skd2k1's '07 Type-S progress - Updated 2/8/18
#41
hey man your setup looks killer on NBP! i want to keep my DRLs on 100% of the time but i am completely helpless when it comes to understanding wiring and stuff... I want to retain the yellow light so I won't be replacing the bulb or anything. Can you please explain to me a simple way to do this since I'm not using led's?
stock, the drl's are not 100% powered. if you wire it up the way that I did, I think 9005 halogens would be really bright bc they'd be at 100%. that said, you could definitely wire it the way that I did and use halogens. you'll still get the 'drl' light on your dash (doesn't bother me personally). this is how I did it:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/07-08-drl-headlights-836519/
you might be able to program the computer to have the drl's on all the time, but I'm not sure about that.
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thank you sir!
stock, the drl's are not 100% powered. if you wire it up the way that I did, I think 9005 halogens would be really bright bc they'd be at 100%. that said, you could definitely wire it the way that I did and use halogens. you'll still get the 'drl' light on your dash (doesn't bother me personally). this is how I did it:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836519
you might be able to program the computer to have the drl's on all the time, but I'm not sure about that.
stock, the drl's are not 100% powered. if you wire it up the way that I did, I think 9005 halogens would be really bright bc they'd be at 100%. that said, you could definitely wire it the way that I did and use halogens. you'll still get the 'drl' light on your dash (doesn't bother me personally). this is how I did it:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836519
you might be able to program the computer to have the drl's on all the time, but I'm not sure about that.
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(1) the way that I did it, which allows you to keep the drl's on all the time or even install a switch so you can control them. but, you get the 'drl' light on the dash.
(2) http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/dayti...rsion-kit.html
with option 2, it's a bit more expensive and you have to use capacitors. I don't like capacitors bc they get hot. the positive is that you don't have the 'drl' dash light on.
I would definitely buy your leds from v-led, they make great bulbs. I think there is actually a father's day 15% off sale today.
Last edited by skd2k1; 06-15-2014 at 08:58 PM.
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IMO it is. there's two routes with led drl there:
(1) the way that I did it, which allows you to keep the drl's on all the time or even install a switch so you can control them. but, you get the 'drl' light on the dash.
(2) http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/dayti...rsion-kit.html
with option 2, it's a bit more expensive and you have to use capacitors. I don't like capacitors bc they get hot. the positive is that you don't have the 'drl' dash light on.
I would definitely buy your leds from v-led, they make great bulbs. I think there is actually a father's day 15% off sale today.
(1) the way that I did it, which allows you to keep the drl's on all the time or even install a switch so you can control them. but, you get the 'drl' light on the dash.
(2) http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/dayti...rsion-kit.html
with option 2, it's a bit more expensive and you have to use capacitors. I don't like capacitors bc they get hot. the positive is that you don't have the 'drl' dash light on.
I would definitely buy your leds from v-led, they make great bulbs. I think there is actually a father's day 15% off sale today.
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http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/fog-l...45-1-pair.html
not as bright as titans, but about half the cost.
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With lip!
Or sell lip to me lol
Or sell lip to me lol
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I like it.
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ha, you shoulda told me no lip and then asked to buy it.
thank you sir!
I think I'm leaning towards putting the a-spec lip back on. otherwise I feel like I'd need to ditch the side skirts and rear lip too. kinda nice to have something a little different for now though.
thank you sir!
I think I'm leaning towards putting the a-spec lip back on. otherwise I feel like I'd need to ditch the side skirts and rear lip too. kinda nice to have something a little different for now though.
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^^^ Go for the rear A-spec lip. It will complete the look!
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^^^ Excellent! Be sure to post pics.
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Looks awesome!
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Beautiful
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Love it!
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I hadn't thought about keeping it black. I don't think I've seen anyone actually do black with a white brembo logo come to think of it.
yeah, cell phones just don't do it justice.
right now I'm leaning towards a pearl-silver with red 'brembo' logo or maybe a bronze/copper with white or black logo. decisions, decisions!
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Both ideas sound good.
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Here's a link to my progress thread with pics of the silver Brembos. The Brembo sticker I ordered was too big so they didn't look 100%, but they weren't bad nonetheless.
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr...-863805/page2/ <--- Click That
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr...-863805/page2/ <--- Click That
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Here's a link to my progress thread with pics of the silver Brembos. The Brembo sticker I ordered was too big so they didn't look 100%, but they weren't bad nonetheless.
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr...-863805/page2/ <--- Click That
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr...-863805/page2/ <--- Click That
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Awwww yeah
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Smart....very smart!
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'preciate it.
this is the second time I've had clear bra installed and the product has really improved since last time. it's so clear it's like having another clear coat sprayed on.
yes, I'd been leaving entirely too much room between the car in front of me lately. now back to riding way too close.
yes, I'd been leaving entirely too much room between the car in front of me lately. now back to riding way too close.
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How much does a full wrap usually cost you? I haven't looked at pricing in Toronto but the one well regarded wrap shop around here charges an arm and a leg
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N1, are you talking about a entire car wrap? I've seen those for $3,000-$5,000.
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Why did you replace the front bumper?
And when you said you are "pretty happy with it".. Does that mean you are not really sure?
peace
And when you said you are "pretty happy with it".. Does that mean you are not really sure?
peace
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the paint was looking bad, so I was going to have it repainted and there was a dent from the previous owner that I wanted removed. it ended up being cheaper to just get a new bumper cover and have it painted than to have the dent removed. I'm happy with it, but now it kinda makes me want to get the hood and fenders repainted.