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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 10:12 AM
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Has anyone heard of this? It seems like the module increases voltage to the DRLs controlled by an on/off switch?

LEXUS GS previous term (# L10) DRL KIT TYPE2.1 (Daytime running lamp) Craftsman Original
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I think the drls are normally dimmer in the daytime and brighter at night. This kit makes it 100% brightness all the time. Looks like a worthy mod.

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Originally Posted by peasodos
I think the drls are normally dimmer in the daytime and brighter at night. This kit makes it 100% brightness all the time. Looks like a worthy mod.
DRLs are brighter in the day and dimmer at night. The DRLs at night, if they were to be run at full brightness like they do in the day, are completely obnoxious and blinding to other drivers.
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Think Design also has a kit that does this.

http://www.think-design.jp/drl_custom_kit_top.html

https://www.topendmotorsports.com/le...l-kit-5039.php






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is there anyway to turn on DRL without being on an auto-mode?
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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 04:29 PM
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So here’s the catch why Japan has these. Their DRL during the day isn’t at max brightness because of Japan’s restriction, so this makes it max brightness without modding their headlights.
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Originally Posted by peasodos
I never saw the triple beams power up before: it's looking for you.

"Are you still there?"
"Target lost..."
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Originally Posted by jonathancl
I never saw the triple beams power up before: it's looking for you.

"Are you still there?"
"Target lost..."
too bad the adaptive function was removed for the triple beam headlights
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too bad the adaptive function was removed for the triple beam headlights
too bad night vision was removed after 2013.
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Omg something new to add to the list!
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Originally Posted by Amuse350z
is there anyway to turn on DRL without being on an auto-mode?
The next click after auto is DRL only.
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Originally Posted by Amuse350z
is there anyway to turn on DRL without being on an auto-mode?
It should say DRL OFF on the stalk.
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Originally Posted by dphu626
The next click after auto is DRL only.
That would be the position for DRL and parking lights.
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