IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
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Old 12-28-08, 08:56 AM
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Default For those of you that had the DRLs turned off

If the IS had LED DRLs like the new Audi A4, would you still have them turned off?

Also, I notice that the Audi DRLs stay on with the headlights on. Would that change your answer?

Just curious--I did not have mine turned off.
Old 12-28-08, 09:29 AM
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Since I didn't turn off my DRLs I didn't participate in your poll, but I'd still like to weigh in on the topic. I think the dimmed high beam DRLs on the IS detract a bit from the look of the car, while the Audi LED DRLs (I like the ones on the A5/S5 better than the A4) are gorgeous and would enhance it.
Old 12-28-08, 10:17 AM
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I have my DRL's turned off right now, but it was like a clean white(audi look) I would leave it on but if it turns on with the headlights i would want it turned off.
Old 12-28-08, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Since I didn't turn off my DRLs I didn't participate in your poll, but I'd still like to weigh in on the topic. I think the dimmed high beam DRLs on the IS detract a bit from the look of the car, while the Audi LED DRLs (I like the ones on the A5/S5 better than the A4) are gorgeous and would enhance it.
I agree.

I'm thinking about having my DRLs turned off in 2009.
Old 12-28-08, 08:10 PM
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That's the reason why i changed my DRLs to LED to avoid having the amber look.. Id leave it on
Old 12-28-08, 08:15 PM
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I have no problems with the look of the current DRLs. However, I love love love the audi A5 and A4 LED DRLs.
Old 12-28-08, 08:45 PM
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I have LEDs DRLs
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Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64
I have LEDs DRLs
^^^^^^^^^ me too... not only that i drive my park light on coz my park light is LED too....
Old 12-29-08, 01:35 AM
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my DRLS are now off. now if they were like the audi ones i would not turn them off. side note if you are looking to turn your DRL's off your dealer might not want to. my dealer the service advisor didnt even know that it could be done until i had him ask a tech. so if the dealer says that cant do it, tell them they are making it up all they need is an OBD II scanner and the factory software to do it. i wanted to go LED drl's but i need the use of my highbeams.
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Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64
I have LEDs DRLs
Same here. Can't see them in the daytime, but it looks good in the dark!
Old 12-29-08, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by papaalex
That's the reason why i changed my DRLs to LED to avoid having the amber look.. Id leave it on
Was it hard putting (time wise) in the led DLR's? I am new and have been looking around for a way to convert my 09 to LED DLRs but havent found anything
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Originally Posted by Ris250
Was it hard putting (time wise) in the led DLR's? I am new and have been looking around for a way to convert my 09 to LED DLRs but havent found anything
It's pretty simple. There's a DIY thread out there for this, should be easy to find with a search.
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i turned off my drl's, but then run the jdm led drls all the time... even at night hahah.
Old 12-29-08, 10:50 AM
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I dont like have the DRL's on, love the Audi's look. I wouldnt mind have the JDM foglights with led drls built in though
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i love the audi led drl's, makes me drool


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