My First Car: Maruti 800 AC 93 Model

[Music_Swift]

Liked your DIY part for installing driving lights and mounted lights to your bumper.

 

[sethumurugan]

Today I was stuck in heavy rain while returning from one of my sites. I was near the auto parts market. Parked my activa under a shed and got into a shop just for time pass (to wait for the rain to stop).
I inquired for fog lamps. He started showing many lamps and also offered some tea & snacks. All were of local make. I asked for branded ones. He replied "branded H3 bulbs come for 80rs. But these lamps are for Rs 70(including bulbs). I have seen many autowalas using these single lamps only. The light is good.
Finally ended up buying these:

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A pair of yellow 80mm(3.14") fog lights for Rs. 140 including 55W H3 bulbs.

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A pair of white 110mm(4.3") driving lights for Rs. 250 including 55W H3 bulbs.

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A 300W headlamp relay for Rs. 150

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Push-pull switch for Rs. 50

I'll install these lights soon. I'll wire the lights same as headlamps. Driving lights in upper and fog lights in dipper mode.

Freind, tell me one thing. The white light which you have got is also kind of FOG lamp i belive. If it is so cheap, can I have something for my sparky also.

Pls see the attached pictures.

Something which is available in the image.

 

[samsag12]

Shantanu bhai the lights are looking great, neither too big nor too small just perfect for the small front end of the car. You have positioned them thoughtfully. Great job.

 

[Varun560061]

Yes the car was started for first time today. Tomorrow I'll take my car to the office and after I return I'll check the voltage again. (total driving of 15 kms from home to office and back).

Check it after you drive (don't let the engine to cool down), because it also depends on its operating temperature.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

Thanks http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/sreeharik8202-5281.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/music_swift-6610.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/sethumurugan-2129.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/samsag12-6021.html for liking the DIY. Today will take pics in the night and post them soon.


@ Sethu sir,
You can add a pair of lights like this:

White lights would look good. You will have to get some clamps fabricated to fix the lights on the grill. Or you may drill two holes in the bumper as marked in black(but it may spoil the look)


The wiring is very simple and will not alter the stock wiring.

 

[sethumurugan]

Thanks http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/sreeharik8202-5281.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/music_swift-6610.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/sethumurugan-2129.html, http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/members/samsag12-6021.html for liking the DIY. Today will take pics in the night and post them soon.


@ Sethu sir,
You can add a pair of lights like this:
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White lights would look good. You will have to get some clamps fabricated to fix the lights on the grill. Or you may drill two holes in the bumper as marked in black(but it may spoil the look)
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The wiring is very simple and will not alter the stock wiring.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking about somehting like which I have marked in the pic since there is a provision.



When I checked I was told that would cost around 1300 to 2000. But you were talking some thing bigger than that for hundereds. That is what I was surprised.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

When I checked I was told that would cost around 1300 to 2000. But you were talking some thing bigger than that for hundereds. That is what I was surprised.

Okk,
Sorry I thought you have those fog lamps and want to add one more pair. The lamps which you checked are the branded ones its a complete assembly and fits under the bumper using springs and screws.
You can buy the small lamps and install them inside the bumper but some clamps will have to be fabricated.(similar to the OEM fog light clamps) Buy some local make lamps with white glass. Make sure that the glass is not concave. Replace the glass with a magnifying glass and drill some small holes in the light assembly for the heat to pass off.

 

[sethumurugan]

You can buy the small lamps and install them inside the bumper but some clamps will have to be fabricated.(similar to the OEM fog light clamps) Buy some local make lamps with white glass. Make sure that the glass is not concave. Replace the glass with a magnifying glass and drill some small holes in the light assembly for the heat to pass off.

Sorry I could n't get you. if possible can you help me with some pictures.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

Sorry I could n't get you. if possible can you help me with some pictures.

I'll visit the market today and click few pics of the OEM fog light assembly. then I'll make some diagrams for the fabrications and post more details.

Please wait till the eve.

 

[sethumurugan]

I'll visit the market today and click few pics of the OEM fog light assembly. then I'll make some diagrams for the fabrications and post more details.

Please wait till the eve.

Mr. Shantanu, you need not put yourself in so much trouble. if possible just explain me with small diagrams. Iam really sorry for that. Pls.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

Mr. Shantanu, you need not put yourself in so much trouble. if possible just explain me with small diagrams. Iam really sorry for that. Pls.

Don't feel sorry sir,
I'll feel good if I am able to help you. And regarding going to the auto market. I keep searching for reasons to go there.

Please ask your service center that if you do any alteration in the bumper or install after market light will the warranty get void ??

 

[sethumurugan]

Don't feel sorry sir,
I'll feel good if I am able to help you. And regarding going to the auto market. I keep searching for reasons to go there.

Please ask your service center that if you do any alteration in the bumper or install after market light will the warranty get void ??

Ok thanks. I will check with service center guys also.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

After returning back from office I took few pics of the lights




low beam head lights


high beam head lights


fog lights


driving lights


high beam + driving lights


low beam + driving lights


high beam + driving lights + fog lights

Also did a voltage test again (as suggested by Varun after driving at least 20 kms.)


battery voltage 13.00v

after starting the engine
idle without any load 13.90v
with radiator fan on 13.65v

radiator fan + high beam 13.20v
radiator fan + low beam 13.25v

radiator fan + high beam + fog lights 12.95v
radiator fan + low beam + fog lights 13.00v

radiator fan + high beam + driving lights 12.85v
radiator fan + low beam + driving lights 12.96v

radiator fan + high beam + driving lights +
fog lights + music + fan + indicators 12.73v

fog light + driving light + parking lights + radiator fan 13.04v
fog light + driving light + parking lights + radiator fan + High beam Head Light 12.40v
fog light + driving light + parking lights + radiator fan + Low beam Head Light 12.70v

 

[sreeharik8202]

shantanu,without using headlamps the foglamps has much lights.

 

[Shantanu.lko]

shantanu,without using headlamps the foglamps has much lights.

But on roads with heavy oncoming traffic the fog light seems to be use less.