kit for a Honda Civic? Ideally with the ability to have two different beams (Not left and right like stereo , high and low)
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13th February 2007, 10:25	#190
ScarySkulls BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Halifax, N.S. Posts: 623 Thanked: 36 Times	Ordered two philips HID kits H1 type for Civic. One fits very well in the fog lights. The other one wont go in the headlight. You sure Civic headlights will take H1 for high and H7 for low?? Isn't there an H4 bulb there?
	() Thanks

13th February 2007, 10:52	#191
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	H4 is used where there is a single bulb for high and low. So no H4 for civic. Check your owners manual, AFAIK H7 is for high beams, but I don't own a civic so don't have access to owners manual. You can remove your bulbs and see what they are, its usually written on the bulbs whether they are H7 or H1 etc.,
	() Thanks

15th February 2007, 17:17	#192
pshyamsundar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi all, I bought osram silverstar bulbs 55/60 for Rs.350. The light is much brighter than the OEM. I did a highway stint also and it was ok. I think i will have to adjust headlight settings. my left bulb is about 18 feet but right bulb is showing 16 feet distance. Is there something about the position of the bulb placed inside the assembly. do i have to rotate it and fit it. Also nobody is vouching for putting cutout for swift. they are telling not to tamper with the electricals of the car. One more thing is he has a HID for 17K.
	() Thanks

15th February 2007, 22:20	#193
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	You do not need anything like a cutout or relay if you are using 60/55W. If I could source Silverstar/150 Plus/Xtreme Power plus 60/55W I would never put in the 100/90W ones, but the problem is they are not available easily.
	() Thanks

16th February 2007, 19:32	#194
ScarySkulls BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Halifax, N.S. Posts: 623 Thanked: 36 Times	A quick look at the civic manual says. Low Beam :- 12v - 51W (HB4) High Beam :- 12v - 60W (HB3) So I guess the low beam is H4 type. Right? Do I need to order an H4 type HID kit for the low beam?
	() Thanks