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Suggestions for projector headlamps for my Hyundai i10

I've had a wonderful experience with the projectors on my Pulsar 220 and would love to have a similar experience with my i10.

BHPian jasjotbains recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My i10 is 8+ years old with 52k+ kms on the odo. However, it is experiencing a mid life crisis where everything begins to fall apart (literally here).

While I'm caught between letting it go and getting a Nexon, future plans currently dictate that I stick with my i10 for atleast a year or two.

I've upgraded the stock 155/80/13 tyres to 175/75/13 profile tyres which have stopped the boat like characteristics somewhat. My next concern is my headlamp setup.

I'm currently using 130/100 W Philip bulbs with relay protection. I have to drive on highways now ever so often and the excess heat generated by the bulbs is messing with the relay, and may lead to nightmarish situations since I travel at night many times.

I'm considering getting a projector headlamp setup with stock 55W yellow bulbs. I've had a wonderful experience with the projectors on my Pulsar 220 and would love to have a similar experience with my i10.

Any feedback/experiences/references/Amazon links will be appreciated.

Here's what BHPian Mr.Boss had to say on the matter:

130W is too much for a stock non metallic reflector. 100/90W is safe limit IMO (though several precautions will be required). Relay failure should not be because of the excess heat from bulb. Either the wiring or the relay is faulty.

See if you can live with Bi-xenon projector fog lamps, which are easy to install, cost effective and gives better performance. If not, look for retro-fit options.

Here's what BHPian Mr. Nobody had to say on the matter:

Best option is to retrofit Bi-Xenon HID projectors in existing headlamp. Fog projectors wont fit in the i10 as it does not have a straight 3 inch fog lamp hole. It will cost you around 13-15k. Get AES/Hella G5-R bi xenon projectors with 4300k HID bulbs.

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