Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

lohithrao · 28th June 2007, 16:18

Iraghava: Thanks for that info, how much would that cost?

iraghava · 28th June 2007, 16:22

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

Iraghava: Thanks for that info, how much would that cost?

The Wiring Kit costs Rs. 750/- (retail price), I got it for 700.

razor4077 · 28th June 2007, 21:47

Just got my Philips X-treme Power Halogens delivered. These are of the standard 55/60W, but claim to deliver 80% more light than the regular fare. Basically the brightest street legal halogens in the world today.

I will be fitting them on my Lancer soon. Will let you guys know how they work!

Link to pic:
Picasa Web Albums - razor4077 - Lancer - WIP

xinome · 28th June 2007, 22:10

how much do these bulbs cost razor, also i have philips crystal vision on my alto and i am not happy with that as well, is it possible to make my crystal glow more like the plasma xenons, or do i just get xenons

CrAzY dRiVeR · 28th June 2007, 22:15

@johy: thanks for all the info.

Let me search for the bulbs here in town. Will get in touch if i need any help.

angelfire · 28th June 2007, 22:21

hi guys..
wanna change my headlight bulbs in my esteem to somethin better....i usually drive in the city..so which one do i go for...
Philips blue vision or crystal vision..or better......also would like to know how much it may cost...
rgrds,
angelfire

razor4077 · 28th June 2007, 22:28

@xinome: bought these for USD 40.00, which translates to roughly 1600 INR at the time of buying. Got them on autolamps-online.com, which provides free shipping, anywhere in the world (takes a little while to reach, but thats ok).

I doubt you can make your crystalvision bulbs "glow" more. As for xenons, their pros and cons have been extensively discussed earlier in this thread.

archat68 · 29th June 2007, 09:37

how much customs duty have you paid?

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razor4077 · 29th June 2007, 19:52

Zero. $40 is all inclusive.
They ship it as a "gift" item, so normally they aren't stopped at customs.

BUSA · 29th June 2007, 21:14

Whats the payment method, credit card?

razor4077 · 29th June 2007, 21:43

Credit card is an option. I used my Paypal account.

tsk1979 · 29th June 2007, 22:55

Do post some pics, there are hardly any review of Xtreme power plus anywhere.
Fit one light and park against wall to compare with stock, like johy did.

razor4077 · 29th June 2007, 23:01

Will do... will take a while though, since the car is being overhauled now.

gkrishn · 1st July 2007, 14:25

Not sure if this has been asked already. No one seems to be stocking the philips vision + in bangalore. Car shringar, after 4,5 phone quoted 1050Rs for the pair. I suspected that he couldn't find one and tried to chicken me out. Some where in this thread it was qouted around 550 for the pair.

Every one seems to having only the "german" made rally.

shajufx · 2nd July 2007, 12:12

Hi gk,
If you are looking for a better night vision than your stocks, go for philips crystalvision which will defenitely bring some difference in your night driving. I am not sure of its performance on highway since I havent got a chance to try it yet. But city driving, I am sure, I cant complain. Also it gives a very HID-like feel from outside, not disturbing to the oncoming traffic when used in low beam. I got it for Rs.1000/- from car shringar which is quoted higher in most other shops. The pack contains a pair of parking lights too which will match the full white headlight unit. Beware of duplicates !!

28th June 2007, 16:18	#466
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Iraghava: Thanks for that info, how much would that cost?
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28th June 2007, 21:47	#468
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Just got my Philips X-treme Power Halogens delivered. These are of the standard 55/60W, but claim to deliver 80% more light than the regular fare. Basically the brightest street legal halogens in the world today. I will be fitting them on my Lancer soon. Will let you guys know how they work! Link to pic: Picasa Web Albums - razor4077 - Lancer - WIP
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28th June 2007, 22:10	#469
xinome BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I am lost.... Posts: 339 Thanked: Once	how much do these bulbs cost razor, also i have philips crystal vision on my alto and i am not happy with that as well, is it possible to make my crystal glow more like the plasma xenons, or do i just get xenons
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28th June 2007, 22:15	#470
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,013 Thanked: 78,874 Times View My Garage	@johy: thanks for all the info. Let me search for the bulbs here in town. Will get in touch if i need any help.
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28th June 2007, 22:21	#471
angelfire BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mangalore/Chicago Posts: 251 Thanked: Once View My Garage	hi guys.. wanna change my headlight bulbs in my esteem to somethin better....i usually drive in the city..so which one do i go for... Philips blue vision or crystal vision..or better......also would like to know how much it may cost... rgrds, angelfire
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28th June 2007, 22:28	#472
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	@xinome: bought these for USD 40.00, which translates to roughly 1600 INR at the time of buying. Got them on autolamps-online.com, which provides free shipping, anywhere in the world (takes a little while to reach, but thats ok). I doubt you can make your crystalvision bulbs "glow" more. As for xenons, their pros and cons have been extensively discussed earlier in this thread.
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29th June 2007, 09:37	#473
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	how much customs duty have you paid? ______ Arup __________________________________________________ _________ Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors into trouble of all kinds - Samuel Butler
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29th June 2007, 19:52	#474
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Zero. $40 is all inclusive. They ship it as a "gift" item, so normally they aren't stopped at customs.
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29th June 2007, 21:14	#475
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Whats the payment method, credit card?
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29th June 2007, 21:43	#476
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Credit card is an option. I used my Paypal account.
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29th June 2007, 22:55	#477
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	Do post some pics, there are hardly any review of Xtreme power plus anywhere. Fit one light and park against wall to compare with stock, like johy did.
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29th June 2007, 23:01	#478
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Will do... will take a while though, since the car is being overhauled now.
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1st July 2007, 14:25	#479
gkrishn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 650 Thanked: 149 Times View My Garage	Not sure if this has been asked already. No one seems to be stocking the philips vision + in bangalore. Car shringar, after 4,5 phone quoted 1050Rs for the pair. I suspected that he couldn't find one and tried to chicken me out. Some where in this thread it was qouted around 550 for the pair. Every one seems to having only the "german" made rally.
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2nd July 2007, 12:12	#480
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Hi gk, If you are looking for a better night vision than your stocks, go for philips crystalvision which will defenitely bring some difference in your night driving. I am not sure of its performance on highway since I havent got a chance to try it yet. But city driving, I am sure, I cant complain. Also it gives a very HID-like feel from outside, not disturbing to the oncoming traffic when used in low beam. I got it for Rs.1000/- from car shringar which is quoted higher in most other shops. The pack contains a pair of parking lights too which will match the full white headlight unit. Beware of duplicates !!
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