For those who have DRLs (07) and don't like them..
08-22-2007, 01:48 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by kosstick
drive in the day with the head lights on is pointless WHAT SAFETY? roflll Oh ya thanks those halogen bulbs saved my life made me see the car infront of me MUCH MORE EASIER.
Halogen > Sun
Halogen > Sun
They do make you more visible.. if someone is passing me on a 2 lane road and they have DRLs or headlights on it's more obvious that 1) the car is coming and 2) it's coming at you head on. It also helps during that early morning or early evening time when people THINK they don't need their lights on but it does help
Point is.. it doesn't hurt you at all; it does make you more apparent.. but this isn't a discussion about that -_-
It's the same reason trucks beep when they backup.. it's obvious we shouldn't need that, because people should be smarter, but it's an added safety feature that gives a better warning that just throwing the shit in reverse and going for it.
08-22-2007, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmahh
^ a few extra bones would be like.. $800+
And what the heck would be the point of having Bi-Xenons and then DRL Xenons?
For those who flat out hate the DRLs just turn on your headlights. They go off automatically.
And what the heck would be the point of having Bi-Xenons and then DRL Xenons?
For those who flat out hate the DRLs just turn on your headlights. They go off automatically.
But I do hate this trend towards super-bright, highly focused headlights that are pretty much standard issue now, and seemingly highly desirable and 'cool'. Oncoming vehicles (on un-divided roads) that have them blind me. I know they are generally focused to be below my line of sight, but when the oncoming car goes over bumps, they point up and blind. I'm hoping this trend dies out the way pop-up headlights did some time ago! Actually, the worst ones are those that are self-installed by kids who don't even bother to adjust them correctly, and ... of course ... have super stiff suspensions to go along with it, so the car bounces and shakes along, blinding everyone for miles around!
08-22-2007, 06:30 PM
#45
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If the HID setup is aimed correctly then they should not blind you; however when someone goes onto eBay and buys an HID kit for their 89 accord and they're shooting into space you run into problems.
There is no standard in the US right now for HID lights; Europe restricts them I believe - they all require a washing system (dirt on the lense can cause light to not distribute properly and irritate other drivers) and the self leveling system to help counter blinding people when you hit a bump or something
The only ones that are annoying to me are the HID conversion kits that are put into housings designed for halogen setups, and using the incorrect bulb (the one w/o the built in cutoff).
But back to DRLs
There is no standard in the US right now for HID lights; Europe restricts them I believe - they all require a washing system (dirt on the lense can cause light to not distribute properly and irritate other drivers) and the self leveling system to help counter blinding people when you hit a bump or something
The only ones that are annoying to me are the HID conversion kits that are put into housings designed for halogen setups, and using the incorrect bulb (the one w/o the built in cutoff).
But back to DRLs
08-22-2007, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Steerpike
Turning on the headlights causes the Nav to switch to night mode. I'm sure you could override that but too much hassle.
08-22-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jokerman826
i much rather turn drl's off than change the bulb, imho.
To Freedom of choice! Which some around here have a real dislike for if you dislike DRLs....and I do dislike DRLs , but it is a thread for the we want DRLs crowd....but for the 'you cannot see them while your are driving crowd', you cannot see your wheels, your tails, your whole car but you do care how they look to others....rant over...except for: Dang DRLs!! Use your head lights when needed!! Then you have Tails too!! end of 2nd rant...
08-22-2007, 11:19 PM
#50
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This is merely a suggestion for those whom dislike DRLs because of the yellowish tint; not because people driving their car are irritated that lights are on (That they can't see.. and that doesn't impact performance)
08-23-2007, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanilla_Gorilla
Can't really tell how yellow they are, but they look good. Do you have a pick of your white DRL's?
i found the fuse today and i will post pics as soon as i get a chance. Im leaving for a couple days tonight so it probably wont happen until monday
08-23-2007, 12:45 PM
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I read a thread before about someone trying to put in a LED bulb for DRL. Basically a person says because the LED operates at such a low voltage, our car will think our DRLs are burnt, so we'll see a DRL warning light on the dash. The bulbs are automatically shut off too.
I would want to see how things turn out when people put in the LED bulbs for their DRL.
I would want to see how things turn out when people put in the LED bulbs for their DRL.
08-24-2007, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmahh
Not correct in this case.. It's obvious the stock DRLs use a halogen bulb and produce a yellowish color due to the low voltage/wattage going to the bulb; however an LED does not change color based on the supplied voltage, and thus should not have an ugly yellowish hue to it.
Swapping halogen bulbs may not make a difference; but swapping in an LED cluster bulb will.
Swapping halogen bulbs may not make a difference; but swapping in an LED cluster bulb will.
08-24-2007, 06:12 PM
#55
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I would think that is taken into account before this product is produced - otherwise people would be sending them back.. I would hope these have something integrated like the balancer people put on when converting turn signals to LEDs
The 07 DRLs are only on when the headlights are off; they will not come on for any other reason than the headlights being off, correct?
Are you sure they are not getting +12v?
The 07 DRLs are only on when the headlights are off; they will not come on for any other reason than the headlights being off, correct?
Are you sure they are not getting +12v?
12-26-2007, 02:14 PM
#56
So is there a solution? Anyone tried LEDs successfully? I don't mind the DRLs, I just mind the yellow hue.
01-02-2008, 10:24 PM
#57
Know what you mean TeknoKing,
Can't believe the interest dropped for this topic.
Come on you guys, post up some pictures of the super white DRL's.
Now that I've done my fogs in artic white, the next thing to tackle are those fugly yellow hue DRL's.
Can't believe the interest dropped for this topic.
Come on you guys, post up some pictures of the super white DRL's.
Now that I've done my fogs in artic white, the next thing to tackle are those fugly yellow hue DRL's.
01-02-2008, 10:38 PM
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ONe guy in the RL forum bypassed his and has no error light by using a relay. On the RL, the highbeam is the DRL, and the highbeam still functions properly.
01-03-2008, 12:04 AM
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Hmmm ....??
Pretty pricey though (about the same on flea-bay).
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=1232
01-03-2008, 12:07 AM
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Do we know what the OEM HB3/9005 bulbs wattage and Kelvin is?
Is the bulb for an 07 the ninety degree model?
I found these 60 or 65 watt ones:
Philips Blue Vision 9005 (HB3)
# New and improved - UltraBlue
# 4000K Colour Temperature
# Distinctive daylight from blue lamp
Is the bulb for an 07 the ninety degree model?
I found these 60 or 65 watt ones:
Philips Blue Vision 9005 (HB3)
# New and improved - UltraBlue
# 4000K Colour Temperature
# Distinctive daylight from blue lamp
01-03-2008, 01:12 PM
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Maybe even better:
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
01-04-2008, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Maybe even better:
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
Looks like pretty new technology
Aw heck... went ahead and ordered them anyway.
Will let you know if they work or not after I get em
01-04-2008, 12:02 PM
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Alright!! 
Way to be the Guinea Pig.
Post back with results and pics. I am optimistic. Will look at getting these in the spring pending your result.
And please, if they don't work (fit, color, whatever) let us know so we don't waste time on 'em later. thumbsup:
Way to be the Guinea Pig.
Post back with results and pics. I am optimistic. Will look at getting these in the spring pending your result.
And please, if they don't work (fit, color, whatever) let us know so we don't waste time on 'em later.
thumbsup:
01-04-2008, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by scv76_
Those do look good, know if anybody has tried them?
Looks like pretty new technology
Aw heck... went ahead and ordered them anyway.
Will let you know if they work or not after I get em
Looks like pretty new technology
Aw heck... went ahead and ordered them anyway.
Will let you know if they work or not after I get em
01-05-2008, 09:07 PM
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Wow, this thread is alive again. I went the easy way out and just pulled the fuse. After a couple days you dont even notice the DRL light anymore.
Hopefully someone finds something that either looks good or doesnt make the DRL light come on.
Hopefully someone finds something that either looks good or doesnt make the DRL light come on.
01-06-2008, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jguerra23
These are nokya artic purple..they look pink... i really need to change them.
i think that link to the LED DRL's might work alright.
01-06-2008, 02:50 PM
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jgueerra, cant wait to see your pics!
I'm still trying to change my hid, got the bulbs, but just the whole bitch process of doing it makes me lazy.
In the 2G it was pretty damn easy
I'm still trying to change my hid, got the bulbs, but just the whole bitch process of doing it makes me lazy.
In the 2G it was pretty damn easy
01-06-2008, 03:03 PM
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I don't know about you guys but bright lights don't always look good because everyone is going for those. I like something unique. I have seen a TL on the road with Blue/Purple coloured DRL's and it really looked sick. BTW it was also a blue coloured TL 03 Type S so it looked even better.
01-06-2008, 05:36 PM
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Looking for new mods
yeah..I understand we like to be different.... but the stock yellow piss bulbs dont look hot, and these purple end up looking pink... I dont want a barbie edition TL..... The Leds will be next. Different colors can be ilegal in NY. So i am pretty limited.
01-06-2008, 05:54 PM
#74
A J35A8 EG civic is in
One option is to pull the fuse and put in angel eyes like I did 
.. but I would love to have that DRL light go away because people always ask what its for
.. but I would love to have that DRL light go away because people always ask what its for
01-06-2008, 06:01 PM
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Looking for new mods
The only thing i think they are good for is , they save me money on my insurance.... I think they were made for those people who forget to turn on their lights at night... I have automatic..... also when driving in dark under path in the city.....my light come on there too..
01-06-2008, 08:09 PM
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speaking off, is there anyway we can adjust the sensitivity on auto headlights?
freaken lights will go on when there is only no light at all, like at night or in my garage.
In my infiniti when it was very cloudy or rainy the lights will always go on, it had the sensitivity setting which you could adjust.
freaken lights will go on when there is only no light at all, like at night or in my garage.
In my infiniti when it was very cloudy or rainy the lights will always go on, it had the sensitivity setting which you could adjust.
01-06-2008, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Maybe even better:
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=371
60W is stock for the DRL, IIRC
Thing is that Philips bulb is not an LED so the it won't light it up to full power --> piss yellow DRL.
The LED doesn't need as much power, so you get the "Bright White" (6000K - 7000K) color at the supplied voltage.
Originally Posted by scv76_
Those do look good, know if anybody has tried them?
Looks like pretty new technology
Aw heck... went ahead and ordered them anyway.
Will let you know if they work or not after I get em
Looks like pretty new technology
Aw heck... went ahead and ordered them anyway.
Will let you know if they work or not after I get em
Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Alright!!
Way to be the Guinea Pig.
Post back with results and pics. I am optimistic. Will look at getting these in the spring pending your result.
And please, if they don't work (fit, color, whatever) let us know so we don't waste time on 'em later. thumbsup:
Way to be the Guinea Pig.
Post back with results and pics. I am optimistic. Will look at getting these in the spring pending your result.
And please, if they don't work (fit, color, whatever) let us know so we don't waste time on 'em later.
thumbsup:We should know soon.
