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| ![]() @ alpha here - where from and how did you procure the bulbs? I have zeroed in on the same pair but couldn't find a reliable source in India. Any inputs where to buy online in India? |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noida
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Bought Philips wiring harness for 950 rupees since I couldn't find the Hella made one. Did install myself. Took me 45 minutes mainly because I was looking for the right place to mount the relay and ground connections. I still have to relocate the relay and cable that goes from the relay to the right headlight, the longer one. As for performance, I didn't really see a dramatic difference. Maybe the bulbs aren't that good or maybe my eyesight isn't that great. Please see the attached pictures. Not much data for comparison there but it might give you an idea. Forget to click picture of the stock bulbs' throw and spread. Quote:
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad
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Unit looks OK after approximately 15000 kms as I was worried that they may conk of due to heat. No change in headlight functioning. Do look at that place if it is suitable and I have got rid of cable ties. Used bolts to mount the relay unit. Shall send you pictures by weekend as I am not in Hyderabad to gain access. Last edited by a4anurag : 12th August 2015 at 14:23. | |
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Assume your harness has a ceramic holder. Also are facing any overheating issues or black patches on the headlamp unit. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noida
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Yes, the Philips harness has ceramic holders so it should do fine. I think the Hella product might have better quality. The DIY doesn't take much time if you can identify the places to mount the relay and route the cabling. Quite easy. | ||
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Do you know any good 100/90 H4 that I can buy from international market - ebay. Like the German Made Osrams you have mentioned ? Also a wiring harness kit comes with accessories for both the headlamps right ? | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hi Guys, I have a query. I am looking to replace my Skoda Rapids Highbeam bulb. This is FY14 Rapid Elegance, with Projector for Low beam, I have recently put a Genome Xenon Kit for Low beam. I want to Change the High beam as well, I am thinking of going for Philips Extreme Visio PLUS, for same. I am not sure what type of Bulb is required, H7 or H8 or H11? I am getting conflicting information on this.. Next, any reliable Store or FNG, where I can source and get then fitted in Pune? |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noida
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The harness is a separate item so has to be bought separately. Not hard to find, though I could not find a Hella made one. I bought mine for 950 INR. So that's 950 + 550 for the bulbs. Osram is cheaper and hopefully better. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2013 Location: GoonGaon
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | ![]() Got a couple of bulbs from Philips. HB3 and HB4 which were incredibly hard to find in local market. Xtremevision. Will post photos install! Hope they come good. ![]() |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noida
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They should be better than the +100% ones. I think the Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited may be available in HB3 format. Not sure, though. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune
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If you have a spare set of bulbs in the car (now seem to be mandatory, or standard practice ), check what type they are. Source the bulbs online, they're usually cheaper than brick-n-mortar stores, and get them swapped at any garage. I'd recommend authorized service centre though, because the headlamps may require refocusing after the change, and that takes a good large empty service bay. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2013 Location: GoonGaon
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Also the Night breakers were a good 2250+ for a pair. And for all four lights were more than double the price of these bulbs. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() I could not find that info in the Manual. Its H7 - Checked the Bulb, Physically.. I am getting Philips Xtreme vision +130, for rs.900/- apiece, from a Shop nearby my place, Pune. I could not get same bulb in H7 type, online.. 1 website had it at an absolutely absurd price of Rs.5200/- for a twin pack. https://www.cart2india.com/electrica...0004306134804/ Let me see, how it goes,, I will have it fitted today evening,, Quote:
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noida
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| ![]() You're right. I couldn't find a single listing of the XtremeVision +130% in HB3 format. I suppose the +100% was a good option especially since the Osrams are quite expensive. |
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