Is it possible to buy CDN headlights and wire daytime running lights for the non-CDN cars? I think that would be a very nice and usable mod.

 

Yes, here's how:

1. Start car.
2. Turn the **** on the left steering column stalk to the second click (headlights).
3. Drive around.

There ya go, DRLs.

 

I was looking into this since I have to import my USDM car to Toronto soon and daytime running lights (DRL) is a requirement. I was looking through the helms and the DRL seems to be controlled by a module behind the driver side kick panel.

I personally find it ugly but you gotta do what you gotta do


[Modified by CPR, 4:02 PM 5/1/2002]

 

bwwaaaah!!

:snicker:

That's what I do - just run with my headlights on. I do this with all my vehicles, just for that extra measure of visibility.

But IPD does sell a kit for Volvos. Might be universal - give 'em a holler.

http://www.ipdusa.com/productdetails...categoryID=365

 

Well, if I do what your suggesting the rear tail lights will also be on.

 

Might be I am weird but I hate the day-time runner light that comes with our car. Correct me if I am wrong but I think you just have to plug in the fuse for DRL in the fuse box and it should be on.

CS

 

Ok.. I must be missing why this is a bad thing? They aren't bright unless you're on the brakes..

 

i wouldn't keep them on. I want control of when I want them on. It's a good idea, but I like not having them on unless it's necessary.

-Aoib0t, who doesn't like those DRL's

 

THe USDM headlights do not have the bulb and socket for it.

 

Huh? You mean those crazy Canadians found room in a four-eyed Integra for an extra socket and bulb?? If I'm not mistaken, DRL's are simply your high beams running on reduced power. Am I wrong about Integras?

And if your goal for having DRL's is being more visible to other drivers, why wouldn't you want your corner lamps on as well?


Pat, who is suddenly confused, and wonders if B2 has called IPD yet

 

I'm thinking about not wasting my money on getting these...

 

IPD DRL kit - $28
Turning your lights on during the day - free


Pat, who still wonders if those Canucks managed to cram six headlights in an Integra's snout

 

Splat I believe that you are correct. DRL's are highbeams with reduced power..

 

I see...


[Modified by B2FiNiTY, 1:23 PM 5/1/2002]

 

Thank you. I kept having visions of that six-eyed spider-looking Type R yshi used to have as his avatar


Pat, who likes safety

 

there is info on the net somewhere, I think I found it thru temple of vtec in the civic link section. I'll see fi I can find it, but it was a hot-to on using a GM kit.
yuck, GM

 

DRL turn on automatically w/o corner lamps, tail lights, and they don't even dim your console/gauges!

I always liked em, but not worth the hassle...

 

Beeing one of those crazy canadian, I can confirm that the DRL are just the highbeams running at reduced power. They usually turn on when the hand brake is released.
Help others to see you better.
I never understood why some people are against this...but that is just me


[Modified by JPP, 4:41 PM 5/1/2002]

 

to me, I guess I feel like they were running at full power (DRL). But i guess they don't Now I know. I dunno. My whole reasoning behind that was it doesn't look good during the day. Granted it helps safety wise but I figure people should know when to turn on the lights and not turn on the lights. Then again, they run at lower power. So I dunno.

-Aoib0t. who still seems to be against DRL's.

 

DRL are just the highbeams as mentioned already, They are dimmed through a "resistor box" that comes only on the Canadian models.

 

My only problem with DRL's (now that many cars in the US have them standard), is the jackasses who drive around at late dusk/night with only DRL's on. You'd think folks would be a hair smarter than that, but I know that's giving way too much credit to the average driver


Pat, who took the idea of DRL and expanded it to include all his lights


[edit] A resistor box that looks like this, perhaps?


Wish some bored soul out there would call IPD and see if these are universal or not [/edit]


[Modified by itr009, 5:17 PM 5/1/2002]