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Looks beautiful! Congrats! Please share cost. How to source it? As this is OEM product. So warranty should not be a problem I believe. Any problems with switching between high and low beam? I believe you had posted about this problem earlier. | |
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| ![]() There is some trouble with the parking lights, requires some connecter modification if I am not mistaken. |
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The units were installed at my place by my brother himself. The connectors are exactly the same, albeit the changed position of connector on the left unit which necessitates loosening up the wiring harness a little bit to make it reach the connector part. Yes, there was a problem getting both the high beam and low beam to work together but that was taken care of by making a slight change in the connections behind the headlight switch. I repeat, changes in connection without cutting or splicing a single wire. It has been done in such a manner that the power flows to the low beam constantly once you switch the headlights on from the knob. This means that when the knob is in the off position and you flash the light, only the high beam lights up (i think this is how it is in the MY14 models). And no problems with parking lights or indicator bulbs whatsoever. The units were installed 2 weeks back but I haven't taken the car out since then except for a 4-5 kms drive within city. The twin beams do have better illumination but I think focusing is required as I feel the beam falling a tad too short. Apart from this, the low beam is more than sufficient for city use and does not have a blinding effect even if you look straight into the unit! I am scheduled to leave for Delhi on Sunday so that will give me the exact idea of the improvement. Will post the review soon. | |||
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Thank you for figuring this out. It would help all of us if you could share exactly what connectors were modified and how! Any comparisons with stock reflectors with 90/100w bulbs and these? Car looks great! | |
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| ![]() I'm not very happy with the stock headlights of my new Rapid. I barely manage to notice much on the road even with high beam. Is it due to the low intensity of the stock bulbs? Looking for some advise if anyone else has experienced the same problem and the possible solution for it. Thanks Pete |
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| ![]() Took my Rapid for a spin yesterday night and I hit the highway block which I used to frequent in my Fabia. Normally I look into the speedo only when I feel 'This is the limit'. In my Fabia it has always been ~140 kmph, but in Rapid it was 120kmph ![]() Quote:
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In the Rapid, I do feel uncomfortable when I push it beyond 120 kmph. Not as stable as say a Laura. But our Indian roads are not worth going at higher speeds anyway, unless we compromise on safety. And where are the vibrations being felt? In the whole car? In Rapid, it is a known issue that the clutch vibrates when idle. Not heard or experienced the full car vibrating as such. | ||
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BHPian | ![]() What's your odo reading? I think quivering is common during run-in period as new parts inside the engine undergo a lot of friction. This usually settles down with usage and oil replacement. Even I've experienced similar shuddering during >120 speeds but definitely not below that except for a cold start. Yes, resonance could also be a reason for that. Last edited by Pferdestarke : 31st May 2014 at 16:07. |
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| ![]() I assume you're referring to the high beam bulbs. What about the low beam which I assume in MY14 are the projector's. Can those be upgraded with higher intensity bulbs? Can I get the bulbs replaced in the open market without fiddling with the wiring? Hope I will not run into any warranty issues later with the dealer. Thanks Pete |
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And even I do not advocate high speed driving and I normally love to cruise at ~100kmph. Only when I take out the vehicle exclusively for a ride in the highways I try to hit some speed and that too late in the night. Quote:
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![]() Will be driving directly from office to wheel alignment center this evening. Got to get the ride ready for a 1000 km round trip scheduled for tomorrow and day after | |
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