Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

gopinathann · 5th October 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Pretty close. I have the 80%+ XP installed in my Wagon R. I did compare the spread and beam to one of my friend's car who has 100/90 bulbs. Not bad.

But the biggest advantage is no cut-outs, relays. No tampering with elecricals. Thats a big relief. No danger of your reflectors going kaput. On top of it, they are street legal (60/55). No manufacturer can deny you a warranty claim in case of an electrical bustup if you got it fixed from your dealer.

Last week only, I upgraded my stock with Philips Crystal Vision. I will change to Philips x-treme once this bulbs goes out. How much did you pay for the pair ?

lohithrao · 5th October 2007, 15:45

Couple of days back updated from 55/60 to 90/100. got the PMP relay unit and Philips rally bulbs. am yet to test the performance.

Wanted to know if i can use 100/130 instead of 90/100?

horsepower · 5th October 2007, 18:18

I saw phillips rally 100/90 today with a dealer. He quoted me 400 for a pair. I thought rally series was only available in 130/100.

Are they fake or is it that rally is also available in 100/90?

mobike008 · 5th October 2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

Wanted to know if i can use 100/130 instead of 90/100?

if you choose 100/130, Dont be surprised after sometime your clear lens get darkened

nkapoor777 · 5th October 2007, 20:33

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

Last week only, I upgraded my stock with Philips Crystal Vision. I will change to Philips x-treme once this bulbs goes out. How much did you pay for the pair ?

I bought them online at Autolamps for $40 (pair), roughly Rs. 1,650.

AnniHilat0R · 5th October 2007, 22:11

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

dont worry about the law. the cops will never catch you.

Thanks for reassuring me. btw, the Narva's are 100/90

gopinathann · 5th October 2007, 23:24

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

I bought them online at Autolamps for $40 (pair), roughly Rs. 1,650.

If Philips is going to release this in India through distributor, will it be less ?

itwasntme · 9th October 2007, 11:40

Hi, I have fitted the X-treme 80% 60/55s to my Aveo and the effect is remarkable! The sheer quantity of light is much higher now and also the beam is still quite tight and well focused.

As they are rated same as the stock bulbs, there was no need for any modifications/accessories and it cannot violate my warranty either.

I have some grainy pre and post pictures taken with my camera-phone and I will post them ASAP.

To answer Gopinathan's question, I seriously doubt they will be significantly cheaper when launch in India. These hi tech bulbs are masde by Philips Germany so there will have to be an element of customs duties etc even if the import price is artificially set low by Philips India.

Like some others, I bought mine from Autolamps Online (UK) and paid INR 1,689 for them with a 2 week wait for them to arrive.

Hope the above comments help!

gopinathann · 9th October 2007, 11:57

Waiting for your pics.

Since I have already upgraded my headlamp, I would like to upgrade my fog lamps with white light.
Any suggestions.

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

Hi, I have fitted the X-treme 80% 60/55s to my Aveo and the effect is remarkable! The sheer quantity of light is much higher now and also the beam is still quite tight and well focused.

As they are rated same as the stock bulbs, there was no need for any modifications/accessories and it cannot violate my warranty either.

I have some grainy pre and post pictures taken with my camera-phone and I will post them ASAP.

To answer Gopinathan's question, I seriously doubt they will be significantly cheaper when launch in India. These hi tech bulbs are masde by Philips Germany so there will have to be an element of customs duties etc even if the import price is artificially set low by Philips India.

Like some others, I bought mine from Autolamps Online (UK) and paid INR 1,689 for them with a 2 week wait for them to arrive.

Hope the above comments help!

sathya_nars · 9th October 2007, 13:31

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

Waiting for your pics.

Since I have already upgraded my headlamp, I would like to upgrade my fog lamps with white light.
Any suggestions.

BTW, don't stock fog light bulbs sufficient for Chennai's weather?

Akshay1234 · 9th October 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by sathya_nars

BTW, don't stock fog light bulbs sufficient for Chennai's weather?

not for the weather but so that they match his headlights.

Absar · 9th October 2007, 17:05

What bulbs do the Ikon fog lamps use? I mean the type like H9 or what?

Thanks,
A

gopinathann · 9th October 2007, 17:50

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

not for the weather but so that they match his headlights.

ofcourse, I am not using it because it doesn't match headlight. Looks odd.

Akshay1234 · 9th October 2007, 17:54

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

ofcourse, I am not using it because it doesn't match headlight. Looks odd.

exactly.

did the same on my getz but now one of my fogs is fused. i think its a blown fuse because even the parking lights have stopped working.

mavrick · 9th October 2007, 19:12

pls help me i want to fit HID in my 05 pulsar dtsi.i dont know about anything about automobiles lighting.what is cost and availability of units in delhi.thanks in advance

5th October 2007, 15:45	#932
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Couple of days back updated from 55/60 to 90/100. got the PMP relay unit and Philips rally bulbs. am yet to test the performance. Wanted to know if i can use 100/130 instead of 90/100?
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5th October 2007, 18:18	#933
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 280 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I saw phillips rally 100/90 today with a dealer. He quoted me 400 for a pair. I thought rally series was only available in 130/100. Are they fake or is it that rally is also available in 100/90?
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9th October 2007, 11:40	#938
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,728 Thanked: 14,185 Times View My Garage	Hi, I have fitted the X-treme 80% 60/55s to my Aveo and the effect is remarkable! The sheer quantity of light is much higher now and also the beam is still quite tight and well focused. As they are rated same as the stock bulbs, there was no need for any modifications/accessories and it cannot violate my warranty either. I have some grainy pre and post pictures taken with my camera-phone and I will post them ASAP. To answer Gopinathan's question, I seriously doubt they will be significantly cheaper when launch in India. These hi tech bulbs are masde by Philips Germany so there will have to be an element of customs duties etc even if the import price is artificially set low by Philips India. Like some others, I bought mine from Autolamps Online (UK) and paid INR 1,689 for them with a 2 week wait for them to arrive. Hope the above comments help!
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9th October 2007, 17:05	#942
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	What bulbs do the Ikon fog lamps use? I mean the type like H9 or what? Thanks, A
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9th October 2007, 19:12	#945
mavrick BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 51 Thanked: 0 Times	HID in pulsar. pls help me i want to fit HID in my 05 pulsar dtsi.i dont know about anything about automobiles lighting.what is cost and availability of units in delhi.thanks in advance
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