Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

Sha · 23rd October 2009, 10:08

This how Lightforce light beam looks in the night.

Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here-dsc_4616.jpg

swastikviji · 23rd October 2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Sha

This how Lightforce light beam looks in the night.

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This Is the First time i think you Checked All Four Lights Correct?

Sha · 23rd October 2009, 10:41

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Originally Posted by swastikviji

This Is the First time i think you Checked All Four Lights Correct?

Still need to be adjusted

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motomaverick · 23rd October 2009, 11:51

How can we adjust a zen headlight. I upgraded to 90/100 with relay & ceramic holders but focusing is off key. Tried to refocus on my own but its still not so bright. Will removing the cap in front of the headlight bulb inside the HL assy help? or should I take to MASS?

rajarajanr · 23rd October 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by rajarajanr

Hi All,

I'm mulling over changing the stock headlamps for my Paliio MJD as the stock ones aren't sufficient for me. I would like something brighter and if possible with with better throw.

Can anyone suggest what are my options?

thanks
rajarajanr

bump, bump!

any suggestions would be very helpful.

tsk1979 · 23rd October 2009, 15:06

Raja, this question has been answered multiple times in this thread.
There are 2 ways to do this
1. Get bulbs like Osram +50% or Osram Nightbreaker +90%, Philips Xtremepower +80% and change your stock bulbs. Simple solution
2. Get a relay fitted, with bakelite/ceramic holders, and go for higher wattage Phillips Ralleye bulbs etc.,

ashwinurao · 26th October 2009, 11:08

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

2. Get a relay fitted, with bakelite/ceramic holders, and go for higher wattage Phillips Ralleye bulbs etc.,

I am still wondering if I got the ceramic holders or not when I got my relay setup done. I have no clue what they look like. Do you have any picture showing the ceramic holders?

tsk1979 · 26th October 2009, 11:16

If you got roots 130X2 W relay, you got bakelite holders. They are more than good enough!
Master and other "desi" brands of hard plastic holders
, which do well until 100W, but any higher, it melts

sbanerjee · 26th October 2009, 13:22

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Originally Posted by goandude

what was the make? and what did you replace it with?

The kaput one was "Lipsart" or something - replaced with Bosch

rm_arjuna · 26th October 2009, 17:19

Guys , need inputs to change my headlamp bulbs in Getz.current bulbs are pathetic and most often i have to use hi-beam which i dont like but no

. Will H4 fit in the socket .

motomaverick · 27th October 2009, 22:41

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Originally Posted by motomaverick

How can we adjust a zen headlight. I upgraded to 90/100 with relay & ceramic holders but focusing is off key. Tried to refocus on my own but its still not so bright. Will removing the cap in front of the headlight bulb inside the HL assy help? or should I take to MASS?

I guess i will be answering myself

Got those caps removed and tried to adjust the focusing myself. was successful in getting some focusing but still the brightness does not indicate that I have 90/100 bulbs. The relay is a Hela one, not sure if this thing is working correctly. The connections all seem fine. I will try and post a pic taken at night.

sj_koova · 28th October 2009, 20:49

In my 20 months old CEDIA, only thing I feel lacking is the intensity of headlamp light. I occasionally do overnight highways drives and have been troubled so much by the blinders

As my car is still under warranty, I do not want to touch the electrical part to upgrade the bulb wattage.

To counter this, I changed the headlight to Philips XtremePower 50/65W. I was impressed with the result, but did not meet my requirement completely.

Recently I changed the fog lamp bulb to Orsam Nightbreaker 55W (+90% light) and see slight improvement there as well.

But the CEDIA's fog lamp assembly is just a toy. Changing the bulb alone does not seem to be doing any good.
The service center guy suggested, he can get some bigger size fog lambs (OEM type of Skoda - rectangle shape) which would produce better results. But he quotes Rs.6000 for a pair.

Is it wise to upgrade to bigger, rectangle type fog lamb for halogen bulb, or should I go for a complete HID setup for the fog.
What would be the price difference? How much improvement could it give with an HID over halagon fog lamp?

Idea is to use foglamps like driving lights. But it should look neat and glued to bumber.

Do not want to touch my headlight assembly for obvious reason, the cops and warranty.

Sugegstions please.

rm_arjuna · 29th October 2009, 12:08

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Originally Posted by rm_arjuna

Guys , need inputs to change my headlamp bulbs in Getz.current bulbs are pathetic and most often i have to use hi-beam which i dont like but no

. Will H4 fit in the socket .

Thinking of going for Osram nightbreaker H4 - 60w/55w for my getz .. is it ok any reviews / info would be helpful. I am getting it for 1650/- a pair.

sj_koova · 29th October 2009, 12:19

Does anyone have an answer to my queries please?

nishantgandhi · 29th October 2009, 12:34

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Originally Posted by rm_arjuna

Thinking of going for Osram nightbreaker H4 - 60w/55w for my getz .. is it ok any reviews / info would be helpful. I am getting it for 1650/- a pair.

I would suggest that you should rather upgrade to 100/90W with relay, ceramic holders and proper heavy duty wiring. Cost would be lesser (Around Rs 1-1.2k) and results would be better.

I too have a Getz and had upgraded to Philips *some*Vision 60/55W. But found them to be inadequate so went for the 100/90w.

You can browse back a few pages and see my post and pics regarding the same.

23rd October 2009, 10:08	#3421
Sha BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 539 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	This how Lightforce light beam looks in the night.
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23rd October 2009, 11:51	#3424
motomaverick Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,898 Thanked: 989 Times View My Garage	How can we adjust a zen headlight. I upgraded to 90/100 with relay & ceramic holders but focusing is off key. Tried to refocus on my own but its still not so bright. Will removing the cap in front of the headlight bulb inside the HL assy help? or should I take to MASS?
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23rd October 2009, 15:06	#3426
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,247 Times View My Garage	Raja, this question has been answered multiple times in this thread. There are 2 ways to do this 1. Get bulbs like Osram +50% or Osram Nightbreaker +90%, Philips Xtremepower +80% and change your stock bulbs. Simple solution 2. Get a relay fitted, with bakelite/ceramic holders, and go for higher wattage Phillips Ralleye bulbs etc.,
	() Thanks

26th October 2009, 11:16	#3428
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,247 Times View My Garage	If you got roots 130X2 W relay, you got bakelite holders. They are more than good enough! Master and other "desi" brands of hard plastic holders , which do well until 100W, but any higher, it melts
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26th October 2009, 17:19	#3430
rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 473 Thanked: 166 Times	Guys , need inputs to change my headlamp bulbs in Getz.current bulbs are pathetic and most often i have to use hi-beam which i dont like but no . Will H4 fit in the socket .
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28th October 2009, 20:49	#3432
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 677 Thanked: 625 Times View My Garage	Is HID fog lamps the only option left for me? In my 20 months old CEDIA, only thing I feel lacking is the intensity of headlamp light. I occasionally do overnight highways drives and have been troubled so much by the blinders As my car is still under warranty, I do not want to touch the electrical part to upgrade the bulb wattage. To counter this, I changed the headlight to Philips XtremePower 50/65W. I was impressed with the result, but did not meet my requirement completely. Recently I changed the fog lamp bulb to Orsam Nightbreaker 55W (+90% light) and see slight improvement there as well. But the CEDIA's fog lamp assembly is just a toy. Changing the bulb alone does not seem to be doing any good. The service center guy suggested, he can get some bigger size fog lambs (OEM type of Skoda - rectangle shape) which would produce better results. But he quotes Rs.6000 for a pair. Is it wise to upgrade to bigger, rectangle type fog lamb for halogen bulb, or should I go for a complete HID setup for the fog. What would be the price difference? How much improvement could it give with an HID over halagon fog lamp? Idea is to use foglamps like driving lights. But it should look neat and glued to bumber. Do not want to touch my headlight assembly for obvious reason, the cops and warranty. Sugegstions please.
	() Thanks

29th October 2009, 12:19	#3434
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 677 Thanked: 625 Times View My Garage	Does anyone have an answer to my queries please?
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