Daytime Running Lights

Robert_Nash · 01-30-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dave

no drl no rear wiper and there asking 30 + for them.these guys arte on crack

I find all this angst (not referring to you specifically here...I'm speaking in general) about things like daytime running lights and rear wipers and no display of tire pressure a bit odd.

Personally, I always drive with my lights on (sometimes parking only but normally all)...my 370 (and in fact most of my vehicles) have/have had the auto-headlight setting and I rarely use it. My 2000 Z/28 had DRLs and I thought there were a bit stupid...if you want lights on for safety then having the LIGHTS ON is a better solution...DRL are for people too lazy or stupid to understand that (no offense to anyone, really). If you want them just to look "cool"; that's fine but why blame Nissan for not putting something on the car some people think are cool and others think are stupid/look bad?

As to the rear wiper...what is the big deal??? I NEVER used the rear wiper on my 350 and the only vehicles they are actually a benefit for are vehicles like SUVs which have a vertical or almost vertical rear window (because road grime and water tends to collect there)...a sweep rear window will rarely have that problem.

I can point out vehicles costing multiples of the 370 that don't have some of the equipment/features the 370 does have as well as features the 370 doesn't have and that they don't have either...if Nissan put everything on the car that anyone could possibly want so that it would please everyone; the car would weight 4,500lbs..and cost far more...I can only imagine the screaming that would generate and people clamoring for all the unnecessary do-dads to be removed from the car!!!

bandora · 01-30-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I can point out vehicles costing multiples of the 370 that don't have some of the equipment/features the 370 does have as well as features the 370 doesn't have and that they don't have either...if Nissan put everything on the car that anyone could possibly want so that it would please everyone; the car would weight 4,500lbs..and cost far more...I can only imagine the screaming that would generate and people clamoring for all the unnecessary do-dads to be removed from the car!!!

True.. but they could've made those as an option.. then whoever wants to pay more for the "cool/unnecessary" stuff then, they can.

chubbs · 02-01-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I find all this angst (not referring to you specifically here...I'm speaking in general) about things like daytime running lights and rear wipers and no display of tire pressure a bit odd....
etc - etc - etc

I'd have thought that someone as intelligent as you could have worked out the reason why people discuss options/voice opinions and suggest variations in a car forum - especially as that is what you have just done.

Man, you're a paradoxico.

bossman · 01-07-2009, 01:32 AM

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

shumby · 01-07-2009, 01:35 AM

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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

the driving lights have the yello look but the hid's are 4300K white I wil be replacing mine with 6000k just a hint of blue

TacoZ · 01-07-2009, 01:33 AM

All a matter of opinions just as with the spoiler and colors. I personally like them. I don't like the rear wiper though.

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..

Quote:

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.

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:

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.

01-07-2009, 01:52 AM	#9 (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	#15 (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

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