Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

invincible7 · 8th May 2009, 15:19

I want to upgrade the visibilty procurred from Stock Bulbs for Swift.

Am confused as to which should be a better setup.

Osram Night Breakers
Philips Vision Plus
100/90 Rally Eye setup.

Reliability is the biggest factor for choosing the variants.

What can be added for better lighting of the Fog Lamps.

the_maassk · 8th May 2009, 15:25

For headlamps, I can recommend Philips Xtreme Power. These are 60/55 and do not require any relay or wiring change. They are definitely much brighter than any stocks. Also, they are yellow light and hence do not cause a problem in rains. I have them on my car since the last 7 months now with no problems at all.

invincible7 · 8th May 2009, 15:31

Thanks Maassk.. how much would these cost.

the_maassk · 8th May 2009, 15:34

I bought them for 900 bucks per pair at that time. Do not know the current price. However, I have the contact person's email in Philips India from whom I got the distributor's details for my purchase. Let me hunt for it and I will PM it to you in a while.

Eddy · 8th May 2009, 15:39

Pl don't PM. Publish it on the the thread. A lot if people would want to have it. Thanks

ultimatechamp · 8th May 2009, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigman

Kums,

The 3000 and 3003's are close to 9 inch in diameter.

Bigman,can you please post a picture of them(your 3003 & 3000) with a side-on view,preferably true size image.Just want to check out how much depth these two needs.

pras.oct25 · 8th May 2009, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_maassk

For headlamps, I can recommend Philips Xtreme Power. These are 60/55 and do not require any relay or wiring change. They are definitely much brighter than any stocks. Also, they are yellow light and hence do not cause a problem in rains. I have them on my car since the last 7 months now with no problems at all.

I have been using the xtreme power from philips for a few months now. I dont find them as good as they were proclaimed to be. The high beams are decent, but the low beams are just as dissappointing as the stock lights I had on my verna. Somehow looks like going for the 100/90 is the only option left.

bigman · 8th May 2009, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimatechamp

Bigman,can you please post a picture of them(your 3003 & 3000) with a side-on view,preferably true size image.Just want to check out how much depth these two needs.

I am attaching a picture from the 3003 box which clearly shows all the actual dimensions. The dimensions for the 3000 are very similar (give or take the odd mm).

One big difference between the two is that the 3000's use clip/push fit bezels. These take a few seconds to remove so they are not very secure. The 3003's use hex nuts and the unit looks a lot more secure.

Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here-3003d.jpg

kums · 9th May 2009, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigman

Kums,

The 3000 and 3003's are close to 9 inch in diameter.

Ha ha ! The uploaded image of the hellas completely foxed me!

Anyways ,today i got my i10 fitted with fog lamps from hyundai.But the lighting is just ok as the bulbs are just 27 watts.I want to upgrade to 55 watts but i dont know if philips/osram manufacture them.Any idea guys?

white_vdi · 9th May 2009, 00:37

@ invincible7 : i have been using night breaker in my swift for some time now and am satisfied with the bulbs. low beam is much better and high beam is whitish as compared to the stock bulbs. but beware of the fakes in the indian market. i bought mine through ebay uk.

govigov · 9th May 2009, 01:51

whats the difference between h1 and h4?

white_vdi · 9th May 2009, 01:58

govigov · 9th May 2009, 02:37

Thanks vdi! so basically H4 for H/L and H7 for fogs.

white_vdi · 9th May 2009, 11:02

yup and H/L can even be H1 and fogs can be H8 or H11 as well.

ultimatechamp · 9th May 2009, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigman

I am attaching a picture from the 3003 box which clearly shows all the actual dimensions. The dimensions for the 3000 are very similar (give or take the odd mm).

One big difference between the two is that the 3000's use clip/push fit bezels. These take a few seconds to remove so they are not very secure. The 3003's use hex nuts and the unit looks a lot more secure.

Thanks buddy.
Can you please confirm in UK,whether the 4000 have similar hex nuts for attachment?

8th May 2009, 15:19	#2836
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	Upgrading from Stock Bulbs - Swift I want to upgrade the visibilty procurred from Stock Bulbs for Swift. Am confused as to which should be a better setup. Osram Night Breakers Philips Vision Plus 100/90 Rally Eye setup. Reliability is the biggest factor for choosing the variants. What can be added for better lighting of the Fog Lamps.
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8th May 2009, 15:25	#2837
the_maassk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vadodara/ NG7 2QP Posts: 205 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	For headlamps, I can recommend Philips Xtreme Power. These are 60/55 and do not require any relay or wiring change. They are definitely much brighter than any stocks. Also, they are yellow light and hence do not cause a problem in rains. I have them on my car since the last 7 months now with no problems at all.
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8th May 2009, 15:31	#2838
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	Thanks Maassk.. how much would these cost.
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8th May 2009, 15:34	#2839
the_maassk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vadodara/ NG7 2QP Posts: 205 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	I bought them for 900 bucks per pair at that time. Do not know the current price. However, I have the contact person's email in Philips India from whom I got the distributor's details for my purchase. Let me hunt for it and I will PM it to you in a while.
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8th May 2009, 15:39	#2840
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,564 Thanked: 14,521 Times	Pl don't PM. Publish it on the the thread. A lot if people would want to have it. Thanks
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9th May 2009, 00:37	#2845
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	@ invincible7 : i have been using night breaker in my swift for some time now and am satisfied with the bulbs. low beam is much better and high beam is whitish as compared to the stock bulbs. but beware of the fakes in the indian market. i bought mine through ebay uk.
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9th May 2009, 01:51	#2846
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,736 Thanked: 1,219 Times View My Garage	whats the difference between h1 and h4?
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9th May 2009, 01:58	#2847
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	its the bulb size or shape if you might call it. each bulb holder will house a different bulb size. just for your reference, look at the different types of bulbs OSRAM\|Consumer\|Automotive Lighting\|Products\|Headlights\|NIGHT BREAKER\|NIGHT BREAKER family\|index
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9th May 2009, 02:37	#2848
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,736 Thanked: 1,219 Times View My Garage	Thanks vdi! so basically H4 for H/L and H7 for fogs.
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9th May 2009, 11:02	#2849
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	yup and H/L can even be H1 and fogs can be H8 or H11 as well.
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