1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more

Screwdriva · 20th July 2012, 21:42

Ill try to take some pics asap. The switch is exactly like the OEM defogger but with an illuminated fog light graphic instead. Very factory installed looking. The 4500 included installation for me, which was a 4 hour, labor intensive job.

Im sure if enough people were interested, I could push for a group buy price. But that would mean a Rs. 500 deposit to reserve your spot I'd venture to guess.

cityvic · 21st July 2012, 12:55

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I bought a pair of fog lights for my Vtec today. I was so impressed with its OEM like fit into the stock bumper that I felt compelled to post here. I would say it is a 99% OEM accessory and it looks factory installed. I found it at Sainath Motors, Khar, Mumbai. Even the on/off switch looks exactly like the OEM rear defogger switch. The projection, fit n finish and quality is outstanding. If you want one, speak to Rishi the owner and he'll get you one for Rs. 4500/-. Tell him Aviv sent you.

Boss,please post some pictures of it.Badly wanted to get a set of foglamps for my type 2.Also how much stock does he have?
Jatin had found out prices with a dealer in mumbai sometime back for me.

Vandit · 21st July 2012, 13:03

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Boss,please post some pictures of it.Badly wanted to get a set of foglamps for my type 2.Also how much stock does he have?
Jatin had found out prices with a dealer in mumbai sometime back for me.

But these are pure fogs.. which would mean unless used in the right conditions, they'd be serving hardly any use.

I myself wanted to get the additional lamps... but quickly understood that the foglamps were only good for the specific use in fog. Auxillary lamps are more useful for Mumbai conditions in my opinion.

Nevertheless would really like to see how they look! So hope we get some pics fast!

cityvic · 21st July 2012, 15:28

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But these are pure fogs.. which would mean unless used in the right conditions, they'd be serving hardly any use.

I myself wanted to get the additional lamps... but quickly understood that the foglamps were only good for the specific use in fog. Auxillary lamps are more useful for Mumbai conditions in my opinion.

Nevertheless would really like to see how they look! So hope we get some pics fast!

I was planning to get them looks sake.
For better light throw,I am already using Philips Crystal Vision.

Screwdriva · 21st July 2012, 15:57

Old habits die hard. Apologies. These are additional lights, not the hard yellow fogs for off road driving. Give me a few more hours. Will post pics tonight. I have a feeling you'll like what you see

Vandit · 21st July 2012, 21:25

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Old habits die hard. Apologies. These are additional lights, not the hard yellow fogs for off road driving. Give me a few more hours. Will post pics tonight. I have a feeling you'll like what you see

looking forward to it!! Especially now that you're saying they're auxillary lamps! I'm really interested

though 4.5k is giving me a headache :P

infotech58 · 21st July 2012, 21:55

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Old habits die hard. Apologies. These are additional lights, not the hard yellow fogs for off road driving. Give me a few more hours. Will post pics tonight. I have a feeling you'll like what you see

brint it on man !! it's been few hours since you posted this teaser.

if the product is real good, i am sure there would be enough TBHPians interested to buy to negotiate a good discount.

Screwdriva · 21st July 2012, 23:34

Okay Okay! Jeezus Wow! Who knew a 10 year old car still had such a strong following! Here you go. PM me if you're in Bombay and are serious about a group buy. Cheers!

infotech58 · 22nd July 2012, 00:03

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Okay Okay! Jeezus Wow! Who knew a 10 year old car still had such a strong following! Here you go. PM me if you're in Bombay and are serious about a group buy. Cheers!

looks nice, and cleanly executed job.

could you tell details about the installation procedure, wiring, and is that plastic cladding matte black in color? please post some picture taken in daylight, if you could tomorrow.

EDIT: please think about changing the front number plate on your OHC, it - kind of - spoils the look.

ryan_wheelz · 22nd July 2012, 21:00

Guys from what i know , Rishi has only 2 pairs of fog lamps in stock (so hurry if you want them ) & he wont be getting more, this is from old stock , i have been asking him to hold one for me since 8 months now

, but im contemplating if i should get them , since its 4.5 k & the light isn't much. but yes they look fantastic.

Screwdriva · 23rd July 2012, 02:48

He has more stock and the light from them is fantastic, I'd say around 70% of the headlight. FYI, in the pictures below, my headlights are off. Just the parking light and the fog.

Vandit · 23rd July 2012, 11:46

while we're on the subject of headlights and aux lights... check this site out. HID retrofits for the OHC's.

City Type Z 2002 miles

I came across it a while back n just forgot to share it with you'll. This guy's job is pretty brilliantly executed. Interestingly, even they use the Depo brands in Manilla for the OHC headlights.

Anyways... the HID retrofits for the OHC in the pics look sweet & perform even sweeter! amazing light with just the right cutoff i think!

If only the guy could do it n send it back here in India for a decent price

ryan_wheelz · 23rd July 2012, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Vandit

while we're on the subject of headlights and aux lights... check this site out. HID retrofits for the OHC's.

City Type Z 2002 miles

I came across it a while back n just forgot to share it with you'll. This guy's job is pretty brilliantly executed. Interestingly, even they use the Depo brands in Manilla for the OHC headlights.

Anyways... the HID retrofits for the OHC in the pics look sweet & perform even sweeter! amazing light with just the right cutoff i think!

If only the guy could do it n send it back here in India for a decent price

Hey ,

Even Sainath does this for OHC's all kinds of projectors rangng for Rs14k to 26k , personally i wouldn't spend so much on head lights. if you are interested i can post the catalogue for you .

Regards
Ryan

Vandit · 23rd July 2012, 18:16

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Hey ,

Even Sainath does this for OHC's all kinds of projectors rangng for Rs14k to 26k , personally i wouldn't spend so much on head lights. if you are interested i can post the catalogue for you .

Regards
Ryan

Ryan, Thanks!

Didn't know that. But 14 & 26k!! I thought there were setups for around 8-10k which were good n complete with projector shrouds.

Anyways, YGPM.

ryan_wheelz · 24th July 2012, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Screwdriva

Okay Okay! Jeezus Wow! Who knew a 10 year old car still had such a strong following! Here you go. PM me if you're in Bombay and are serious about a group buy. Cheers!

Hey Screwdriva,

Can you please post some pics of the fog light throw in the dark?

I guess i will be getting a pair too , just confirmed with rishi that HID's can be installed in the fog lamps too.

BTW do you visit AR Motorsports , think i saw your car there , My office overlooks the garage , get to see some nice cars everday ! There was a Matt Black Nissan GTR this friday.

Regards

PS : Does your OHC do 224 km in half tank , as i see in the pic ?

20th July 2012, 21:42	#1096
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 586 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more Ill try to take some pics asap. The switch is exactly like the OEM defogger but with an illuminated fog light graphic instead. Very factory installed looking. The 4500 included installation for me, which was a 4 hour, labor intensive job. Im sure if enough people were interested, I could push for a group buy price. But that would mean a Rs. 500 deposit to reserve your spot I'd venture to guess. Last edited by Screwdriva : 20th July 2012 at 21:50.
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21st July 2012, 15:57	#1100
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 586 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more Old habits die hard. Apologies. These are additional lights, not the hard yellow fogs for off road driving. Give me a few more hours. Will post pics tonight. I have a feeling you'll like what you see
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21st July 2012, 23:34	#1103
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 586 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more Okay Okay! Jeezus Wow! Who knew a 10 year old car still had such a strong following! Here you go. PM me if you're in Bombay and are serious about a group buy. Cheers! Attached Thumbnails
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22nd July 2012, 21:00	#1105
ryan_wheelz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 139 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more Guys from what i know , Rishi has only 2 pairs of fog lamps in stock (so hurry if you want them ) & he wont be getting more, this is from old stock , i have been asking him to hold one for me since 8 months now , but im contemplating if i should get them , since its 4.5 k & the light isn't much. but yes they look fantastic.
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23rd July 2012, 02:48	#1106
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 586 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more He has more stock and the light from them is fantastic, I'd say around 70% of the headlight. FYI, in the pictures below, my headlights are off. Just the parking light and the fog.
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23rd July 2012, 11:46	#1107
Vandit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VABB \| BOM Posts: 371 Thanked: 324 Times	Re: 1st Gen Honda City Owners - Problems Areas, Fuel Efficiency and more while we're on the subject of headlights and aux lights... check this site out. HID retrofits for the OHC's. City Type Z 2002 miles I came across it a while back n just forgot to share it with you'll. This guy's job is pretty brilliantly executed. Interestingly, even they use the Depo brands in Manilla for the OHC headlights. Anyways... the HID retrofits for the OHC in the pics look sweet & perform even sweeter! amazing light with just the right cutoff i think! If only the guy could do it n send it back here in India for a decent price Last edited by Vandit : 23rd July 2012 at 11:47.
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