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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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Just did HID upgrade to daytime running lights

Dont have many pics right now but ill post them at the end. The way i did it was by dropping the bumper and removing the headlights. I have NO idea how it can be done just through the wheel well, i just wouldnt of been able to do it like that.

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Before
After (I think they are brighter then my headlights haha)
I mounted them on the sides of my R2C's, im gonna see if i like it after a few weeks

Ballasts make a hissing noise when on, just an FYI, i would rate it as a 6-7 out of 10 if your like me. This was the first time i have used a dremel so i was a bit nervous, first time i dropped the bumper ect. If your confident do it!

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picture of how bright my headlights + DRL are when both on at once, to be honest my DRL are brighter than my headlights


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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:37 AM
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wat temp r the bulbs? 5k? or 6k?
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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new DRL are 6000k from vleds, headlights are 6000k Garax Bulbs
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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They do look brighter it seems. Did you know that before getting them?
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 03:24 AM
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Drl? Or fogs? I'm confused
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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No I didn't know tHat. The fogs are also the daytime running lights
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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What is best way to hook up the foglights as my DRL. Have to add DRL to my 2010 G37X to comply with Canadian RIV. Can I go direct or do I need a DRL Module?. If so what is the wiring colors and location to complete the wiring.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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Well my g is bought i canada, so it already has stock DRL which i just changed to HID's im not exactly sure what oyu would have to do in order ot make it work
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mick
What is best way to hook up the foglights as my DRL. Have to add DRL to my 2010 G37X to comply with Canadian RIV. Can I go direct or do I need a DRL Module?. If so what is the wiring colors and location to complete the wiring.
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Technically speaking, DRLs are still fogs, the only difference for Canada spec cars is the "Fogs" aka DRLs are on at all times, there's no way to turn them off as long as the car is running. To make your US spec car work like DRL's is just keep the foglights switch turned on at all times, as long as the healights are turned on, the fogs/drls will always stay on. Do the cops really pull you over for not having your drls on even during the day? I've modified plenty of lights for Canadian drivers, and most of them had me paint their foglight/drl reflectorin black to eliminate all the chrome and they didn't have any concerns. Just because its against the law doesn't mean its stricktly enforce, just like not having any amber up front, most cops don't care...so unless you experienced it first hand that either yourself or someone you know got fined for not having DRLs, I don't think it should be an issue...
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Originally Posted by 180Custom
Technically speaking, DRLs are still fogs, the only difference for Canada spec cars is the "Fogs" aka DRLs are on at all times, there's no way to turn them off as long as the car is running. To make your US spec car work like DRL's is just keep the foglights switch turned on at all times, as long as the healights are turned on, the fogs/drls will always stay on. Do the cops really pull you over for not having your drls on even during the day? I've modified plenty of lights for Canadian drivers, and most of them had me paint their foglight/drl reflectorin black to eliminate all the chrome and they didn't have any concerns. Just because its against the law doesn't mean its stricktly enforce, just like not having any amber up front, most cops don't care...so unless you experienced it first hand that either yourself or someone you know got fined for not having DRLs, I don't think it should be an issue...
Ahhhh thanks that clarifies a lot. So stevo does your car still have that drl bulb too, cause my car has the drl bulb plus the fog bulb
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i believe its that, he has to bring the car in for inspection since he brought the car over to canada. If it doesnt show up, he won't pass and therefore, wont be able to have the license ..etc
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Originally Posted by 180Custom
Technically speaking, DRLs are still fogs, the only difference for Canada spec cars is the "Fogs" aka DRLs are on at all times, there's no way to turn them off as long as the car is running. To make your US spec car work like DRL's is just keep the foglights switch turned on at all times, as long as the healights are turned on, the fogs/drls will always stay on. Do the cops really pull you over for not having your drls on even during the day? I've modified plenty of lights for Canadian drivers, and most of them had me paint their foglight/drl reflectorin black to eliminate all the chrome and they didn't have any concerns. Just because its against the law doesn't mean its stricktly enforce, just like not having any amber up front, most cops don't care...so unless you experienced it first hand that either yourself or someone you know got fined for not having DRLs, I don't think it should be an issue...
The fogs are "Fogs" anymore, they are Daytime running lights (which you can turn off). When i pull back the right control thing (where the light controls are) my fog lights are actually my headlights. So the fog function is served by the headlights.
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