Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

nkapoor777 · 16th July 2007, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Ah... relieved! I was thinking Murphy's law... Philips introduces it in India just after I source them from abroad at a high price.

Same with me Razor. I haven't received any further updates from Autolamps for the Philips X-treme 80%+ order. Still waiting.

ankitahuja · 16th July 2007, 14:01

Till the time TSK recovers, can others comment on which H3 bulbs to get for the fogs?!?!

EDIT: Halonix +60 - 100/90

mobike008 · 16th July 2007, 14:31

Guys, just curious to know. Recently saw in some cars ( Verna and Skoda) their rear lamps 'sparkle' and then shut off, it happens intermittently on and off within a gap of 10 secs or so and gives out a bright light.

What in world is this new aftermarket accessory? How much does it cost?

firingonallfour · 16th July 2007, 20:11

I have a swift VDI. Stock bulbs are definitely not adequate in mumbai. After looking the this thread I wanted the Phillips Vision Plus ( 60/55). They don't require a relay. but I did not find them anywhere. Picked up Philips Rally Eye 100/90 from a milan subway shop for 350 ( I think I might have overpaid Rs 50 out of enthusiasm to get them). They were made in Korea ( not for use in US & Europe) Before I sold my Accent GLS 2001 I pulled out the Bosch Relay so hooked this up in the Swift. The light is much brighter than the stock lights and adequate for city and part highway. But in my Accent I had unknowingly hooked 130/100 Flosser lights ( asked the shop for the brightest lights) and they turned the night into the living daylights. But I hear from this thread the 130/100 can burn the casing and the outer plastic casing. If someone can refute that I would love to go back to the flossers.

But for now I can highly recommend the Philips Rally Eye
100/90 costing Rs 300 - 350 at Milan Subway. I bought the Relay and harness for about Rs 400 in a shop in Lamington road but the milan subway guy seems to be charging Rs 600 - 650 I think. Hope this helps

CARtik · 18th July 2007, 01:00

Are there any shops who might be able to show me a demo of white lights, before I actually buy and have them fitted. Dont wanna be caught in the situation when I get a bluish light, or, something that aint powerful enough, after paying a fortune for the relays etc..

mobike008 · 18th July 2007, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARtik

Are there any shops who might be able to show me a demo of white lights, before I actually buy and have them fitted. Dont wanna be caught in the situation when I get a bluish light, or, something that aint powerful enough, after paying a fortune for the relays etc..

Yes there are shops that will show you a demo provided you take it after the package is opened whether you like it or not

swathyd · 18th July 2007, 15:49

Today checked osram (h1) it was written in cover 50% and 20 meter + 55w. Can i go for it, as no philips, halonix and narva is available in tvpm.

tsk1979 · 18th July 2007, 15:52

swathyd, I think thats the Osram Silverstar range. We used the H4 in a Safari, and that bulb is the best 60/55W I have seen till date.

swathyd · 18th July 2007, 16:18

yes it is silverstar. They quote rs.100 for one bulb. So it means a better throw, it says 20m +. And i hope H1 will also have similar quality. Will be buying it tomorrow.

sumitsingh · 18th July 2007, 17:05

Hi tsk1979,

Thanks for sharing the information on the Safari. I have a Safari Dicor and based out of Noida itself. Would you be able to point me a place where I can get the Osram bulb for my Safari and how many would I be needing. Its a White light bulb.. Correct.

Thanks for sharing the info.

With Regards,
Sumit.

tsk1979 · 18th July 2007, 17:10

We got it from Ludhiana. I think you need to contact Osram regional center(Osram.co.in) for details.

sumitsingh · 18th July 2007, 17:17

Thanks tsk1979.

Just got off the phone with the Osram Sales Rep and it seems they don't have anything in Noida. The closest I have to go ( Hold you breadth) is Kashmiri gate.. Man, for a pair of bulbs. I will have to find an alternative.

Thanks anyway.

With Regards,
-Sumit

tsk1979 · 18th July 2007, 17:19

If you can make a trip to CP, you may get Philips +80%.
Speedonline has posted the address somewhere in this thread.

gigy · 18th July 2007, 23:21

the new osram silverstars have ailed to keep up to the quality of light as before please check it before buying.

swathyd · 19th July 2007, 00:10

I am going to buy silverstar tomorrow.

16th July 2007, 14:01	#587
ankitahuja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 929 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Till the time TSK recovers, can others comment on which H3 bulbs to get for the fogs?!?! EDIT: Halonix +60 - 100/90 Last edited by ankitahuja : 16th July 2007 at 14:10.
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16th July 2007, 14:31	#588
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,995 Thanked: 17,144 Times View My Garage	Guys, just curious to know. Recently saw in some cars ( Verna and Skoda) their rear lamps 'sparkle' and then shut off, it happens intermittently on and off within a gap of 10 secs or so and gives out a bright light. What in world is this new aftermarket accessory? How much does it cost?
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16th July 2007, 20:11	#589
firingonallfour BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 44 Thanked: 0 Times	Philips Rally Eye 100/90 H4 I have a swift VDI. Stock bulbs are definitely not adequate in mumbai. After looking the this thread I wanted the Phillips Vision Plus ( 60/55). They don't require a relay. but I did not find them anywhere. Picked up Philips Rally Eye 100/90 from a milan subway shop for 350 ( I think I might have overpaid Rs 50 out of enthusiasm to get them). They were made in Korea ( not for use in US & Europe) Before I sold my Accent GLS 2001 I pulled out the Bosch Relay so hooked this up in the Swift. The light is much brighter than the stock lights and adequate for city and part highway. But in my Accent I had unknowingly hooked 130/100 Flosser lights ( asked the shop for the brightest lights) and they turned the night into the living daylights. But I hear from this thread the 130/100 can burn the casing and the outer plastic casing. If someone can refute that I would love to go back to the flossers. But for now I can highly recommend the Philips Rally Eye 100/90 costing Rs 300 - 350 at Milan Subway. I bought the Relay and harness for about Rs 400 in a shop in Lamington road but the milan subway guy seems to be charging Rs 600 - 650 I think. Hope this helps
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18th July 2007, 01:00	#590
CARtik BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: Once	Are there any shops who might be able to show me a demo of white lights, before I actually buy and have them fitted. Dont wanna be caught in the situation when I get a bluish light, or, something that aint powerful enough, after paying a fortune for the relays etc..
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18th July 2007, 15:49	#592
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 26 Times	Today checked osram (h1) it was written in cover 50% and 20 meter + 55w. Can i go for it, as no philips, halonix and narva is available in tvpm.
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18th July 2007, 15:52	#593
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	swathyd, I think thats the Osram Silverstar range. We used the H4 in a Safari, and that bulb is the best 60/55W I have seen till date.
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18th July 2007, 16:18	#594
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 26 Times	yes it is silverstar. They quote rs.100 for one bulb. So it means a better throw, it says 20m +. And i hope H1 will also have similar quality. Will be buying it tomorrow.
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18th July 2007, 17:05	#595
sumitsingh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 128 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hi tsk1979, Thanks for sharing the information on the Safari. I have a Safari Dicor and based out of Noida itself. Would you be able to point me a place where I can get the Osram bulb for my Safari and how many would I be needing. Its a White light bulb.. Correct. Thanks for sharing the info. With Regards, Sumit.
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18th July 2007, 17:10	#596
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	We got it from Ludhiana. I think you need to contact Osram regional center(Osram.co.in) for details.
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18th July 2007, 17:17	#597
sumitsingh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 128 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks tsk1979. Just got off the phone with the Osram Sales Rep and it seems they don't have anything in Noida. The closest I have to go ( Hold you breadth) is Kashmiri gate.. Man, for a pair of bulbs. I will have to find an alternative. Thanks anyway. With Regards, -Sumit
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18th July 2007, 17:19	#598
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	If you can make a trip to CP, you may get Philips +80%. Speedonline has posted the address somewhere in this thread.
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18th July 2007, 23:21	#599
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	the new osram silverstars have ailed to keep up to the quality of light as before please check it before buying.
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19th July 2007, 00:10	#600
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 26 Times	I am going to buy silverstar tomorrow.
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