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nicejits · 26th November 2007, 13:39

What will happen if installs 90/100 philips bulbs without installing cutouts ( relays ) ?

TIA

tsk1979 · 26th November 2007, 13:44

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Originally Posted by nicejits

What will happen if installs 90/100 philips bulbs without installing cutouts ( relays ) ?

TIA

Best case : you get light which is less than that off a 60/55W bulb
Worst case : Your wiring burns and you are left without a headlight

Halogens work best around 13.5-14V. The voltage at your battery terminals with engine on will be around this range.
Having a thin wire means voltage drop. A 5% drop will reduce your light output by 20%.

Ford_madhan · 26th November 2007, 14:05

Hi Guru's,
I need to install fog lamp in my 2003 ikon. The odd shaped one.
what will be the make and price? where can i buy it in chennai?

ashthedivx · 26th November 2007, 19:42

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Originally Posted by rendezvous

I was told that this is excellent combi for an Optra for lights mod:
low beam - H7 - HID
high beam - H1 - Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision

Whats the opinion about it? How costly this deal can vary?
Just in case, if I go for Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H7 (low beam) & Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision H1 (high beam) for optra, how good is it?

Cheers

Hi,

I would try to answer this, as right now i am also struggling into the same thing right now...

What i have rounded off is

low beam - H7 - HID - Cheaper/with warranty BOSCH around 6-6.5 K, on higer end you can go for phillips or any such high end HIDs
high beam - H1 - Philips crystal/blue/diamond vision - should cost between 500-700 depending upon ur choice.

Ashi

rendezvous · 27th November 2007, 01:24

Thanks Ashi but I was given round figure of somewhere 8-9k for BOSCH kit. I'm unsure about it & special care has to be taken while fitting in HID kit in car.
Any suggestions or comments, TEAM-BHP???

Cheers

lsjey · 27th November 2007, 09:14

Gurus,

One more question:

Is it possible to replace the reflectors alone? Are there any performance reflectors?

Regards,

lsjey

neoonwheels · 27th November 2007, 10:58

Hi guys,

One update on Vision Plus: I got a reply from Phillips marketing West zone that [FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Vision Plus type of bulb is no longer in their range[/SIZE][/FONT]. So this ends my search for Phillips Vision Plus H7.

Guys could you please let me know how Crystal Vision is mainly for highway driving? and Does Crystal Vision mean white light? Below is an extract from the mail I got:

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[FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Dear Abhijeet,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Vision Plus type of bulb is no longer in our range,but i am surprised to know that you could not find Philips automotive products in pune, because i myself have seen all the accessory dealers selling our full range.There are some new products instead of the Vision plus,which are better light out put like Xenon systems,Crystal visions and lot more.[/SIZE][/FONT]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks

joe_mclaren · 27th November 2007, 15:57

In need of Philips crystal visions H7 for my esteem? Can someone source it?

jkdas · 27th November 2007, 23:10

Sun wiring kit( includes relay) = 500Rs.
Bosch 90/100W Halogens x 2 = 160Rs
Fuse 20Amp x 2 = 10Rs
Fitting = 50Rs
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Total = 720Rs

No wiring cutting was done!

PMP also has a kit which is similar, plug and play, for same price.

tsk1979 · 27th November 2007, 23:30

500 is steep. Did it comes with ceramic holders which can take high wattage? Holders are very important. I used a local wiring kit before getting roots 130x2W kit, and one of the holders partially melted.
With roots wiring kit no such issues now.

jerish666 · 28th November 2007, 08:51

Please suggest a good light for SKODA Tdi 1.9.

jkdas · 28th November 2007, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

500 is steep. Did it comes with ceramic holders which can take high wattage? Holders are very important. I used a local wiring kit before getting roots 130x2W kit, and one of the holders partially melted.
With roots wiring kit no such issues now.

Not ceramic, plastic I guess but with extra covering. Seems the people came back with issues with 130 and hence asked me to avoid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerish666

Please suggest a good light for SKODA Tdi 1.9.

For Jerry, its Xenons.

rendezvous · 28th November 2007, 19:16

Hi all,

I want to mod Optra's lights from company fitted to white light. All your advices will be appreciated.
I heard something about projected lights. Whats that?
How about HID kit? What cost?
what about lights for low beam, high beam & fog lamps?

Kindly give your precious opinions. What cost in total & who's the best dealer for all this in Gurgaon / New Delhi?

Thanks
Vik

s0uljah · 28th November 2007, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_mclaren

In need of Philips crystal visions H7 for my esteem? Can someone source it?

For the headlamp? If so then it should be H4 right ?

shuvd · 28th November 2007, 21:07

Guys, need some help.
1) Are the Octavia fogs H7s? Can HIDs be used as fogs?
2) What are the specifications for the Magnum head lamps and fogs? What upgrade options do I have?

26th November 2007, 13:39	#1126
nicejits BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai ( Borivali ) Posts: 328 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	What will happen if installs 90/100 philips bulbs without installing cutouts ( relays ) ? TIA
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26th November 2007, 14:05	#1128
Ford_madhan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 147 Thanked: 24 Times	Hi Guru's, I need to install fog lamp in my 2003 ikon. The odd shaped one. what will be the make and price? where can i buy it in chennai?
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27th November 2007, 01:24	#1130
rendezvous BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 62 Thanked: 5 Times	Thanks Ashi but I was given round figure of somewhere 8-9k for BOSCH kit. I'm unsure about it & special care has to be taken while fitting in HID kit in car. Any suggestions or comments, TEAM-BHP??? Cheers
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27th November 2007, 09:14	#1131
lsjey BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 432 Thanked: 954 Times	Gurus, One more question: Is it possible to replace the reflectors alone? Are there any performance reflectors? Regards, lsjey
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27th November 2007, 10:58	#1132
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	Hi guys, One update on Vision Plus: I got a reply from Phillips marketing West zone that [FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Vision Plus type of bulb is no longer in their range[/SIZE][/FONT]. So this ends my search for Phillips Vision Plus H7. Guys could you please let me know how Crystal Vision is mainly for highway driving? and Does Crystal Vision mean white light? Below is an extract from the mail I got: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Dear Abhijeet,[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=sans-serif][SIZE=2]Vision Plus type of bulb is no longer in our range,but i am surprised to know that you could not find Philips automotive products in pune, because i myself have seen all the accessory dealers selling our full range.There are some new products instead of the Vision plus,which are better light out put like Xenon systems,Crystal visions and lot more.[/SIZE][/FONT] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks
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27th November 2007, 15:57	#1133
joe_mclaren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: TRIVANDRUM Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	In need of Philips crystal visions H7 for my esteem? Can someone source it?
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27th November 2007, 23:10	#1134
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	90/100W upgrade for Santrp Xing Sun wiring kit( includes relay) = 500Rs. Bosch 90/100W Halogens x 2 = 160Rs Fuse 20Amp x 2 = 10Rs Fitting = 50Rs --------------------------------------- Total = 720Rs No wiring cutting was done! PMP also has a kit which is similar, plug and play, for same price.
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27th November 2007, 23:30	#1135
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	500 is steep. Did it comes with ceramic holders which can take high wattage? Holders are very important. I used a local wiring kit before getting roots 130x2W kit, and one of the holders partially melted. With roots wiring kit no such issues now.
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28th November 2007, 08:51	#1136
jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum,Kochi,Trissur Posts: 757 Thanked: 2 Times	Please suggest a good light for SKODA Tdi 1.9.
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28th November 2007, 19:16	#1138
rendezvous BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 62 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi all, I want to mod Optra's lights from company fitted to white light. All your advices will be appreciated. I heard something about projected lights. Whats that? How about HID kit? What cost? what about lights for low beam, high beam & fog lamps? Kindly give your precious opinions. What cost in total & who's the best dealer for all this in Gurgaon / New Delhi? Thanks Vik
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28th November 2007, 21:07	#1140
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Guys, need some help. 1) Are the Octavia fogs H7s? Can HIDs be used as fogs? 2) What are the specifications for the Magnum head lamps and fogs? What upgrade options do I have?
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