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

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Originally Posted by traveller_riz (Post 5623532)

Hello Friends,

Can anyone please suggest me a place in Mumbai where I can install projector lights to my '20 Skoda Rapid?

Thanks

Hi,

If you want to retrofit your headlights with Led projectors , you can check with these guys. They have done the retrifitment of Osram CBI Pro projectors in quite a few cars.

https://youtu.be/ecX568ciY6c?feature=shared

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Originally Posted by Behemoth (Post 5623589)

thanks Behemoth. I called them up just now. The person on the phone told me that they don't do it for Scoda Rapid.

Anyone else you know in Mumbai ?

Hello All!

I Need recommendations on Headlight upgrade for my Hyundai Verna 2014. My CRDi SX came with a reflector set-up (pure reflectors and not projectors).

I have mixed opinions on installing LEDs on a reflector casing. Also, upgrading to 90/100 W with a relay is not only illegal but also dangerous. Stock 55/60 W lights seems horrible.

I am looking for a under 60W solution that makes sense in the reflector casing (headlight casing upgrade will drill a hole in my pocket :crying)

Hello Light experts: I am looking for advise on replacing the indoor cabin roof light bulbs in my Toyota Fortuner (old model). The OEM bulbs are very dull, pale yellow and not at all bright. Looking for some options which lights up the cabin and make things visible. I can see some options on Amazon currently (Link) but not sure if they are worth even trying.

Ideally if I can replace ALL cabin light bulbs, incl front, middle and rear, that will be great. Otherwise at least the one in the middle row I want to replace. Also is there any issues/downside to this bulb replacements?

Pls share your advice and suggestion options.

Cheers,
narayanang76

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Originally Posted by TheVDR (Post 5623673)

The best bet for you is to install 100/90W halogens with relay and wiring. Use a good quality plug and play relay (Hella/Minda/Philips) and use the High beam sparingly and for quick bursts. These relays come with an inline fuse and thicker wiring. Get them installed by someone who knows the basics.

LEDs for reflectors are useless and you are better off with your current set up. The throw will scatter and they will anyways be useless in the rains/fog, which is when you need good lighting. I doubt any LED options will fit into the housing of your car, it being a 2014 model, without fouling with the dust cap.

Consider your use case before choosing; if you do not drive on the highways at night then perhaps the best choice is to live with your current set up.

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Originally Posted by hothatchaway (Post 5624254)

LEDs for reflectors are useless and you are better off with your current set up.

This is not right at all. Just need to find the suitable LED bulb for your reflectors thats all. In fact, LEDs tend to work better in reflector setups. I have used halogens, HIDs (in projectors) and LEDs everything under the Sun.
As long as you choose the right LED bulb - the lighting is exceptionally good. 2 out of my current 3 cars, use all LED front setup (headlamps and fog lamps) - in reflectors and there is 0 glare and better than HID lighting output. No scatter at all. Cut-offs are sharp on walls. No oncoming traffic ever makes the classic responses of glare - like beam flashes / aggressive maneuvers etc.
The other car has a 4 projector 4 HID setup in front - and I don't miss it much when driving the LED cars.

Few years ago - I used to hate LEDs too (having had a horrible experience with original and costly Philips LED bulbs). But things have changed a lot over last 5 years.

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Originally Posted by Reinhard (Post 5624271)

This is not right at all. Just need to find the suitable LED bulb for your reflectors thats all. In fact, LEDs tend to work better in reflector setups.

Hi Reinhard,

I have a Tata Tiago XZ which as you might be aware, comes with a reflector headlamp. Would you recommend the Osram 25 Watt LEDs on these? I will be opting for the warm white color if so.

Cheers,
Ram

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Originally Posted by marsbhp (Post 5624335)

Hey marsbhp - my personal experience with Philips and Osram LEDs has been subpar (to avoid using unparliamentary language on the forum).

The presently available unfriendly-neighbour sourced LEDs tend to be far superior for the asking price. Anyway - Philips and Osram are also made in & imported from China. So no big ethical issue as such to decide between them. CrystalEye, NightEye, Zimmer - are the typically good "brands". Will DM you a contact, you can check it out. Key is - to get the orientation of the bulb chip position right in the car. Pay attention to it. Its not direction agnostic like a dumb halogen filament. Also - the bases of LED bulbs tend to be somewhat "universal" with addon for clip fitment. So you have to correctly position the chip before clamping it tight in place. For an H4 bulb (if your Tiago has that single bulb arrangement) - this is even more important as the high-beam chip is on the same stalk and has to be positioned towards the lower side of the headlamp so that it emits light on the upward pointing part of the reflector.

Cheers!

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Originally Posted by narayanang76 (Post 5623754)

Hello Light experts: I am looking for advise on replacing the indoor cabin roof light bulbs in my Toyota Fortuner (old model). ......

Pls share your advice and suggestion options.

Cheers,
narayanang76

I have replaced the OEM cabin bulbs of my 2015 Fortuner with these last week:
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07...0?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07...0?ie=UTF8&th=1
These comes in packs of 2 bulbs. The bulbs from the first link are to be fitted in the 2nd and 3rd row lights and the ones from the second link will go into the front row lights.
A slight improvement from the OEM dull yellow lights.

I would like to upgrade the headlights of my Santro 3rd Gen 2018 as they are very poor. I have been reading this thread but I am unable to decide and confused which bulbs can fit and does not damage the wiring and the reflectors in my car.

Also if the fog lamps can be upgraded.

As per manual Headlight wattage is 60/55 - Bulb Type H4 and Fog light
wattage is 27 - Bulb Type 881.

Advice and suggestions will be welcomed.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by pcpranav (Post 5608556)

my 2015 T-Fortuner required all light upgrades, please assist.

In each change, I would prefer 4200K to 5000K like daylight, good in rains too.

1) Low Beam : original D4S HID 35W : over the years the light output has become quite low, and flickering increased.

2) High Beam : original HB3 60W : however since few years its running with retro fit HID kit. It was really bright on my long trips in night. Few months back, one of it stopped working and a mechanic make it working by some change in wiring adapter (borrowed from below referred fog light).

3) Fog Light : original HB4 51W : however since few years its running with retro fit HID kit. Few months back, due to a minor accident the fogs were damaged, which I changed entire assembly with regular bulbs, now light output is pretty weak.

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Hi. here are my suggestions:
1. Low beams: replace only the bulbs and see. HID bulbs usually gets dim over time. If not satisfied, try changing the ballasts later. D4S bulbs are rare in the market. I have ordered a set from amazon and they are yet to arrive.
2. High beam: I find the OEM high beams decent. I don't use them much though. My suggestion here is to revert to the old bulbs if they are still with you else get new ones.
3. Fog light: these are almost 4" ones and 3" projectors do not fit directly and will require some kind of casing/enclosure. I have replaced the fog lights with these:
https://www.mxsmotosport.com/toyota-...type-1--type-2
These are 2" in dia and are decent if aligned properly. Comes with high beam operated via solenoid which I have not connected as as stated earlier, I find the OEM highs sufficient.
Since the size is a bit smaller than the OEM(4") and commonly available 3" ones, the spread is lesser too. Hence not much of fog light functionality is there which require a good spread. The throw is good. I use these with the HL low beams.
Thanks

PS: Saw this post by bhpian pcpranav after replying to bhpian narayanang76 in my previous post. Please merge if necessary.