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Pani · 19th December 2007, 17:00

Went ahead and got Philips Rally 130/100 fitted with Roots Relay....now its amazing daylight all around

hrman · 19th December 2007, 21:11

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

I am planning to move from Crystal Vision to Philips Extreme. Is it worth changing it.

Does Extreme produces white or yellow light?
Can you post some pics ?

The light is whiter than the stock, but not as white as maybe Crystal / Blue vision.
And oh yes, it is definitely brighter and street legal. I had my NHC stocks changed to Xtreme power and must say the difference is very evident and it gives almost 40% better light. I was unfortunately not able to take snaps of the before. Will take some of the after and post them soon..Watch this space.
And overall is it worth it? I'll say rather than spending 1100 on the 90/100 W+ the relay, spend a hundred less and retain your original headlight fitting. I got a friend to get them for me from singapore, it cost approx 1000 INR. It's costier from Lampsonline (about 1650 INR).

gopinathann · 19th December 2007, 23:48

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Originally Posted by hrman

The light is whiter than the stock, but not as white as maybe Crystal / Blue vision.
And oh yes, it is definitely brighter and street legal. I had my NHC stocks changed to Xtreme power and must say the difference is very evident and it gives almost 40% better light. I was unfortunately not able to take snaps of the before. Will take some of the after and post them soon..Watch this space.
And overall is it worth it? I'll say rather than spending 1100 on the 90/100 W+ the relay, spend a hundred less and retain your original headlight fitting. I got a friend to get them for me from singapore, it cost approx 1000 INR. It's costier from Lampsonline (about 1650 INR).

Thanks for the update. I will try to find whether any of my friend can bring it from Singapore.

Waiting for your pics.

straight6 · 20th December 2007, 10:21

Can someone tell me where i can get a wide range of HID kits in bombay? I want H4 & H7 kits. I want to checkout the cheap ones as well as the expensive ones.

ashthedivx · 20th December 2007, 13:20

I have got installed best of both worlds in my sweet Optra

HID Kit - H7 - Low Beam
Philips Blue Vision 90/100 - H1 - High Beam (Proposed to be done on Saturday)

Still very happy with HID performance.

ashthedivx · 20th December 2007, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Pani

Went ahead and got Philips Rally 130/100 fitted with Roots Relay....now its amazing daylight all around

Don't you think it will damage reflector which are actually meant for 55/60 Wattage temperature. Go through the thread, you'll find many examples for the same.

jkdas · 20th December 2007, 17:21

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Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Don't you think it will damage reflector which are actually meant for 55/60 Wattage temperature. Go through the thread, you'll find many examples for the same.

It may in the long run. My dealer was thinking of not ordering 130s in the future as he had 3 clients complaining of meltdown.

DineshKanna · 22nd December 2007, 19:56

I have installed the Phillips DiamondVision Ultimate Blue in my SX4. The performance of this bulb is better than the stock bulb but it is not very bright as expected. I bought this pair for Rs 900/-. The good part is it does not need any rely. May be i should go for upgraded version of bulb (100/90 - i had a fear of spoiling my headlight reflectors, so i had opted for DiamondVision) later for a brighter light. The vendor had both CrystalVision which is 4300K and DiamondVision which is 5000K. Does this kelvin reading mean the increase in the brightness? I know DiamondVision produces more heat than CrystalVision based on the kelvin reading but does DiamondVison produce more brightness than the CrystalVision?

PRADEEP KUMAR · 23rd December 2007, 11:40

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Originally Posted by DineshKanna

I have installed the Phillips DiamondVision Ultimate Blue in my SX4. The performance of this bulb is better than the stock bulb but it is not very bright as expected. I bought this pair for Rs 900/-. The good part is it does not need any rely. May be i should go for upgraded version of bulb (100/90 - i had a fear of spoiling my headlight reflectors, so i had opted for DiamondVision) later for a brighter light. The vendor had both CrystalVision which is 4300K and DiamondVision which is 5000K. Does this kelvin reading mean the increase in the brightness? I know DiamondVision produces more heat than CrystalVision based on the kelvin reading but does DiamondVison produce more brightness than the CrystalVision?

Hi,
Pls read through this thread.You have enough updates to prove that 100/90 is any better than+60% versions of 60/55 and has to be used with relys and the works.I have used this setup in all my cars from M800/bolero/esteem/SX4/SCORPIO without any damge so far.

gopinathann · 25th December 2007, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by DineshKanna

I have installed the Phillips DiamondVision Ultimate Blue in my SX4. The performance of this bulb is better than the stock bulb but it is not very bright as expected. I bought this pair for Rs 900/-. The good part is it does not need any rely. May be i should go for upgraded version of bulb (100/90 - i had a fear of spoiling my headlight reflectors, so i had opted for DiamondVision) later for a brighter light. The vendor had both CrystalVision which is 4300K and DiamondVision which is 5000K. Does this kelvin reading mean the increase in the brightness? I know DiamondVision produces more heat than CrystalVision based on the kelvin reading but does DiamondVison produce more brightness than the CrystalVision?

I have Crystal Vision in my SX4, though its brightness is more than Blue Vision, I am not satisified with it. Planning to go for Philips x-treme 60/55 +80% more light.

blue_pulsar · 25th December 2007, 15:06

Hi, I have a question regarding Xenon lamps. Are the Xenon lamps RTO approved in Karnataka? Around a year and a half back(I guess), someone told me that they are not approved by RTO and police are catching cars with such headlamps. Any idea on this one guys?

Btw, Am using 100/90 halogens on my Swift with the cutout. Any wiring or cutout changes when I change to Xenons?

Awaiting you reply guys. Thanks in advance!

johy · 29th December 2007, 14:59

I am looking to change my fog lamps in my Wagon R - stock location. The current ones are lame. Which is a good company to look for. Philips make a lot of good bulbs for headlamps, but I think it is a little difficult to get good stuff for the fogs. Any suggestions?

Epic · 29th December 2007, 17:11

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried out the Osram Nightbreaker? Ive been told that they are around 90% brighter than conventional bulbs but never experienced them yet. What is the colour temperature of these bulbs?

Epic

arpandiv · 29th December 2007, 17:15

I would not recommend Fashtek, me and my friend have purchased 4 kits from Fashtek(over a few months) all kits have some issues or other.
Such as :-
Bulb loosing intensity after prolonged use(10,000kms)
HID stops working sometime(arbit)

kARTIK IYER · 2nd January 2008, 09:17

Hi,

I own a scorpio and have fitted standard Lumax lights on my bumpers , It really is not of great help and light thrown is average and is now use as a additional light . ( i do not want to call it Fog lamps as they are not but is the one which comes factory fitted .

Can you suggest a good bulb that i can replace this with current ones and what will be cost and any other impacts apart from the positives of better light throw .

Regards.. kat

19th December 2007, 17:00	#1231
Pani BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 135 Thanked: 16 Times	Went ahead and got Philips Rally 130/100 fitted with Roots Relay....now its amazing daylight all around
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20th December 2007, 10:21	#1234
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Can someone tell me where i can get a wide range of HID kits in bombay? I want H4 & H7 kits. I want to checkout the cheap ones as well as the expensive ones.
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20th December 2007, 13:20	#1235
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	I have got installed best of both worlds in my sweet Optra HID Kit - H7 - Low Beam Philips Blue Vision 90/100 - H1 - High Beam (Proposed to be done on Saturday) Still very happy with HID performance.
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22nd December 2007, 19:56	#1238
DineshKanna BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 82 Thanked: 6 Times	I have installed the Phillips DiamondVision Ultimate Blue in my SX4. The performance of this bulb is better than the stock bulb but it is not very bright as expected. I bought this pair for Rs 900/-. The good part is it does not need any rely. May be i should go for upgraded version of bulb (100/90 - i had a fear of spoiling my headlight reflectors, so i had opted for DiamondVision) later for a brighter light. The vendor had both CrystalVision which is 4300K and DiamondVision which is 5000K. Does this kelvin reading mean the increase in the brightness? I know DiamondVision produces more heat than CrystalVision based on the kelvin reading but does DiamondVison produce more brightness than the CrystalVision?
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25th December 2007, 15:06	#1241
blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 403 Times	Is Xenon bulbs RTO approved? Hi, I have a question regarding Xenon lamps. Are the Xenon lamps RTO approved in Karnataka? Around a year and a half back(I guess), someone told me that they are not approved by RTO and police are catching cars with such headlamps. Any idea on this one guys? Btw, Am using 100/90 halogens on my Swift with the cutout. Any wiring or cutout changes when I change to Xenons? Awaiting you reply guys. Thanks in advance!
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29th December 2007, 14:59	#1242
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 621 Times View My Garage	Good brand fog lamps I am looking to change my fog lamps in my Wagon R - stock location. The current ones are lame. Which is a good company to look for. Philips make a lot of good bulbs for headlamps, but I think it is a little difficult to get good stuff for the fogs. Any suggestions?
	() Thanks

29th December 2007, 17:11	#1243
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Hi guys, Has anyone tried out the Osram Nightbreaker? Ive been told that they are around 90% brighter than conventional bulbs but never experienced them yet. What is the colour temperature of these bulbs? Epic
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29th December 2007, 17:15	#1244
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	I would not recommend Fashtek, me and my friend have purchased 4 kits from Fashtek(over a few months) all kits have some issues or other. Such as :- Bulb loosing intensity after prolonged use(10,000kms) HID stops working sometime(arbit)
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2nd January 2008, 09:17	#1245
kARTIK IYER BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NaviMumbai Posts: 160 Thanked: 14 Times	Bumper lamps Hi, I own a scorpio and have fitted standard Lumax lights on my bumpers , It really is not of great help and light thrown is average and is now use as a additional light . ( i do not want to call it Fog lamps as they are not but is the one which comes factory fitted . Can you suggest a good bulb that i can replace this with current ones and what will be cost and any other impacts apart from the positives of better light throw . Regards.. kat
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