New car daytime running lights - Page 2

cjp0349 · 17-01-17, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynical26

It's the new cars with poser front daylight running Led lights but no rear ones that amaze me. Seen so many cars driving about at night with no rear lights on as the driver isn't aware as he can see the light cast by the front ones!

And of course the dashboard lights come on automatically as well so it's no wonder really

Cannons88 · 18-01-17, 07:38 AM

The KIA C'eed daily that I use has DRL's but also have separate lights for shall we call 'corner assist' built within the headlights, a H7 bulb wedged between the dip and mainbeam facing outwards on a 45 degree and switches on whilst cornering out of junctions and such like.

simons2 · 18-01-17, 08:10 AM

On the 08-12 B8 A4 you can turn them off in car menu.
I like the rear indicators doing the line thing.
There was a big argument when drl's were proposed by the EU because bikers felt that they would not stand out like they used to if everyone now drove round with lights on.
Does the future now mean the UK wont be needing them!!

Duffy3074 · 18-01-17, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by audi80fan

Not sure, but on a similar note I find these new Audi indicators ludicrous and ridiculous, to quote a famous Scottish entrepreneur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Fin7pyzDc

We've got the LED lighting pack on our family bus A6 Avant and I like them.

Hoyle · 18-01-17, 10:04 AM

I must be one of the very few on here who like new Audis.

Before my T5 camper I had an A3 sportback as a daily - with xenon lamps & DRLs - which I just left on "Auto". I liked the look of them and believe they can serve a purpose, during daylight hours. How often is the excuse in a collision "I didn't see you". LED DRLs usually dim when the headlamps or indicators are on too. That said, I've seen countless drivers at night with just DRLs on - they're clueless as the dash illuminates.

In VCDS I had the option to enable cornering fog lamps, something which I'm not a fan of - so didn't use them.

I do however like the new sweeping indicators, it's a nice touch.

sinbin5t · 18-01-17, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoyle

I do however like the new sweeping indicators, it's a nice touch.

I need to get out more

i have yet to see them

Hoyle · 18-01-17, 03:38 PM

sinbin5t · 18-01-17, 03:41 PM

Hey, i like those, and the back end of that car looks good too !

Scrub all that's been said, i want a new Audi

sinbin5t · 18-01-17, 03:45 PM

I keep coming back for a look now

John. · 18-01-17, 03:57 PM

Sadly it's gimmicks like these that sell cars these days.....and when related control units fail in 15 years time*, may be enough to render the car uneconomical to repair and so what sold the car all those years ago is the same reason for it being scrapped/recycled!

Ok I'm pushing the scenario a bit!

* 5 years if it is French.

18-01-17, 10:04 AM	#15
Hoyle 80q addict Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 840	I must be one of the very few on here who like new Audis. Before my T5 camper I had an A3 sportback as a daily - with xenon lamps & DRLs - which I just left on "Auto". I liked the look of them and believe they can serve a purpose, during daylight hours. How often is the excuse in a collision "I didn't see you". LED DRLs usually dim when the headlamps or indicators are on too. That said, I've seen countless drivers at night with just DRLs on - they're clueless as the dash illuminates. In VCDS I had the option to enable cornering fog lamps, something which I'm not a fan of - so didn't use them. I do however like the new sweeping indicators, it's a nice touch. __________________ My 80 Quattro thread

18-01-17, 03:38 PM	#17
Hoyle 80q addict Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 840	__________________ My 80 Quattro thread

18-01-17, 07:38 AM	#12
Cannons88 Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 24	The KIA C'eed daily that I use has DRL's but also have separate lights for shall we call 'corner assist' built within the headlights, a H7 bulb wedged between the dip and mainbeam facing outwards on a 45 degree and switches on whilst cornering out of junctions and such like.

18-01-17, 08:10 AM	#13
simons2 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ireland Posts: 291	On the 08-12 B8 A4 you can turn them off in car menu. I like the rear indicators doing the line thing. There was a big argument when drl's were proposed by the EU because bikers felt that they would not stand out like they used to if everyone now drove round with lights on. Does the future now mean the UK wont be needing them!!

18-01-17, 03:41 PM	#18
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Hey, i like those, and the back end of that car looks good too ! Scrub all that's been said, i want a new Audi

18-01-17, 03:45 PM	#19
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	I keep coming back for a look now

18-01-17, 03:57 PM	#20
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Sadly it's gimmicks like these that sell cars these days.....and when related control units fail in 15 years time, may be enough to render the car uneconomical to repair and so what sold the car all those years ago is the same reason for it being scrapped/recycled! Ok I'm pushing the scenario a bit! 5 years if it is French.