Headlight daytime leds

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

I just drive with my headlights on all the time.

I used to do that but the globes are lasting about 6-9 months. I am going to rip out my IPF fogs that I never use and fit the Narva round DRLs.

[Peterpilot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Peterpilot]

I just drive with my headlights on all the time.

Me too, they switch off when you open the driver's door. Haven't had to change the globes in two years yet... Touch wood.

Replacing the fogs with DRLs is probably best but how does Constable Plod know that they're not fog lights?

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I replaced the lights in the Sovereign bullbar with LEDs
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post343056

Then replaced the parkers in the headlights with LEDs too. So I shouldn't have to change bulbs for quite a while yet.

[mypradogrande Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mypradogrande]

Hi Mypradogrande
Well I think you have done good!
Some might say that I am biased, but You can expect some positive comments from people that can not help but notice them.
p.s. Have you spotted the latest 200 series model? Has the D.R.L. incorperated into the headlights
Cheers
Foxclan

Thanks Foxclan,

I'd seen them running around before, thought I'd try them out. The DRL's on the 200 series look very smart. I used the warm white LED as the white LED looked funny with the headlights.. I'm really liking the look!

[Cougz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cougz]

This is SA Law
Lighting

Additional lighting systems are to be fitted strictly in accordance with South Australian legislation and must be marked to be compliant to ADR specifications.
You may fit up to a maximum of four additional lights, in pairs, providing the lights show a white beam only. Lights fitted must not affect the drivers view and must be mounted symmetrically. Additional driving lights must extinguish automatically when low beam is selected.
All driving lights and headlamps must be mounted at the front of the vehicle.

Front Fog lights

A pair of fog lights, showing a beam of white or yellow light may be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with the centres no higher than the top of the dipped beam headlight. The light must be mounted symmetrically not less than 600mm apart.
Fog Lights must be capable of being switched on and off independently of any headlights but must only be able to be switched on when the parking lights are on. Fog lights can only be used in fog or conditions with reduced visibility.

Coloured lights

Red and blue lights are not allowed on any vehicles except emergency vehicles (for example police, fire and ambulance). Red lights and reflectors must only face to the rear of the vehicle. White lights and reflectors must face forward. Yellow/Amber lights are permitted for indicators, fog lights and for side clearance lights on large vehicles and buses.

With the exemption of indicators, amber flashing lights are not permitted on any vehicle, except special vehicles for use in hazardous situations and emergency vehicles.

Some modern halogen bulbs provide superior illumination to traditional bulbs. These bulbs contain less red/yellow and bluer frequencies of light to achieve a whiter appearance. Replacement head light bulbs must display compliant ADR or equivalent markings.

Daytime running lamps

Daytime running lights are bright white forward-facing lights that improve the visibility of a vehicle in the daytime. A pair of daytime running lamps may be fitted to a motor vehicle. The lights must be wired so they are not illuminated while the vehicles main headlights are on. They also must conform to requirements outlined in the Australian Design Rules 76/00.

HID (high-intensity discharge) headlamps

HID light bulbs, also know as Xenon lights, produce a light by creating an electrical arc across two electrodes, resulting in a much brighter white/blue light than normal halogen light bulbs. The fitting of HID headlamps is permissible providing that they are fitted with automatic headlamp levelling devices and headlamp cleaners. They must also conform to any requirements in set in ADR 13.

[Jus10 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jus10]

Im seriously thinking of killing 2 birds with 1 stone and getting a set of these lights so I have both HID driving lights and LED DRLs...

[bbuzz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bbuzz]

I like it Fish-freak.
This is a picture of my own effort:

I just tapped into the bull bar paking light wire and made an earth connection to the body.

21 LED's per side @ $10 a side.
Do gets some good comments from other people, but more importantly increases the daytime visibility of the vehicle.
Cheers
Troy

They do look good.
Where did you get them for $10 a side? I have found some but nowhere near that price.

Bill

[diver70 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close diver70]

Can you please quote the ADR or law that states the legality of having fog lights on during the day. I see craploads of people doing it, which I think is a wank, but no one seems to discourage the practise.

[Bear63 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bear63]

http://www.police.wa.gov.au/Traffic/...aspx#foglights

[Jus10 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jus10]

I got told by a cop at a set of traffic lights to turn mine off. That was discouraging...

[Jus10 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jus10]

Fog lights

A driver can only use front or rear fog lights if it is difficult to see other vehicles or objects due to poor weather conditions (for example, heavy rain or fog). Fog lights cannot be used in clear weather conditions, whether it is day or night.

Section 217 of the Queensland Road Rules apply.

[butane8 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close butane8]

in Dapto , there are worse issues for the police to deal with ,... food for thought, i have three spotties up front ? it's about the way you . use things boys? never had a prob running my bar, mini spot's for D.R.L's. courtessy for other drivers , is first, using the spotts to see where you are going is legal thro my ey'e'S .... adverse conditions , means turn em on iff ya need em, or wanna look good , i adjust my , mini's so the light up the road , not the sky... that's why they leave you alone.. cheers boyz , butane

[jack76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jack76]

Found this on the site somewhere. This is for WA.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/media..._VS_IB_123.pdf

[foxclan Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close foxclan]

Spotted a Hilux this afternoon with a run of LED lights within the head lights, Just like the latest 200 series Landcruiser.
When "when" they bring them out for the 120 Series I will be replacing the yellowing head lights with them.
Cheers
Troy