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vikram_d · 14th March 2008, 17:19

90/100 with complete wiring kit, relay and bulbs should set you back about 900 to 1000 rupees. Also for the swift petrol a relay is needed.

Epic · 14th March 2008, 23:40

Hey guys,

Will the Maruti ASC do the relay job for me without voiding warranty? If not i rather change back to 55/60W bulbs. Any suggestions on a good set of white 55/60W bulbs of a reputed brand?

Epic · 14th March 2008, 23:43

Oh forgot to mention. Ive got 55W bulbs in my fogs. Will that also screw up my wiring and holders?

vikram_d · 15th March 2008, 07:59

Maruti guys will do it but will charge a lot more than the other guys in the market. Also 55w bulbs should not have any effect on your car's wiring and holders.

Also fitting 90/100w kit does not void warranty as you have not cut any of the stock wiring.

amohit · 15th March 2008, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

90/100 with complete wiring kit, relay and bulbs should set you back about 900 to 1000 rupees. Also for the swift petrol a relay is needed.

I recently got this upgrade done(with 100/140W) bulbs..at suraksha.
It costed me 1100/-
I, atleast 10 times asked the service engineer if I need to change the holder or any other part and he was like no, just the relay & wiring will do.
Havent got a chance to test the quality & quantity of light from the new lamps...so cant say any thing about that.

Regards,

vikram_d · 15th March 2008, 13:11

I got a 90/100w upgrade for my innova for 950:00. For a 140/100w (is it available or is it 130/100?) I would recommend going in for ceramic holders as the normal ones will not take the heat for too long. They have a tendency to melt and fuse with the bulb after sometime. Happened to me in my swift.

alto99 · 16th March 2008, 15:59

Even I would recommend to upgrade holders while upgrading bulbs to 100/90 or 130/100. I have lost half a dozen of bulbs with stock holders not knowing that better ones are available.

Lord Lucan · 16th March 2008, 18:10

http://www.vandre.nl/_private/COMPAROWEBVERSION1.pdf

I think the prices mentioned are in Australian dollars.

amohit · 16th March 2008, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by alto99

Even I would recommend to upgrade holders while upgrading bulbs to 100/90 or 130/100. I have lost half a dozen of bulbs with stock holders not knowing that better ones are available.

I guess, I better change the holders as well.
Any idea where can I get them...in and around Tippasandra/Marthalli.
I hope changing the holders is going to be DIY.

Regards,

Ramesh75 · 16th March 2008, 22:01

Just upgraded my Skoda Octavia headlight bulbs with Philips X-treme H4 and i am happy with the result. But it is not availble in India. I have ordered via powerbulb.com

smsrini · 17th March 2008, 19:13

Hi!

I fit Philips Crystal Vision 55/60 H4 4500k bulbs on my safari. The light is ok for city driving, but high beam is poor.

Am considering the following:

- Change back to the OE bulbs.
- Replace with Philips 55/60 H4 ( yellow light similar to OE if available )
- try some other brand 55/60 to see if they are better.

Any suggestions /experiences ?

Akshay1234 · 17th March 2008, 19:17

since it is white light you will see less. if you want to stick to white light then get 100/90w bulbs and relays/cutouts.

smsrini · 17th March 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

since it is white light you will see less. if you want to stick to white light then get 100/90w bulbs and relays/cutouts.

akshay1234,

I am not particular about white/yellow light as long as the visibility is better than the OE bulbs.. Light spread and throw should be good.

Akshay1234 · 17th March 2008, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by smsrini

akshay1234,

I am not particular about white/yellow light as long as the visibility is better than the OE bulbs.. Light spread and throw should be good.

get any 100/90w bulbs and they will be a lot better than your stock 55/60w setup.

dinu2506 · 18th March 2008, 11:47

Can someone advice me on upgrading Civic lights to HID. The low beam is HB4 9006 and high is HB4 9005. Comments from people who have done this would be welcome. I am at Bangalore, so details of anyone who does this professionally would be welcome.

14th March 2008, 17:19	#1531
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	90/100 with complete wiring kit, relay and bulbs should set you back about 900 to 1000 rupees. Also for the swift petrol a relay is needed.
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14th March 2008, 23:40	#1532
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Hey guys, Will the Maruti ASC do the relay job for me without voiding warranty? If not i rather change back to 55/60W bulbs. Any suggestions on a good set of white 55/60W bulbs of a reputed brand?
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14th March 2008, 23:43	#1533
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Oh forgot to mention. Ive got 55W bulbs in my fogs. Will that also screw up my wiring and holders?
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15th March 2008, 07:59	#1534
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Maruti guys will do it but will charge a lot more than the other guys in the market. Also 55w bulbs should not have any effect on your car's wiring and holders. Also fitting 90/100w kit does not void warranty as you have not cut any of the stock wiring.
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15th March 2008, 13:11	#1536
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	I got a 90/100w upgrade for my innova for 950:00. For a 140/100w (is it available or is it 130/100?) I would recommend going in for ceramic holders as the normal ones will not take the heat for too long. They have a tendency to melt and fuse with the bulb after sometime. Happened to me in my swift.
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16th March 2008, 15:59	#1537
alto99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 71 Times	Even I would recommend to upgrade holders while upgrading bulbs to 100/90 or 130/100. I have lost half a dozen of bulbs with stock holders not knowing that better ones are available.
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16th March 2008, 18:10	#1538
Lord Lucan BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 144 Thanked: 74 Times	Good article comparing Auxiliary driving lights http://www.vandre.nl/_private/COMPAROWEBVERSION1.pdf I think the prices mentioned are in Australian dollars.
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16th March 2008, 22:01	#1540
Ramesh75 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 54 Thanked: 2 Times	Just upgraded my Skoda Octavia headlight bulbs with Philips X-treme H4 and i am happy with the result. But it is not availble in India. I have ordered via powerbulb.com
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17th March 2008, 19:13	#1541
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,115 Thanked: 426 Times View My Garage	Philips H4 ( regular ) bulbs experience Hi! I fit Philips Crystal Vision 55/60 H4 4500k bulbs on my safari. The light is ok for city driving, but high beam is poor. Am considering the following: - Change back to the OE bulbs. - Replace with Philips 55/60 H4 ( yellow light similar to OE if available ) - try some other brand 55/60 to see if they are better. Any suggestions /experiences ?
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17th March 2008, 19:17	#1542
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	since it is white light you will see less. if you want to stick to white light then get 100/90w bulbs and relays/cutouts.
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18th March 2008, 11:47	#1545
dinu2506 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,077 Thanked: 958 Times View My Garage	Can someone advice me on upgrading Civic lights to HID. The low beam is HB4 9006 and high is HB4 9005. Comments from people who have done this would be welcome. I am at Bangalore, so details of anyone who does this professionally would be welcome.
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