Daytime running lights installed
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Drifting
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From: Hopkinsville KY
Daytime running lights installed
At the suggestion of a forum member, I ordered a kit and installed it yesterday. The running lights come on as soon as I start the car, and they're brighter than parking lights because the turn signal filaments are used.
I ordered the kit from http://www.webelectricproducts.com/ and the installation was pretty easy.
Here are the results, whaddayathink?
I ordered the kit from http://www.webelectricproducts.com/ and the installation was pretty easy.
Here are the results, whaddayathink?
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (KY Vette)
why would you add those :confused: I know a lot of folks with DRL's from the factory disable them...
just wondering (It would be the first thing I got rid of on a new GM vehicle myself) :flag
just wondering (It would be the first thing I got rid of on a new GM vehicle myself) :flag
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (*89x2*)
I personally am not a fan of DRL either. I like having the option of whether I want them on or not. I've gotten used to them on the C5's and 4th Gen F-Bodies. At least they went to the "parking" lights instead of using the headlights when they first started appearing on GM cars.
The most important question is whether you like it. If you do, it really doesn't matter what the rest of us think :thumbs:
The most important question is whether you like it. If you do, it really doesn't matter what the rest of us think :thumbs:
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (*89x2*)
why would you add those :confused: I know a lot of folks with DRL's from the factory disable them...
just wondering (It would be the first thing I got rid of on a new GM vehicle myself) :flag
just wondering (It would be the first thing I got rid of on a new GM vehicle myself) :flag
Because he wanted to!!!!! they are COOL!!!!!!
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (KY Vette)
My normal reaction to DRLs is :U . They are something that is normaly used in dimly lit socialist countries :jester I have disconnected more than one pair of them.
but yours look good. Nice job
Actually not a bad idea on a C4 because C4s are low and stealthy, especially dark colored ones. However, I still prefer to be in control of my lights so I use the fog lights anytime visibility isn't great.
but yours look good. Nice job
Actually not a bad idea on a C4 because C4s are low and stealthy, especially dark colored ones. However, I still prefer to be in control of my lights so I use the fog lights anytime visibility isn't great.
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (xs650)
My normal reaction to DRLs is :U . They are something that is normaly used in dimly lit socialist countries :jester I have disconnected more than one pair of them.
but yours look good. Nice job
Actually not a bad idea on a C4 because C4s are low and stealthy, especially dark colored ones. However, I still prefer to be in control of my lights so I use the fog lights anytime visibility isn't great.
but yours look good. Nice job
Actually not a bad idea on a C4 because C4s are low and stealthy, especially dark colored ones. However, I still prefer to be in control of my lights so I use the fog lights anytime visibility isn't great.
do any other lights come on when the DRLs are on?
How does it install?
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 8:38 AM 11/23/2003]
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (vinnies87)
safety first :iagree:
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (Southern Comfort)
do any other lights come on when the DRLs are on?
How does it install?
How does it install?
There are installation instructions on their website, but I just used the instructions that came with the kit. It took me a couple of hours because I'm so picky, but it should only take about an hour. Wire nuts, wire connectors, extra wire, everything you need comes with the kit.
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (KY Vette)
I bought the same kit...but didn't install them...what wires did you use up front for power? There are all the relays for the fans and such, but I didn't want to use those (and I wasn't in the mood to run a new one from the battery).
Looks good, I'm doing the same eventually.
Just out of curiosity, what's the big deal if you have DRL's? Do they negate the aluminium foil hat you have on and the government can beam thoughts directly in your head...what's the big deal?
Looks good, I'm doing the same eventually.
Just out of curiosity, what's the big deal if you have DRL's? Do they negate the aluminium foil hat you have on and the government can beam thoughts directly in your head...what's the big deal?
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (MinnesotaWhite)
I bought the same kit...but didn't install them...what wires did you use up front for power? There are all the relays for the fans and such, but I didn't want to use those (and I wasn't in the mood to run a new one from the battery).
Looks good, I'm doing the same eventually.
Just out of curiosity, what's the big deal if you have DRL's? Do they negate the aluminium foil hat you have on and the government can beam thoughts directly in your head...what's the big deal?
Looks good, I'm doing the same eventually.
Just out of curiosity, what's the big deal if you have DRL's? Do they negate the aluminium foil hat you have on and the government can beam thoughts directly in your head...what's the big deal?
I lost my aluminum foil hat a few weeks ago, and I had been thinking that I wanted the DRL's for 'visibility' purposes, but now you've got me wondering where these thoughts actually came from.
I also run with a lot of C5's and I think the brighter lights look better.
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Re: Daytime running lights installed (Beautiful Beast)
I put that kit on my vette this weekend and LOVE the look but i'm having a problem with mine. The right side does not always light up after using the turn signals. I'm going to check my wiring on Thanksgiving but I think I did it right. If it checks out OK (my wiring) then I will contact the guy who makes them for help. But I think they look GREAT!!! JMHO :cool: :cheers: