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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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DRL installation help
I am trying to get as much info as possible on DRL installation, i ve read that you need 50w 6ohm resistor in order to connect them to Fog Lights switch, so here are my questions:
1. How many wires are inside when you splice the fog light wire and DRL wire, like 2-3? Just +/-?
2. Do i connect resistor to + only?
3. I couldnt find 6ohm one locally, but i found 7.5 ohm and 10ohm, if i put these will my DRL be brighter or darker?
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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i love your quad exhausts.. is that aftermarket? or oem add on
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i really highly recommend against using resistors. they get pretty darn hot, not safe
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i love your quad exhausts.. is that aftermarket? or oem add on
Thanks yes they are aftermarket ones from ebay
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i really highly recommend against using resistors. they get pretty darn hot, not safe
So how would i go about installing them without resistors?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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So how would i go about installing them without resistors?
do you want them to be on only with fogs?

if you just want it to be on with headlights, you can wire them to the bumper reflector. a member did that and no need to put resistors.
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Originally Posted by rominl
do you want them to be on only with fogs?

if you just want it to be on with headlights, you can wire them to the bumper reflector. a member did that and no need to put resistors.
are you talking about rudypartsworld who made that comment? If so i had contacted him and he said that they still act erratic. I am suppose to get some more information on a direct wire without issues. I'll keep you posted.

I'm suppose to do the s63 kit as well but the drl seems to be the only obstacle so i'm on the same boat and trying to get all info before I dive into the conversion.
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are you talking about rudypartsworld who made that comment? If so i had contacted him and he said that they still act erratic. I am suppose to get some more information on a direct wire without issues. I'll keep you posted.

I'm suppose to do the s63 kit as well but the drl seems to be the only obstacle so i'm on the same boat and trying to get all info before I dive into the conversion.
i forgot the username but he had a thread in this forum about doing the conversion himself. did he say what his problem is with the reflector bulb? the LED goes out after a while?
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wow. looks great. can you send closer pics on back n rear view.. i seen it on before but yours look better..
where can i get lights and amg kits
what do you recommend
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Thanks yes they are aftermarket ones from ebay
wow. looks great. can you send closer pics on back n rear view.. i seen it on before but yours look better..
where can i get lights and amg kits
what do you recommend
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Originally Posted by rominl
do you want them to be on only with fogs?

if you just want it to be on with headlights, you can wire them to the bumper reflector. a member did that and no need to put resistors.
Yes i want to connect them to fogs, you know how?
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Originally Posted by carboxy
wow. looks great. can you send closer pics on back n rear view.. i seen it on before but yours look better..
where can i get lights and amg kits
what do you recommend
I will take some pics for you tomorrow, i got everything original from ebay, but someone on this forum got replicas and it fits perfect too, so it depends on how much u want to spend.
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