HID Xenons Headlamps: Discussions & Queries

[gears1313]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Are you facing this with only one bulb? If so, there's something wrong with the bulb.

Please check if you have correctly done with the wiring. You can check if the faulty part is HID bulb by, simply disconnecting them and using the other ballast.



4300K is the best color to go. Anything beyond 6000K will simply get you struck in the rains. Above 6000K, everything is for show off. I prefer 4300K.



Going for aftermarket projector headlamps is not the way in my opinion. But, if you get a good set of aftermarket projector headlamps as Naveen got, then its good. But the best way to do a HID Projector conversion is to do the retrofit. Retrofits, even though expensive, they are well worth for every penny spend.
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Hi, I can help you out with i20 projector conversion.

For the problems A to C, I have a strong feeling that your stalk might be the faulty thing. I too have had the same problem, but not in this frequency.
Do check your OEM headlamp fuses situated at the engine room. If the fuse is still maintained at 10amps to 15amps, I would suggest you to use the 25amps fuse.

If the problem persist, disconnect the HID and see if you are facing the same problem using the Halogens.

With regard to manual adjustment of headlamp, open the hood and you will see two screws that hold the headlamp reflector in the headlight. take a * screw driver and turn it to achieve the required position. Remember to keep the headlamp leveler to the 2nd positon or 3rd before doing this, you may need to change levels upon conditions.

Hope this helps!

First of all thanks for a quick reply buddy.

I didnt understand what is meant by STALK in your comment.

Secondly halogens were working fine till the day before the installation; except the beam adjustment problem.

Thirdly; I am finding those two screws from a year or so; but till now I am unable to find it. Do you have any pics for reference. I have a Swift DZire 2008.

Thanks

Stalk I referred here is the controller stick you switch on the headlight, do the flashing stuff. If it goes kaput, there is a chance of this problem.

The screws are at the back side of the headlamp. I dont have the pic of swift. But I think you will have to look it deep inside. It should be there anyhow!

Yes, the passenger side is the most irritating part. May be you will have to remove the headlamp and do the adjustments. Simply screw it clockwise and anti clock wise for adjusting. But its a trial and error method. The screws wont get into the passenger side unless you have really small screw drivers!

I sorted out the HID issue. Now it is working fine. Also the beams have been adjusted. Thanks Naveen and Xenonpro for the valuable interaction!
Pics will come soon!

 

[gears1313]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

HIDs on my DZire!

Low Beam!

Hi Beam!

 

[∂נℓυν]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

i just don't know, but i'm quite not pleased with the spread of the rays in low beam, or is it just me ?

 

[Akash]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Congrats for the setup gears. Your hard work finally bore great results.

 

[naveen04in]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

A bit of leveling/ focusing is required for the low beam dude.

 

[gears1313]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

i just don't know, but i'm quite not pleased with the spread of the rays in low beam, or is it just me ?

Yes you are correct; the focus of left Headlight was messed up and I have at least tried to bring it in some good level. Or may be because of the wall on the right side it is looking awkward?

Congrats for the setup gears. Your hard work finally bore great results.

Thanks Akash. The results are much better than the OE headlights.

A bit of leveling/ focusing is required for the low beam dude.

Ya dude; I got it, focusing is actually required.

 

[cooldhaya]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Congrats gears looking good , is it 6000kelvin?

 

[gears1313]

Congrats gears looking good , is it 6000kelvin?

Hey thanks Dhaya!! Well thats the main confusion here. According to the box and the bulb markings it is 6000K; but i am still confused with the colour. Some hid's 6000K is different than the others. My bikes bulb marking says 10000K; but I find it just above 6000K.

 

[gears1313]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Was just wandering if HIDs with H4bulb can be used in projectors?

 

[correa_king]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

HIDs on my DZire!
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Low Beam!
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Hi Beam!
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gears1313, the set up is really great. i also agree that the spread for th elow beam isnt good.

 

[correa_king]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Hello People,

I am planning to install HID with projector set up for my OHC. I contacted 'Retro Rides' from Delhi who quoted me Rs 25,000 for the entire set up (see attachment) which includes the following;

projectors
hid kit
wiring relays
angel eyes
courier charges to your place (as i stay in Mumbai)

People please help me here about your views on this.
Also let me know of any other places where i can get a projector set up for my OHC.

 

[correa_king]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Hi, i just checked with an local car accessories shop who quoted me Rs 17,000 for the projector with HID (6000K) for my OHC

 

[gears1313]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

gears1313, the set up is really great. i also agree that the spread for th elow beam isnt good.

Thanks buddy!

Hello People,

I am planning to install HID with projector set up for my OHC. I contacted 'Retro Rides' from Delhi who quoted me Rs 25,000 for the entire set up (see attachment) which includes the following;

projectors
hid kit
wiring relays
angel eyes
courier charges to your place (as i stay in Mumbai)

People please help me here about your views on this.
Also let me know of any other places where i can get a projector set up for my OHC.

I think 25k is much higher.

Hi, i just checked with an local car accessories shop who quoted me Rs 17,000 for the projector with HID (6000K) for my OHC

From where did you checked this out? Share the place buddy.

 

[correa_king]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Thanks buddy!



I think 25k is much higher.



From where did you checked this out? Share the place buddy.

@Gears1313, Even i agree that 25K is a lot. Can you suggest some shops i can check out in mumbai.

I got the quote of 17K from "Popular Tyres & Accessories" address is below. Also he wont give me a completely new headlight, he will only retro-fit the projectors in my existing headlight assembly.

Popular Tyres & Accessories
1/2, Linkway Estate,
Near Shakti Ford Showroom,
New Link Road,
Malad West,
Mumbai - 400064

 

[XenonPro]

Re: Xenons HID Lamps Thread

Hello People,

I am planning to install HID with projector set up for my OHC. I contacted 'Retro Rides' from Delhi who quoted me Rs 25,000 for the entire set up (see attachment) which includes the following;

projectors
hid kit
wiring relays
angel eyes
courier charges to your place (as i stay in Mumbai)

People please help me here about your views on this.
Also let me know of any other places where i can get a projector set up for my OHC.

Hey buddy,
why dont you go for quality lighting setup with complete OEM setup for 24,500INR? Denso ballast, 85122+ philips bulb, and all the bells and whistles you can ask for.

Going for projector setup in my opinion is to go a quality way with oem components.