iNath Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Some of you might remember that I installed DRL's in my Asian grill - however on 1 side a bulb (out of 6) stopped working. As a temp fix I taped over the other side to make it symmetrical but since then was looking for something new. So this is what I came up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojariggs Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That looks ace!! How'd you do it? Is it a kit or a custom piece of work of your own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 It's my own work. Got a Dremmel and cut apart the headlights, used high temp silicone to hold in place & put back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONETrueSaturday Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Now thats clever mate.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 angel eyes... nice!! will be better see a darker pic though (hint) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 angel eyes... nice!! will be better see a darker pic though (hint) ;) Yes more pics will be taken tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcH Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Very nice, will look awesome at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 :o wow! ...i'm just gonna sit here and wait for the nights pics :D ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2kea Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 O I like these. Just like the BMWs. Do you have HIDs or normal bulbs for the dipped? Wonder what it will look like with dipped on. Great work. I wouldn't have the bottle to take apart the light units :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice! i like it... i was thinking some thing like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, unfortunately the night pics don't come out that great - I can either get a pic of the car with a white glow from headlights, or this: I have Philips BlueVision as my dipped beam lights. However I have wired my DRLs up according to the EU legislation, on with ignition and off with dipped beam (they stay on with sidelights) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2kea Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice to do something no one else would have! Well done! Still a good picture! Your right tho, night time ones are near on impossible unless your some professional photographer. Good going on staying legal! I didn't know that was the rule, when dipped are on they have to be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Looks smart. Quite elegant compared to others you see around. Top job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynS Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 They look really good, just like they were factory fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Drl's don't have to be off , if that was the Case most Audi's and Merc's would be breaking the Law. As long as real DRL's dim they are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Drl's don't have to be off , if that was the Case most Audi's and Merc's would be breaking the Law. As long as real DRL's dim they are fine I was following European UnionDirective 2008/89/EC which states: On vehicles equipped with DRL, the light is automatically switched on when the engine is started. When it is dark the driver has to switch on the driving lights manually. In this case the DRL goes off automatically. SourceEven Halfords state: Most DRLs automatically switch off when headlights are turned on. If yours don't, make sure you manually switch them off when it gets dark SourceI don't know how Audi's & Mercs are getting round this, I see they appear to dim when dipped beam is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I don't know how Audi's & Mercs are getting round this, I see they appear to dim when dipped beam is on. My Drl's dip on side lights , they are also Angled and directed therefore they can not cause distraction to other drivers at night. Audi and Merc's use the same type of system to reduce the brightness of the DRL to below the illumination of the dipped beam. Your Angel eye's how ever would have to be switched to off on Dipped beam as they have no way to direct the beam emmited from them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Audi's and Merc's are German, they don't need to abide by road laws :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Audi's and Merc's are German, they don't need to abide by road laws :P Lmao good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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