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Old 22nd November 2007, 21:16   #1111
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Hey akshay,
What alternative do I have if I don't go in for HIDs? Just curious, could you tell me how much HIDs cost approximately ie., 7000k + conversion kit .
if you dont go for hids you can get 100/90w bulbs. the hids should cost b/w 6-12k.
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hey guys i need to find out if there will be any problems while fitting xenons on a laura elegence? i'm asking this cause the guy who installs them said that the low beam lights on the car are connected to the car's ecm(for the coming home lights and stuff) and fitting after market xenons will be a problem as they will flicker once the car starts and might even damage the car's ecm. . . is this true?? and if yes then whats the solution?? cause i want xenons in the projectors, cause they look coool!!
both true and false.

true: there is a control module for lights,etc. which should play well with the new lights or it might just conk!

false: the control module for lights is different from the control module for engine (ecm).. so it will not have any effect on the engine,etc.. but your modification can potentially affect the control module for lights.
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Old 23rd November 2007, 21:44   #1113
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I was told that this is excellent combi for an Optra for lights mod:
low beam - H7 - HID
high beam - H1 - Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision

Whats the opinion about it? How costly this deal can vary?
Just in case, if I go for Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H7 (low beam) & Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H1 (high beam) for optra, how good is it?

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ok thanks androdev. so what do u suggest i do? should i go ahead and put the xenons or is it too risky?? i'm planning to put siemens or phillips.
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Old 23rd November 2007, 23:35   #1115
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Most Of The Shop Keepers Dosen't Know . U Can Get It On E Bay Search It
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Old 24th November 2007, 10:22   #1116
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Hey I had asked this a few months back but was unable to get a concrete answer.

Akshay1234 had suggested that changing the bulb holder would suffice.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/492509-post554.html
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Hey I had asked this a few months back but was unable to get a concrete answer.

Akshay1234 had suggested that changing the bulb holder would suffice.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/492509-post554.html
Query was whether an H7 HID Kit can be fitted into the H8 slot of the Swift fogs ?
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Old 25th November 2007, 12:25   #1118
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higher watt bulbs for the city

i got a 1198 honda city. i was lookin out for sum good bulbs..i reak thru the thread and found tht everyone was talkin abt those philips bulbs. i jus spoke to my friend about gettin them and they said powerful bulbs like the philips crystal vision will affect the plastic lights or summin like tht i din really get him but neways id really like to knw the best bulbs for my city...anythin apart from a xenon conversion kit is fine
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Hi gurus,

I'm facing this problem for some time in my venerable old Wagon R. I was facing less lighting problem with my stock bulbs, so I upgaraded with relays, wires etall to Philips rallye 90/100. However, I'm still higly unsatisfied. The right side lighting is still bad, while the left side lighting has improved. I was told by the mechanic that this is because of the reflector.

Now what are my options? Can I change only the reflectors or should i change the whole head lamp unit? If I can change the reflectors please suggest me a few places in Bangalore where this can be done.

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Old 25th November 2007, 14:02   #1120
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My uncle has a new WagonR, he upgraded bulbs to 100/90 but the mechanic said no relay required and now he is running 100/90 without relay. Can this damage the headlights, wiring. Does the new WagonR require a relay?
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My uncle has a new WagonR, he upgraded bulbs to 100/90 but the mechanic said no relay required and now he is running 100/90 without relay. Can this damage the headlights, wiring. Does the new WagonR require a relay?

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the relay has to be fixed at frist place. i too did the same thing driving all night without relay with 90/100W. few of the fuse got burnt which is really dangerous.. my as stopped working. indicaters too stopeed working.. get it dont man.. plz no delay... is a serious matter.
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Hi gurus,

I'm facing this problem for some time in my venerable old Wagon R. I was facing less lighting problem with my stock bulbs, so I upgaraded with relays, wires etall to Philips rallye 90/100. However, I'm still higly unsatisfied. The right side lighting is still bad, while the left side lighting has improved. I was told by the mechanic that this is because of the reflector.

Now what are my options? Can I change only the reflectors or should i change the whole head lamp unit? If I can change the reflectors please suggest me a few places in Bangalore where this can be done.

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i suggest you go for set of head lamp units.
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I was told that this is excellent combi for an Optra for lights mod:
low beam - H7 - HID
high beam - H1 - Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision

Whats the opinion about it? How costly this deal can vary?
Just in case, if I go for Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H7 (low beam) & Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H1 (high beam) for optra, how good is it?

Cheers

still waiting for a reply
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Old 26th November 2007, 13:27   #1124
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Guys,

Yesterday went to Shopkeeper to upgrade my zen's bulbs to 90/100 lamps for shop keeper said Rs 150 for 1 Phillips Bulb + 10 rs installation Charge, it doesn't req cutouts ( relays ) total cost : 320Rs

Time for installation : 20 mins

shd i go ahead without relays ?

pls suggest i dont want to play with my car's electrical

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Old 26th November 2007, 13:29   #1125
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I suggest you go to a different shop and get relay fitted. they will change your bulbs without any installation charge(installation charge will be for the relay and holders)
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