Headlight Bulb Upgrade in Car. Choices for Better Night Visibility Driving

Looking to Upgrade Headlight for Better in Night Visibility and Drive

Headlight Upgrade and Law
Are you finding your Headlight Visibility bit low due to Halogen Headlights !!

Its important to know that as per Central Motor Vehicle Act - there is a restriction on Maximum Watt of Bulbs which can be used in Cars

MVA States that - Maximum Capacity of Bulbs should not exceed 70/75 watts for 24 Volt System and 60/65 Watt for 12 Volt System in Driving Cars in India

Maruti Suzuki Range, Hyundai, Honda Cars, Toyota, Ford - all comes with 12 Volt System. Infact - almost every Hatch, Mid Sedan has 12 Volt System

White Lights - though not categorically mentioned, but generally has higher Watt Bulbs and tend to blind in the opposite side driver. Usage of Higher Watt Bulbs or White Lights - if caught by Cops will be subject to Fine

So - if you considering more Powerful Halogen Headlights like 100/90 W - then

» Its illegal to have Such High Power Lights basis Motor Vehicle Act in India

» Even - if looking for Install It will require a Separate Relay Wiring Harness - will cost around Rs 1000 for Relay alone. Bulbs cost additional

» May even Void in Warranty of your Existing Car if Performed Poorly

Options to Upgrade Light

Choose in Xtreme Vision Headlights (Most Popular): Comes in Reputed Brands like Osram Night Breaker Plus / Phillips Xtreme Vision

These are Halogen Headlights only but in Chrome Tip with Improved Filament Design which claims to Offer upto 100% more Light. Leaving the Quantifying terms - certainly the light clarity is much better as against Standard Halogen Headlight

Priced from Rs 1200 to Rs 1600 - a Pair of Front Headlights in Car (Standard Halogen Headlights in Car costs in around Rs 450 a Pair)

No Separate Relay and no Separate Wiring Harness is needed. Bulbs are Upgraded as simple replacement with these Xtreme Vision Bulbs

However they come in Different Types - H1, H4, H7, H8. Below are difference in these type of Bulbs

1. H4 Bulbs are the best one as they are one bulb with 2 filaments - one for high beam and low beam each (to be used if your car uses Single Barrel to have 2 Bulbs). 3 Pin Bulb
2. H1 and H7 are single filament and h1 used for upper light while h7 for dipper light (To be used if your car uses Double Barrel to have 4 bulbs in total). 2 Pin Bulb
3. H8, H11 Bulbs are primarily meant for Fog Lights

However choice of bulbs depend on the electrical system of the car. Its important to check whether the Holder of Bulb is of 2 Pin or 3 Pin or Headlight Type compatible for your car.

While in Choosing these lights - comes in Xtreme Vision or Vision Plus - Vision Plus is even more Powerful by 30% against Standard Xtreme Vision

Picture Disclaimer: Below is Indicative Pic, Light may not be 100% as effective as per the difference in pic shown. Vision Plus would further be 30% more Powerful than Xtreme Vision lights

Projector Headlights: HID (High Intensity Discharge) or High Definition Headlights with Projector Lamps are another choice to upgrade Headlights of Car. HID Bulbs do not have Filament as which is there in Standard Halogen Headlights, but uses HID Ballast to ignite Chemical and provide light Visibility. Though Light Throw and Clarity is Much Better and Projector look makes the Car Stylish and ensure that light does not split (Important to note that without Projectors - HID Bulb light will split on road and hence strongly recommended to use with Projectors only). But Costing in range of Rs 15000 onwards makes it an expensive thing

For Info - HID Bulbs uses lesser Power than Standard Halogen Headlights - they are of 35W or 55W. There are further Sub Categories of Bulbs in 35W or 55W which has Color Temperature of Bulbs :-

» 3000K - Yellow

» 4300K - Yellowish White Light for Enhanced Visibility

» 6000K to 8000K - White with Slight Bluish Impact - Strong Visibility

HID Lights Color Temperature

HID with 6000K will have strong Glaring effect on driver coming from Opposite Side. Its best to use 4300K Bulbs

We do not recommend HID Bulbs without Projectors (though HID Bulbs Stand alone cost you around Rs 5000 to 7000) as the light will spread in and will not focus - unlike whats seen along with Projectors. Even - Driver Coming through Opposite Side would be uncomfortable as HID Bulbs will impact visibility due to glare from the spread

Know More on Projector Headlights

In case you seek information on DRL (Day Time Running Lights) - know more on Car DRL Lights

Bi-Xenon HID Headlights: Same of what you see in Audi and BMW Range, Xenon HID Headlights is another Option to upgrade your Car Headlights. They cost in range of Rs 35000 to 50000 for your Hatch, Mid Sedan Car with Exceptional Light Visibility and Top Notch Styling.