virden Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Having has two cars pull out in front of me in as many days I think it may be time to fit some LED running lights. Has any one any experience/ recommendation of fitting the combined indicator. running light kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Probably easier just to drive with headlights on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 what he says. Always drive with dipped headlights on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative gileshudson Posted June 6, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted June 6, 2018 Virden - I believe you can close this thread to further comments, and just use the other duplicate thread. Or ask Admin to remove it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtrip Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I've fitted LED headlight and side light bulbs. Both make the car a lot more visible when running with them on. It hasn't stopped dingbats from pulling out in front of me though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 here's my DRL solution, also sees round corners on twisties at nightCycle wings mounted DRLspic2This is the second attempt, the last lot broke, or one did, possibly water injection..A mod I am looking for is a stroboscopic gadget, to do the same as Porsche and Audi (I think) brake lights do, but at my behest, not when I brake, although that might not be a bad idea, a few twinkles when I touch the brake... hmmm an anti ding bat device - designed to combat SMIDSY accidents.Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Hopefully you can see my running lights either side of the nose on my Seven above.I fitted running lights a few years back to stainless steel brackets I made to fit under the front top wishbone bolts. I wired them through two relays, so they come on/off with the ignition, but also go off when sidelights come on. They are very bright, so it is important they go off in the dark or at least dim.The ones I have fitted are these from Ebay (only £14)https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-3-LED-High-Power-Car-White-DRL-Daytime-Running-Light-Fog-Lamp-Waterproof-12V/311892101050?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649If you buy these, please be aware that I needed to clean the mounting threads with an M3 tap before they were usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frozen North Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I would recommend these: https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/other-vehicles-accessories/other-vehicle-lights/kit-car-round-7-headlight-drl-style-rhd.html Plug and play replacement for my seven inch headlights. The side lights are replaced with 12 LEDS each side which are very bright and the crystal halogen reflectors work well. The LEDS plug directly into the existing side light bulb socket. I was worried they would look a bit funny but fitted they are really nice. The pictures on the website do not do them justice such that I very nearly did not buy them. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 7, 2018 Member Share Posted June 7, 2018 (Duplicate post from the other thread.)Lots in the archives on DRLs, including Mavic82's installation of the combined units, with parts and sources.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Mine can see round corners :-) I suppose I am sadly very chuffed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SW Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hello, I did install onto my S3 DRL dominated with the indicator light.The installation details are here:https://www.sevener.fr/viewtopic.php?f=157&t=32766(sorry, mainly in French but understandable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 That's an excellent install description, if I may say and very clever. Chrome translated it all automatically, the English being readable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SW Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks a lot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Always drive with headlights on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The only problem with headlights is if you are on dipped beam and the road has a bump, it can look like you are flashing your lights to let someone out. This is why some bikers ride with full beam on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtrip Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 As mentioned in my earlier post LED sidelight bulbs do a pretty good job as DLR lights and avoid the potential flashing scenario. If I'd bothered working out how to post pictures I could share.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 8, 2018 Member Share Posted June 8, 2018 If I'd bothered working out how to post pictures I could share....Would you like some help? Start with one of the three methods in the Forum User Guide and tell us where you get stuck. The new, leaner method of upload seems popular.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwes Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Deffo headlights on - be safe, be seen as us of a certain age will remember the ad on the telly ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 FYI Screaming profanities at the top of your lungs does not seem to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Triple airhorns work well at getting attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtrip Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks again Jonathan.A quick attempt....The below hopefully shows my new LED in dipped mode. It was fairly bright day and I don't think they're correctly adjusted. Definitely brighter and whiter than standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 9, 2018 Member Share Posted June 9, 2018 :-)Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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