Member Since: 07 Feb 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 140
Picture with DRLs on?
Just curious as I haven't been able to find one yet...MY11 D4 SDV6 SE LHD (with remote park heater, heated seats in row 2, heated steering wheel and rear HVAC controls!)
27th Sep 2011 7:48 am
Dinsdale
Member Since: 29 Jun 2011
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 209
Same as before for UK spec 2012 MY. There are no official DRL only lights on the D4. You can have DEALER configured DRL but ALL this does is automatically switch on the LED's and DIPPED BEAM together, when ignition is on and out of park.
There is a post on here about dealer retro- fit DRL specific LED lights BUT I can't see WHERE they would fit on mine, as I reckon the only place is on the LOWER bumper area where my SURROUND cameras already sit.
We can't see a Factory fit option for these new lights. Might be different for NON UK cars though.
CliveIf it don't fit the third time - try a bigger hammer
28th Sep 2011 4:57 pm
Stingray
Member Since: 03 Apr 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 218
In the accesories section of the MY12 brochure, there is an illustration of DRLs fitted in two horizontal rows of four, one each side, on the black plastic lower bumper panel, directly beneath the intregated spotlamps. There is a note which says "The daytime running lamps are not illuminated when either the vehicle headlamps or sidelamps are switched on".
I hope this helps.
Ray
28th Sep 2011 8:21 pm
Dinsdale
Member Since: 29 Jun 2011
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 209
There ain't no black plastic directly below my spotlights
There is a small indent above and lateral to the number plate in the black central area of the lower valance, maybe 4" by 1.5". And that is where my SURROUND CAMERAS are. So I cant see anywhere else they can go on my bumper without a major free hand hacking job.
Maybe it's one of those options you CAN'T have if you have another option ie the surround cameras. Or haven't I got a 2012MY front bumper assembly . Tiz a puzzle to me where they could go on my car. Maybe one has to apply my moto
CliveIf it don't fit the third time - try a bigger hammer
28th Sep 2011 9:30 pm
wiggs
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Location: Manchester
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Member Since: 29 Jun 2011
Location: North Norfolk
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That's what I've seen before. It,s really low down on on the under curve of the valance. Looks like a ventilation grill for vented discs. Very vulnerable in my opinion and not in a good sight line position for DRLs.
Why on earth don't they just mod the existing LED's so they have the specified power to be rated as true DRL's If it don't fit the third time - try a bigger hammer
28th Sep 2011 10:11 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Dinsdale wrote:
There ain't no black plastic directly below my spotlights
Yes there is... here:
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28th Sep 2011 10:35 pm
Dinsdale
Member Since: 29 Jun 2011
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 209
Ta muchly.
I have spotted it NOW as I went out again with a torch. Was dark the first I looked - Black in Black and all that If it don't fit the third time - try a bigger hammer
28th Sep 2011 10:39 pm
Calcul@tor
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Middle England!
Posts: 810
crews control wrote:
Yes there is... here:
Is that yours? If so, did you retro-fit these, spec them as an extra or are they standard on a Landmark?D4 XS MY12 Galway
29th Sep 2011 9:29 pm
MogulBoy
Member Since: 07 Feb 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 140
Thanks to all!MY11 D4 SDV6 SE LHD (with remote park heater, heated seats in row 2, heated steering wheel and rear HVAC controls!)
30th Sep 2011 9:22 am
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Calcul@tor wrote:
...did you retro-fit these, spec them as an extra or are they standard on a Landmark?
retro-fitted with photoshop!!!
Just did it to see how they'd look. Now I know they go off when the side/dipped lights are on, (which means they can't be on at the same time as the signature LED's), and the cost... I don't think I'm interested !!!
I'd prefer to get the signature LED's running as DRL's instead?
30th Sep 2011 5:42 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Saw a D3 with these fitted today, it was driving in the opposite direction on a country lane, was not that impressed with them to be honest, to low and to small.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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1st Oct 2011 10:31 pm
Dinsdale
Member Since: 29 Jun 2011
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 209
I think that's what I felt right at the beginning - too low , too small, too vunerable and too expensive.If it don't fit the third time - try a bigger hammer
2nd Oct 2011 1:18 pm
Japseroony
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: North East
Posts: 792
Here is a pic of an actual vehicle with the DLR's fitted - they are very bright
Click image to enlarge
"UNDERSTEER" ---is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" -is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" ------------is how far you take the fence with you.
11th Oct 2011 4:53 pm
fat bloke
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