Thread: Daytime running lights

I too have set the DLR option in the CCF, but to the northern European option (head and rear lights on). I believe that when doing this the Xenons aren't as bright as when switching them on normally, I would think this is to enhance bulb life.

My headlight switch is set to auto as well but have to remember when the car comes back from any service to switch the lights back to auto as everyone attempts to turn the lights off.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Personally I've never been a huge fan of headlights during the day - especially with the xenon - burning away all day - they aren't cheap so would rather keep them for night running and just have 50,000hr LEDs shining...

You can pick up a pair of decent D2S globes for under $50 these days (under $20 for cheap ones), or Phillips or Osrams for under $80 a pair. Much cheaper than they used to be!
I have had "cheap" HIDs in my Saab for the last 4 years, running them as "always on" and have not yet had a globe or ballast blow... In fact I am using the same ballasts I was using in the previous car for the 3 years before this car. Best thing is they don't have a filament to get damaged from vibrations.

No they don't

But they do change colour as they age.

They also reduce to something like 70% of light at around 10,000 hrs, but that is still about 50% brighter than halogen lights.

I have just had the DRL function of my Bi-Xenons enabled as it is not price prohibitive anymore and I have spare bulbs at my disposal. I was thinking of seeing what it would take to improve the Signature Lights LEDs to use them as DRLs, but I just don't have the time these days to pull apart a spare headlight and investigate voltages/LEDs used etc.

Originally Posted by Redback

I just turn my lights on, much cheaper and easier.

But not as effective. DRLs are much brighter to oncoming traffic as they don't have the cut off that low beam headlights have.

Originally Posted by BigJon

But not as effective. DRLs are much brighter to oncoming traffic as they don't have the cut off that low beam headlights have.

I have been flashed many times at dawn when the auto headlights havent worked and my MY14 DRLs are working,daylight not dark.I just give the rude bastards the full monty,stuff them.Get flashed lots too at nite when I have dipped my lights way early,they also get the full monty
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

I have been flashed many times at dawn when the auto headlights havent worked and my MY14 DRLs are working,daylight not dark.I just give the rude bastards the full monty,stuff them.Get flashed lots too at nite when I have dipped my lights way early,they also get the full monty
Andrew

?? The full monty ?? I thought that's a different flash altogether. You must be extremely agile and quick to go through that routine while being passed...