Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

ankitahuja · 17th January 2009, 03:21

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Originally Posted by Altogether

I had installed 100/95 bulbs in my swift. month later while driving from Kanchipura at 8:20, both were blown off

.I had to drive with my fog lamps.Replacing the headlamps in swift is difficult,especially left side headlamp.Currently I have GE 100/90 bulbs. Can any one suggest me which are the riliable bulbs available to the market ?

Did you upgrade the wiring and add a relay? Which 100/90 bulbs did you install before?

BAKIYA_2K12 · 17th January 2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Sreenivas

Hi Akshay / Bakiya

The (cutout/relay) which is missing for installation is the one which connects to the middle wire in the pic

As akshay4587 said this one is really different

i have not seen any thing like that

R2D2 · 17th January 2009, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altogether

I had installed 100/95 bulbs in my swift. month later while driving from Kanchipura at 8:20, both were blown off

.I had to drive with my fog lamps.Replacing the headlamps in swift is difficult,especially left side headlamp.Currently I have GE 100/90 bulbs. Can any one suggest me which are the riliable bulbs available to the market ?

100/90s run extremely hot and it is best you carry 2 spares with you. They can also mess up your reflectors due to the heat.

I think the Swift uses H4s? Brands I prefer are Philips and Osram. Try the new "overdrive" Philips or Osram bulbs that are generally give +50% or +80% more light for the same wattage (60/55). They are more expensive than straight 100/90s but worth the money. Once again, always carry spare headlamp bulbs.

Regards,

R2D2

yatinchoubal · 17th January 2009, 22:44

Hey guys,
I have installed a Philips Rally 130/100 W, with relay. It also has ceramic holders. I m planning for a long tour. But Im worried, now, if the lights will blow off, due to excessive heat.

Can somebody please give me advice on this.

yogisays0909 · 17th January 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

Hey guys,
I have installed a Philips Rally 130/100 W, with relay. It also has ceramic holders. I m planning for a long tour. But Im worried, now, if the lights will blow off, due to excessive heat.

Can somebody please give me advice on this.

I had told you to go for HID's
Neways with the relay in place, you need not worry.
And as always i have said carry a set of spare bulbs in your car.
Even after having HID's i carry a set oh bulbs with me and enough tools to easy the changing job.

Hashim · 17th January 2009, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatinchoubal

Hey guys,
I have installed a Philips Rally 130/100 W, with relay. It also has ceramic holders. I m planning for a long tour. But Im worried, now, if the lights will blow off, due to excessive heat.

Can somebody please give me advice on this.

Bulbs will not blow however reflector may get damaged. You should install fog lamps which you can switch to in certain intervals letting main headlamps cool down. Also there must be a main fuse (30 Amp) attached with your headlight relay / wiring. Carry one or two as spare of these.

recshenoy · 18th January 2009, 00:16

any one heard of OSRAM Super bright (Bilux H4 off-road).
its 130/90. Costs 175 each in Mangalore

Tried searching in forum about this but no feedback available.

Any one using same please provide me feedback on bulb life.

Thank You

Regards,
Ravi

potlaravi · 18th January 2009, 16:10

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

Hi Fountainheader: I just managed to see your post here, and apparently, there is a coincidence.

I am just informed that my Fabia's projector lamps cannot accomodate H4 bulbs. I purchased a Philips Xtreme Power [80% more light] light pack just before I got the car.

I paid Rs.754/- here in Bangalore, purchased with bill from AK Traders [famous for lighting products in B'lore].

I am planning to try getting it changed with any H7 bulbs, provided I manage to find one. If not, I am planning to sell them off. The box is still unopened.

If you are interested, let me know. I will be coming to Chennai on the 31st, and you can pick it up from me, on the same day, if you wish to. [a bit of note though: i will unfortunately not be in a position to drive to a location for handing over].

Thanks... aK

Ajay,
Nice to hear that we also getting Philips Xtreme Power [80% more light] light pack in Bangalore at AK Traders. Even I am looking for H4 Philips Xtreme Power for my Verna. I will be very thanks full if you share the address and phone numbers of AK Traders.
..Ravi

yatinchoubal · 18th January 2009, 17:02

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Originally Posted by DjNik

Guys some suggestions please.

Go for 80W, i dont think u will require, relays and other stuff..

HappyWheels · 18th January 2009, 19:17

Noticed a 'Gold ion Lamp' on the rack with 100/90 rating (H4). So brought it.

No idea how much different it is from the Philips 100/90 that I have now in my Alto now. Will have to wait to try it on next week when I plan to get back to India for few days.

Also noticed a xeon bulb rated 100/90, but with my previous experience with those, did not get them, even though I was tempted.

Here is a photo of the box (best shot I got!):

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Jaxy · 19th January 2009, 11:14

i had installed a HID kit in the fog lamp setup of my NHC
but the thing is it was attached to the parking lights wires. So on and off the fuse got blown as it was only 10amp. now my question is to replace it with a heavier fuse or get a seprate wiring done for the fog lamp HID.

any help would be appreciated

thank you,
JAXY

ankitahuja · 19th January 2009, 12:56

Jaxy - Get a separate wiring and switch for the HID fogs AND replace the blown fuse with the original recommended wattage (10 amp).

kiren · 19th January 2009, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjNik

Guys some suggestions please.

TRY OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 60/55 or Philips X-treme no need for any modification.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

A friend of mine has OSRAM 60/55 halogen bulbs on his Getz
he is not satisfied with the set up.
I suggest that do in for 100/90 bulbs.

Are these NIGHT BREAKER?

csateesh · 22nd January 2009, 11:19

Hello,

Does anyone know vendors in Bangalore to pick Philips HID H4 replacement bulbs / kits ?

I prefer to deal with reliable folks as most of the "Philips HID" in the market are fake and the dealers when confronted say this is what they get and they don't if they are genuine

Thanks

Sateesh

Sreenivas · 22nd January 2009, 17:58

Hi,

You can try procuring it from the Phillips Dealer at JC road 3rd cross, I think it is called as AK traders,

Rgds
Shrini

Quote:

Originally Posted by csateesh

Hello,

Does anyone know vendors in Bangalore to pick Philips HID H4 replacement bulbs / kits ?

I prefer to deal with reliable folks as most of the "Philips HID" in the market are fake and the dealers when confronted say this is what they get and they don't if they are genuine

Thanks

Sateesh

17th January 2009, 22:44	#2599
yatinchoubal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas / Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Hey guys, I have installed a Philips Rally 130/100 W, with relay. It also has ceramic holders. I m planning for a long tour. But Im worried, now, if the lights will blow off, due to excessive heat. Can somebody please give me advice on this.
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18th January 2009, 00:16	#2602
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	OSRAM Super bright (Bilux H4 off-road). any one heard of OSRAM Super bright (Bilux H4 off-road). its 130/90. Costs 175 each in Mangalore Tried searching in forum about this but no feedback available. Any one using same please provide me feedback on bulb life. Thank You Regards, Ravi
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18th January 2009, 19:17	#2605
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,145 Thanked: 571 Times	Noticed a 'Gold ion Lamp' on the rack with 100/90 rating (H4). So brought it. No idea how much different it is from the Philips 100/90 that I have now in my Alto now. Will have to wait to try it on next week when I plan to get back to India for few days. Also noticed a xeon bulb rated 100/90, but with my previous experience with those, did not get them, even though I was tempted. Here is a photo of the box (best shot I got!): Last edited by HappyWheels : 18th January 2009 at 19:19.
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19th January 2009, 11:14	#2606
Jaxy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 78 Thanked: 29 Times	hi i had installed a HID kit in the fog lamp setup of my NHC but the thing is it was attached to the parking lights wires. So on and off the fuse got blown as it was only 10amp. now my question is to replace it with a heavier fuse or get a seprate wiring done for the fog lamp HID. any help would be appreciated thank you, JAXY
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19th January 2009, 12:56	#2607
ankitahuja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 929 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Jaxy - Get a separate wiring and switch for the HID fogs AND replace the blown fuse with the original recommended wattage (10 amp).
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22nd January 2009, 11:19	#2609
csateesh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 567 Thanked: 180 Times View My Garage	HID replacements for H4 lamps in Bangalore Hello, Does anyone know vendors in Bangalore to pick Philips HID H4 replacement bulbs / kits ? I prefer to deal with reliable folks as most of the "Philips HID" in the market are fake and the dealers when confronted say this is what they get and they don't if they are genuine Thanks Sateesh
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