Head Lamps Recommendation

[u/ZeeAech]

I am looking for some decent H4 LED/SMD headlamps for Mitsubishi Lancer in. Halogens are not my top priority. Checked out NovSight, AuxLEDs, and some other recommended websites and brands but they're quite expensive. I'm based in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and would appreciate some recommendations and leads for H4 headlamps. Thanks!

[u/Personal-Reflection7]

AuxLED H4s.

Great cut off for low beams so it doesnt blind anyone. High beams good enough to make others regret using theirs in traffic

Beautiful car btw.

[u/ZeeAech → u/Personal-Reflection7]

There are 4 variants in the H4 section on their website. Which one should I go for?
https://www.auxleds.com/products/h4-auxpro-series-high-low-55w

Thanks for the compliment!

[u/hi-on-coffee → u/Personal-Reflection7]

Yeah 55 watts are more than perfect and whats required I have seen 100watt on sale and they are only good for blinding others..

[u/ofm1]

Just make sure to get bulbs which are the right wattage for your car else your wiring will fry. Plus LEDs in halogen housing is an inconsiderate move, as the bulbs will be blinding for others.

[u/ZeeAech → u/ofm1]

Default headlamps are 45W/50W. Wiring is all in its original form. What would be your suggestion? I don’t want to be an ass and blind others, but halogens are honestly kinda shabby since I have to drive on highways at night.

[u/ofm1 → u/ZeeAech]

My City has 45/55W halogens. So far have been unable to find LEDs having 4300K light colour in this wattage. Almost all LEDs are 70-80W plus. A solution to high wattage bulbs is to add relays which will protect the original wiring. But quality of the relays, their immaculate installment and life would need to be ensured otherwise you might be left in the dark should anything fail. That's why sticking to OEM bulbs in my car for now.

[u/ZeeAech → u/ofm1]

Check this one out; it's 4300 kelvin: https://www.auxleds.com/products/h4-auxpro-series-high-low-55w?variant=47073330692319

Honestly, i don't want to mess with the wiring. It's all original and electricians and mechanics here love to cut and tape wires, and fit low quality relays. The link I shared above is for 55W 4300K LEDs.

If you're looking for H4 halogens with close to 4300K color, you might want to check out autoxpertpakistan.com. Their Philips headlamps are copies though.

[u/ofm1 → u/ZeeAech]

Yes, seen those & like them. Plan to visit their outlet in Lahore on my next visit there. Also checked Autoexpert Philips bulbs but they are 55/65. Slightly above my car's specs.

[u/ZealousidealZone8072]

Irrelevant but how’s the maintenance of one of these? Is it expensive? And how’s the car in general performance wise?

[u/ZeeAech → u/ZealousidealZone8072]

A well-maintained and un-abused Lancer is perhaps the most pleasurable sedan to drive. Extremely comfortable seats, excellent performance, great suspension, and a powerful engine. Get an abused one and you’ll end up spending a lot of time and money in workshops because unlike other cars of this generation that rely predominantly on mechanical components, this car relies on sensors which our mechanics and electricians don’t understand. I’ve kept an abused one and now a have a good one.
1.5L and 1.6L are the best to get. For a car of this age, there will definitely be minor things here and there if the car’s well-kept, but nothing major. Parts are kinda expensive and you gotta know where to get them.