HID Xenon

sidcruise79 · 14th August 2009, 16:34

I have Philips HID Xenon's fitted on my Safari. Just wanted to know whether flashing the lights in teh day i.e when teh Xenons are not on, like when flashing a person to make way, will ruin the HID's.

kishoryk · 23rd November 2009, 22:42

Hi,

Can someone please clarify, if a 55W 4300K xenon produces more heat than the stock 55W halogen? if I am concerned on the excessive heat, then can I opt for 35W HID xenon with say 4300K color temp? Does this help improve brightness (over the stock 55W halogen)?

TIA,
KK

BAKIYA_2K12 · 24th November 2009, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by kishoryk

Hi,

Can someone please clarify, if a 55W 4300K xenon produces more heat than the stock 55W halogen? if I am concerned on the excessive heat, then can I opt for 35W HID xenon with say 4300K color temp? Does this help improve brightness (over the stock 55W halogen)?

TIA,
KK

No hid don't produce more heat than halogen, you don't have to worry about the heat damaging the head light.

.anshuman · 24th November 2009, 02:17

I use Philips HID kit(Genuine with B&W) in my Punto, The light is significantly brighter than the stock bulbs.

BEWARE:There are a lot of fake kits available in market from Bosch to Siemens, be sure to buy a genuine kit. There is a huge difference in how Fakes compare to the Genuine ones. I compared my lights with a friend's lights(fake HID) the difference can be easily made out. Safest choice would be Philips. 35Watts are more than enough not even 140watt halogens can match them.

kishoryk · 24th November 2009, 14:39

BAKIYA_2K12, .anshuman,

Thank you for the responses. So, this weekend, I've something to work on :-)

Cheers,
KK

Berj79 · 29th November 2009, 03:31

hi,
i m considering putting hids in my car, anyone heard of P4 HID? they are pretty common here in mumbai, any feedback regarding them, i need an H7 bulb, any idea on the prices?
thanks..

.anshuman · 29th November 2009, 10:05

My suggestion is to stay away from unbranded and fake stuff. Get a genuine HID with lower temperature than 6000k if you are looking to improve visiblity. For bling stuff anything above 6000k may appeal to you.

kingofmyworld · 25th January 2010, 17:26

Saw a video on youtube which is a demonstration of hid under water, He dipped the ballast entire into water and powered it, It was working all fine. But I still am not sure whether its true or not. So my question here is, Are HIDs water proof?

swiftnfurious · 6th April 2010, 12:06

Guys,

Anyone could give more info on P4 HIDs? Are those available in Bangalore?

Also is the price of Philips HID @ 9.5K still or some reduction is there?

I am looking to have a light upgrade for my swift. Its either going to be a pair of Hella Rallye Series or a HID kit.

Your thoughts please?

iamback · 6th April 2010, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Guys,

Anyone could give more info on P4 HIDs? Are those available in Bangalore?

Also is the price of Philips HID @ 9.5K still or some reduction is there?

I am looking to have a light upgrade for my swift. Its either going to be a pair of Hella Rallye Series or a HID kit.

Your thoughts please?

In Pune Philips Hids are @ 9K.

Call philips dealer and ask him the price.

Here are the details of Philips Dealer in Banglore.

A.K.Traders (Genuine Philips Dealer)
City:Banglore
Address:22/23, 1st Floor 3rd cross, J.C.Road
Phone:91 80 26709179

Address Source : Philips India (Website)

nick17s · 6th April 2010, 16:43

hi guys, i have heard that HID's are not successful on highways, is that true ?? if some one who is a frequent traveler on highways, and has HID's, please clarify.

ontheroad · 6th April 2010, 22:44

Hello, Myself planning to upgrade headlights of my swift to HIDs. Planning to buy it from Dubai as a friend is coming. The Quoted price is 250dirhams for H4 philips 6000k 55W bulbs and kit. My doubt is 1) Is the price ok 2) How can we check if its original 3) Most HIDs sold in ebay is 35W. Any issues if i install 55w? 4) Can i install 35W bulb in 55W ballast setup? Thanks

swiftnfurious · 7th April 2010, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheroad

Hello, Myself planning to upgrade headlights of my swift to HIDs. Planning to buy it from Dubai as a friend is coming. The Quoted price is 250dirhams for H4 philips 6000k 55W bulbs and kit. My doubt is 1) Is the price ok 2) How can we check if its original 3) Most HIDs sold in ebay is 35W. Any issues if i install 55w? 4) Can i install 35W bulb in 55W ballast setup? Thanks

Does 1 Dirham convert to Rs.12/- ? Its a steal deal then! works around to Rs. 3000/- for a 55W HID where as in India, its costing 9K for a 35 W HID from Philips! Thats an awesome deal!

Digital Vampire · 7th April 2010, 00:20

Are these 35W Philips HID Kits sold in India Bi-Xenon ones?

Any tell take signs to identify whether they are genuine Philips items or cheap Chinese knockoffs selling for a premium?

dilipkumar7278 · 7th April 2010, 09:23

I would like to install hid on my fortuner. Which is the brand to go for? Shame on toyota for not giving it as oe. What about Numak hid? Is it worth?
Cheers

14th August 2009, 16:34	#61
sidcruise79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 128 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I have Philips HID Xenon's fitted on my Safari. Just wanted to know whether flashing the lights in teh day i.e when teh Xenons are not on, like when flashing a person to make way, will ruin the HID's.
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23rd November 2009, 22:42	#62
kishoryk BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 104 Thanked: 8 Times	HID heat Hi, Can someone please clarify, if a 55W 4300K xenon produces more heat than the stock 55W halogen? if I am concerned on the excessive heat, then can I opt for 35W HID xenon with say 4300K color temp? Does this help improve brightness (over the stock 55W halogen)? TIA, KK
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24th November 2009, 02:17	#64
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	I use Philips HID kit(Genuine with B&W) in my Punto, The light is significantly brighter than the stock bulbs. BEWARE:There are a lot of fake kits available in market from Bosch to Siemens, be sure to buy a genuine kit. There is a huge difference in how Fakes compare to the Genuine ones. I compared my lights with a friend's lights(fake HID) the difference can be easily made out. Safest choice would be Philips. 35Watts are more than enough not even 140watt halogens can match them.
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24th November 2009, 14:39	#65
kishoryk BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 104 Thanked: 8 Times	HID and Heat! BAKIYA_2K12, .anshuman, Thank you for the responses. So, this weekend, I've something to work on :-) Cheers, KK
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29th November 2009, 03:31	#66
Berj79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 375 Thanked: 10 Times	hi, i m considering putting hids in my car, anyone heard of P4 HID? they are pretty common here in mumbai, any feedback regarding them, i need an H7 bulb, any idea on the prices? thanks..
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29th November 2009, 10:05	#67
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	My suggestion is to stay away from unbranded and fake stuff. Get a genuine HID with lower temperature than 6000k if you are looking to improve visiblity. For bling stuff anything above 6000k may appeal to you.
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25th January 2010, 17:26	#68
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	Saw a video on youtube which is a demonstration of hid under water, He dipped the ballast entire into water and powered it, It was working all fine. But I still am not sure whether its true or not. So my question here is, Are HIDs water proof?
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6th April 2010, 12:06	#69
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,204 Thanked: 9,661 Times	Guys, Anyone could give more info on P4 HIDs? Are those available in Bangalore? Also is the price of Philips HID @ 9.5K still or some reduction is there? I am looking to have a light upgrade for my swift. Its either going to be a pair of Hella Rallye Series or a HID kit. Your thoughts please?
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6th April 2010, 16:43	#71
nick17s BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 536 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	hi guys, i have heard that HID's are not successful on highways, is that true ?? if some one who is a frequent traveler on highways, and has HID's, please clarify.
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6th April 2010, 22:44	#72
ontheroad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KL-01/KL-08 Posts: 326 Thanked: 176 Times	Hello, Myself planning to upgrade headlights of my swift to HIDs. Planning to buy it from Dubai as a friend is coming. The Quoted price is 250dirhams for H4 philips 6000k 55W bulbs and kit. My doubt is 1) Is the price ok 2) How can we check if its original 3) Most HIDs sold in ebay is 35W. Any issues if i install 55w? 4) Can i install 35W bulb in 55W ballast setup? Thanks
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7th April 2010, 00:20	#74
Digital Vampire BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utopia! Posts: 595 Thanked: 105 Times	Are these 35W Philips HID Kits sold in India Bi-Xenon ones? Any tell take signs to identify whether they are genuine Philips items or cheap Chinese knockoffs selling for a premium?
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7th April 2010, 09:23	#75
dilipkumar7278 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: COCHIN Posts: 441 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	I would like to install hid on my fortuner. Which is the brand to go for? Shame on toyota for not giving it as oe. What about Numak hid? Is it worth? Cheers
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