Yes that's how DRL's work.
On the 500 they're on by default but when you switch your headlights on the bulbs step down to 5w from 11w and act as sidelights.
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On the 500 they're on by default but when you switch your headlights on the bulbs step down to 5w from 11w and act as sidelights.
I'm not particularly interested int he pro / anti DRL debate, but making them law will just cause a lot of people relax that little bit more behind the wheel....
Driving standards today are a joke....
Only this week I saw a moron in a silver saloon belting down the outside lane of the M40 at 6:30am in driving rain without any lights on - He was practically invisble....Would DRLs have made him more visible?...Probably
Would it stop him from being a moron....Nope.
All these 'safety' measures have made people feel invincible and a lot of them now drive accordingly (ie without a toss)
Driving standards today are a joke....
Only this week I saw a moron in a silver saloon belting down the outside lane of the M40 at 6:30am in driving rain without any lights on - He was practically invisble....Would DRLs have made him more visible?...Probably
Would it stop him from being a moron....Nope.
All these 'safety' measures have made people feel invincible and a lot of them now drive accordingly (ie without a toss)
I'm not particularly interested int he pro / anti DRL debate, but making them law will just cause a lot of people relax that little bit more behind the wheel....
Driving standards today are a joke....
Only this week I saw a moron in a silver saloon belting down the outside lane of the M40 at 6:30am in driving rain without any lights on - He was practically invisble....Would DRLs have made him more visible?...Probably
Would it stop him from being a moron....Nope.
All these 'safety' measures have made people feel invincible and a lot of them now drive accordingly (ie without a toss)
Agree with that. Driving my 1979 504 made me very aware of driving safely because I knew if I had a big accident it my my head vs the steering wheel and the wheel would probably win......
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Mind you, I had a Citroen AX that was so spindly the door panels that flexed when you put the key in. It didn't stop me from pushing my luck at the time!!
Heavy fog on the M40 this morning....200m visibility ay the most....I saw half a dozen cars with no lights on....
How bad does it have to be....?
How bad does it have to be....?
I can still see!?!?!?! WHy do I need lights?
You'll turn your Fiat into an Audi!
It's Audi style, but these headlights are beautiful!You'll turn your Fiat into an Audi!
If i change them with Lexus style, the Panda will be turned to a Lexus Car????:yum:
They're horrible
babbo_umbro
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Also looks as though the indicators aren't visible from anything other than dead ahead - ugly and stupid.
If you change to Lexus style we'll have to hunt you down and kill you!
I'm not convinced of those headlights as I think they will look a bit fussy in daylight.
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They'll only besuitable for LHD market Panda's
Do you actually think these look good!
I hate the audi's with the drl's and the new range rovers they look awful!
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When the 'anti' brigade say there is no research proving DRLsare effective - have they not looked back at why the Swedes introduced DRLs in the first place? They wouldn't go to the trouble if their research didn't justify it.
As for visibility - well when I'm out and about in my bus on a grey, rainy day I'm so glad of the DRLs and lights as i try to pull out using my mirrors - all my windows are steamed/covered in rain, my large wing mirrors are also covered in rain - you might be able to see hundreds of yards up the road but I (and others like me) cannot see you - so put your lights on.
And before you say it, I'm talking about all the times I'm parallel parked (and my side window only opens behind me so no chance of sticking my head out).
And then there are times like this afternoon - a gorgeous sunny late afternoon, driving into the sunset, a huge bright yellow ball low in the sky.
Amazing how those white LEDs or even dipped headlights make your car (and motorbike) stand out
As for visibility - well when I'm out and about in my bus on a grey, rainy day I'm so glad of the DRLs and lights as i try to pull out using my mirrors - all my windows are steamed/covered in rain, my large wing mirrors are also covered in rain - you might be able to see hundreds of yards up the road but I (and others like me) cannot see you - so put your lights on.
And before you say it, I'm talking about all the times I'm parallel parked (and my side window only opens behind me so no chance of sticking my head out).
And then there are times like this afternoon - a gorgeous sunny late afternoon, driving into the sunset, a huge bright yellow ball low in the sky.
Amazing how those white LEDs or even dipped headlights make your car (and motorbike) stand out
Couldnt Have summed it up any better sg. The main reason why I have fitted after Market DRLs to a few of our cars, not for the Audi look, but more their functionality
I like them lights on ebay, I must be the only one, so what
Shame they are 500 euros a pair and for LH drive cars
Shame they are 500 euros a pair and for LH drive cars
