Karmann Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) So I'm thinking of adding some LED Daytime Running Lights to the front of the Pathy. I really like the look on some, and absolutely hate it on others. I think it could pull it off. I just don't want it to look too rice or JC Whitney gone wild. Here's where I'm thinking, I'm preferrential to Option 1, because it utilizes the factory slide-out. I'm talking about the LED strips as seen here, just a little shorter. And I know it's mostly aesthetic and has nothing to do with actual trail performance, but I'm looking for opinions I suppose they could be handy in dusty conditions, marking my front end without me actually having to turn on my parking lamps. DRLs do have some science behind them.... Thanks! Edited August 13, 2013 by Karmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Or option 3, in the highest slat(s) in the factory foglight cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Option 3 mounted, Philips has an app.... I actually really like it. Thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I hate most non standard drl but option 3 is probably the best place to put it and it doesn't look too bad there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 #3 looks like a factory location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninabarn Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 So what brand are they? Do they only come in one length? How bright are they alone at night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think they look pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 /> So what brand are they? Do they only come in one length? How bright are they alone at night? Haha I haven't bought them yet, just doing a sanity check. But my favorite so far is the Philips Daylight 4 system. They're the supplier for Mercedes, and have the best rated add-on out there. They automatically can turn off when you turn on the headlights, and have a super easy wiring and mounting kit included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninabarn Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Is there room inside your composite headlamp assy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 3 looks decent IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 IMHO, i give a very slight eye roll to anyone that puts DRL LED's on a car that never had them originally fitted by the factory, but if i had to choose, it would be option three. -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 why? I like the look personally, if it's cleanly done. I'm trying to refresh the front end of my pathfinder with some semi-jdm touches. It also is proven to add visibility and some studies suggest, reduce daytime accidents. They're required on all new cars in Europe so there is some science behind them. I think they could at least help in dusty conditions. IMHO, i give a very slight eye roll to anyone that puts DRL LED's on a car that never had them originally fitted by the factory, but if i had to choose, it would be option three. -Kyle Yeah I typically do, but they're very popular in my part of SoCal and have been starting to grow on me. I think I will go with Option 3 when the chance arises. It seems like the most 'factory' location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Actually, the safety benefit of DRLs isn't particularly apparent. DOT HS 811 029 found that when considering (1) two-passenger vehicle crashes excluding rear-end crashes, (2) single-passenger-vehicle to pedestrians/cyclists crashes, and (3) single passenger-vehicle to motorcycle crashes. "The analysis found that DRLs have no statistically significant overall effects on the three target crashes. When combining these three target crashes into one target crash, the DRL effects were also not statistically significant" Light trucks & vans did benefit from DRLs though, in one of the crashes studied. But I feel that anything that will help visibility of my vehicle towards other drivers is a good idea, and LEDs especially draw so little current that I cannot see a downside other than the initial cost and time spent for installation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Actually, the safety benefit of DRLs isn't particularly apparent. DOT HS 811 029 found that when considering (1) two-passenger vehicle crashes excluding rear-end crashes, (2) single-passenger-vehicle to pedestrians/cyclists crashes, and (3) single passenger-vehicle to motorcycle crashes. "The analysis found that DRLs have no statistically significant overall effects on the three target crashes. When combining these three target crashes into one target crash, the DRL effects were also not statistically significant" Light trucks & vans did benefit from DRLs though, in one of the crashes studied. But I feel that anything that will help visibility of my vehicle towards other drivers is a good idea, and LEDs especially draw so little current that I cannot see a downside other than the initial cost and time spent for installation. My idea exactly, even if the science is somewhat shaky at points, I figure the extra visibility can't hurt. Plus that could possibly stop me from having to turn on my headlights when we get the soupy fog. There is so much traffic here, every bit counts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Rice, rice Baby! B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Rice, rice Baby! B Well I'm close enough to so much of it from Little Saigon, must be rubbing off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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