Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

reachmash · 25th October 2007, 11:24

I changed my Ford 2000 stock H4 bulbs (Phoneix stuff, no idea from they come from) to Osram SS 50+ first by retaining one stock to check the improvement in the visibility and found amazed by the difference and spread of light.

later I changed the other bulb to Phillips Rally 100/90 by retaining the Osram SS 50+ and was zapped by the immense light and power. So, asked the guy to put Phillips Rally on both sides. Now I feel very confident even at low beams as the spread is good and I could see clearly even if someone comes in high beam from opposite.

Next Steps:

I have decided to put Osram SS 50+ to my Dicor, will update once done.

bye for now

ravigop · 25th October 2007, 17:41

Guys, do you know any shop in bangalore where i can get ceramic holders for H11 / H8 bulbs ? I searched for it all 3 most visited lanes in JC road but very few seem to have ceramic holders that too only for H4.

sanchits · 25th October 2007, 23:05

guys, i want to install HID's in my civic for low beam. please tell the prices and model and good brands. i am considering bosch HID's. please give all the options with prices and model.

simply_sunny001 · 27th October 2007, 17:53

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Originally Posted by suman

TSK, can you let me know the product description for the Safari? I've narrowed down a couple of stockists of Osram in Kashmiri Gate (as recommended by Osram Office in Gurgaon) and just want to make sure I'm not getting the wrong one. The website lists 3 types of H4 SS - FS1, FS2PET & UNV1

hi suman and all other Dicor Owners

i have tried Osram Silverstart 50+ in place of the stock Philips H4 bulbs in headlight

and the difference is noticeable and i believe there is at least 30+ % increase in light and i'm happy about it

throw and spread is better and all u need is to fit the tube and adjust the throw as per need

no relay/cutout is needed as the bulbs is 60/55

and it retails between 300Rs-350Rs for pair depending on the stockist.

hope it helps

harjeev · 27th October 2007, 21:45

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

hi suman and all other Dicor Owners

i have tried Osram Silverstart 50+ in place of the stock Philips H4 bulbs in headlight

and the difference is noticeable and i believe there is at least 30+ % increase in light and i'm happy about it

throw and spread is better and all u need is to fit the tube and adjust the throw as per need

no relay/cutout is needed as the bulbs is 60/55

and it retails between 300Rs-350Rs for pair depending on the stockist.

hope it helps

Hi
I was thibking of installing either 130/100 or 100/90 in my dicor(expected in a week) for the main headlights. I think that a relay/ cutout will be needed as the power is high.
have you even changed the fog light bulbs. How is the light of the company provided fog lamps. Is it worth changing.
Please advise...

no_limit · 28th October 2007, 17:27

Has anybody done any thing to the lights of SX4 (both high and low beam) they are awfull..could you guys please suggest some fitments to improve.. Though I would harld be driving it my self but I am willing to spend around 20-30k..

simply_sunny001 · 28th October 2007, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

Hi
I was thibking of installing either 130/100 or 100/90 in my dicor(expected in a week) for the main headlights. I think that a relay/ cutout will be needed as the power is high.
have you even changed the fog light bulbs. How is the light of the company provided fog lamps. Is it worth changing.
Please advise...

for anything beyond 55/60 u need a Relay(advised)

i havnt got any fog lamps in my LX

but fitted after market,but surely looking to change them to clear lens fog lamps(next step)

Akshay1234 · 28th October 2007, 18:36

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Originally Posted by no_limit

Has anybody done any thing to the lights of SX4 (both high and low beam) they are awfull..could you guys please suggest some fitments to improve.. Though I would harld be driving it my self but I am willing to spend around 20-30k..

simple bro, just buy Xenon HIDs from some good company like philips. the bulb size would be H4. make sure you get 6000k xenons.

ot - you have an a6 3.2? ive driven one and its mighty quick.

kick.throttle · 28th October 2007, 22:04

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Originally Posted by kick.throttle

i wanted to change the tail light bulbs.
is that possible.

are the bulbs availabe of few more watts than then stock for the tail lights....

well guys i ma still waiting for the reply for my SOS calll

suman · 29th October 2007, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

hi suman and all other Dicor Owners

i have tried Osram Silverstart 50+ in place of the stock Philips H4 bulbs in headlight

and the difference is noticeable and i believe there is at least 30+ % increase in light and i'm happy about it

throw and spread is better and all u need is to fit the tube and adjust the throw as per need

no relay/cutout is needed as the bulbs is 60/55

and it retails between 300Rs-350Rs for pair depending on the stockist.

hope it helps

Sandeep, thanks! I took the plunge on Friday too & got them fitted on Saturday.

Guys, as Sandeep says, there is definitely an improvement because the spread of the beam is better. I will check them out on some of the really dark stretches that I use (where I felt the need for better illumination) and re-confirm. By the way, the OE on the Dicor are Philips H4 in case any of you were wondering.

tsk1979 · 29th October 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by kick.throttle

well guys i ma still waiting for the reply for my SOS calll

Brighter tail lights!? Why?
Already on highways I see so many people driving with rear fog lights on and blinding following traffic.

D1ISTHE1 · 29th October 2007, 13:57

hey chevy
if you want really awesome lighting so go for the PIAA Led lights
only if money hp not an issue and provided you find one

horsepower · 29th October 2007, 16:50

suman, where did you get them fitted from? I am not able to find headlight relays from root or bosch in gurgaon. where did u buy the bulbs from? can you please share the addresses?

simply_sunny001 · 29th October 2007, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsepower

suman, where did you get them fitted from? I am not able to find headlight relays from root or bosch in gurgaon. where did u buy the bulbs from? can you please share the addresses?

here u go Horsepower,forwarding the info which Suman sent to me regarding the bulb.

There's one called NEW JAIN SPARES and they have the 60/55s in stock - their numbers are 23967335 & 23974335. Their address is 2778/20 Bhatnagar Building, Kashmere Gate.

The other one was SURI ENTERPRISES, 824B Tilak Street, Chota Bazaar, Mobile number 9899633500 (Gautam Suri) but he didn't have them in stock.

suman · 29th October 2007, 17:07

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Originally Posted by horsepower

suman, where did you get them fitted from? I am not able to find headlight relays from root or bosch in gurgaon.

Got them fitted at the workshop (beast had gone there on Saturday to fix a few squeaks & rattles).........didn't need relays since these are 60/55 (same as the stock ones)

25th October 2007, 11:24	#1006
reachmash BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: 0 Times	I changed my Ford 2000 stock H4 bulbs (Phoneix stuff, no idea from they come from) to Osram SS 50+ first by retaining one stock to check the improvement in the visibility and found amazed by the difference and spread of light. later I changed the other bulb to Phillips Rally 100/90 by retaining the Osram SS 50+ and was zapped by the immense light and power. So, asked the guy to put Phillips Rally on both sides. Now I feel very confident even at low beams as the spread is good and I could see clearly even if someone comes in high beam from opposite. Next Steps: I have decided to put Osram SS 50+ to my Dicor, will update once done. bye for now
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25th October 2007, 17:41	#1007
ravigop BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 31 Times	Guys, do you know any shop in bangalore where i can get ceramic holders for H11 / H8 bulbs ? I searched for it all 3 most visited lanes in JC road but very few seem to have ceramic holders that too only for H4.
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25th October 2007, 23:05	#1008
sanchits BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gurgaon/delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: Once	guys, i want to install HID's in my civic for low beam. please tell the prices and model and good brands. i am considering bosch HID's. please give all the options with prices and model.
	() Thanks

28th October 2007, 17:27	#1011
no_limit BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, U.K, Jaipur (India) Posts: 72 Thanked: 4 Times	Has anybody done any thing to the lights of SX4 (both high and low beam) they are awfull..could you guys please suggest some fitments to improve.. Though I would harld be driving it my self but I am willing to spend around 20-30k..
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29th October 2007, 13:57	#1017
D1ISTHE1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OMNIPRESENT Posts: 120 Thanked: Once View My Garage	hey chevy if you want really awesome lighting so go for the PIAA Led lights only if money hp not an issue and provided you find one
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29th October 2007, 16:50	#1018
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	suman, where did you get them fitted from? I am not able to find headlight relays from root or bosch in gurgaon. where did u buy the bulbs from? can you please share the addresses?
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