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DSB



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Rutland
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
CSK DRL's
Just had DRL’s fitted by Chris & Steve at CSK, plus crystal headlights whilst I was there. I’m OK doing the bolt on bits and glad I left it to the experts to fit the DRL’s, all done at short notice and while I waited. Really pleased with the outcome, the attention to detail during the fitting was evident, and I enjoyed the time there this morning. The old bumper was under 2 yrs old and was very rusty on the underside, not that suprising I suppose.

I think it sets the front end off well; my preference is to keep a more standard look with a few enhancements. Also, the safety feature of better headlights and being more visible with the DRL’s. Thanks again Chris & Steve.

Steve

Post #446318 15th Aug 2015 3:09pm
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JellyBean



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Yes, I prefer the rectangular DRLs. Think I'll follow your example!
Post #446330 15th Aug 2015 3:56pm
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Dora



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I quite like them as well, where did they fit the controller? I might have a go myself, can't be any harder than cutting holes in my bonnet Rolling with laughter
Post #446333 15th Aug 2015 4:24pm
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acuss01



Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Chris is fitting the same DRL bumper to our truck next week Thumbs Up My wife pranged our bumper on the Billing Offroad course, so good excuse Smile I prefer this style of light too to the single/twin spots available from some like UT, its a better balance.

@Dora I assume as they are permanently on there is no controller. Will know soon though... 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #446355 15th Aug 2015 6:10pm
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Dora



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acuss01 There should be a controller of some sort by law. The DRL's must dim or extinguish when the main lights are turned on.
Post #446357 15th Aug 2015 6:13pm
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JellyBean



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My understanding is that the DRLs come on with ignition, with side lights, but off with headlights.
Post #446362 15th Aug 2015 6:43pm
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Dora



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This is what I have read,

"Daytime running lights must be bright enough that they can be seen clearly in daylight and as a result are too bright to be used at night time when they would cause dazzle. Daytime running lights should therefore go off automatically when headlights or sidelights are switched on.

Daytime running lights don't have to be separate lights - some car manufacturers combine them with the front position lamps (side lights) in which case the daytime running lights will dim when the headlights are turned on.

If daytime running lights are located very close to indicator lights then the DRL on the appropriate side of the vehicle must turn off while the indicator is operating to avoid masking its signal.

They can also be made to function as front position (side) lights, which operate at a reduced intensity when the vehicle sidelights are switched on.
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Post #446365 15th Aug 2015 6:51pm
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DSB



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
Dora - The controller was attached to a radiator bracket, bottom right side, there are several holes in this.

The DRL's come on when the engine starts, they go off when the side lights are switched on. When you turn the ignition off, they stay on for about 10 seconds before going off.

accus01 - I think you will be happy with the quality and fitting.

Steve
Post #446372 15th Aug 2015 8:06pm
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Dora



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DSB I'll check out that area when doing mine, thanks Thumbs Up
Post #446397 15th Aug 2015 9:44pm
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AndyTunn



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New Zealand 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
I used one of these http://www.safetydaylights.com/nz/the-comp...oller.html but mounted it in the battery box under the passenger seat for easy direct connection to the battery. I ran the positive feeds from the relay to the DRLs and the signal feed from the sidelights back to the relay in a length of loom tube to the nearside wing.

I guess it means that there's a bit more wire running forwards and back compared to putting the controller near the front of the car, but it all runs in the same loom tube (together with the positive feed for my Boomslang headlight upgrade) so I'm not too bothered.

However having put it all together I'm kicking myself for not putting a "spare" positive wire in too for the driving lights I plan to fit one day! Big Cry
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Thumbs Up thank you - a pleasure to meet you and a cracking 90 Thumbs Up

Mr. Green

For anyone interested - We fit a control module which allows the drls to come on when the vehicle is started, once sidelights are switched the drl's turn off Thumbs Up CSK Automotive
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