DRL on with headlights MOD

Nevada3 · 07-06-2014, 10:22 AM

Can someone who has completed this mod post a few night shots of their car? Thanks.

brancky3 · 07-06-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nevada3

Can someone who has completed this mod post a few night shots of their car? Thanks.

Not a night shot but deal with it!

Haboob · 07-22-2014, 09:13 AM

Any more pics of the lights on together? Or some night shots?

I'd almost want to wire this up with a switch, in case I didn't want them on I could turn them on/off at my leisure.

WD9HKC · 05-12-2015, 07:32 PM

Thank you. I just did this mod on my 13'. Most difficult part was removing the fuse box (IPDM, I hate acronyms). Had to use a right angle flat bar to pry the fuse box out of the metal bracket. Very difficult to remove. A picture of a spade clip would have helped me.
The socket it plugs into did not lign up with the plastic holding it. A little persuasion with a couple of screw drivers did the trick. I love the way it looks, wanted to do this since I got the car. steve

Kabestro · 05-12-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WD9HKC

Thank you. I just did this mod on my 13'. Most difficult part was removing the fuse box (IPDM, I hate acronyms). Had to use a right angle flat bar to pry the fuse box out of the metal bracket. Very difficult to remove. A picture of a spade clip would have helped me.
The socket it plugs into did not lign up with the plastic holding it. A little persuasion with a couple of screw drivers did the trick. I love the way it looks, wanted to do this since I got the car. steve

I was just about to ask you guys to post a pic of the connector that you guys are using. Is it completely flat or do the ones with a U shape work also?

WD9HKC · 05-13-2015, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabestro

I was just about to ask you guys to post a pic of the connector that you guys are using. Is it completely flat or do the ones with a U shape work also?

I removed the relay to the right of where you plug in the wire to see the size of the termimal. About 1/4 to 5/16 wide flat spade. Sorry I don't have one to measure.

Limeybastard · 07-22-2014, 10:33 AM

Id like to have just a switch that turns on or off the DRL independant of the head lights.

dislimn · 11-12-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Id like to have just a switch that turns on or off the DRL independant of the head lights.

Easy, make a switch in your cup holder area and (hard) disconnect the factory LEDs from the factory harnesses and run hot and ground to your switch and the body. Wire it to the battery so it's always available.

MagmaRed370z · 08-02-2014, 02:58 PM

Mod completed, this is awesome!!! It should come like this from the factory. uploadfromtaptalk1407009504765.jpg

Agent K · 08-31-2014, 09:41 PM

Mod complete. Thanks 370zlvr.

IMAG0677.jpg

falicfr · 09-25-2014, 11:42 AM

Will this work on a 2014 Z?

370zmaxima · 09-25-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by falicfr

Will this work on a 2014 Z?

Yes it does. Takes about 30 minutes.

colbysmith · 09-25-2014, 07:53 PM

I need to do this, thanks OP

MagmaRed370z · 10-05-2014, 06:10 PM

Yes

RedShifter · 11-12-2014, 11:19 AM

Just did this a few days ago. Thanks for the write up. (It was fairly easy)

Just in case anyone is wondering the DRL's come on as soon as the engine is on. Previously it was when you disengaged the E Brake.

My only concern is that these may be too bright for night time use.

I walked back about 50 yards and man were they bright. A lot brighter than the headlights. I wish there was a way where we could adjust the power of the DRL's
(Come on at 50% power when the headlights are on)

Do you guys think their too bright or am I just being paranoid? I don't want to be that driver on the road blinding everyone.

07-22-2014, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Id like to have just a switch that turns on or off the DRL independant of the head lights. Haboob and ReLL954 like this.

08-02-2014, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Mod completed, this is awesome!!! It should come like this from the factory. uploadfromtaptalk1407009504765.jpg Mike Tree likes this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

08-31-2014, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Agent K Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 155 Drives: '13 370Z MBlue 6MT Rep Power: 12	Mod complete. Thanks 370zlvr. IMAG0677.jpg __________________ '13 370Z Midnight Blue 6MT / Touring Sport w/nav / PPE Long Tube Racing Headers / FI TDX 10" Resonator w/CF mufflers / K&N Drop-Ins / ZSpeed Underbody Shroud v2 / DRL 'always on' Mod

10-05-2014, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Yes __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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07-06-2014, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nevada3 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 40 Drives: 2013 370z TSC M6 Rep Power: 11	Can someone who has completed this mod post a few night shots of their car? Thanks.

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Any more pics of the lights on together? Or some night shots? I'd almost want to wire this up with a switch, in case I didn't want them on I could turn them on/off at my leisure.

05-12-2015, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
WD9HKC Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mt prospect IL Posts: 3 Drives: 13' 370z sport M6 Rep Power: 12	Thank you. I just did this mod on my 13'. Most difficult part was removing the fuse box (IPDM, I hate acronyms). Had to use a right angle flat bar to pry the fuse box out of the metal bracket. Very difficult to remove. A picture of a spade clip would have helped me. The socket it plugs into did not lign up with the plastic holding it. A little persuasion with a couple of screw drivers did the trick. I love the way it looks, wanted to do this since I got the car. steve

09-25-2014, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
falicfr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 183 Drives: 14 Sp/Tour/Nav/AT7 Rep Power: 33	Will this work on a 2014 Z?

09-25-2014, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
colbysmith Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 73 Drives: 14 nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	I need to do this, thanks OP

11-12-2014, 11:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
RedShifter Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 Rep Power: 11	Just did this a few days ago. Thanks for the write up. (It was fairly easy) Just in case anyone is wondering the DRL's come on as soon as the engine is on. Previously it was when you disengaged the E Brake. My only concern is that these may be too bright for night time use. I walked back about 50 yards and man were they bright. A lot brighter than the headlights. I wish there was a way where we could adjust the power of the DRL's (Come on at 50% power when the headlights are on) Do you guys think their too bright or am I just being paranoid? I don't want to be that driver on the road blinding everyone.