Team-BHP - Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here

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@akshay4587 : In the rain HID is not as effective as good halogens.

In fog forget about it... unless you have 3000k HID. So Immortalz is right.

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Originally Posted by manojgautham (Post 987811)

Guys I am furthur confused now....

Do I go with Philips 6000k (Rs. 8500) or with 4300k Chinese brand (9500 Rs).:confused:

There is no hard and fast rule.

A 6000k from a reputed manufacturer could provide better throw and illumination than a 4300k from an unknown.

But for spec for spec the 4300k would perform a little better in certain conditions.

Where are you getting it from ? You can ask the dealer to give you a demo of the same at night and then decide.

Do you do a lot of highway driving?

One thing 4300k will not turn any heads.. its almost yellow and people wont be able to tell much of a difference(including cops ;) )

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Originally Posted by s0uljah (Post 987821)

@akshay4587 : In the rain HID is not as effective as good halogens.

In fog forget about it... unless you have 3000k HID. So Immortalz is right.

There is no hard and fast rule.

A 6000k from a reputed manufacturer could provide better throw and illumination than a 4300k from an unknown.

But for spec for spec the 4300k would perform a little better in certain conditions.

Where are you getting it from ? You can ask the dealer to give you a demo of the same at night and then decide.

Do you do a lot of highway driving?

One thing 4300k will not turn any heads.. its almost yellow and people wont be able to tell much of a difference(including cops ;) )

Thanks Anirudh, I got this quote for 4300k from the team bhp marketplace. I asked for a demo but he says he can't arrange for that. Which HID do you have in your car, maybe I can have a look at that.

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Originally Posted by s0uljah (Post 987821)

@akshay4587 :
One thing 4300k will not turn any heads.. its almost yellow and people wont be able to tell much of a difference(including cops ;) )

Well, if you put them in a projector and do a color mod on the lens fitting, people will know :D

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Originally Posted by manojgautham (Post 987854)

Thanks Anirudh, I got this quote for 4300k from the team bhp marketplace. I asked for a demo but he says he can't arrange for that. Which HID do you have in your car, maybe I can have a look at that.

I got mine from Evo, Cambridge layout.

It is H4 HiLo 4300k. Unlike most other kits Iv seen this is more yellow and less white.

You know my office, come anytime after dark to check it out :)

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Originally Posted by badboyscad (Post 985582)

Urgent advice needed:

what type of headlamp bulb does the scorpio have (h4 or h7 or etc)??

Will Phillips Xtreme bulbs fit in my 2003 scorpio?

If not, then what is the brightest bulb available for the scorpio?

TIA

*BUMP* , somebody please answer my query.please:

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Originally Posted by badboyscad (Post 988363)

*BUMP* , somebody please answer my query.please:

Hey, wasn't there a PDF file someone had uploaded which had the picture of the bulb and what type is it,ie H4, H7, etc.

It should be in this thread. Let me search...

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Originally Posted by s0uljah (Post 988115)

I got mine from Evo, Cambridge layout.

It is H4 HiLo 4300k. Unlike most other kits Iv seen this is more yellow and less white.

You know my office, come anytime after dark to check it out :)

Sure, I will call you before I come to your office. :)

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Originally Posted by badboyscad (Post 988363)

*BUMP* , somebody please answer my query.please:

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels (Post 988454)

Hey, wasn't there a PDF file someone had uploaded which had the picture of the bulb and what type is it,ie H4, H7, etc.

It should be in this thread. Let me search...

Could not get the PDF, but got this link which talks about the various types of bulbs: Osram Philips Bosch - H1 H4 H7 - Auto Lamp Headlight Bulbs Images

Use the above and check with your bulb to know what type it is.

Hope this is what you were searching for.

i have got xenons in my verna crdi.now i want a pair of white cool looking halogens for fogs to go with the main light.which brand and from where can i get them?in my hometown ie kanpur i am being offered chineese make which i dont like?going to delhi soon.where can i get these bulbs preferrably philips or osram in delhi?guys please help.

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Originally Posted by badboyscad (Post 988363)

*BUMP* , somebody please answer my query.please:

if its the same bulb for high and low its most likely an h4. i think your scorpio would be h4. go to any car accessory shop or the place where you are getting your bulbs fitted and they will be able to tell you the size.

Ok, now I'm thoroughly confused.
Went through this thread to find the bulb model of the fog lights of the Sx4 and the Swifts.
Initially, realised both were H8. Then I saw people using H7s and H11s in the place of the H8 bulbs.How???
More importantly, to change the bulbs of the Sx4 and Swift fog lights to HIDs what bulb models do I look around for?
(Getting them from a Non-Indian source, hence need to specific)
Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by anantnehru (Post 989905)

Initially, realised both were H8.

Correct. H8 is the OEM bulbs from Maruti for fogs.

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Originally Posted by anantnehru (Post 989905)

Then I saw people using H7s and H11s in the place of the H8 bulbs.How???

H7 - Not a proper fit. Its 'jugaad'
H11 - This is the Swift OEM bulbs overseas from Suzuki. H8/H11 are interchangeable. I suspect H11 will be a better fit than H8, Im waiting for a pair from the dealer.

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Originally Posted by anantnehru (Post 989905)

(Getting them from a Non-Indian source, hence need to specific)

H8, since thats the OEM. It will fit directly in the slot but you will still need to tap power from the original wiring for the ballast.

Also to save you some money let me say getting HID's in the fogs doesnt offer a significant benefit for the swift/sx4.

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Originally Posted by s0uljah (Post 989948)

Also to save you some money let me say getting HID's in the fogs doesnt offer a significant benefit for the swift/sx4.

Cool, thanks alot for the info.
Yea, I'm not really expecting it to be really brilliant, but since I'm already 4300K Bixenons as headlights, the yellow beam from the fogs is slightly off putting to the eyes. But in any case, I dont really get such good lighting from the fogs.

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Originally Posted by drchernish (Post 988799)

please anybody has a reply to my query??please:

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Originally Posted by drchernish (Post 990202)

please anybody has a reply to my query??please:

I had the same issue as well, but I was told that you dont usually get Philips VisionPlus for the fogs (H8s) and really actually wouldnt be worth the cost, think I was quoted about a 1k, if I remember clearly.
Why not go in for xenons again? Thats what I'm doing - would get a uniform lighting pattern as well, at least colour wise.