View Poll Results: Keep or ditch the DRLs?
Keep them.
49
62.82%
Get rid of them.
29
37.18%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll
Keep or ditch the DRL's?
Driver
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 129
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From: IL
is it legal to replace DRLs with different color? I am a little tired of the amber color. I like to leave them on for safety issues I think however i am thinking of replacing them with nokya hyper yellow 1156 with 42W output (OE @ 18/21W i think) so making it brighter
... maybe even more visible or noticeable. What you all think?
http://www.automotivelightingusa.com...roducts_id=965
... maybe even more visible or noticeable. What you all think?http://www.automotivelightingusa.com...roducts_id=965
Driver
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: IL
I agree and thanks. However our GX DRLs are also our front turn signal lights. Do they really need to be amber? I saw one 08 Jeep Grand Cherokee once with "clear" blinking front turn signal as it made a turn in front of me... makes me wonder if the colors are regulated.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 21
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From: TX
Check with your local reg's, but if it's good here, it may be good elsewhere.
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 233
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From: NY
Actually, Texas Traffic Code TC 547.324 states that " A turn signal lamp shall emit: a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle..."
Check with your local reg's, but if it's good here, it may be good elsewhere.
Check with your local reg's, but if it's good here, it may be good elsewhere.
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv529.pdf
Driver
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 129
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From: OH
I would keep my DRLS but go with a LED setup like this http://autolumination.com/switchback.html
It's white when functioning as DRL and blinks amber when the turn signals are activated
It's white when functioning as DRL and blinks amber when the turn signals are activated
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,669
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From: Palos Verdes, California
I would keep my DRLS but go with a LED setup like this http://autolumination.com/switchback.html
It's white when functioning as DRL and blinks amber when the turn signals are activated
~ Cap
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Driver
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 129
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From: OH
Cap, thanks for letting us know.
My biggest wonder about these bi-color LEDs is whether if they'll work properly with our flasher units. Many signal applications of LEDs have problems of staying on all the time or flashing too rapidly (due to lower resistance of the LEDs compared to a bulb filament)
My biggest wonder about these bi-color LEDs is whether if they'll work properly with our flasher units. Many signal applications of LEDs have problems of staying on all the time or flashing too rapidly (due to lower resistance of the LEDs compared to a bulb filament)
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 654
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From: California
Defeating a safety feature like DRLs is the act of a foolish control freak. The only exception I can think of is some models from some manufacturers (mostly European) use the headlights for DRLs and have electrical "issues" such that the bulbs have shockingly short lifespans. For people in that situation defeating DRLs can be done to save the hassle of constantly replacing the bulbs. With a Lexus it is a totally different light element doing the job.
So weighing in on the question posed, I'd say no. Nice to see an "enthusiast" board almost 2:1 against defeating the DRLs.
So weighing in on the question posed, I'd say no. Nice to see an "enthusiast" board almost 2:1 against defeating the DRLs.
Last edited by CRB; Feb 26, 2008 at 07:52 PM.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,669
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From: Palos Verdes, California
Cap, thanks for letting us know.
My biggest wonder about these bi-color LEDs is whether if they'll work properly with our flasher units. Many signal applications of LEDs have problems of staying on all the time or flashing too rapidly (due to lower resistance of the LEDs compared to a bulb filament)
It's sorta silly to get these dual color LEDs, but one of the ones I'm using is flickering and needs replacement.
~ Cap
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 373
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From: NY
I don't expect any problems with the flasher, as I have been using LEDs for a while for DRLs and Turn Signals on the GX. The reason for not having a problem may be because I have Prado tail lights and I am using two of the bulbs for turn signals, instead of just one as the OEM does. The extra bulb adds to the resistance.
It's sorta silly to get these dual color LEDs, but one of the ones I'm using is flickering and needs replacement.
~ Cap
It's sorta silly to get these dual color LEDs, but one of the ones I'm using is flickering and needs replacement.
~ Cap
Long time no see!
The dual LEDs are way cool. How much were they and how hard was it to change out the factory bulbs for the dual color LEDs?!?? How well do they work? does it come with instuctions?Sorry to hit you with so MANY questions but the DRL in AMBER/YELLOW was one of my pet peeves with the GX when I first took delivery so many moons ago!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,669
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From: Palos Verdes, California
Hi Cap,
Long time no see!
The dual LEDs are way cool. How much were they and how hard was it to change out the factory bulbs for the dual color LEDs?!?? How well do they work? does it come with instuctions?Sorry to hit you with so MANY questions but the DRL in AMBER/YELLOW was one of my pet peeves with the GX when I first took delivery so many moons ago!
We'll have to wait a few more days to see the results of the bulbs. I received the wrong ones, was my fault. I have reordered and asked for the 1157 metal bayonet bulbs.
The bulbs are about $25 each.
~ Cap
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 373
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From: NY