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1) Stock wattage but a better brand (philips/osram). This is a straight forward fix but the improvement is only 20-30%. 2) As you had mentioned (90/100w) - The visibility improves in this case but on the other hand a lot of heat will be produced (if you use it a lot at a stretch. Else it's absolutely fine). I think it's better you get this installed from an experienced mechanic. If you think you can DIY, then no issues. Just mentioned so that you can be on the safe side ![]() If you have projectors, go for HID's (Philips/Osram/P8). Make sure you stick to 4300k bulbs. That provides the best visibility. If you dont have projectors, go for the options that I mentioned above. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chennai
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I want the upgrades done as I find the stock bulbs useless on a rainy night. Last edited by Turbohead : 28th November 2015 at 16:53. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() What are the stock bulbs that are used in Elite i20 sportz? I am asking it because I feel that the light throw is not sufficient while driving on the highway. So can anyone help me with what is the stock type and what I can do to improve the same. Thanks |
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You may also upgrade the headlamps to 90/100W bulbs using a relay kit from any reputed brand. Factory wiring cant handle that much wattage requirement. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Changed the green dashboard illumination of my zen to "reddish" |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() 90/100 will last longer & are easy on your reflectors. HIDs will be extremely good initially, they'll burn your reflectors & your lens will fade over time. My friend faced such issues in his cars and reverted back to 90/100. Also, 90/100 Halogen has better penetration in fog! |
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OEM bulbs in my Swift were: Jagan H4 60/55W where I insisted for Osram Bilux. Both these were useless. Upgrade 1: Philips Xtreme Vision (60/55W). It is was a good upgrade but the availability is low for this bulbs so had to go for upgrade 2. Upgrade 2: Philips Rally 100/90W with a wiring harness by Hella. Love this setup and is completely reversible and safe with no touching the OEM wiring harness. It is a plug and play unit that takes 15 minutes to install. I'll suggest you to look at 100/90W setup. If you aren't happy, get fog lights upgraded. OEM ones should be 35W where you can change to 55W. I was thinking of getting the fog lights upgraded from H8 (35W) to upgrade to H11 (55W). But have refrained as I hardly use the fog lights. | |
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| ![]() I have an Alto lxi 2008 at home. It isn't equipped with fog lamps. Some upgrades to the headlight assembly such as high power bulbs and relay has been made and results are better but sometimes I feel there is a need of fog lights too. Is there any solution? Is it possible to get it done in a fuss free manner? |
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Option 2: Install auxiliary lamps. Look at the link: Hella 700FF IMO, Option 2 is the best and easiest to get satisfactory results. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ranchi/Dehradun
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![]() Actually at the time when we acquired this car, I clearly remember lxi was available as the the top variant. Vxi came into the picture after the launch of facelift. AFAIK Vx and Vxi(not sure) were available in 1.1 L models. Sir, there is provision for installation of fog lamp kit in the existing bumper also but the problem is that the space provided is sqaure in shape whereas the MGP fog lamp kit for Alto is round. Fog lamps won't be an exact fit. Would it be possible to cut the bumper appropriately in shape? Attaching a picture for reference. Regards Aakarsh | |
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For your question regarding the VFM proposition, I feel it is, if you are not experimenting. Else it's a costly experiment. The set up will be effective even during rains, provided you do not use burners with anything over 4300K colour temperature. Most of the LEDs sold as pilot lamps are 5000K or above and do little to improve illumination during fog and rain. | ||
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