Philips Vision Plus H4 Bulbs

bobster · 8th September 2008, 21:35

hi guys, i drive a NHC Vtec and stock bulbs are quite pathetic illumination , any suggestions what power bulbs can i use and also do i need relays with more powerful bulbs?

Thanks

sj_koova · 11th September 2008, 11:14

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Originally Posted by gpa

Hi sj,
I plan to get them fitted tomorrow and will post a detailed review after I get a chance to test them.

Cheers,

gpa

How does it look gpa?

mav2000 · 23rd September 2008, 16:01

Hey GPA awaiting your reply. I currently find that the stock cedia bulbs are so bad that the High beam is absolutly useless. SJ_K, did you face the same thing?

gpa · 26th September 2008, 12:52

Hi everyone,

I know its been a long time since I poted on this thread. I was busy with work and then an unexpected road trip from Bangalore to Trivandrum last week, so barely had time to get online. But was able to put these blubs through a really good test.

The spread of the low beam is really wide and slightly shorter than the stock halogens and is good for spotting those potholes in the city. The light is brighter, but has a light tinge of yellow.

The high beam has a really long throw and lights up the road brilliantly. The full effect of the high beam can be seen on a dark country road.

On my drive to Trivandrum, I spent a better portion of the journey driving at night and in the rain and these bulbs are really good at lighting up the road in adverse weather conditions.

All in all, a great upgrade option for the stock headlight bulbs and definitely better than the Crystal/Diamond Vision series. Have attached the photos of the bulbs on low/high beams

Cheers,

gpa

white_vdi · 27th September 2008, 19:12

after reading all the reviews about different bulbs i have decided to change the stock bulbs on my swift to philips xtreme power..will get it done in a couple of days...got my exams on these days..

will post the pre and post pics as soon as i get it done...

VSG12777 · 1st October 2008, 00:43

Hi guys,

To those who live in Chennai, any idea where I can get the Philips X-Treme Power / Vision Plus bulbs in Chennai ? I called up a few shops on GP Road (General Patters Rd) but none of them had these varieties. A few of my friends want to change their bike headlamp bulbs (H4 halogen 60/55W) to these X-Treme Power or Vision Plus units.

Please do check and let me know at the earliest. Pricing info along with name of shop & phone nos (if available) would be great.

Thanks !

Warm regards,
Venkat

gpa · 2nd October 2008, 19:23

after reading all the reviews about different bulbs i have decided to change the stock bulbs on my swift to philips xtreme power..will get it done in a couple of days...got my exams on these days..

will post the pre and post pics as soon as i get it done...

Hi,

Any updates from your end on this change?? Looking forward to your review of these bulbs on your swift.

Cheers,

gpa

white_vdi · 2nd October 2008, 22:14

@gpa: bro had taken the car out for 2 days to ajmer...just came back and will get it done tomorrow or day after for sure...

white_vdi · 3rd October 2008, 19:34

i tried sourcing philips xtreme power from somewhere and got a quote of 1250 a pair and 1600 for osram nightbreaker...i read on the forum that it is for 660 a pair..
i am based in delhi...

Path_Finder · 3rd October 2008, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_vdi

i tried sourcing philips xtreme power from somewhere and got a quote of 1250 a pair and 1600 for osram nightbreaker...i read on the forum that it is for 660 a pair..
i am based in delhi...

1250/- is too high for philips xtreme power. I was quoted 850/- per pair as list price, then managed some discount too in Bangalore - Delhi should be same or cheaper - sorry I am unable to suggest locations in Delhi.

anuragn · 4th October 2008, 10:24

Yeah, 1250/- is too high. I got a pair for 800 in Navi Mumbai (vashi).

ashthedivx · 4th October 2008, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_vdi

i tried sourcing philips xtreme power from somewhere and got a quote of 1250 a pair and 1600 for osram nightbreaker...i read on the forum that it is for 660 a pair..
i am based in delhi...

Did you tried scouting Kasmere gate or Karol Bagh ?? I am not very sure but you can get them easily @ 650-700 !!

Do keep a keen eye on fakes, as they are floating is masses.

white_vdi · 4th October 2008, 13:21

@ ashthedivx: the fakes are what i am scared of...will go and search karol bagh some time soon...

live2drive · 10th October 2008, 14:41

after reading all the reviews, i can come up with the conclusion that vision plus would suit the best for my car. Also i dont need a relay for fitting these bulbs. My warranty is intact.

Vision Plus are a great upgrade option for the stock headlight bulbs and definitely better than the Crystal/Diamond Vision series.
Will get them soon.

gpa · 10th October 2008, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by live2drive

after reading all the reviews, i can come up with the conclusion that vision plus would suit the best for my car. Also i dont need a relay for fitting these bulbs. My warranty is intact.

Vision Plus are a great upgrade option for the stock headlight bulbs and definitely better than the Crystal/Diamond Vision series.
Will get them soon.

Hi live2drive,

Am not too sure if the Vision Plus series is still being manufactured by Philips. If thats the case you can easily opt for the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs.

They perform brilliantly and are a great option if you don't want to add an extra relay.

Do keep us updated on the changes.

Cheers,

gpa

8th September 2008, 21:35	#166
bobster BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nagpur Posts: 58 Thanked: 0 Times	hi guys, i drive a NHC Vtec and stock bulbs are quite pathetic illumination , any suggestions what power bulbs can i use and also do i need relays with more powerful bulbs? Thanks
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23rd September 2008, 16:01	#168
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	Hey GPA awaiting your reply. I currently find that the stock cedia bulbs are so bad that the High beam is absolutly useless. SJ_K, did you face the same thing?
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26th September 2008, 12:52	#169
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,790 Thanked: 345 Times	Review of the H4 Philips Xtreme Vision Bulbs Hi everyone, I know its been a long time since I poted on this thread. I was busy with work and then an unexpected road trip from Bangalore to Trivandrum last week, so barely had time to get online. But was able to put these blubs through a really good test. The spread of the low beam is really wide and slightly shorter than the stock halogens and is good for spotting those potholes in the city. The light is brighter, but has a light tinge of yellow. The high beam has a really long throw and lights up the road brilliantly. The full effect of the high beam can be seen on a dark country road. On my drive to Trivandrum, I spent a better portion of the journey driving at night and in the rain and these bulbs are really good at lighting up the road in adverse weather conditions. All in all, a great upgrade option for the stock headlight bulbs and definitely better than the Crystal/Diamond Vision series. Have attached the photos of the bulbs on low/high beams Cheers, gpa Attached Thumbnails
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27th September 2008, 19:12	#170
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	after reading all the reviews about different bulbs i have decided to change the stock bulbs on my swift to philips xtreme power..will get it done in a couple of days...got my exams on these days.. will post the pre and post pics as soon as i get it done...
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1st October 2008, 00:43	#171
VSG12777 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 208 Thanked: 41 Times	Philips X-Treme Power Bulbs in Chennai Hi guys, To those who live in Chennai, any idea where I can get the Philips X-Treme Power / Vision Plus bulbs in Chennai ? I called up a few shops on GP Road (General Patters Rd) but none of them had these varieties. A few of my friends want to change their bike headlamp bulbs (H4 halogen 60/55W) to these X-Treme Power or Vision Plus units. Please do check and let me know at the earliest. Pricing info along with name of shop & phone nos (if available) would be great. Thanks ! Warm regards, Venkat
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2nd October 2008, 19:23	#172
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,790 Thanked: 345 Times	after reading all the reviews about different bulbs i have decided to change the stock bulbs on my swift to philips xtreme power..will get it done in a couple of days...got my exams on these days.. will post the pre and post pics as soon as i get it done... Hi, Any updates from your end on this change?? Looking forward to your review of these bulbs on your swift. Cheers, gpa
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2nd October 2008, 22:14	#173
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	@gpa: bro had taken the car out for 2 days to ajmer...just came back and will get it done tomorrow or day after for sure...
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3rd October 2008, 19:34	#174
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	need help!!!! i tried sourcing philips xtreme power from somewhere and got a quote of 1250 a pair and 1600 for osram nightbreaker...i read on the forum that it is for 660 a pair.. i am based in delhi...
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4th October 2008, 10:24	#176
anuragn BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 192 Thanked: 51 Times	Yeah, 1250/- is too high. I got a pair for 800 in Navi Mumbai (vashi).
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4th October 2008, 13:21	#178
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	@ ashthedivx: the fakes are what i am scared of...will go and search karol bagh some time soon...
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10th October 2008, 14:41	#179
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	after reading all the reviews, i can come up with the conclusion that vision plus would suit the best for my car. Also i dont need a relay for fitting these bulbs. My warranty is intact. Vision Plus are a great upgrade option for the stock headlight bulbs and definitely better than the Crystal/Diamond Vision series. Will get them soon.
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