Daytime Running Lights

bossman · 01-07-2009, 01:46 AM

how do you turn on the HID's? and does every car have them?

sensi09 · 01-07-2009, 01:50 AM

DRLs are different from xenons. DRLs typically run at half or low power thus the yellow light. You could change the DRLs to a whiter bulb, but they will still be a bit yellow due to the low power. They would only show as white or become brighter when you "flash" someone assuming the xenons are not activated during flashing.

I don't like aftermarket additions, but I do like the LEDs found on Audis. A much better solution compared to typical DRLs.

shumby · 01-07-2009, 01:52 AM

^^^ you will like an ironman mod then for sure.

TacoZ · 01-07-2009, 01:52 AM

That's exactly what I want. I want LED DRLs like the Audis. If it's yellow and it's not LED then forget it. Not into those.

AK370Z · 01-17-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bossman

the LED is located just inside the HID.. it would be sweet if anyone had any close up shots..

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Originally Posted by bossman

why aren't the lights blue for this car (xenon)? they always were and i thought they were gonna stay that way but every shot ive seen them on they've been boring old yellow

Some kids in Japan changed the yellow lights to bright white. Take a look at this picture

Looks much better huh?

bossman · 01-17-2009, 12:41 PM

ak that is sooo dope

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-18-2009, 02:31 AM

I'd rather have LED's in that vertical chrome strip in the headlight parallel to the hood line.

Crash · 01-18-2009, 04:00 AM

^^^ That can be done. I'm thinking of doing the same. I'd be rerouting the DRL to that strip if/when I do it.

msl82 · 01-18-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I'd rather have LED's in that vertical chrome strip in the headlight parallel to the hood line.

I agree!!!

edobear:

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-18-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

^^^ That can be done. I'm thinking of doing the same. I'd be rerouting the DRL to that strip if/when I do it.

If someone manages to do that while still keeping a clean setup, I'm definitely interested.

Crash · 01-18-2009, 04:15 PM

I'm thinking I want BOTH the strip and the current DRL to be on during the day. I'd change the bulb to a Hyper-White LED setup and run smaller hyper-whites to the strip. That way when they're on it will look freaking amazing.

tvfreakazoid · 01-18-2009, 06:42 PM

What are the drl's?

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Originally Posted by sensi09

DRLs are ugly. If they were activated, people would be going to the dealer to have them turned off.

tvfreakazoid · 01-18-2009, 06:44 PM

What will you need to do to get the LED's set up?

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Originally Posted by Crash

^^^ That can be done. I'm thinking of doing the same. I'd be rerouting the DRL to that strip if/when I do it.

AK370Z · 01-18-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

What are the drl's?

Look at the thread title.

Crash · 01-18-2009, 10:54 PM

Not sure. First I'll need a 370! LOL

I need to pull that housing out and see what materials they used. I'll also need to get some metal work done (I'm terrible with metal work) so we'll see.

01-07-2009, 01:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	^^^ you will like an ironman mod then for sure. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-18-2009, 04:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	^^^ That can be done. I'm thinking of doing the same. I'd be rerouting the DRL to that strip if/when I do it. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-18-2009, 04:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	I'm thinking I want BOTH the strip and the current DRL to be on during the day. I'd change the bulb to a Hyper-White LED setup and run smaller hyper-whites to the strip. That way when they're on it will look freaking amazing. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	Not sure. First I'll need a 370! LOL I need to pull that housing out and see what materials they used. I'll also need to get some metal work done (I'm terrible with metal work) so we'll see. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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