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| ![]() Even after upgrading my ford freestyle stock bulbs with philips xtreme vision plus. I'm still not happy with its performance, especially when dealing with high beam glare of oncoming traffic. I wish to install a couple of aux lights on bumper to help in safe night driving. I have read previous threads and i believe hella 500FF or similar 100w lamp should be adequate. Any suggestions will be appreciated. |
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| ![]() Changing headlight bulb in the double barrel version of Vento is indeed very difficult. I have tried without success. I even bought torx screw driver set for the purpose, which is now becoming useful in other home appliances. I have installed Osram nightbreaker laser H7 in both low and high beams. It's quite good. |
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| ![]() So, I decided to ditch the idea of getting LED headlights as they have a bright low beam but an equally useless high beam. Besides, the lack of a proper beam pattern scares me away. Then there's the matter of fitment in the Rapid's horrible headlamp assembly *shudders*. Planning to go for either Philips Xtreme Vision (12V,60/55W) or Racing Vision (12V, 60/55W). The former costs INR 683 while the latter INR 2000. Heard the Philips' have a whiter low beam and a yellower high beam, which is actually useful. Users please confirm. Checked pictures too; both look fantastic. Questions- do you need to install a relay for either? Instead of a local mechanic, would the ASS be able to do it (along with installing Roots Windtones with a relay kit)? Thanks! ![]() |
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Regarding LED, i would suggest you go for them. I would recommend the below 2 brands. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3284...27424c4dnPmD6T The below one has bit yellow color but is very compact and light is nice and bright https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3290...chweb201603_52 And you do not need a relay if you are not increasing the wattage of the bulbs. Honestly, i will not recommend you to upgrade your headlamp bulb wattage. Adding relay and harness is a hassle with closed headlamp assemblies like the one in yours and not to mention SASS denying warranty in case something goes wrong with your electrical. Stick to plug and play solutions. | |
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60/55W is a safe bet. But it may not feel like an upgrade. Hence i am suggesting good quality LED's |
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Since you are going for replacement halogens, I have a few points for you to consider. If your current bulbs have been used for more than 200 hours, please swap them for direct replacement = 60/55 W and see if its sufficient, get the lamps aimed correctly while you are at it. The super expensive bulbs in my experience has lasted much less than cheaper ones. I use Philips PremiumVision (not there in their India website,its made in China by Lumileds I think, it clears the authenticity check on their website), it costs ~ 110 INR and I change it in approx ~ 200 hours or about 4 months, I have minimum 1 hour night drive everyday from work as well as some highway use. The extremevision 60/55 stuff is about sending the light further down the road with a slightly longer beam pattern and being a bit more whiter light. It will probably have the same lumens rating as the cheaper PremiumVision 60/55. If your car is out of warranty, you may as well go for 100/90 with a relay, use good quality stuff, use original Philips bulbs and it is unlikely to cause any issues to your headlamps. I have used them in plastic housings and it did just fine. | |
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The easiest and simple way to do this is by removing headlight assembly. You need to remove wiring connector, two screws on the top and then push the headlight outwards to unlock hidden plastic clip. Following video describes the same process. Regards. | |
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I have had to replace bulbs during outstation trips at least five times in so many years even after changing these things fairly regularly , I'd be in considerable worry if I cannot do that myself! | |
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In my Hyundai car removing headlight assembly is not required. Its far simpler and easier. It seems Germans over complicate stuffs. | |
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