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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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Hi, i`m just wondering how many of you like them and keep them on. Or not crazy about the look and disable them. I think they look better on the lighter colored RX`s vs. the Black like I have. Just curious about what you all think.

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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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i assume your talking 13,14,15 if so i love them and keep them on. it makes the rx stand out more
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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We always leave our DRLs on. I think it adds a lot of distinction to the front end, not to mention the safety value of them.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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I like them but because they increase the visibility of the vehicle although is was surprised to find a group opposed to DRLs and a NHTSA study that does not show an increase in safety with DRLs. I think we will keep ours on but I'm not as certain of the safety advantage as I was. Aesthetically I don't see a disadvantage with the lights. I did learn a new word: conspicuity. I don't know that I will use it all that often but always a bit of fun.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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^Conspicuity is good. Some visibility is better than none No DRLs on almost gives the impression a vehicle is not moving.

It's about 50/50 the amount of people that turn on their LED DRLs on by me. It makes the RX look old and broken IMO when they don't.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by greeknasty;8773439[COLOR="Red"
]i assume your talking 13,14,15 [/COLOR]if so i love them and keep them on. it makes the rx stand out more
Yes, 13,14,15
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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I love the way they look. That's why I bought the 15 instead of waiting for the 16.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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I like the way they look.. IMO DRL's are a good thing..
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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thank you for all of the replies everyone!

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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom558
... I think we will keep ours on but I'm not as certain of the safety advantage as I was. Aesthetically I don't see a disadvantage with the lights ....
I'm with Tom558! I don't dislike them like I did the older halogen running lights, so I leave them on for the increased visibility. The biggest advantage I see, is that someone MIGHT not pull out in front of me from a side street or parking lot, or something. I have no idea if it really works, but since I can't see a downside ... why not.
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