Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

absynthguzzler · 6th July 2007, 12:09

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Originally Posted by iraghava

CD is right Ankit, we blow the bulbs (atleast I do quite a few times) primarily due to my habit of using both the beams together! Possible to do when the HL's are on low-beam & you flash simultaneously. Nothing wrong with the bulb there. And there is no set life time for the bulbs, I've seen some working for a few years without any issues & some going bust in a few weeks.

And generally you can buy single pieces of most bulbs apart from a few Philips ones I guess which come pre-packed in sets of two.

would it not make sense to just use a 1mm or 2mm thick drill bit and make a few holes in the outer headlight enclosue so as to improve cooling while driving ???? or does it affect performance and also increase chances of bulb blowing up ?

RedOne · 6th July 2007, 12:25

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Originally Posted by CARtik

suren, how long have u used there high power bulbs. Have you had any issues with lens cracking/holder melting?
Am planning to install on my getz as i do a lot of highway. But want to know reliable these lights are. Pl also let me know the brand..

I have been using Phillips 130/100 on my OHC for 4+ years now. No issues with cracking/melting etc but the reflector/cover does look a bit dull. Then again, it's a 6.5 yr old car...

Gears.
Red-One.

rjstyles69 · 6th July 2007, 14:51

Hey folks any idea where in Bangy can I source the Philips 130/100 bulbs ?
Cant find anyone who stocks these bulbs.

Somehow feel that my current 100/90(Hella) aint giving me enough light.

tsk1979 · 6th July 2007, 15:01

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Hey folks any idea where in Bangy can I source the Philips 130/100 bulbs ?
Cant find anyone who stocks these bulbs.

Somehow feel that my current 100/90(Hella) aint giving me enough light.

1. I got 130/110W for JC road. If you get them make sure you have roots ceramic holders. My holder slightly melted, but thankfully no permanent damage. I used them for quite some time
2. Now I am on Halonix 100/90W +60 and they give same light as 130/110W.
I suggest you stay away from 130/110W and put in either Hella gold(Yellow light), Philips rallye(if you get originals, almost impossible) or Halonix.
3. Best option seems to be Osram, if you can get 100/90 Osram then nothing like it.
We put 60/55W Osram in a safari and light is same as the 100/90 bulbs

rjstyles69 · 6th July 2007, 15:20

Thanks tsk .

I already have ceramic holders with my current 100/90 setup.
Wil have to hunt around for Osram or Halonix in the 100/90 range.

Have found quite a few sellers in India on ebay with Phillips Rallye, but dont know how good these are.

Dragonov · 6th July 2007, 16:27

Hi,

Came across "Halonix H4 +60 High Perfomance Xenon Head lamps" on Ebay. There is no wattage mentioned on them on the website but seems to be a good option, wanted to know if anyone has used them ?

tsk1979 · 6th July 2007, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Dragonov

Hi,

Came across "Halonix H4 +60 High Perfomance Xenon Head lamps" on Ebay. There is no wattage mentioned on them on the website but seems to be a good option, wanted to know if anyone has used them ?

Please read this thread, or use search function.
They are available in Sector 16 Noida at Rs. 90/bulb and I am using them. For review and comparison, just look in the previous posts.
The config is 100/90W

CrAzY dRiVeR · 6th July 2007, 16:35

Guys,

How to see if Philips bulbs are original?

Am looking for rally eye lamps.

rjstyles69 · 6th July 2007, 16:44

Philips Rally eye bulbs are no longer manufactured is what I got to know.

Dragonov · 6th July 2007, 16:45

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Please read this thread, or use search function.
They are available in Sector 16 Noida at Rs. 90/bulb and I am using them. For review and comparison, just look in the previous posts.
The config is 100/90W

Thanks for your reply tsk1979, but I wanted to know whether the one's available on Ebay ( supposedly Halonix +60 Xenon Headlamps) are the same Halonix +60 90/100 W which you bought from sector 16 noida. I mean are they Xenon gas filled bulbs or the normal halogens..?

tsk1979 · 6th July 2007, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Dragonov

Thanks for your reply tsk1979, but I wanted to know whether the one's available on Ebay ( supposedly Halonix +60 Xenon Headlamps) are the same Halonix +60 90/100 W which you bought from sector 16 noida. I mean are they Xenon gas filled bulbs or the normal halogens..?

There is only one Halonix +60 100/90W and it is supposed to be Xenon gas filled.
They are nice bulbs, but if you expect white light, you will be disappointed.

s0uljah · 6th July 2007, 19:07

Is there any way to adapt an h7 kit into an h8 (swift fogs ) ?

Akshay1234 · 6th July 2007, 19:40

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Is there any way to adapt an h7 kit into an h8 (swift fogs ) ?

i think youd have to change the bulb holders etc.

Jaggu · 6th July 2007, 19:41

replacing the bulb might not really help the swift fog lamp, its more to do with the reflector and the beam adjustment which are nearly impossible to fiddle with.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 6th July 2007, 20:02

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Philips Rally eye bulbs are no longer manufactured is what I got to know.

Sure?

Man!

does that mean all the hundreds of bulbs stocked in all the showrooms i checked recently were fakes?

6th July 2007, 14:51	#528
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Hey folks any idea where in Bangy can I source the Philips 130/100 bulbs ? Cant find anyone who stocks these bulbs. Somehow feel that my current 100/90(Hella) aint giving me enough light.
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6th July 2007, 15:20	#530
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Thanks tsk . I already have ceramic holders with my current 100/90 setup. Wil have to hunt around for Osram or Halonix in the 100/90 range. Have found quite a few sellers in India on ebay with Phillips Rallye, but dont know how good these are.
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Dragonov BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 205 Thanked: 31 Times	Hi, Came across "Halonix H4 +60 High Perfomance Xenon Head lamps" on Ebay. There is no wattage mentioned on them on the website but seems to be a good option, wanted to know if anyone has used them ?
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6th July 2007, 16:35	#533
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,310 Thanked: 74,377 Times View My Garage	Guys, How to see if Philips bulbs are original? Am looking for rally eye lamps.
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6th July 2007, 16:44	#534
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Philips Rally eye bulbs are no longer manufactured is what I got to know.
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s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Is there any way to adapt an h7 kit into an h8 (swift fogs ) ?
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6th July 2007, 19:41	#539
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,319 Thanked: 16,669 Times	replacing the bulb might not really help the swift fog lamp, its more to do with the reflector and the beam adjustment which are nearly impossible to fiddle with.
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