Xenon Lamps / Bulbs

Whats the cost of fitting in a car? Which cos. are better? Whats the life of these fitments? Do they have effect on the battery - like consuming more power??

Xenon Lights( HID) are really good in terms of visibilty etc , i really like them a lot but they are expensive , good quality and genuine Xenon lights starts from 7k rs!

Sri

Xenon's may come with only with the bulb or with a condenser lens-cost is car and temp range specific and branded ones are quite costly.

They improving the visibility is true for an on coming driver as still a 130/100W halogen will be more powerful-these filaments have a longer life than halogens and the wiring needs to be altered.

i 2nd Binoys advice and moreover 130/100 W will altogether with Holder etc will cost upto around 1000 rs n odd!

Sri

What do u recommend. As I will soon be purchasing a small hatch say within 2 months. Want to budget for the addons - so what do u suggest :- (Xenon or Halogens) Please note that I will be travelling (night journey) for the holidays - once every month.

Xenons are good, but expensive. Also check with the dealer on warranty before installing. It involves adding ballast circuit which comes as part of the kit.

Both halogens and Xenons will need re-wiring so have equal warranty implications.

My recommendation taking into account all factors is a Philips extreme power H4 bulb upgrade-no alteration/no warranty hassles/and quite good results at not a great price.

The Philips H4 - will the cost be less than Rs.5,000/- total ?? Are they oficially allowed by the RTO - (simple question whether they are allowed or not by RTO- dont know the rules)

H4 is a type of bulb and not the wattage-almost all cars come with this type of head light bulb.

Philips Extreme power is rated at 55/60W and cost 800/- for a pair.

There are two more options

Philips Crystal vision-500-600/-

Philips Vision Plus-250-350/- for a pair.

All are RTO approved and does not need wiring changes

i own a maruti 800, i've got the original bulbs replaced with 90/100 watts halogen bulbs (with relay) but i am still not satisfied as i am travelling during the night all the time, its not safe, can anybody suggest me what to install out of the following :

1. Should i install HID (Imported / Bosch / Phillips)

2. Should i Install Xenon Bulbs ? will it require any kit as HID etc. or can i replace it with my existing relay and 90/100 watts halogen bulbs ??

3. What is philips crystal bulbs ??

4. What is Phillips Rally Range Bulbs ??

i want a really good output lights within a good price, pl. advice