Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

tsk1979 · 4th June 2007, 09:09

tints will reduce the light output. They are all show and no function. How much do they reduce the light depends upon how dark they are!

shajufx · 4th June 2007, 12:00

After considering different brands and watts, I have changed my wagon R lights to Philips Crystalvision 60/55 watts 2 days back, costing Rs.1000/-. Overall improvement in vision with oncoming blinding lights have improved a lot, could be because white light replaced the stocks. Crystalvision pack contains pair of parking lights too which creates a fully matching headlight set with pure white light. My first option was Philips bluevision 100/90 but I thought of checking crystalvision first due to the following reasons:

1. No relay, cut-out, harness, extra ceramic holders required.
2. I could change the bulb myself with hardly 15 minutes.
3. No worries about warranty.
4. No head ache of focusing etc. because car already has a leveller.

City driving has become a breeze mentally and physically. Highway driving, I am sure will have a noticeable change, which I will check out this weekend.

Absar · 4th June 2007, 13:47

Regarding to Hella Rallye 4000 driving lamps, I was quoted 7.2k for this. It would be having 100w. Is it the correct pricing? And also how do we know if its not a fake? I actually want Hella Rallye 4000 with 130w. Could we change the bulb after buying it?

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redsfx · 4th June 2007, 21:15

I found narva 4500k white light bulbs for rs.850 a pair, relay for rs. 700. I was wondering if narva is good for my lancer or should I go in for something else? Is the pricing correct? How good is the throw for the narva bulbs?

Travel-X · 11th June 2007, 18:03

Hi all,

Would like to know what is turboprop neon lights? Is that same as shown in fast & furious?

Mugen_Power · 12th June 2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travel-X

Hi all,

Would like to know what is turboprop neon lights? Is that same as shown in fast & furious?

Can you post link or photos ?? I think Streetglow neons were used in Fast & furious.

Akshay1234 · 12th June 2007, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Can you post link or photos ?? I think Streetglow neons were used in Fast & furious.

yup they were streetglow.

nos_nitrous · 13th June 2007, 22:09

hey im picking up a civic next month and the first thing i want to change are the headlights i want to install HID lamps..so can someone please tell me which is the best place in bangalore to buy and install and around how is the costing...also i have noticed some cars with white coloured indicator lights and i thinki it looks much better so can someone please also tell me which is the best place to get this done and the costing of this too thanks

scorp 1 · 15th June 2007, 12:33

What are the fog lamp bulb types used in :

- NHC VTEC (is it H11 or H3)
- Swift (is it H8)

drsvijay · 20th June 2007, 23:58

i'm buying a hyundai verna SX Crdi. i want to change the headlamps since i heard they are not good. the dealer said he has changed that to LRN lights though i told him to change to philips night vision. he says changing to Philips will have frequent fuse of the bulb since it requires 150W or something and the car comes fitted with only 100W system.. kindly advice. i need to have very good night lighting as i love driving at nights.

horsepower · 21st June 2007, 08:31

yes, swift comes with H8 in the fog lamps. You can check it in the owners manual.

appuchan · 21st June 2007, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsvijay

i'm buying a hyundai verna SX Crdi. i want to change the headlamps since i heard they are not good. the dealer said he has changed that to LRN lights though i told him to change to philips night vision. he says changing to Philips will have frequent fuse of the bulb since it requires 150W or something and the car comes fitted with only 100W system.. kindly advice. i need to have very good night lighting as i love driving at nights.

I have my petrol Verna with Philips 100/90W bulbs. they dont cost a bomb (think it was about 400) and does a great work. It may not require special wiring in Verna, even though in my Santro I did change relays and wiring.

tsk1979 · 21st June 2007, 10:45

The left Narva 100/90W blew the high beam. So on the left side all I have is a low beam.
In my 5 years of ownership, its the first time a headlight has failed.
So, even though the light is good, the reliability of Narva is not(maybe). I am told people also blow Osram/Philips etc.,
I did not use high/low beam together, and it seems a freak failure.
But then at TASS they blew lot of bulbs while fixing the wiring issue, I suspect it went off around then.

nos_nitrous · 21st June 2007, 11:50

hey i picked up HB4 9006 EAGLE 8000k HIDS is this does fit on the civic right?...and will i have cop problem because they are 8000k?

johy · 26th June 2007, 19:18

Hi all,

Finally, I was able to get VisionPlus for my WagonR. I am posting a few picture (although they don't really do justice). The light is really good and I am happy that it will help me when it is pouring cats and dogs as it usually does in Siliguri. It cost me Rs 585/- for the pair. I know it is a bit high, but it was difficult to come by as well.

Picture 1: Left side (Vision Plus) ; Right side (OEM) -

Picture 2: Left side (Vision Plus) ; Right side (OEM)

Picture 3

Picture 4

4th June 2007, 09:09	#436
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	tints will reduce the light output. They are all show and no function. How much do they reduce the light depends upon how dark they are!
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4th June 2007, 12:00	#437
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	After considering different brands and watts, I have changed my wagon R lights to Philips Crystalvision 60/55 watts 2 days back, costing Rs.1000/-. Overall improvement in vision with oncoming blinding lights have improved a lot, could be because white light replaced the stocks. Crystalvision pack contains pair of parking lights too which creates a fully matching headlight set with pure white light. My first option was Philips bluevision 100/90 but I thought of checking crystalvision first due to the following reasons: 1. No relay, cut-out, harness, extra ceramic holders required. 2. I could change the bulb myself with hardly 15 minutes. 3. No worries about warranty. 4. No head ache of focusing etc. because car already has a leveller. City driving has become a breeze mentally and physically. Highway driving, I am sure will have a noticeable change, which I will check out this weekend.
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4th June 2007, 13:47	#438
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Regarding to Hella Rallye 4000 driving lamps, I was quoted 7.2k for this. It would be having 100w. Is it the correct pricing? And also how do we know if its not a fake? I actually want Hella Rallye 4000 with 130w. Could we change the bulb after buying it? A
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4th June 2007, 21:15	#439
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	I found narva 4500k white light bulbs for rs.850 a pair, relay for rs. 700. I was wondering if narva is good for my lancer or should I go in for something else? Is the pricing correct? How good is the throw for the narva bulbs?
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11th June 2007, 18:03	#440
Travel-X Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 20 Thanked: 0 Times	does anyone knows about turboprop neon lights Hi all, Would like to know what is turboprop neon lights? Is that same as shown in fast & furious?
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13th June 2007, 22:09	#443
nos_nitrous BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hey im picking up a civic next month and the first thing i want to change are the headlights i want to install HID lamps..so can someone please tell me which is the best place in bangalore to buy and install and around how is the costing...also i have noticed some cars with white coloured indicator lights and i thinki it looks much better so can someone please also tell me which is the best place to get this done and the costing of this too thanks
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15th June 2007, 12:33	#444
scorp 1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DL Posts: 167 Thanked: 6 Times	What are the fog lamp bulb types used in : - NHC VTEC (is it H11 or H3) - Swift (is it H8) Last edited by scorp 1 : 15th June 2007 at 12:47.
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20th June 2007, 23:58	#445
drsvijay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichy Posts: 139 Thanked: 32 Times	i'm buying a hyundai verna SX Crdi. i want to change the headlamps since i heard they are not good. the dealer said he has changed that to LRN lights though i told him to change to philips night vision. he says changing to Philips will have frequent fuse of the bulb since it requires 150W or something and the car comes fitted with only 100W system.. kindly advice. i need to have very good night lighting as i love driving at nights.
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21st June 2007, 08:31	#446
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	yes, swift comes with H8 in the fog lamps. You can check it in the owners manual.
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21st June 2007, 10:45	#448
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	The left Narva 100/90W blew the high beam. So on the left side all I have is a low beam. In my 5 years of ownership, its the first time a headlight has failed. So, even though the light is good, the reliability of Narva is not(maybe). I am told people also blow Osram/Philips etc., I did not use high/low beam together, and it seems a freak failure. But then at TASS they blew lot of bulbs while fixing the wiring issue, I suspect it went off around then.
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21st June 2007, 11:50	#449
nos_nitrous BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hey i picked up HB4 9006 EAGLE 8000k HIDS is this does fit on the civic right?...and will i have cop problem because they are 8000k?
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26th June 2007, 19:18	#450
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 621 Times View My Garage	VisionPlus! Finally Hi all, Finally, I was able to get VisionPlus for my WagonR. I am posting a few picture (although they don't really do justice). The light is really good and I am happy that it will help me when it is pouring cats and dogs as it usually does in Siliguri. It cost me Rs 585/- for the pair. I know it is a bit high, but it was difficult to come by as well. Picture 1: Left side (Vision Plus) ; Right side (OEM) - Picture 2: Left side (Vision Plus) ; Right side (OEM) Picture 3 Picture 4
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