Daytime Running Lights + Switchback LED’s

synolimit · 05-30-2013, 12:19 AM

Nice mod! Wow those thing aren't cheap.

Dave N · 05-31-2013, 04:54 PM

I've done this set up on three cars (mine included). I'm working on an installation write up (with pics) and hope to have it ready to publish within the next week or so depending on my work schedule.

White LED as DRL:

Amber LED turn signal (a bit washed out from the overhead light glare):

Overhead view (I was trying to capture the left turn signal but the shutter snapped between blinks):

And if there's any SoCal people wanting this done but too afraid to do it themselves, feel free to contact me for a quote.

Stay tuned....

Baer383 · 05-31-2013, 09:45 PM

Yea I did this 2 years ago works real good the switchback bulbs also work good

Beware if all of a sudden your parking lights /turn signals stop working then you blew a fuse in the IPDM.

jgvill · 06-21-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave N

I've done this set up on three cars (mine included). I'm working on an installation write up (with pics) and hope to have it ready to publish within the next week or so depending on my work schedule.

Stay tuned....

Standing by for that install write up w/ pics

TheW3r3W0lf · 07-01-2013, 10:49 AM

Just an update.. LED's are all working great. I am always weary of aftermarket electronics but so far so good. I did find that the DRL are a bit unfocused so at night they seem to be a bit annoying for oncoming traffic. I did swap out the rear turn signals for LED's and had to install additional resistors due to fast blink.

Dave N · 07-01-2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgvill

Standing by for that install write up w/ pics

Working on the draft - just been really busy at work. Stay tuned.

Dave N · 07-31-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgvill

Standing by for that install write up w/ pics

Ugh!! Finally done: DIY: DRL Wiring For Pre-'13 Z's

Sorry for the delay. Please let me know if I missed anything.

Dave

05-30-2013, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3391	Nice mod! Wow those thing aren't cheap. __________________ 13 370z-

05-31-2013, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave N Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 123 Drives: '12 PW 6M & 90 Z32TT Rep Power: 15	I've done this set up on three cars (mine included). I'm working on an installation write up (with pics) and hope to have it ready to publish within the next week or so depending on my work schedule. White LED as DRL: Amber LED turn signal (a bit washed out from the overhead light glare): Overhead view (I was trying to capture the left turn signal but the shutter snapped between blinks): And if there's any SoCal people wanting this done but too afraid to do it themselves, feel free to contact me for a quote. Stay tuned.... Last edited by Dave N; 05-31-2013 at 08:22 PM. Reason: Text correction.

05-31-2013, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	Yea I did this 2 years ago works real good the switchback bulbs also work good Beware if all of a sudden your parking lights /turn signals stop working then you blew a fuse in the IPDM. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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07-01-2013, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheW3r3W0lf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 Z34 Nismo- SOLD Rep Power: 14	Just an update.. LED's are all working great. I am always weary of aftermarket electronics but so far so good. I did find that the DRL are a bit unfocused so at night they seem to be a bit annoying for oncoming traffic. I did swap out the rear turn signals for LED's and had to install additional resistors due to fast blink.