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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: DEL-IXW-PAT
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I recommended this to a fellow BHPian when he wanted to upgrade the D3S bulbs in the bi-xenon unit of his Audi Q5, as these cars are filled to the brim with electronics that constantly monitor if everything used is OEM or not, and unless a little bit of tinkering is done, it is most likely to mess with the same. You can either go ahead with the above mentioned Osram Xenarc, which will be very close to the OEM output, or you can go for the Osram Xenarc Nightbreaker Unlimited, which will have a slight boost over OEM, and the 4350K colour temperature will provide you a good balance between looks & output. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: KOL, BBSR
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If you are going for just bulb upgrade then you can consider the following options. Osram CBI - from powerbulbs. They are authorized, cheaper than most and they have a 20% discount sale going on most of the time. CBIs are rated at 6000k but visibly the color is much lower. Probably a 5500k(35w ballast) or <5000k(with 50w ballast). Morimoto XB 5500k - My personal favorite. Output is less slightly than CBI but costs much less. I believe xb 5500k comes out as one of the top 3 in the lux tests. Now, since you did not mention budget and bulb temp, I have suggested something is a balance of road visibility and slight bling factor. Check out powerbulbs and TRS sites for other options in terms of pricing and color. I am not sure but I dont think changing just the bulbs is going to be a major challenge. It might just involve removing the rear dust cap or at worse, loosening the bumper, few screws from the headlight unit, switch bulbs and reverse. Note : Make sure you dont touch the bulbs at all above the holder. Last edited by Myth_sx : 23rd April 2018 at 14:34. Reason: Missed the DIY fitting. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore
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Budget is not a big limiter, can go upto Rs.12-15K, as long as it improves the things considerably(40-60%). Big issue for me is that, I couldn't fine any documentation on DIY for Jetta MK6, projector. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pune
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Went to local accessory store, checked for options available, they had the Philips Ultinons LED in stock, had read great reviews about it so asked them to fit the same for the High Beam. Working on the Aria is a slightly difficult affair with not many technicians aware on how to access the assembly. Once fit, tried it for a couple of days (Sunday & Monday) and realised 1. It is great for flashing while overtaking, people give way instantaneously with the super white blinks. 2. Point No.1 was the only good thing, it was not illuminating the road, could clearly see the cut-off from the low beam HIDs and then there was darkness (at least on the road), though the trees on the light and left seemed to have daylight on them. Now this was not what I was expecting, called up the dealer again, explained to them the issue. Most likely cause could be the reflector design but can't really say for sure, the reflection on the wall did show a very good hotspot. Decided to change it over to HIDs - Osram H7 4200K and the store owner was very gracious in replacing them. Took it for a short night ride to see the impact and boy am I impressed. Finally we have a good set of lights. Night driving should be a pleasure now, will update post our trip on how it performed. Also upgraded the fogs to a Korean brand - forgot the name (silly me). Net expense post fogs and HIDs was INR 11400. Cheers, Trojan | |
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mumbai
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Could you share some pics of the low and high beams? | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: KOL, BBSR
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Check out the TRS site. They should have some suggestions for your car since its a global model. Domestic options include avstuning, xenonplanet and a morimoto dealer at delhi (forgot the name). | |
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I can tell you with confidence that HIDs in reflector housings designed for halogens are an overall terrible idea. The light scatters like no tomorrow blinding other drivers and in fact actually reduces your ability to see properly. The best way to install HIDs is to retrofit projectors for the most optimum output. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: HR12/MH46
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| ![]() Which relay is suggested to install Philips Rally 100/90W? Any online reliable link is also welcome :-) Need to upgrade the stock H4 bulbs in Eon to the above ones. |
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BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pune
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With only low beam projectors on ![]() Low Beam plus High beam. You can see the difference and it is more evident to the naked eye as compared to the photo ![]() I have also made a short video of the same As compared to the LEDs or the stock bulbs there is a world of difference. Have not got a chance to capture flashing, will do that and share. I wasn't sure of how the projectors will function in this set-up but it is working really well. I had put my money on the LEDs which was also an easier fit with no ballast, but unfortunately and strangely those didn't work at all. Cheers | |
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1. The RH projector is not aligned properly, it seems to be pointing downwards. 2. Consider changing to quick start ballasts, especially for the high beam. The greenish initial state will go and the light will come to life almost instantly. In your case, it seems to take a long time to stabilize the actual 4200K output. Is the HID kit originally Osram? I was of the opinion that Philips and Osram provided good ballasts which could start quickly. The chinese stuff on my bike starts instantly and the colour output stabilizes in a second when cold and instantly when warm. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pune
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The kit is original, both the low and the high beams were bought from a reputed dealer. Regarding 1. Yes, that hotspot is something which I want to have aligned, not getting the time to visit the service center. Is this something I can do by myself? 2. I wasn't aware of quick start ballasts will check on those with the dealer, which ballasts are you using. That will be a great addition and will make it very potent. Cheers | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guwahati
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![]() Photos from the user manual: ![]() ![]() Anyways, I opened the rear cabin lamp & luckily the bulb was W5W type. Now, Ecosport has 6 bulbs to illuminate the interior, 2 main cabin lamp bulbs (one in front & the other one at the back), 2 bulbs for the reading lamp at the front, 1 bulb for the luggage compartment lamp & 1 bulb for the vanity mirror lamp. For the meantime, I ordered 2 sets of bulbs, 2 to go in the main cabin lamps & the rest 2 for the reading lamp. Here is a photo of the rear cabin lamp, W5W bulb confirmed: ![]() ![]() The front cabin lamp compartment: ![]() ![]() Next up, the installation was fairly simple (plug & play). Now, as for the results, the white lights have made the cabin look a bit cooler at night. Though the new lights could do with a bit more power, I only did fit 0.5 watt bulbs. In the next phase of the upgrade I might order the 1.0 watt bulbs & move two of the 0.5 watt to the vanity mirror & luggage lamp positions. Before photos: ![]() ![]() ![]() After photos: ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by chiranjitp : 27th April 2018 at 22:01. | |
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| ![]() Hi all, any thoughts about this beam patterm from a led bulb on my cruze? |
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