XC90 LED DRL's just fitted - Page 5

RoyMacDonald · Jul 13th, 2011, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Bill Edmondson

No theres no difference in dipped main beam. The main difference is full main beam cannot be permanently on if lights switch is at 0. You can only flash.

Not sure if fogs will activate either maybe someone else knows or we could just pop onto our drives and check I guess lol.

Did you take a measurment Bill?

I read that the output was reduced to 55% but due to the way eyes work with their automatic light compensation for reduced light conditions, I've never been able to determine if it's true by simply switching them over while shining them on the garage doors.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 13th, 2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Did you take a measurment Bill?

I read that the output was reduced to 55% but due to the way eyes work with their automatic light compensation for reduced light conditions, I've never been able to determine if it's true by simply switching them over while shining them on the garage doors.

No mate no measurement, but have rarely rotated round to full at night

Thats a good question isnt it, maybe a fresh post will cast a bit of light on the subject

gshadow325 · Jul 13th, 2011, 23:08

i just popped in and saw what you guys are doing.

a simple DTDP relay would have handle this job for less than $0.90 USD

its just like wiring a basic starter kill relay found on this page
http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page2.asp

Bill Edmondson · Jul 14th, 2011, 08:58

Cheers bud, its done now mate, proper piece of kit nicely positioned under bonnet (hood).

Beavis · Jul 15th, 2011, 20:54

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Originally Posted by raife

Hey Bill,

Started out on my DRL fitting today and hit a big obstacle....I have washer jets and the pipework for these are exactly where the DRL is situated on yours!

Unless the protrude outwards their a no go fitting!!

Shame.

Hey Raife,

Did you get around the headlamp washer issue? I'm tempted to fit Led's myself, but i never thought of the washer bit. Since you mentioned it, i've held off on ordering.

Cheers
Stu

raife · Jul 17th, 2011, 07:21

I think its doable but a little too close for comfort for me.

I think a mod might end up with a costly mistake....

Still got my thinking cap on!

Bill Edmondson · Jul 17th, 2011, 09:34

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Originally Posted by raife

I think its doable but a little too close for comfort for me.

I think a mod might end up with a costly mistake....

Still got my thinking cap on!

Raif, during my various searches for drl's I found a site selling v70 bonnet grills with drl's built in, it was for my recently sol v70 but it looked proper good.
Not sure if the radius works on those drl's, they trimmable but what about vertical xc60 style on the extremeties of the main centre grill.?
I even on my now sold v70 thought about removing my headlight wipers for the sake of drl's.
Could you possibly do that, not hack them up but remove as if you were servicing etc?

raife · Jul 17th, 2011, 16:57

I considered that grill option....a little too close together imo unfortunately, i've not given up on the idea.....

.... although your website mentioned in anther post got me thinking about ordering a "sports bra"!!!!

http://207.192.72.26/Car-Bras/Colgan-Sport-Bra

My father in law lives in texas and is coming over in a couple of weeks...

...hhhmmmmmm

Bill Edmondson · Jul 17th, 2011, 17:21

Raif mate we seem to agree on most of the bling available BUT your on your own there fella lol.

What color is your car, you might just get away with it if its black.

raife · Jul 17th, 2011, 18:05

It is black..... I just think they look quite aggressive without being too ott

Jul 13th, 2011, 23:08	#43
gshadow325 Volvo NUT Last Online: Jul 26th, 2020 12:22 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA	i just popped in and saw what you guys are doing. a simple DTDP relay would have handle this job for less than $0.90 USD its just like wiring a basic starter kill relay found on this page http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page2.asp __________________ 2001 C70 HPT Manual Convertible 91k Nautic Blue 2003 XC90 T6 AWD All weather hauler 162k Nautic Blue Past Volvos 94 855t+m/95 GLT/97 850R BTCC Replica/98 850 Base NA/99 XC70 xcforums.com

Jul 14th, 2011, 08:58	#44
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Cheers bud, its done now mate, proper piece of kit nicely positioned under bonnet (hood).

Jul 17th, 2011, 07:21	#46
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	I think its doable but a little too close for comfort for me. I think a mod might end up with a costly mistake.... Still got my thinking cap on!

Jul 17th, 2011, 16:57	#48
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	I considered that grill option....a little too close together imo unfortunately, i've not given up on the idea..... .... although your website mentioned in anther post got me thinking about ordering a "sports bra"!!!! http://207.192.72.26/Car-Bras/Colgan-Sport-Bra My father in law lives in texas and is coming over in a couple of weeks... ...hhhmmmmmm

Jul 17th, 2011, 17:21	#49
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Raif mate we seem to agree on most of the bling available BUT your on your own there fella lol. What color is your car, you might just get away with it if its black.

Jul 17th, 2011, 18:05	#50
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	It is black..... I just think they look quite aggressive without being too ott

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