Re: Maruti S-Cross AT | Should I buy the Alpha or Zeta variant? Quote:
Originally Posted by procrj Yes, by replacing halogen bulbs with HID bulbs. Very much like how you would do in your M800, take out the current halogens and fit in a new HID. |
Thank you @ procrj for your suggestion.
I followed your lead and researched HID bulbs a bit... And a few points still seem a bit grey to me -
- Is it LEGAL - using HID bulbs - in India?
- Apparently, there is a DELAY between an HID coming on - and generating max power? If that's true, then how does that affect a "pass signal" (by pulling up the headlight lever)? Does a Xenon headlight work efficiently enough in that department, or is there a compromise involved? Quote:
Originally Posted by procrj P.S: Do note that Maruti is ruthless when it comes to denying warranty for modified parts. If in case you replace the OEM bulbs with aftermarket bulbs, and there is an issue with your headlights, they will not replace it under warranty. |
- It seems Xenon bulbs inherently generate LESS heat - compared to the other two varieties? And since it will not need any extra attachment - like relays/ cooling fans etc. (assuming this from how you described the process for changing of bulbs) - it seems logical to hope that replacing the stock halogens with HID's should not affect the headlight assembly in a NEGATIVE way, as such?
Given that, just the fact that I have replaced the stock halogen with after-market HID's, does that itself tend to void my warranty with a company like Maruti?
Or is it only if and when that HID causes some problem to other parts?
And how big is that risk - since the HID is generating less heat, to begin with. |