Daytime running lights on the Vantage
Discussion
bogie said:
personal preference I guess...im sure soon it will be law to have DRL on all cars
...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Already on it's way...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Hence the sudden "popularity" of them on new cars
Way ahead of their time those Swedes!
I'd just leave the dips on all the time (also being an ex biker and high mileage CO car driver) still doesn't stop numpties missing you!
Too bad having DRLs don't actually make anything safer and can actually cause more problems than they solve.
The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
mikey k said:
bogie said:
personal preference I guess...im sure soon it will be law to have DRL on all cars
...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Already on it's way...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Hence the sudden "popularity" of them on new cars
Way ahead of their time those Swedes!
I'd just leave the dips on all the time (also being an ex biker and high mileage CO car driver) still doesn't stop numpties missing you!
JohnG1 said:
mikey k said:
bogie said:
personal preference I guess...im sure soon it will be law to have DRL on all cars
...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Already on it's way...to be honest, if its a bit dull, I often drive dipped beam all the time anyway, force of habit being a lifelong biker, and driving on the continent a lot
Hence the sudden "popularity" of them on new cars
Way ahead of their time those Swedes!
I'd just leave the dips on all the time (also being an ex biker and high mileage CO car driver) still doesn't stop numpties missing you!
e legislation. And to justify some euro politician's existence. Off topic: did you see how much is being spent equipping all MEPs with iPads?? 
Daytime driving lights are a huge advantage - not only during dusk but because you can actually distinguish a moving car from a parked car so when going down country lanes you can see whether anything is comming towards you or whether it is parked at the kerb.
However i hate the Audi and Porsche DDLs as they actually blind you so here it is more a fashion statement than a practicality.
However i hate the Audi and Porsche DDLs as they actually blind you so here it is more a fashion statement than a practicality.
Edited by clorenzen on Tuesday 1st June 14:06
When I had my Audi RS4 I never used the daytime running lights, but had the lights switched to auto. This ensured that the lights came on as soon as the light was poor, but not in bright sunshine. It was good for tunnels too. This is a much better solution IMO.
In fact auto lights and auto wipers is something I miss on my V8 Vantage, it is a shame it is not offered as an option.
In fact auto lights and auto wipers is something I miss on my V8 Vantage, it is a shame it is not offered as an option.
GlynV8 said:
When I had my Audi RS4 I never used the daytime running lights, but had the lights switched to auto. This ensured that the lights came on as soon as the light was poor, but not in bright sunshine. It was good for tunnels too. This is a much better solution IMO.
In fact auto lights and auto wipers is something I miss on my V8 Vantage, it is a shame it is not offered as an option.
Your V8V's not an auto by any chance? You'll want a driver next! In fact auto lights and auto wipers is something I miss on my V8 Vantage, it is a shame it is not offered as an option.
Edited by GlynMo on Tuesday 1st June 15:47
GlynMo said:
Your V8V's not an auto by any chance? You'll want a driver next!
No it's a manual. Changing gear is a joy and adds to the driving experience. Fiddling with electrical switches, when there is no need in 2010 is a distraction. Edited by GlynMo on Tuesday 1st June 15:47
I accept that my opinion may not be the same as others. There may be people out there who get great pleasure from adjusting the intermittent wipe to perfectly match the rainfall.
GlynV8 said:
GlynMo said:
Your V8V's not an auto by any chance? You'll want a driver next!
No it's a manual. Changing gear is a joy and adds to the driving experience. Fiddling with electrical switches, when there is no need in 2010 is a distraction. Edited by GlynMo on Tuesday 1st June 15:47
I accept that my opinion may not be the same as others. There may be people out there who get great pleasure from adjusting the intermittent wipe to perfectly match the rainfall.
Much as I looooove my V8V, pedalling either the Westfield or the MGA is a much purer driving experience.
clorenzen said:
Daytime driving lights are a huge advantage - not only during dusk but because you can actually distinguish a moving car from a parked car so when going down country lanes you can see whether anything is comming towards you or whether it is parked at the kerb.
However i hate the Audi and Porsche DDLs as they actually blind you so here it is more a fashion statement than a practicality.
Huh? If you're on a street that is so thin you need lights to tell you if a car is parked or not, then you are going too fast on that street. DRL's are a distraction and a waste of energy. From a visibility standpoint, it would actually be more effective to force all cars to be bright fluorescent red. Wouldn't use power or burn through bulbs either. That next on the safety gestapo list?However i hate the Audi and Porsche DDLs as they actually blind you so here it is more a fashion statement than a practicality.
Edited by clorenzen on Tuesday 1st June 14:06
You want safe roads? Get everyone to stop using cell phones, texting, and being drunk while driving. You'll save over 50k lives a year in the US alone. Once we save those lives, get back to me about DRLs.
Jay_Davis said:
Too bad having DRLs don't actually make anything safer and can actually cause more problems than they solve.
The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
80% of the Canadian population lies within 150km of the Canada/US border - the 49th Parallel, which is on the same latitude as Paris.The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
Stuart Dickinson said:
Jay_Davis said:
Too bad having DRLs don't actually make anything safer and can actually cause more problems than they solve.
The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
80% of the Canadian population lies within 150km of the Canada/US border - the 49th Parallel, which is on the same latitude as Paris.The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
Jay_Davis said:
Stuart Dickinson said:
Jay_Davis said:
Too bad having DRLs don't actually make anything safer and can actually cause more problems than they solve.
The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
80% of the Canadian population lies within 150km of the Canada/US border - the 49th Parallel, which is on the same latitude as Paris.The reason they "work" in Canada and Sweden is that large parts of those countries are far to the north and have a large percentage of their daylight time actually being dusk like conditions.
FYI: If you want to make something invisible during bright daylight, you put bright lights on them.
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