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

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777 (Post 2309800)

I'm talking about NB plus. See link below:
NEW Osram Night Breaker PLUS H4 472 +90% 12v 60/55w + Free 501 Extreme White Sidelights: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

I was just mentioning sometime ago (a day or two ago) that I was still going strong with the NB's that I bought a year ago for my i20. Friday night - one of the filaments conked off :) And I made the grave mistake of replacing them with Philips Crystal Vision - 4300K - I am NOT AT ALL happy with the output. It is all bull and no c**p. Just show!

I will have to go about looking for a store that stocks/sells Osram NB or NB+ in Bangalore - Any tips?

Kapoor saab - Is it a reliable site to order it online?

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Originally Posted by Shubz (Post 2310260)

I will have to go about looking for a store that stocks/sells Osram NB or NB+ in Bangalore - Any tips?

Kapoor saab - Is it a reliable site to order it online?

I bought a pair of NB+ 60/55W H4 for 1150(MRP printed) from Sachin's Auto shop at Koramangala. I was using Hella 100/90W before. I felt the output of NB+ is same as my previous 100/90W bulbs, if not better. So I would recommend anyone who wants better output but still like to stick with OEM spec. The light is slightly white and spread is better than Hella. I am yet to align the head lamps after the bulbs changed, expecting some positive changes in high beam throw after that.

The main reason I didn't buy a Hella again is the availability of original one's. Most shops in Bangalore sells duplicates of Hella H4.

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Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper (Post 2310310)

Thank you Hotchillypepper. I just spoke with Suraj @ Autoshop and he has stock of NB+.

Light is slightly white - is what works best. Crystal vision sucks!

Align the head lamps? What car is that? I thought all modern cars come with motorized setting and no manual alignments.

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Originally Posted by Shubz (Post 2310260)

You spoke too soon!

I just linked the Amazon website to emphasise on the NB+ bulb.

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Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper (Post 2310310)

I have been quoted a price of 800/pair over the phone. This is from an authorised distributor (couple of friends have tried already and are satisfied)

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Originally Posted by sajjt (Post 2306591)

Naveen, I10 head lamp replacement is not an easy job like other cars as the space behind the HL assembly is very limited AFAIK. Haven't come across any I10 with Hids so far.Its better to consult with a good accessory shop to make sure this as the HID bulb is slightly bigger than normal bulbs.

Yes the i10 has issues with space when putting in HID kits ..... In fact, there is one more issue which I came across..... its about the fact that most other cars come with double wiring and i10 comes with single wiring which makes it technically difficult..... I donno how to xplain in detail ... I am sorrystupid:.

Although that said and done, I do have a swift running H4 Bi Xenons + H11 Xenons both burning @ 10000K on 55W ballasts ...... and they are housed in OEM headlamps with no projectors. I thought about installing projectors for the same, but realised that either the projectors available are for halogens and if the retrofit available is for swift's OEM, then there is a chance it may leave gaps in the fitting unless done perfectly. This may later lead to dust accumulation in the unit leading to more glare.

The other option is to change the unit all together. I thot abt it as well. The usual Angel eye kits with projectors available in the market are nothing less that useless. One of my friend's installed it and didnt run for a week that he decided to throw them away. So I did some digging and came to the conclusion that MARS sells excellent aftermarket Headlamps with projectors for Swift. It was an excellent unit, looked like it was built to last and had nice quality. But luck didnt favor me there as well for MARS kit of Suzuki Swift does not support H4 bulbs.

So the OEM bulb or H4 Bi Xenons does not fit in the MARS kit in case anyone is planning to buy it.

Finally I gave up and came to the conclusion that if you want to be a responsible driver, drive low beam when there is oncoming traffic and all will be well. Usually what I have noticed is that when people see me coming from far, regardless of the car they are in, they automatically dim their lights as I come closer. It sure does put a grin on my face. Very rarely has anyone tried to put high beams against me. I still dont put high beams, so all is well...... no cops have caught me so far(Touchwood).

@ Naveen.raju -> I went with 10000K knowing its blue because I wanted something different. I have LED washer jets on the hood which have blue LEDs facing the front. I also have Blue theme for interior of this car, so call me stupid but I went with it :) .....

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Originally Posted by EvilxKnievil (Post 2311442)

Would really love to see your car dude with those HID's. How about some pics of them.

My Swift stock lights are not good for my highway driving. (I do around 12 hrs/300kms)of high way driving in the night in a month. hence looking for options.
1. Upgrade the bulb to higher watts - Please provide some options which are easy for the pocket.
2. Go for additional lights to supplement head lamps and use this only in highway. Keep the stock bulbs as is and advantage is in the city I use this and do not affend the fellow user during my daily city driving. Question - Is there any head light supplements available? (NOT fog lamps as they are for fog and for shorter distance as I have observed in my swift fog lamp) If there are lamps of this category please suggest value for money option ones.

Thanks in advance.