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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Choose 4300k or max 6000k. Best if you can use in a projector. If using it directly, then the beam will spread, and likely to get caught .. |
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| ![]() Any modification done to any vehicle is illegal. Period. So, you're on your own if you decide to use a higher wattage incandescent bulbs or LEDs or HIDs or add aux lamps in addition to whatever lighting that the vehicle came with. That's about the legal side. 4300k colour temperature is the most suited for vision, if your intention is to see better. Higher colour temperatures cause glare and are practically useless in even light rain or foggy conditions - it's simple physics at work. A lower colour temperature would have a yellow tinge, and would let you see better. HIDs in headlamps designed for halogen bulbs may not give you the best output, and high chances that you'd end up with a very bright foreground and little throw. Adding projectors is the way to go. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PUNE
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I am using 55w bulb in my fog lamp from last 1 year without any extra wiring or relay. My car is Ertiga whose foglamp has stock 35w bulb. I have upgraded them with 55w. Till now i do not have any issue. I am using fog lamp everyday. I believe 55w bulb in fog lamp should not have any impact on wiring. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram
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| ![]() My Civic came with a 35W Halogen in fog, I replaced it with a 55W HID, and have had no issues whatsoever. I think the basic car wiring is at least 10A, ie 120W! I have no relays etc. in my system. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PUNE
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I have upgraded all the exterior lights of my Ertiga. Fog lamp: 55w (35w was the stock setup ) Head Lamp: 100/90w (55w was the stock setup ) : This setup has proper relay and ceramic holder. Auxiliary lamp: 2 lamps(110w, 55w each) : Setup has proper relay and wiring from an experienced guy. The total cost is less than 5000 rupees. My future upgradation is projector with HID for headlamp. Last edited by KALINGA : 28th August 2015 at 10:17. | |
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| ![]() No. I got the HIDs removed and the problem is solved now. The problem is that I have a trip lined up this weekend and can't manage without foglamps. Looking into the 55w halogen option. Quote:
And for how many hours do you use the foglamps? Did you face any issue with the foglamp glass/lens? Quote:
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HIDs will solve the brightness problem but will cost much more than a normal bulb upgrade. One question, you are talking about the Verna 4S facelift, right? | |||
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| ![]() Plug the power lead into the ballast (you may have to change the connector), then the lamp into ballast with the cable and off you go. Just watch out, you should have a CANBUS enabled ballast. The ballast(s) will have to be fixed somewhere, |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PUNE
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I am using my fog lamp continuously. Almost 1 hr everyday evening. Those bulbs are almost more than 1 year old. Still did not have any issue with them. I bought those bulbs from local market in pune. price is just 300 rupees for a pair. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pune
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Since you are from Pune, can you please share that which accessories shop you prefer for your lighting needs and for other mods as well. ![]() And I am also planning for projector head lamps for my duster, I already have installed Osram Hids (4300K) for my low beams which I feel is not performing to its 100% without projector head lamps. Any recommendations for projector headlamps? | |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bangy
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Delhi
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| ![]() UPDATE - I got a good deal on a pair of P8 HIDs from a local shop. The stock was a bit old and unable to find much buyers, the shop owner agreed to give a discount on this kit. It is working flawlessly now, the intensity and colour feels much better than in my earlier kit. Specs - 35W, 6000k, H8. Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Has anyone tried lamps from Speedwav ? I am looking for Fog lamp assembly for my A-Star. I need the housing plates also. |
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad
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http://www.motrpart.in/ Hopefully you get what you are looking for. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Anurag, thanks. But the site does not have it. This one from Speedwav is not about good looks. There are 2 alternatives to the OE - Annexe and Speedwav. OE is not great they say - so was hoping either of these would be a little better. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Delhi
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I suggest you to go the OEM way, or buy after inspecting the built and material (especially of the lenses) closely. | |
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