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Old 06-27-2018, 09:11 AM
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Hallo you all,
after a long investigation I finally decided to make DRL light myself.
This is the result.
If someone needs specs, please ask.
Sandro

DRL fixed on the grille (closed side)


DRL fixed on the grille (closed side)


External view (closed side)


External view (intercooler side)


commander


We take relay power ACC from fuse 10A (the only red) It is a temporised power, when car switched OFF it takes 18 seconds then DRL OFF too.


DRL ON
 
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Old 06-27-2018, 09:58 AM
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It looks good. I had a similar idea a few months ago but decided against it when I realized I'd be blocking a good portion of airflow to the aux radiator on the passenger side. Definitely looks good. That's really the only position where it would look stock. What brand are the units and what specifically did you hook them to in the fusebox?
 
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Old 06-27-2018, 02:06 PM
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Nicely done! Looks factory.
 
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Old 06-27-2018, 08:11 PM
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These are mine, sourced from Alibaba $9.00 US free freight to NZ


Sort of fits with the J style
 
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Nice, but posted in the wrong Forum for your car.
 
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Old 06-28-2018, 02:56 AM
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I know but some people actually cross forums.
 
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Old 07-02-2018, 04:43 AM
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Hi all,
the DRL kit is this:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/DRL-CREE-SUP...72.m2749.l2649



To get the +12V i connect the red wire as indicated to the 10A red fuse.
To get the lamp ON/OFF i connect the purple/brown wire to the white drl kit wire from headlight connector.
(I replaced the original 10A fuse with a shunted 10A fuse, you can buy here: Fusibili Uni Lamellari 10 A con Derivazione | Guidoni)


Here the pictures of inbox connection:



Inbox connection


Shunted fuse 10A


0,75mm hole glued and water isolated.
 

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Old 07-02-2018, 12:13 PM
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That's great work. Thanks for the info. Might have to think about this mod. I feel like the most ideal thing would be to somehow actually replace the chrome blade itself with the LED bar. Hmmm....
 

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Old 07-02-2018, 01:04 PM
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I bought an used lateral grille to try to integrate the bar inside rhe chromed flare.
i tried many options before cutting it but finally the curved profile didn’t fit the frame and itnis worst than the solution i adopt finally.

 
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