Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

khoj · 27th January 2010, 12:39

I have been trying to get the Osram Nightbreakers in New Bombay for my Swift but without any success at all.

Could someone kindly let me know where to source these from in Bombay or new Bombay.

Hummer.Rulez · 27th January 2010, 17:11

Whats the type of bulb installed for the low beam projector on an Octy L&K?
is it a regular D2S or a modified D2S. Or is it a D1S?
Thanks

Akki_5 · 27th January 2010, 17:35

Hey
I am planning to upgrade my Facelift Laura Elegance halogens (dipped beam) to white light bulbs (like those on the L&K). I have read that Phillips Xtreme Power H7 (replacement bulbs) are very good and highly recommended. However, i am unsure if these throw yellow or white light. I do not intend to spend a lot or change wiring and stuff.
Can someone, using these bulbs, please post a picture of the light throw on the road infront, so as to provide a better idea of the color of the light (white or yellow)?
Thanks guys!
Cheers!

PS: I am not looking at blue or any other colored light. Just plain white. The current bulbs are very good and the light throw is just perfect but it is yellow.

Trust_In_Thrust · 27th January 2010, 21:04

I think it is D2S type .Cost is Rs 11,000/- at Skoda just for the bulb if i am not wrong.Also i am posting all three D1S(First Line), D2R (Second Line) , D2S(Third Line)types for your reference.

Sn1p3r · 27th January 2010, 21:32

@vprodigy: I think one of our friend said 13k additional for 3 years free service/maintenance. But dealer says no.

@LedZep: No separate ABS.

I am now opting for LTO version. After all its a gift for Mum

Anything that I am forgetting? Does anyone know if the alloys will support an upgrade tire?

Whats up with the Logistics and Temp number costs? Can some who has bought any recent car comment? Thanks!

Akki_5 · 28th January 2010, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trust_In_Thrust

I think it is D2S type .Cost is Rs 11,000/- at Skoda just for the bulb if i am not wrong.Also i am posting all three D1S(First Line), D2R (Second Line) , D2S(Third Line)types for your reference.

Thanks for the info. I did check with Skoda here and each dipped beam bulb on L&K is for 12000 rupees. That is precisely why i dont want to get it from them. I've read that Phillips Xtreme Vision H7 is very good. My question still remains, are these Phillips bulbs white light or yellow and how good is the throw/efficiency/life?

Trust_In_Thrust · 28th January 2010, 23:33

@Akki_5 : You cannot fit H7 in it , nothing except D2S should be used if you want proper light.You can try sourcing the D2S bulbs alone from a online website or also your local Hella Dealer .You will get a genuine set from Hella right here though you will have to wait as most hella dealers do not stock it and brings it only on request. .However the best bet would be to ask someone you know abroad to get the bulbs for you.

Regards

Akki_5 · 29th January 2010, 01:00

Oh ok. Thanks for the correction! Looking online for D2S now. Will try and find out dealers around here.

Sn1p3r · 29th January 2010, 06:56

Hi Mods: The post http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ml#post1702589 is out of place here, I think it was posted in the chevy beat thread. Cheers!

footloose15 · 29th January 2010, 20:22

Hi,

I have been using Philips Xtreme Power(60/55) in my Wagon R since Feb-2009.
Usage- 1 hour daily in city driving + occasional highway drives(once in a month) where lights are on for about 3-4 hours continuously

Since the past week i have noticed that the light intensity has reduced. Has anyone experienced the same? If anyone knows about the life of these bulbs then please share..

Thanks

vikramk · 29th January 2010, 23:23

I am planning to upgrade the headlights on my Swift ZXI. The stock lights are a little weak for highway driving. Which are the most recommended lamps I can go for ? If possible, I would also like to know the price of the new lamps.

regnex · 31st January 2010, 02:38

where can i locate projector lights enclosure for the lancer? i have been looking for it almost everywhere!

scorpio_fan · 1st February 2010, 00:32

Recently I upgraded my head lights to 90/100 from Suraksha. Over all it costed ~1100, but in the long drives I really felt the difference. I need to correct the alignment of beams.

motomaverick · 1st February 2010, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpio_fan

Recently I upgraded my head lights to 90/100 from Suraksha. Over all it costed ~1100, but in the long drives I really felt the difference. I need to correct the alignment of beams.

Which car did u get the upgrade on? which are the relays and the bulb used?

scorpio_fan · 1st February 2010, 12:28

Hi Motomaverick,
I did it for my Zen (2002 model). I had the visibilty issues for the long drives.

Yes I changed the relays and bulbs, Bulb was Philips but relay I have to check.

Regards,
Vijay

27th January 2010, 12:39	#3676
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	I have been trying to get the Osram Nightbreakers in New Bombay for my Swift but without any success at all. Could someone kindly let me know where to source these from in Bombay or new Bombay.
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27th January 2010, 17:11	#3677
Hummer.Rulez BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 40 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Bulb type on Octy L&K Whats the type of bulb installed for the low beam projector on an Octy L&K? is it a regular D2S or a modified D2S. Or is it a D1S? Thanks
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27th January 2010, 17:35	#3678
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Hey I am planning to upgrade my Facelift Laura Elegance halogens (dipped beam) to white light bulbs (like those on the L&K). I have read that Phillips Xtreme Power H7 (replacement bulbs) are very good and highly recommended. However, i am unsure if these throw yellow or white light. I do not intend to spend a lot or change wiring and stuff. Can someone, using these bulbs, please post a picture of the light throw on the road infront, so as to provide a better idea of the color of the light (white or yellow)? Thanks guys! Cheers! PS: I am not looking at blue or any other colored light. Just plain white. The current bulbs are very good and the light throw is just perfect but it is yellow. Last edited by Akki_5 : 27th January 2010 at 17:37.
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27th January 2010, 21:04	#3679
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	I think it is D2S type .Cost is Rs 11,000/- at Skoda just for the bulb if i am not wrong.Also i am posting all three D1S(First Line), D2R (Second Line) , D2S(Third Line)types for your reference. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by Trust_In_Thrust : 27th January 2010 at 21:12.
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27th January 2010, 21:32	#3680
Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	@vprodigy: I think one of our friend said 13k additional for 3 years free service/maintenance. But dealer says no. @LedZep: No separate ABS. I am now opting for LTO version. After all its a gift for Mum Anything that I am forgetting? Does anyone know if the alloys will support an upgrade tire? Whats up with the Logistics and Temp number costs? Can some who has bought any recent car comment? Thanks! Last edited by Sn1p3r : 27th January 2010 at 21:35. Reason: another point added to avoid repeat message.
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28th January 2010, 23:33	#3682
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	@Akki_5 : You cannot fit H7 in it , nothing except D2S should be used if you want proper light.You can try sourcing the D2S bulbs alone from a online website or also your local Hella Dealer .You will get a genuine set from Hella right here though you will have to wait as most hella dealers do not stock it and brings it only on request. .However the best bet would be to ask someone you know abroad to get the bulbs for you. Regards
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29th January 2010, 01:00	#3683
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Oh ok. Thanks for the correction! Looking online for D2S now. Will try and find out dealers around here.
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29th January 2010, 06:56	#3684
Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Hi Mods: The post http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ml#post1702589 is out of place here, I think it was posted in the chevy beat thread. Cheers!
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29th January 2010, 20:22	#3685
footloose15 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times	query about xtreme power Hi, I have been using Philips Xtreme Power(60/55) in my Wagon R since Feb-2009. Usage- 1 hour daily in city driving + occasional highway drives(once in a month) where lights are on for about 3-4 hours continuously Since the past week i have noticed that the light intensity has reduced. Has anyone experienced the same? If anyone knows about the life of these bulbs then please share.. Thanks
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29th January 2010, 23:23	#3686
vikramk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 123 Thanked: 117 Times	I am planning to upgrade the headlights on my Swift ZXI. The stock lights are a little weak for highway driving. Which are the most recommended lamps I can go for ? If possible, I would also like to know the price of the new lamps.
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31st January 2010, 02:38	#3687
regnex BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goa, Margao Posts: 145 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	where can i locate projector lights enclosure for the lancer? i have been looking for it almost everywhere!
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1st February 2010, 00:32	#3688
scorpio_fan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Recently I upgraded my head lights to 90/100 from Suraksha. Over all it costed ~1100, but in the long drives I really felt the difference. I need to correct the alignment of beams.
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1st February 2010, 12:28	#3690
scorpio_fan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Hi Motomaverick, I did it for my Zen (2002 model). I had the visibilty issues for the long drives. Yes I changed the relays and bulbs, Bulb was Philips but relay I have to check. Regards, Vijay
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