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sajjt · 04-06-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NANOtechnology

@ ranjith

well, thanks a lot for the compliments.
regarding weather the 100w bulb is necessary or not, i had 2 35w hids installed, i wasn't satisfied, hence i went ahead with this mod.

as far as melting the reflector is concerned, let me clear a doubt.
a 35w hid, a 55w hid, a 75w hid and a 100w hid ALL EMIT SAME AMOUNT OF HEAT.
the difference between these is that the size of the xenon tube is different, its bigger in size in higher wattage bulbs.
a 100w hid kit has a standard H7 hid bulb which is 3 times bigger than a 35w hid bulb, that's all.

I've seen 35w hid kits burn pulsar's reflectors too.
the burning of the reflectors is to do with the quality of the kit, the one with the UV shield doesn't burn the reflector.

220's projector has a really sharp cut-off, but these @$$ holes don't know how to level the beam correctly, hence the glares are higher. Like every other projector, even this one has a nice glare shield, but people don't know how to aligh it perfectly, hence it enters the eye and thus produces high glares.
I've already posted a pic where my front num plate is clearly readable even with the 100w bulb ON.
this one has no glares if seen above the cut-off, and i have set it up nicely to avoid glare problems.

Exactly, these guys doesnt know how to aim the headlight and considering a focused projection beam like a normal reflector spread. I have seen few guys at workshop asking for raising the low beam to get more visibility

Once I tried to educate them but I was really pissed off with their comments like bro, you dont know how fast I'll be driving so my visibility is first than others safety. I couldnt make him realize that this could be dangerous for him as he's blinding the oncomers as he's got a idiotic rule of thumb: safety means visibility in terms of lighting

Nano, pls post a snap a normal HID capsule with the 100W cap for a comparison. Just to convince myself

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Hey what about the new thread with WIP pics? Dont delay it, am interested to hear from you

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Originally Posted by RanjithMN

Interesting,i might have to jst check up on what i read.Infact i remember TRS asking their customers not to use >35W HID's since it was melting reflectors.Maybe im mistaken...will check up anyway.

and regarding 220's projectors.yes i agree none are aligned properly.
but usually good quality projectors glare only when we are looking at it exactly at the center...this angle isnt visible when mounted on vehicles...hence we dont find much glare but 220's glares from many angles and is really irritating...i use to think the 220's behind were "passing" at me !

anyway,glad you are happy with the set up!pls do update on its durability!

cheers

Ranjith

Ranjit, all projectors will make glares once its not properly aimed, the manufacturers have taken enough precautions for not being used improperly and the projector placing on a car is too lower than a bike so its hardly noticeable if something went wrong too.

Even I was fooled many times bcz of this poor alignment in P220

Nano, he's right in cut off specs, good quality projectors have a very clear cut off, a differentiating colour on the cut off line and the shadow levels will be very lesser, the light spread will be more even, take a wall projection from a distance of 10mts you'll know what I meant.

Puneet1 · 04-06-2011, 03:53 PM

here is a excellent test on Temperature difference between 35 watt and 55 watt hid bulbs . H1 Bulb Operating Temperature (and other properties) Comparison

NANOtechnology · 04-08-2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Puneet1

@ nano - i disagree 100 watt hid will definitely produce more heat than a 35 watt one . suppose a 35 watt hid is 40 % effiecient then 60 % energy is lost in the form of heat . now in case of 100 watt hid heat will be 60% of 100 watt unless the luminous efficiency of the 100 watt hid bulb is way way more than a 35 watt one which is not true . so i guess a 100 w hid will produce more heat than a 35 watt one . a halogen wastes 90 % energy in the form of heat thats why govts. all over the world are encouraging use of cfls and leds . let me find some more links on this

Regarding the heat, i have currently a 100w hid at low beam and a 55w halo at high beam, whenever i keep the low beam ON and ride, after turning OFF the headlamp I've touched the headlamp to feel weather its hot or not, trust me the low beam is much much cooler than a 55w halo bulb too, I've tried the same method with the high beam too, even keeping it on for 20 seconds heats up the glass and makes it nice warm and cozy.

The low beam that i have currently is as hot as previous 35w hid was, much cooler than the 55w halogen, i suppose its as cooler as a 35w halogen is.

Besides I've seen a 35w hid melting the reflector too.

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Originally Posted by velociraptor13

is it a screeching sound?

Yes its a screeching sound, but don't worry, it disappeared now.

@ saj and ranjith

well, as you guys have seen my previous pics, it clearly shows the cut-off alignment as how it avoids oncoming, so i guess the wall projection method isn't needed, regarding the bulb size, I'll post a picture tomorrow showing the difference.

NANOtechnology · 04-11-2011, 02:01 AM

This is the pic showing the difference in the bulb size.

raghul77ster · 04-14-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NANOtechnology

Sorry to keep you guys waiting.

here comes the beam shots as promised.
sorry for the delay, was finding my camera's usb cable from quite a long time.

PS: these pics are clicked in well lit roads.

here it comes.

the side pose (notice the alternator moving)

notice the intensity

another one

still its much easier on the eyes (above the cut off area) one can even read the front number plate much clearly.

@ all

pics are clicked with the engine ON, so there are some vibes in 1-2 pics, but still does convey the message.

i hope you all like it, do comment.

Wow... This is simply amazing brother.. I am very much inspired by your work. Ofcourse, I own a blue color Suzuki Fiero - 2001 model.

04-06-2011, 03:53 PM	#92 (permalink)
Puneet1 Aut viam inveniam aut faciam Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,710	here is a excellent test on Temperature difference between 35 watt and 55 watt hid bulbs . H1 Bulb Operating Temperature (and other properties) Comparison __________________ Bi-xenon Projector Hid up for sale ! click

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NANOtechnology Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 980	This is the pic showing the difference in the bulb size. __________________ Giving a lot to a fiero. Expecting a lot from a fiero.

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