Slimline LED DRL
08-12-2011, 12:22 AM
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Slimline LED DRL
I just picked up a set of Slimline LED DRL and took it to my friend shop and have it installed. We had to do some modification to mount it right between the signal and foglight. The brightness of these LED are comparable to those of the new Mercedes Benz C Class or the GLK since the LED kit is very slim. But during the day, it is still bright enough. I need to figure a way to by pass to where it will not dim while I have my headlamp on. So anyways...enjoy...
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08-15-2011, 07:34 AM
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looks like its trying too hard to be like other brands...
08-15-2011, 01:19 PM
#14
Ya unfortunately that was the best I can do as far as putting DRL LED. I know it will not fit 100% but I just brought it and try it out. My friend and I are in the process of making the DRL on the headlamp using full 12V LED with a module to by pass the error message on the MID.
08-15-2011, 11:27 PM
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KB, very well done. I know you said they're not "perfect", but very classy-kudos!
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KB, I've merged all your recent posts together. In the lower right hand corner of each post, the middle icon is a multi-quote button. This allows you to respond to multiple people in one posting!
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08-19-2011, 12:23 PM
#22
Looks very nice Raymond and my respect to you for achieving this mod on your new TL. My only concern is that is too bright at night. If you install a dimmer that sells at Radio Shack you can reduce the brightness. I did this with my BMW when I installed angel eyes.
08-19-2011, 01:10 PM
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Oscar, when I have my driving light or headlight on, the LED dim itself because it have a module. Its not TOO bright at night because the unit is so slim the out put of the LED doesn't spread out much. Unlike the Hella LED DRL I had on my RL its bright. Actually I wanted to be bright at night because of the slimness of the unit. I just contacted the online store and said I can make it not dim at night by just disabling one of the wire. Will try it out this weekend. How is your RL coming along? BBK in yet? I want to see!
08-19-2011, 02:35 PM
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Oscar, when I have my driving light or headlight on, the LED dim itself because it have a module. Its not TOO bright at night because the unit is so slim the out put of the LED doesn't spread out much. Unlike the Hella LED DRL I had on my RL its bright. Actually I wanted to be bright at night because of the slimness of the unit. I just contacted the online store and said I can make it not dim at night by just disabling one of the wire. Will try it out this weekend. How is your RL coming along? BBK in yet? I want to see!
. Kit should be ship today from CA so I should receive it next Thursday at the latest. Hopefully I can install it before the car show here in MD on August 28th, other than that the RL is driving smooth. Do you still have the deck spoiler?In regards to the led DRL it look too bright on the photo you posted. Maybe it need to be appricated more in person I guess since photos don't do any justice. Keep up the good work with mods that help us here get a better vision.
09-25-2011, 11:03 PM
#28
How long is the DRL? Seriously interested in this unit. How is the build quality how many lumens how is compared to the OEM bars hella valeo and others? Such a good price on these just hard to pass up your results look great.
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09-26-2011, 11:59 AM
#29
Look into this site:
http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/
It is call slimline LED. They are pretty pricey. They have the spec and size of it.
JLC lighting sell similar and the brightness is comparable to the one I have.
Good Luck!
http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/
It is call slimline LED. They are pretty pricey. They have the spec and size of it.
JLC lighting sell similar and the brightness is comparable to the one I have.
Good Luck!
09-26-2011, 12:13 PM
#30
AHHHH I thought you had the one to the orginal link you posted, now its more clear those are quite pricey and its questionable to take a change on ordering these they are almost 80% cheaper then the set your running.
Look into this site:
http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/
It is call slimline LED. They are pretty pricey. They have the spec and size of it.
JLC lighting sell similar and the brightness is comparable to the one I have.
Good Luck!
http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/
It is call slimline LED. They are pretty pricey. They have the spec and size of it.
JLC lighting sell similar and the brightness is comparable to the one I have.
Good Luck!
10-04-2011, 08:24 AM
#32
Thanks man that would be great if you could take a look snap some pix give me some real time comparisons to your set, So what made you go with the pricier set vice the set you have at your friends shop.
10-04-2011, 12:54 PM
#33
I went with this german brand because at that time my friend JLC didn't have these size yet and luckily I brought these because my other friend have an Audi Q5 and installed onto his bumper grille and looks very slim and OEMish look. So my friend with the Q5 give me the link of that company. After installing it, I had my friend at JLC to see if they can or mimic the size and look of what I had. They said they were doing those but somewhat similar looks. So I will have to check them out if they have those shipment coming in.
10-04-2011, 01:57 PM
#34
True makes sense, so if you could do it again would you go german again? I want something bright not cheap bright but clean oem looking for my M35, so when ever you get a couple pix and I like what I see compared to yours I am down to get a set. 
I went with this german brand because at that time my friend JLC didn't have these size yet and luckily I brought these because my other friend have an Audi Q5 and installed onto his bumper grille and looks very slim and OEMish look. So my friend with the Q5 give me the link of that company. After installing it, I had my friend at JLC to see if they can or mimic the size and look of what I had. They said they were doing those but somewhat similar looks. So I will have to check them out if they have those shipment coming in.
10-04-2011, 02:13 PM
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10-04-2011, 02:23 PM
#38
Your foglight section don't have enough room to put any LEDs that is bright enough which you prefer to go with. I look into my friend site and there isnt that fit right or give a OEM look to it. I thought about trying the E Class LED but I don't think that would look good UNLESS you want to sacrifice your foglight. And I thought about placing the LEDs on the center bottom grille and it doesn't look nice as well.
10-04-2011, 06:28 PM
#39
I'm thinking putting it right above the fog light there's going to be some trimming needed and there's lots of space above at least half inch and 2 inches in front of the fog maybe more. Imma believer and i think it can work if done well....
Your foglight section don't have enough room to put any LEDs that is bright enough which you prefer to go with. I look into my friend site and there isnt that fit right or give a OEM look to it. I thought about trying the E Class LED but I don't think that would look good UNLESS you want to sacrifice your foglight. And I thought about placing the LEDs on the center bottom grille and it doesn't look nice as well.
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