15 Nismo DRL's without the $1200 price tag, DIY in the making
 

Decided to post what I've been working on the past couple weeks. Everyone knows about the price of the OEM 15' Nismo DRL's you buying direct from Nissan. I wanted the OEM look and decided to create my own LEDs without the price tag. No offense to buying aftermarket from CarbonSignal or EVO R, just didn't like the look. I found some DRLs coming off a 2013 Renault Koleos (non US car) that had the similar shape and almost exact dimensions. Created a mold out of plastic weld (like JB weld) to get the shape.

Let me know what you guys think. Possible DIY down the road if you guys were interested.

Original DRLs coming off of Renault Koleos
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...s1kij7kgw.jpeg

Cut to trim, it was slight longer
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...pstgw3vmla.jpg

plastic weld and sanded to fit bumper
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps0loz7rbf.jpg

Test fit, pretty close.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psm2zxmncb.jpg

Looking good

i would say once you get it painted that it is going to look pretty damn slick.

rep point for trying something new.

Looks pretty GOOD! :tup:

painting this evening. I will keep everyone updated

That looks really damn good. Best non oem DRLs I seen, maybe even better looking then oem.

Not bad, not bad at all. :tup::tup:

keep us posted!! this is really sweet looking !

Little delay with the rain here in SoCal. Clear coat in the AM. Will post with updated photos.

Looks great so far in for the results and a DIY (maybe?)

Looking good! And those are drastically less expensive than Nissan.

Total cost so far...

$89 from eBay, OEM replacement DRL Renault Koleos
$36 for x4 of Plastic Weld (JB weld brand)
$18 for 12oz color paint match
$18 for 12 oz 2 part clear coat
$4 for 12oz sandable primer
$3 for sand paper

$168 total so far still better than evo and carbon Signal. And looks better

Sub'd for the final product. This looks great!

Very nice job!

Updated photos. Very happy how these came out. They look very OEM, exactly what I was going for. Enjoy!

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psbgo9yj85.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psufkxpqac.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psinm2tvui.jpg

Basically same thing i didi, great job OP!

https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...0c&oe=5891526D

https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...79&oe=588B22DD

Dang, that looks NICE!
What's the wiring situation like with these? Soldering, I'm betting?

Any pics with light on ??

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https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...75&oe=58A0DCE5

I wired an external switch so I can have them on separate from my headlights, Power, ground, and accessory.

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I also did the same. I created a toggle switch control when I wanted it on and off. I have mine directly connected to the cigarette lighter at the fuse box. I will update when properly installed. The daytime running lights look very OEm.

Updated photos. Excuse the phone photos, The DRLs are bright. Will do a proper photo shoot this weekend. Enjoy.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psmz2lu9ck.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...psrwpkcpkx.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...pswndsus8q.jpg

Very nicely executed, OP :tup:

Very nice man. Good work.

Slightly back from the dead...
 

I just found this thread via google; our 370Z forum's search engine is not the greatest!

I've been working on my own solution. I was heading down the interstate a few weeks ago with cars on either side and hit a big piece of truck tire tread which ripped my s-type spoiler off and ruined my 09's cover.

I've been planning my own front conversion and found this 9 LED DRL used on the 2015-2017 KIA K2 which is the Russian/Chinese version of the Rio not sold here:

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1CfnAL...33630eed851bb7
They are very bright and the black mounting flanges will make them very flexible to position and adjust the depth to fit the Nismo openings.
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1wofaK...Xq6xXFXXXh.jpg

The Kia's application is almost identical in style, shape, size and placement as the Nismo!
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1s0nbK...Xq6xXFXXXY.jpg

$73 including shipping on eBay but it is from China so 4-5 week shipping time.

These are neat since they are switch backs and come with a control box which makes them brightest as DRLs, dim half bright with headlight switch on and additionally, can be wired to also act as switch back amber turn signals all of the time and can be switchable as fog lights by wiring in a switch.
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1DMDXK...Xq6xXFXXXc.jpg
Hmmm - might be cool since I could then change the blinker bulbs in the headlights to an additional bright LED wired to the headlight circuit and add a rocker between the seats for the fogs!. :driving:

Google 2015 Kia K2 DRL and many cool links pop up including some youtube vids in Russian! Although I'm sold on the one above, there are 2 other light styles in this same format available to choose from:
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1l5YZN...b117e320014f80
http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1DvbrK...Xq6xXFXXXM.jpg
I'll keep everyone posted. :tiphat:

Was there ever a diy done for this mod?

any update on those DRL ?

Job abandonment?

I'm interested if you would be able to do this and ship?

Hello guys.

Just try the KIO drl for 30€ at Ali.. It fit very good!

Will send Pic tomorrow

A link would be useful too.

You can buy product here :

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/10050...27426c37SAAozj

It is KIA rio 3 K2 2015 2016

It will fit perfectly with really minor modifications, i'm really happy with that!.

[https://i.ibb.co/rwK7f5T/IMG-20210402-174323.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/y0dfxS0/IMG-20210402-174329-1.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/PQTHkCd/IMG-20210402-175823.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/0sRj7NW/IMG-20210402-175832.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/HzRb8MF/IMG-20210402-174641.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/NF77HKt/IMG-20210403-134245.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/KNBJBMH/IMG-20210424-111311.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/5R6fQPt/177425020-2...87416128-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/s2s8Q9P/173834925-2...25652266-n.jpg

Link doesn't work for me :twocents:

Link doesn't work and I can't find it just searching, but dang those look good!

Works for me.


These are the same I think.


https://www.amazon.ca/Daytime-Runnin.../dp/B07KCT6WV3

Figured it out. It says Page Not Found, but it also gives an error that says the item cannot be shipped to the US. I switched the country to Canada on the website and voila! the webpage reloaded and the product magically appeared.

Try this

€ 32,55 20%de réduction | Voiture clignotant 2 pièces pour KIA RIO K2 2015 2016 Super lumineux voiture style DRL diurne feux antibrouillard Modification clignotants
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mO3ANn7

If doesn't work just search for kia rio drl!

I know this is an old thread, but to Tipac: what kind of glue or putty did you use to fuse the drl to the back of the bumper?, TIA.

He has not visited the forum since June, but may be PM him and he wil see it.

Here you go
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08367-Blac...ts_id=15709931