Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

Amar82 · 16th October 2009, 11:32

I have lightforce installed on my Endy. I totally agree with Khan bhai on the rabbit story, and also if the lightforce are in action the vehicle in front of you can't stand them and they will try to get rid of you, either by giving way or making there vehicle fast.

itwasntme · 16th October 2009, 12:06

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Originally Posted by black12rr

Thanks itwasntme , you know any Hella dealer who sells these (Premium Light Micro DE Set ) at good prices ?

Hi,

Best to take a look at the Hella India site itself and call up a dealer there to check.

Issue is that these are imports and thus staggeringly expensive with bill and warranty. As far as I am aware, Hella India makes only the basic sets (FF/Rallye/Comet) ranges and thus they are relatively affordable.

Call up a dealer and post his response! I am also interested but have been put off by the prices.

goandude · 16th October 2009, 16:22

got these phillips, made in germany, bulbs fitted in my Dzire alongwith hella relay, harness, holders etc. total cost about 1200/-. I have shot (exposure time and apurture constant) pictures of before and after the upgrade http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1535032
Now one can easily see the difference.

BTW any one heard of these bulbs "essential power"?

lohithrao · 16th October 2009, 19:29

Hi where did you pick the bulbs from?

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Originally Posted by goandude

got these phillips, made in germany, bulbs fitted in my Dzire alongwith hella relay, harness, holders etc. total cost about 1200/-. I have shot (exposure time and apurture constant) pictures of before and after the upgrade http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1535032
Now one can easily see the difference.

BTW any one heard of these bulbs "essential power"?

singh.amrit · 17th October 2009, 09:58

Hi guys , Please suggest an upgrade for my 2004 corolla - all 4 Lamps - below 4k (NOT HID of-course) , frankly , I am confused by the wealth of knowledge available in this thread , so need a quick suggestion .

goandude · 18th October 2009, 10:21

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

Hi where did you pick the bulbs from?

The local garage stocked it. Has anyone else heard of / used these ?

singh.amrit · 18th October 2009, 21:14

Hi guys , Please suggest an upgrade for my 2004 corolla - all 4 Lamps - below 4k (NOT HID of-course) , frankly , I am confused by the wealth of knowledge available in this thread , so need a quick suggestion .

(repeat post)

Chevy_lover · 18th October 2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by singh.amrit

Hi guys , Please suggest an upgrade for my 2004 corolla - all 4 Lamps - below 4k (NOT HID of-course) , frankly , I am confused by the wealth of knowledge available in this thread , so need a quick suggestion .

(repeat post)

Hi Amrit, The cheapest alternative is to go for Philips Rally 100/90W bulbs. You will need to install relay and extra wiring for the relay. Go for Roots relay and Finolex wires.

You can also install Hella clear lamps, if necessary.

I have installed Philips 130/100W Rally halogens. Some Bhpians had problems of reflectors darkening when they used this bulb. So it is your choice. I have been using these bulbs for the past one and a half years now. I just returned after a 4000 km trip. I did a lot of night driving. No problems what so ever.

sbanerjee · 19th October 2009, 15:22

Recently faced a problem after installing 100/90 with relay from a MASS. There were some god knows something issue, and the lights got on even if the stalk was off. It remained on through out the night without my knowledge, and the following morning, obviously the battery drained out. Today after I got the battery fixed, again it automatically lightened up. So while driving down found a road side mechanic and he did some tampering and it is apparently OK now. Today most of the MASS in the area are closed and will take there tomorrow. But before that, any idea what could have gone wrong? The road side guy was not able to put any specific input what could have gone wrong.

singh.amrit · 19th October 2009, 16:06

What kind of total expense am I looking at ?

is there wattage associated with Xenons too ?

sbanerjee · 20th October 2009, 13:11

Update - For my case the relay is the culprit.

goandude · 21st October 2009, 09:51

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Originally Posted by sbanerjee

Update - For my case the relay is the culprit.

what was the make? and what did you replace it with?

aghosht · 21st October 2009, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Jimmy_u

Hi Team,

Any one has any suggestions on Flosser 100/90 W H4 Blubs.

I am thinking of upgrading to them for my Esteem and want to check if someone has been using those on this forum.

Awaiting Suggestions from the Masters !

Sorry no suggestions on Flosser but I recently did an upgrade for my Esteem with Roots relay and Philips Rally 90/100. I travel about 80 kms every day on the highway and was pretty pleased with the results.

aghosht · 21st October 2009, 17:40

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Originally Posted by janitha

Higher wattage necessitate higher current (in amperes) which can ruin the switch. With a relay, the switch passes only a fraction of the current for actuating the relay which conducts the actual current to the load.

I recently got a Roots relay with 90/10 Philips fitted for my Esteem. The garage guys have left the relay box unfixed - as of now it is lying under the coolant reservoir. I did ask them if this would be a problem if water/ coolant overflows and reaches the relay box - but they said that its not possible. Is there a way to fix the relay box in some safe are in the Esteem's bonnet?

sj_koova · 22nd October 2009, 18:33

I bought a pair of Osram NightBreaker H3 / 55W /12V for my CEDIA fog lamp. I bought it from ebay UK.
The pack says it is TYPE 4G. Can anyone clarify what it means.
CEDIA's stock is H3 / 55W /12V. Nothing mentioned about TYPE in the owner's manual.
I am yet to take the car to service center to get this changed. Wanted to make sure it is suitable before I go all the way.

16th October 2009, 11:32	#3406
Amar82 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 291 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I have lightforce installed on my Endy. I totally agree with Khan bhai on the rabbit story, and also if the lightforce are in action the vehicle in front of you can't stand them and they will try to get rid of you, either by giving way or making there vehicle fast. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Amar82 : 16th October 2009 at 11:34.
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goandude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mysuru Posts: 1,769 Thanked: 1,298 Times	100/90 phillips essential power got these phillips, made in germany, bulbs fitted in my Dzire alongwith hella relay, harness, holders etc. total cost about 1200/-. I have shot (exposure time and apurture constant) pictures of before and after the upgrade http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1535032 Now one can easily see the difference. BTW any one heard of these bulbs "essential power"? Last edited by goandude : 16th October 2009 at 16:34. Reason: spelling
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17th October 2009, 09:58	#3410
singh.amrit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 106 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi guys , Please suggest an upgrade for my 2004 corolla - all 4 Lamps - below 4k (NOT HID of-course) , frankly , I am confused by the wealth of knowledge available in this thread , so need a quick suggestion .
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18th October 2009, 21:14	#3412
singh.amrit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 106 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi guys , Please suggest an upgrade for my 2004 corolla - all 4 Lamps - below 4k (NOT HID of-course) , frankly , I am confused by the wealth of knowledge available in this thread , so need a quick suggestion . (repeat post)
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19th October 2009, 15:22	#3414
sbanerjee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 105 Thanked: 365 Times	Recently faced a problem after installing 100/90 with relay from a MASS. There were some god knows something issue, and the lights got on even if the stalk was off. It remained on through out the night without my knowledge, and the following morning, obviously the battery drained out. Today after I got the battery fixed, again it automatically lightened up. So while driving down found a road side mechanic and he did some tampering and it is apparently OK now. Today most of the MASS in the area are closed and will take there tomorrow. But before that, any idea what could have gone wrong? The road side guy was not able to put any specific input what could have gone wrong.
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19th October 2009, 16:06	#3415
singh.amrit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 106 Thanked: 0 Times	What kind of total expense am I looking at ? is there wattage associated with Xenons too ?
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20th October 2009, 13:11	#3416
sbanerjee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 105 Thanked: 365 Times	Update - For my case the relay is the culprit.
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22nd October 2009, 18:33	#3420
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 677 Thanked: 625 Times View My Garage	Osram NightBreaker H3 / 55W /12V for my CEDIA fog lamp I bought a pair of Osram NightBreaker H3 / 55W /12V for my CEDIA fog lamp. I bought it from ebay UK. The pack says it is TYPE 4G. Can anyone clarify what it means. CEDIA's stock is H3 / 55W /12V. Nothing mentioned about TYPE in the owner's manual. I am yet to take the car to service center to get this changed. Wanted to make sure it is suitable before I go all the way.
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