Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

baahubali · 6th October 2016, 15:07

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Originally Posted by fusionbang

This is rubber cap, but drilling a plastic cap should not be an issue

So the Osram ones would fit, something I was willing to try after a quick inspection last evening.

fusionbang · 6th October 2016, 18:51

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Originally Posted by baahubali

So the Osram ones would fit, something I was willing to try after a quick inspection last evening.

I am not sure if the Osram kit has the rubber beading, just check before you buy and you can go ahead without any issues. But I hope you are planning for a projector setup, else I would not recommend HID on normal reflector setup which would be glaring for oncoming vehicles

Dr.Naren · 8th October 2016, 21:33

I am using Mini Super V2 projector setup in Baleno from Xenon Planet. I was running with regular 55W ballast. These are not true 55W ballast and start up time is more than 10 seconds. I upgraded to new XP 55W quick start ballast and there is significant difference in brightness and start up time is less than 5 seconds.

naveen.raju · 9th October 2016, 08:10

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Originally Posted by baahubali

Guys,
Need help, I am planning to upgrade to Osram H4 4200k HID on my Grand i10, has anyone tried this combo earlier? -

Here is the bulb I am talking about - http://www.amazon.in/KMH-OSRAM-HID-K...A1V9MHYJ0N5E3O

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Originally Posted by audioholic

The grand i10 might have a plastic dust cap behind the headlights which cannot be closed if this bulb is installed.

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Originally Posted by fusionbang

I am not sure if the Osram kit has the rubber beading, just check before you buy and you can go ahead without any issues.

I had installed Osram Xenarc HID kit on my Ecosport which had aftermarket projectors. I had to drill the dust cover and install the HIDs. It had the rubber beading which sealed the hole and also I stuck some electrical tape just to be sure. AFAIK, all HID kits will have this rubber beading.

baahubali · 9th October 2016, 14:57

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

I had installed Osram Xenarc HID kit on my Ecosport which had aftermarket projectors

Hows the performance? What was the landing cost?

halfbytecode · 9th October 2016, 16:31

Are you guys sure these Osram conversion kits are genuine? All the information that I have gathered says otherwise.

Something about it here too: https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...ion-kit-anyone

naveen.raju · 9th October 2016, 21:05

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Originally Posted by baahubali

Hows the performance? What was the landing cost?

It was good. I paid around 10.5k for the kit last year.

JMaruru · 9th October 2016, 21:52

What would be a better replacement for stock fog lamps of old swift VDi?

Please advise.

sgiitk · 10th October 2016, 10:19

@Dr.Naren; Any idea who are they sourcing their ballasts from. I am almost 100% sure that these are being bought, rebadged, and sold. So this bit of Information can be very useful.

Dr.Naren · 10th October 2016, 12:23

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

@Dr.Naren; Any idea who are they sourcing their ballasts from. I am almost 100% sure that these are being bought, rebadged, and sold. So this bit of Information can be very useful.

Yes, you are right. Xenon Planet doesn't manufacture projector componets. They import good quality products. I do not know the source. It's same with TRS/Morimoto too

. They too don't manufacture any products.

Visaster · 16th October 2016, 23:22

Got the OSRAM LED FOG bulb and got it fitted yesterday. Had to put the car on a ramp. Pull out the plastic covering under the front bumper. Access was easy. The bulbs did not work on the first attempt. After a little pondering did a 180 degree of the socket and vola it started working. The osram led had white light on top and blue light at the bottom. It looks good. The throw is focused well on the road and no scatter. No glare at all.
Would have liked it to be more brighter for the money spent. It is just 10w 12v.
Next would be HID for the low beam projector, cause LED does not do the job well.

dre@ms · 17th October 2016, 08:06

After a long 10 years, my Honda Unicorn's low beam went kaput. Bought the Philips HS1, fitted it. Next day upon usage, the low beam again went kaput.

What could be the issue? Bulb not fitted properly? Wiring?

bj96 · 17th October 2016, 20:20

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Originally Posted by dre@ms

... the low beam again went kaput. What could be the issue? Bulb not fitted properly? Wiring?

check the alternator output and RR (regulator/rectfier) unit. Anything above 14.5 volts or so is unusual and can lead to burnout of filaments.

-BJ

dipen · 17th October 2016, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Visaster

Got the OSRAM LED FOG bulb and got it fitted yesterday.

Could you please share the bulb model and price. Is the power rating same as the stock fog light bulb.

dre@ms · 17th October 2016, 22:25

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Originally Posted by bj96

check the alternator output and RR (regulator/rectfier) unit. Anything above 14.5 volts or so is unusual and can lead to burnout of filaments.

-BJ

How can this happen all of a sudden? That too after 10 long years?

8th October 2016, 21:33	#10098
Dr.Naren Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,115 Thanked: 17,278 Times View My Garage	Re: Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here I am using Mini Super V2 projector setup in Baleno from Xenon Planet. I was running with regular 55W ballast. These are not true 55W ballast and start up time is more than 10 seconds. I upgraded to new XP 55W quick start ballast and there is significant difference in brightness and start up time is less than 5 seconds. Attached Thumbnails
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9th October 2016, 16:31	#10101
halfbytecode BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: India Posts: 288 Thanked: 367 Times	Re: Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here Are you guys sure these Osram conversion kits are genuine? All the information that I have gathered says otherwise. Something about it here too: https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...ion-kit-anyone
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9th October 2016, 21:52	#10103
JMaruru BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BLR/EWR Posts: 848 Thanked: 431 Times	Re: Fog Lamps for old swift VDi? What would be a better replacement for stock fog lamps of old swift VDi? Please advise.
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10th October 2016, 10:19	#10104
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	Re: Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here @Dr.Naren; Any idea who are they sourcing their ballasts from. I am almost 100% sure that these are being bought, rebadged, and sold. So this bit of Information can be very useful.
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16th October 2016, 23:22	#10106
Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 614 Thanked: 276 Times	Re: Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here Got the OSRAM LED FOG bulb and got it fitted yesterday. Had to put the car on a ramp. Pull out the plastic covering under the front bumper. Access was easy. The bulbs did not work on the first attempt. After a little pondering did a 180 degree of the socket and vola it started working. The osram led had white light on top and blue light at the bottom. It looks good. The throw is focused well on the road and no scatter. No glare at all. Would have liked it to be more brighter for the money spent. It is just 10w 12v. Next would be HID for the low beam projector, cause LED does not do the job well. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Visaster : 16th October 2016 at 23:23.
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17th October 2016, 08:06	#10107
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 642 Thanked: 206 Times	Re: Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here After a long 10 years, my Honda Unicorn's low beam went kaput. Bought the Philips HS1, fitted it. Next day upon usage, the low beam again went kaput. What could be the issue? Bulb not fitted properly? Wiring?
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