Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

shreyasma · 1st March 2009, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade the Fog Lamps in my Swift. I was wondering which would be the most powerful fogs I can install without a cutout/relay. Basically something that will fit into the original sockets. I dont mind yellow lamp especially since yellow fogs are better than white (and the yellow would add a dash of color. cant hurt

) Need something that will make it a breeze to drive in dusty conditions and during the rain...

Go in for 100 watt single filament bulb with a relay setup. You will not be dissapointed. Without the relay, stick to the stock 55watt or upgrade to 60watt

Zahir · 2nd March 2009, 01:37

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Originally Posted by shreyasma

Go in for 100 watt single filament bulb with a relay setup. You will not be dissapointed. Without the relay, stick to the stock 55watt or upgrade to 60watt

But wont a 100 watt bulb melt the holder and reflector?

shreyasma · 2nd March 2009, 02:06

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Originally Posted by Zahir

But wont a 100 watt bulb melt the holder and reflector?

Nope. but the rflector will become dull after about 2 years. thats what happened to a friend's swift

anantnehru · 2nd March 2009, 02:24

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Originally Posted by shreyasma

Nope. but the rflector will become dull after about 2 years. thats what happened to a friend's swift

Not disagreeing, but even I was considering this; and I was told that the holder would melt and that HIDs would be a better and safer bet!

anantnehru · 5th March 2009, 14:05

Ok, found H8 ceramic bulb holders. Would these make a difference?

tsk1979 · 5th March 2009, 14:08

They will not melt even with high wattage. So if you have higher wattage bulbs, it makes sense. In my indica, the stock holder on left side was partially melted, later I changed to bakelite holders(or ceramic as they are popularly known) from Roots

anantnehru · 5th March 2009, 14:20

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

They will not melt even with high wattage. So if you have higher wattage bulbs, it makes sense. In my indica, the stock holder on left side was partially melted, later I changed to bakelite holders(or ceramic as they are popularly known) from Roots

What about the reflector - is there any chance of it "melting" or will it just dullen over time? AFAIK, H8s are 35w; and I suddenly upgrade to H8 100w thats a huge difference.

tsk1979 · 5th March 2009, 14:27

As for reflectors, it varies from car to car. For example my friend's indigo had slight reflector damage in one corner(nothing much, did not affect the beam spread) with 100/90W, while my indica has had no problems with 130/110 in the left reflector

anantnehru · 5th March 2009, 14:34

Cool, thanks alot!
I'm talking about the Sx4 fog lights. They're pretty small though, dont know if its worth the risk. Contemplating HIDs or a pair of 68 LED bulbs, cant seem to decide...

HappyWheels · 5th March 2009, 15:53

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Originally Posted by anantnehru

Cool, thanks alot!
I'm talking about the Sx4 fog lights. They're pretty small though, dont know if its worth the risk. Contemplating HIDs or a pair of 68 LED bulbs, cant seem to decide...

100/90 is a safe bet. Anything more, like say 110/130 might be an issue.

anantnehru · 5th March 2009, 16:08

Hey
I already have 50w 4300k HIDs in the headlights, am talking about my fog lights here. Have to get matching white lights, so thought of getting higher wattage since I was halfway into the process.

shyamhegde · 6th March 2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by anantnehru

68 LED bulbs...

What is that ?! Do you have a pic of this please?

Ice · 6th March 2009, 21:13

Folks,

My dad, who lives in Madras, wants to install Xenons/HIDs on his Octy. The car currently has some water seepage in the headlights, and he needs to change them anyway. Its a Rider model.

Can anyone direct me to HID/Xenon suppliers in Madras? Also, is the mod advisable in the first place?

Thank you!

anantnehru · 7th March 2009, 15:25

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Originally Posted by shyamhegde

What is that ?! Do you have a pic of this please?

Have sent you a mail!

prince85 · 7th March 2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by shyamhegde

What is that ?! Do you have a pic of this please?

Yea, me too wondering as to what is that? Anant, Could you put up a pic if possible?

Cheers

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anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Ok, found H8 ceramic bulb holders. Would these make a difference?
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,697 Thanked: 23,487 Times View My Garage	They will not melt even with high wattage. So if you have higher wattage bulbs, it makes sense. In my indica, the stock holder on left side was partially melted, later I changed to bakelite holders(or ceramic as they are popularly known) from Roots
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,697 Thanked: 23,487 Times View My Garage	As for reflectors, it varies from car to car. For example my friend's indigo had slight reflector damage in one corner(nothing much, did not affect the beam spread) with 100/90W, while my indica has had no problems with 130/110 in the left reflector
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anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Cool, thanks alot! I'm talking about the Sx4 fog lights. They're pretty small though, dont know if its worth the risk. Contemplating HIDs or a pair of 68 LED bulbs, cant seem to decide...
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anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Hey I already have 50w 4300k HIDs in the headlights, am talking about my fog lights here. Have to get matching white lights, so thought of getting higher wattage since I was halfway into the process. Last edited by anantnehru : 5th March 2009 at 16:09.
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Ice BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Blr/Chn Posts: 365 Thanked: 353 Times	Xenons/HIDs for Octavia Folks, My dad, who lives in Madras, wants to install Xenons/HIDs on his Octy. The car currently has some water seepage in the headlights, and he needs to change them anyway. Its a Rider model. Can anyone direct me to HID/Xenon suppliers in Madras? Also, is the mod advisable in the first place? Thank you! Last edited by Ice : 6th March 2009 at 21:14. Reason: added headline
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