Coming Soon D.R.L's for your Passat!!

[rapport25]

Hi All,

I cant find the thread so I thought I would start a new one.

The D.R.L's I would be supplying will come from the U.K. Fitting can be carried out along with H.ID and interior light upgrades etc.....

Pictures to follow very soon!!!!!!



Here is a link of someone who has already carried out the conversion I was talking about :(.

A point to note I will start supplying these kits threw the U.K and at a discount of course to all members on the forum. The quality of the design/ le.d's I will be using will far superior to those seen in the link below.

The first 10 firm orders will get a free upgrade of l.e.d canbus sidlight bulbs :D:D:D

[ToMBoY_C]

Interested pending prices... :P

[redrolo]

Nice Mr Rapport,

I saw somewhere the A4 copy DRL's but can't see them anywhere anymore

[rapport25]

Any lighting requirements please contact me :beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:
I'm not a fan of stick on l.e.d lights. Everyone mentions the Audi look.

How about the passat look:Blush2::Blush2:!!!! Chevron style:D:D:D.

Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ant7t5]

Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watching :beerchug:

[rapport25]

Good, good. The more interest generated will guarantee a great price for the first 10... Just for the forum, before being released to the general public. :approve:

[wja96]

Are these just the DRLs or are they a full RHD headlamp conversion?

[rapport25]

Are these just the DRLs or are they a full RHD headlamp conversion?

Please click on link above.

[ToMBoY_C]

So will you get a pair like ths:
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2524/drlpass.jpg

With the same curve running down into the centre like this:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/718/image4px.jpg

If yes and a reasonable price, I will have these and then showcase them for all to see...

[jonsey24]

How will these work and would you need an upgraded euro light switch to achieve the DRL look like on the latest audi's

[podwin]

Look good, I may be interested.

[rapport25]

They will look like the above but far better quality l.e.d's. Also my passat will get the first set fitted so we all know there is no issues before I launch the range :D.

These lights will simply stay on all the time. Maybe run brighter on there own and dim down slightly when other lights are used. T.B.C.

:D:D:D:D

[rapport25]

The idea of the chevron style came from being followed by one of the new Merc's.

Like I quoted before forget the audi look.

Passat look, chevron style :D:D:D:D:D

[g-black]

How will these be enabled and what extra wiring is involved?

Do they simply swap over for the standard indicator housing?

I'm not a fan of cheap LED stick on jobs, but these look really OEM. I would take a set depending on prices and ease of fitting...

[Ant7t5]

Will the front indicators still be effective with these bright LED's right next to them or will they get lost in the glow?

[rapport25]

How will these be enabled and what extra wiring is involved?

Do they simply swap over for the standard indicator housing?

I'm not a fan of cheap LED stick on jobs, but these look really OEM. I would take a set depending on prices and ease of fitting...

That is correct. They will simply swap over from standard indicator housing.

So will look they have always been there :D:D:D.

[rapport25]

Cant say to much at the moment as they are in development stage. I have been considering dimming the led's when sidelights/dipped are applied so that they match the other lights.

Also having the l.e.d.s in 2 colours so when you indicate all l.e.d.s will turn yellow ;);). Need to see how it works/looks on the car before final design is agreed.

Basically think as above but far better quality/and reserach and development.

Possible polycarbonate lens as plastic or glass will need replacing when a stone chip hits.

Any ideas or suggestions. Please contact me.

The only thing is if all ideas above are included price may reflect this.

Geniune VW are around £45.00 each side. Basically what you have now.

[Ant7t5]

Also having the l.e.d.s in 2 colours so when you indicate all l.e.d.s will turn yellow ;);). Need to see how it works/looks on the car before final design is agreed.


Now that would be great. You've got some serious experimenting with prototypes to do :Blush: This R&D might take you a while... might be worth thinking about the B7 too :p

I would be seriously interested though, this is the kind of subtle facelift that will keep the car looking fresh.

[bundao]

Would be interested, but the ones (drls) in the link aren't really noticeable from the front in daylight.

This may or may not be beacause the indicator housing is on the corners and therefore pointing at a 45ish degree angle.

For me, the whole point of drls is to be noticed from the front - what do you think rapport?

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5555/img3927t.jpg

From a 45 degree angle it does look brighter.

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6566/img3928f.jpg


Perhaps the picture is not doing full justice?

[jonsey24]

I might be interested if they are a simple plug and play, have you noticed on the audi DRL's that when the car indicators are applied the DRL's dim slightly untill the indicator is turned off.

I think these passat ones should be 2 separate colours, one orange row for the indiacator and one white row for the DRL, id like to have the DRL stay on even when you indicate aslong as you could see the indicator and the DRL didnt outshine the orange.

[johnloaderuk]

I quite like the look of those integrated within the headlights, they don't look 'chavy', as some after market ones can.

[Slick]

I'm interested in these, they look good and retain an OEM look

will look forward to your updates

[podwin]

Funny this thread should come along, just after I've finished tinkering with some DRLs. Make my effort look very DIY!

I had 20 LEDs doing nothing, so decided to stick them in the indicator housing along the rear edge, simply because that was the easiest, quickest thing to do for a lazy person.

The image below shows them lit during the daytime. There is no visible difference to the OEM indicatior housing.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/podwin/Cars/Passat/26-02-10_1159.jpg

The image shows the glow they produce along the entire length of the indicator housing:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/podwin/Cars/Passat/26-02-10_1743.jpg

They'll do for now until the ones in this thread are ready.

rapport25, do you have an ETA on them?

[rapport25]

funny this thread should come along, just after i've finished tinkering with some drls. Make my effort look very diy!

I had 20 leds doing nothing, so decided to stick them in the indicator housing along the rear edge, simply because that was the easiest, quickest thing to do for a lazy person.

The image below shows them lit during the daytime. There is no visible difference to the oem indicatior housing.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/podwin/cars/passat/26-02-10_1159.jpg

the image shows the glow they produce along the entire length of the indicator housing:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/podwin/cars/passat/26-02-10_1743.jpg

they'll do for now until the ones in this thread are ready.

Rapport25, do you have an eta on them?

a.s.a.p :d:d:d:d

[rapport25]

Would be interested, but the ones (drls) in the link aren't really noticeable from the front in daylight.

This may or may not be beacause the indicator housing is on the corners and therefore pointing at a 45ish degree angle.

For me, the whole point of drls is to be noticed from the front - what do you think rapport?

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5555/img3927t.jpg

From a 45 degree angle it does look brighter.

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6566/img3928f.jpg


Perhaps the picture is not doing full justice?

Totally agree. Mine will be visible :D:D:D:D:D.

[bundao]

Splendid :D

[turbo2turbo]

i like the look of them, my only concern is with the drl's on, the turn signal is dificult to see going by the pics in the other thread,again pics can be deceiving so don't realy know

[rapport25]

i like the look of them, my only concern is with the drl's on, the turn signal is dificult to see going by the pics in the other thread,again pics can be deceiving so don't realy know

Mine wont :D:D:D

I could knock up some cheaper lights like the pictures and use lower grade l.e.d's.

But I wont. For one they will be fitted to my passat. And I would only sell something that looks good on my car and works 100%.

Guys please be patient!!:approve::approve:

[rapport25]

Has anyone seen the price that guy is charging for his D.R.L'S 230 euro's plus shipping on top :biglaugh::biglaugh:.

I will be honest not sure at this stage what cost mine will be. Just curious what price would peole be prepared to pay?

[turbo2turbo]

Nice to hear, be good if you could show step by step fitting, for us that can do most jobs following instructions from some one tha has already done it, as for price we would like to pay, emmmmmmmmmmm as low as poss we all love a bargain :beerchug:

[rapport25]

Nice to hear, be good if you could show step by step fitting, for us that can do most jobs following instructions from some one tha has already done it, as for price we would like to pay, emmmmmmmmmmm as low as poss we all love a bargain :beerchug:

I would issue a step by step no problem :D:D

As for price I would be looking at the cheapest possible.

[Slick]

great looking forward to them :Blush:

[ToMBoY_C]

I'd be wanting to pay in the region of £50...

[marcus_asparagu]

Hi Guys,

Looking good so far, just wanted to show my interest in these too. £50 seems alright.

But where am I going to pick up the feed to power the DRL bit?

Also how simple is it to change the VAGCOM coding..........I am simple you know!?

Regards

[rapport25]

RAPPORT25 - Advertising without permission from the forum.

Please read the rules

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27157

[Kaiser2000]

Looks like a neat mod and I'd be interested, but I'd want to see installed pictures first - they'd also need to be a lot more visible head-on to be effective.

Maybe both rows/ strips should have alternating white/orange LEDs, ie:

WOWOWOWOW
WOWOWOWOW

or

WWWWOOOOO
WWWWOOOOO

you get the idea :)

[Slick]

any pics of your DRLs yet?

[podwin]

I would issue a step by step no problem :D:D

As for price I would be looking at the cheapest possible.

Any update on these?

[rapport25]

Not yet :(:(:(:(:(:(:(.

As soon as they are fitted i will post some pics :D:D:D

[manity]

im definitely interested in these will they be plug and play or will i need to find someone with vag.com

[RicardoA4Sline]

im definitely interested in these will they be plug and play or will i need to find someone with vag.com

Yup interested in this too, keep us posted.

[Slick]

So will you get a pair like ths:
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2524/drlpass.jpg

With the same curve running down into the centre like this:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/718/image4px.jpg

If yes and a reasonable price, I will have these and then showcase them for all to see...

I fitted these last week along with new led wing mirror indicators and they are awesome, will get some pics up soon

[rapport25]

I fitted these last week along with new led wing mirror indicators and they are awesome, will get some pics up soon


Great stuff :D:D Looks like I will be doing the same. Do the D.R.L's stay on all the time? Also how much did you pay?.

[rapport25]

Slick, have just noticed you have purchsed the mirror led's??? What are these as the passat has mirror led's as standard.

[Slick]

Great stuff :D:D Looks like I will be doing the same. Do the D.R.L's stay on all the time? Also how much did you pay?.

at the moment I have wired them to my sidelights. Will be using my vagcom to activate the DRL scandinavian settings to see how that is. Was €230 with shipping


Slick, have just noticed you have purchsed the mirror led's??? What are these as the passat has mirror led's as standard.

these are the ones I bought:

http://bit.ly/9m2s87

[podwin]

these are the ones I bought:

http://bit.ly/9m2s87

Now that is good, better than OEM

[RicardoA4Sline]

So where did you get these things of beauty ??

[rapport25]

at the moment I have wired them to my sidelights. Will be using my vagcom to activate the DRL scandinavian settings to see how that is. Was €230 with shipping



these are the ones I bought:

http://bit.ly/9m2s87

€230= £198 :(:(:( I would not pay that to be honest. I like the look of the mirror indicators very nice :approve::approve::approve::approve:.

I will wait untill my friend makes more progress with th D.R.L's and post pics and prices after. Fingers crossed sometime this year :Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2: :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

[rapport25]

€230= £198 :(:(:( I would not pay that to be honest. I like the look of the mirror indicators very nice :approve::approve::approve::approve:.

I will wait untill my friend makes more progress with th D.R.L's and post pics and prices after. Fingers crossed sometime this year :Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2: :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

Just to be clear guys I will not be selling D.R.L's just purchasing.

[RicardoA4Sline]

Just to be clear guys I will not be selling D.R.L's just purchasing.

If you want to be clear then you need to omake sure your original post is clear then. You clearly state you will be selling these to forum members, and at a discounted rate. :zx11:

[stuart]

I would also like to draw your attention to the "rules and regulations" of the site, which all Members agree to when they join/use the site:-

This post IN FULL

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=25680

This post IN FULL :

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2

Stuart

[The Rover]

If you want to be clear then you need to omake sure your original post is clear then. You clearly state you will be selling these to forum members, and at a discounted rate. :zx11:

Tell tale:aargh4::D

[rapport25]

I would also like to draw your attention to the "rules and regulations" of the site, which all Members agree to when they join/use the site:-

This post IN FULL

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=25680

This post IN FULL :

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2

Stuart

Thanks Stuart :D:D. Just be clear to everyone.

To advertise you would need to pay the site (I was not aware at the time of posting. Or did not read all the rules):Blush2::Blush2:
I was simply looking at changing jobs and joining a friend who sells lighting on a full time basis etc..... This has not happened. Also I have not paid to advertise or have the right to advertise.

In a word as stated before I am a buyer not seller and will post pics when I get mine fitted. Hopefully sometime this year.

Rappy :D:D:D:D

[rapport25]

My friend who is in the process of developing them has had a major problem.:mad::mad::mad:

The company has only sent him the wrong config of leds. After waiting for 5 wks and 3k down the drain :zx11::zx11::zx11:. He's not happy!!!!!

Any pics of yours yet Slick? As i would love these fitted asap. Also have you sorted the wirring problem? I would like drl's on all the time and to dim down slightly when headlights are on.

Rappy

[Slick]

hi mate here are the pics, but difficult to capture and they look different in person. I will try and do some more with some different settings on the camera. These were taken when I pressed the remote to open the doors

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9364a640x480.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9366a640x480.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9367a640x480.jpg

not had a chance to sort the wiring and vagcom yet as was away for a few weeks

[ToMBoY_C]

Hmmm, they're a bit bright? Maybe each led not spaced out far enough? Just looks like the cheap £8.99 jobs off Ebay. Each to their own like, how much were they? :)

[Slick]

as i said its really difficult to capture these in a photo, £8.99 jobs off ebay, lol

the manufacturer reduced the intensity of the leds when making these, the camera has distored the light here

in person the light looks nice and crisp no distortion at all

[rapport25]

I want !!!!!!:Blush2::Blush2::Blush2: they look great :D:D:D

[g-black]

A link to the eBay item?! Do these still have indicators in them and you you take a picture of them on?

[Slick]

hi here a quick video of the indicator LEDs

if someone knows the best way to take a picture of them can you let me know as its really difficult to capture how they really look

http://bit.ly/96WU3y

[rapport25]

I want :approve::approve::approve:.:beerchug::beerchug:

Can you do a vid with the drl's? :Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2:are they brighter than your headlights/sidelights?

In my passat i have led sidelights and hid's. Hope my mate gets his led's sorted want drl's. I spoke to him earlier and he is expecting them to cost around £150.

I have heard by law every car will need drl's next year not sure if that is true.

Also my mate has said the drl's would be wired to work all the time. I remember you had siad they were wired to your side lights. Is that still the case?

[patomlin76]

Think that from 2011 every new car built will have a DRL option - not sure if the UK will become like Sweden and Norway where they always have to be on... 2010 or previous models don't 'have' to have them enabled (some simply can't be), but like me, it's a nice easy option to retro-enable on the passat...

[Quatrelle]

Dunno if it's an option or obligatory for new cars here, but most I've seen have them on.

[Phil_P]

My understanding is that by 2011 every new car built must have DRLs. Current thinking is that most will simply implement that by having sidelights/dipped main beam(??) on and that manufacturers might choose to fit LEDs to premium models within their range to further differentiate them from lower specified models.

My understanding is that they will be on permanently. Not much point having them if you can turn them off. We have lights atm and don't turn them on so little would change.

[DSG4ME]

Is this so owl's don't get run over?

[hartry]

Is this so owl's don't get run over?

:approve:

[Quatrelle]

Is this so owl's don't get run over?
No, unfortunately it's to make us bikers invisible....:mad:

[Slick]

I want :approve::approve::approve:.:beerchug::beerchug:

Can you do a vid with the drl's? :Blush2::Blush2::Blush2::Blush2:are they brighter than your headlights/sidelights?

In my passat i have led sidelights and hid's. Hope my mate gets his led's sorted want drl's. I spoke to him earlier and he is expecting them to cost around £150.

I have heard by law every car will need drl's next year not sure if that is true.

Also my mate has said the drl's would be wired to work all the time. I remember you had siad they were wired to your side lights. Is that still the case?

Hi mate,

Will sort out a video with the drl's on. Yep they are brighter than the headlights and sidelights with a really nice white colour. I'm tempted with HID headlights too.

The problem is that I bought led sidelights and now they look more blue compared to the drls so I may change back to some free sidelights I got that as they look a bit more white.

thats a good price, hope he sorts his leds out

as I understand it will only be applicable to new cars built in 2011

at the moment they are wired to my sidelights and I am still in the process of sorting my vagcom out to enable them as scandinavian drls so will go off when the main headlights are on

I still need to fit the new led wing mirror indicators too!

[vstevenson]

No, unfortunately it's to make us bikers invisible....:mad:
Good point actually, that had not occurred to me and I am an ex biker - if there is such a thing.

[Kaiser2000]

hi mate here are the pics, but difficult to capture and they look different in person. I will try and do some more with some different settings on the camera. These were taken when I pressed the remote to open the doors

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9364a640x480.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9366a640x480.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z285/vik285111/Passat/IMG_9367a640x480.jpg

not had a chance to sort the wiring and vagcom yet as was away for a few weeks

They look great.. a lot neater than the kits you can get that fit where the fog light grille is.

Can I ask where you got them and how much? Cheers!

[Slick]

thanks for the comments

I got them from a seller who custom made them, you can contact him on:

iuly1209@yahoo.co.uk

[Kaiser2000]

thanks for the comments

I got them from a seller who custom made them, you can contact him on:

iuly1209@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers, just sent him an email there now myself :)

[esse_esse]

Are these tings plug and play????

[patomlin76]

you or a mate will need vag-com...

[esse_esse]

you or a mate will need vag-com...

so no then not plug and play bummer oh well concetrate on gettin me wheels sorted

[Slick]

Are these tings plug and play????

i have wired them to the sidelights at the moment so I've not needed my vagcom as of yet

[esse_esse]

i have wired them to the sidelights at the moment so I've not needed my vagcom as of yet

Is that easily done

[Slick]

Is that easily done

was ok a little fiddly as you have to extend the wires and there is not much space. I took my time to try and wire it as neat as possible

[podwin]

VW DRLs

I noticed VW sell DRLs as an accessory.

Does anyone know are they actually fitting anything or just using VAGCOM for the price?
http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=1J0998055A

[hartry]

VW DRLs

I noticed VW sell DRLs as an accessory.

Does anyone know are they actually fitting anything or just using VAGCOM for the price?
http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=1J0998055A

I would imagine they're just turning them on in VAGCOM, the robbing ********

[Quatrelle]

I would imagine they're just turning them on in VAGCOM, the robbing ********
Doesn't say they do them for the B6;)

[podwin]

So it doesn't!

I think I'll ask anyway.

[podwin]

I would imagine they're just turning them on in VAGCOM, the robbing ********

I asked my local dealer about this, and they said it would be too much labour and cost too much.

I then gave them the part number which helped them to find a kit for my car. It is a new kit and they do not know themselves what it involves, i.e. a relay, loom etc.

It is priced at £51 plus 0.7 hours labour.

They have ordered it from Germany and should be with them in two weeks.

It will be interesting to find out what it is exactly, although the end result must be the similar to the Golfs I've seen running with 50% main beams.

There were two kits on the system, one for cars with foglights and one without.

[patomlin76]

So I wonder what the difference is between them and having DRLs turned on via VAG-COM (like me)... Do they use a different bulb then? (can't see pics), because when mine were turned on with vagcom they use the dipped beams, and from what I can tell, at full brightness too...

[podwin]

So I wonder what the difference is between them and having DRLs turned on via VAG-COM (like me)... Do they use a different bulb then? (can't see pics), because when mine were turned on with vagcom they use the dipped beams, and from what I can tell, at full brightness too...

I guessing it could be a resistor pack to run the lights at a reduced brightness.

[Kaiser2000]

I asked my local dealer about this, and they said it would be too much labour and cost too much.

I then gave them the part number which helped them to find a kit for my car. It is a new kit and they do not know themselves what it involves, i.e. a relay, loom etc.

It is priced at £51 plus 0.7 hours labour.

They have ordered it from Germany and should be with them in two weeks.

It will be interesting to find out what it is exactly, although the end result must be the similar to the Golfs I've seen running with 50% main beams.

There were two kits on the system, one for cars with foglights and one without.

Make sure you keep us posted. Will be interested myself :)

[ToMBoY_C]

So I wonder what the difference is between them and having DRLs turned on via VAG-COM (like me)... Do they use a different bulb then? (can't see pics), because when mine were turned on with vagcom they use the dipped beams, and from what I can tell, at full brightness too...

I've just enabled DRL's via vag-com too, very interesting!

Plus I got the car to "Blip" and not "Beep" when lock/unlock with the remote ;)

[Kaiser2000]

I've just enabled DRL's via vag-com too, very interesting!

Plus I got the car to "Blip" and not "Beep" when lock/unlock with the remote ;)
So does it just set the dip lights to "always on" at normal intensity then, or does it do anything different?

Wouldn't mind the alarm "chirp" either

[ToMBoY_C]

So does it just set the dip lights to "always on" at normal intensity then, or does it do anything different?

Wouldn't mind the alarm "chirp" either

Yer like Volvo, but I do believe they are not as bright.

Vag-Com for alarm chirp! :)

[Kaiser2000]

Yer like Volvo, but I do believe they are not as bright.

Vag-Com for alarm chirp! :)

Need to get me one of them cables :)

I just turn the dips on instinctively at this stage when I get in the car - upgraded to aftermarket Xenons so it makes a big difference at night too.

The DRL/indicator strip on the last pages looks nice, though I'm also tempted by the Audi-style integrated headlight/LED strip unit!!

Decisions, decisions!!

[hartry]

So I wonder what the difference is between them and having DRLs turned on via VAG-COM (like me)... Do they use a different bulb then? (can't see pics), because when mine were turned on with vagcom they use the dipped beams, and from what I can tell, at full brightness too...

It's not, it's at something like 88% brightness by default, but you can also adjust the brightness percentage via another field in the central electronics module. At 88% you can hardly tell the difference between DRL and dipped. Yet to see another US DRL enabled B6 yet, if I see you I will flash!! (coventry here);)

[hartry]

can't wait for all the comedian replies to my last 'flash' message....

[patomlin76]

OK! from the front it's a subtle difference isn't it?... just the dipped beams without the sidelights on. Glad to know it's not at full power, to help prolong the bulb life! I don't have the scandinavian option, so only the fronts come on (and off with the brake)...

[hartry]

yes same here, that's what i'm waiting to see, another b6 with dipped beams on but sidelights off

[g-black]

I've got bored of waiting about to see if these DRLs are ever coming so I'm going to give it a go myself. The plan is to rewire the indicators to the side lights and have orange 501 side light bulbs which I already have.

The I'm goin to custom make the DRLs using the indicator houseing by opening it up and putting in a couple of LED strips. New indictor housings are on there way. Then using vagcom, I'll set the sidelights as DRLs.

The end result should show something conpletetly OEM from the outside when off and something OEM when there turned on, similar to the new R Golf.

Awaiting parts but all being well they should be done in the next week or so.

[rapport25]

I've got bored of waiting about to see if these DRLs are ever coming so I'm going to give it a go myself. The plan is to rewire the indicators to the side lights and have orange 501 side light bulbs which I already have.

The I'm goin to custom make the DRLs using the indicator houseing by opening it up and putting in a couple of LED strips. New indictor housings are on there way. Then using vagcom, I'll set the sidelights as DRLs.

The end result should show something conpletetly OEM from the outside when off and something OEM when there turned on, similar to the new R Golf.

Awaiting parts but all being well they should be done in the next week or so.


Hi G Black. This is one of the must haves for the passat :approve::approve:. Shame I will never see DRL's fitted to mine. Long story short my mate has not sorted the lights also a new job with company car.

Seems pointless having a great car sitting on the drive and going to waste. I think the passat will be up for sale in September :(:(:(.

Keep me updated on your progress G Black.

[podwin]

VW dealership phoned today saying the DRL kit had arrived from Germany.

They have actually got 2 versions in, one for cars without front fogs, and one for cars with front fogs.

My car has front fogs retro fitted so we are thinking the kit for no front fogs will apply, but they will see for me.

The cost will be £75 all inc. They are going to fit when it has its service on the 9th.

I will post back what it actually does, as the dealership doesn't even know themselves yet!

[rapport25]

VW dealership phoned today saying the DRL kit had arrived from Germany.

They have actually got 2 versions in, one for cars without front fogs, and one for cars with front fogs.

My car has front fogs retro fitted so we are thinking the kit for no front fogs will apply, but they will see for me.

The cost will be £75 all inc. They are going to fit when it has its service on the 9th.

I will post back what it actually does, as the dealership doesn't even know themselves yet!

Great, look forward to the update. Seeing my friend Sat for a general catch up/nag to get on with the drl's,

Rappy :D:D

[rapport25]

Pics would be good of both if possible as mine has fogs fitted as standard.

[podwin]

I do not believe there is a difference to how it will appear.

I think it is more to do with the system within the car, i.e. fog equipped cars have a different CECM. The kit may plug into this, so has to be different to achieve the same result.

[hartry]

VW dealership phoned today saying the DRL kit had arrived from Germany.

They have actually got 2 versions in, one for cars without front fogs, and one for cars with front fogs.

My car has front fogs retro fitted so we are thinking the kit for no front fogs will apply, but they will see for me.

The cost will be £75 all inc. They are going to fit when it has its service on the 9th.

I will post back what it actually does, as the dealership doesn't even know themselves yet!

jesus, i hope there's more to it than just turning them on with their diagnostic equipment, which is all it took on my b6

[podwin]

jesus, i hope there's more to it than just turning them on with their diagnostic equipment, which is all it took on my b6

I do to, however I am beginning to have my doubts about this kit:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/355545.aspx

[rapport25]

mmmmmmm £75 for fitting a resistor hope not. I was thinking all singing all dancing l.e.d's but for £75 I would imagine £15 resistor and vw's labour. might be wrong though.

[RicardoA4Sline]

For 75 sadly sounds like they will be doing the drl activation on vag com. Done the north America one on mine, at least I'm more visible and I carry spare dip bulbs

[logiclee]

For 75 sadly sounds like they will be doing the drl activation on vag com. Done the north America one on mine, at least I'm more visible and I carry spare dip bulbs

Can you adjust the brightness through VCDS or is this what the £75 resistor pack is going to do. Are your dip beams on full or at a reduced brightness?

If I can find someone with VCDS near me I'm going to have mine enabled. I may give sharkperfomance a ring and ask them.

Cheers
Lee

[RicardoA4Sline]

mmmmmmm £75 for fitting a resistor hope not. I was thinking all singing all dancing l.e.d's but for £75 I would imagine £15 resistor and vw's labour. might be wrong though.


Can you adjust the brightness through VCDS or is this what the £75 resistor pack is going to do. Are your dip beams on full or at a reduced brightness?

If I can find someone with VCDS near me I'm going to have mine enabled. I may give sharkperfomance a ring and ask them.

Cheers
Lee

yes you can adust the brightness In vcds ( there is a difference with mine shows in the dark against garage door) but they are still bright in drl mode. Dead eas I justfollowed one ofthe guides on line. If I can do it anyone can lol!

[rapport25]

These are what i want :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[podwin]

:rolleyes::rolleyes:Finally had the official VW kit fitted, and it is mostly just the DRL activation in vagcom.

They fit a new light switch, which lights up the side light symbol to show DRLs are on, this is why the 'kit' is specific concerning front fog lights.

As mentioned in the thread on another forum I linked to, all the lights are on, side, dipped, tail even number plate lights, just like turning them on yourself.

There is however a slight difference in the brightness of the headlights when flicking the light switch to dipped deam, as if when in DRL mode they are slightly dimmer.

Whooppee Do.:rolleyes:

[RicardoA4Sline]

Ahh that's a shame, I will live on with my North America DRLs activated then and save on my internal lights and rear leds burning out (not that they should of course)

[rapport25]

Sounds amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglau gh::(:(:(

[logiclee]

Sounds like they have enable Scandanavian DRL's instead of the North American DRL's

Cheers
Lee

[Quatrelle]

:rolleyes::rolleyes:Finally had the official VW kit fitted, and it is mostly just the DRL activation in vagcom.

They fit a new light switch, which lights up the side light symbol to show DRLs are on, this is why the 'kit' is specific concerning front fog lights.

As mentioned in the thread on another forum I linked to, all the lights are on, side, dipped, tail even number plate lights, just like turning them on yourself.

There is however a slight difference in the brightness of the headlights when flicking the light switch to dipped deam, as if when in DRL mode they are slightly dimmer.

Whooppee Do.:rolleyes:
If all the rest of the lights are on, I might just as well drive around on dipped. Seems a bit pointless to me.

[Phil_P]

If all the rest of the lights are on, I might just as well drive around on dipped. Seems a bit pointless to me.

Quite agree.

And it did look silly today, driving home from work in blazing sunshine to see cars with their headlights on. Logic says it's a good idea, but I guess it will take some getting used to, not being in control of something simple like deciding whether or not to turn your lights on.

[Kaiser2000]

Well I decided to go with Slick's DRL/indicator strip back in post #55 (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=519212&postcount=55) so they should hopefully be ready in a few more days and then I'll post some pics when they've been fitted :)

[Crackman 619]

Well I decided to go with Slick's DRL/indicator strip back in post #55 (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=519212&postcount=55) so they should hopefully be ready in a few more days and then I'll post some pics when they've been fitted :)

Please do and a lil install guide for people like me :D

Oh one thing wheres the indicator gone? cant see it in them pics if the leds are on how can you see the turn signal?

[Kaiser2000]

Please do and a lil install guide for people like me :D

Oh one thing wheres the indicator gone? cant see it in them pics if the leds are on how can you see the turn signal?
He posted a video a few posts after the picsw.. basically theres a single strip of white LEDs for the DRLs and a double strip of orange ones under it for the indicators. Seems to work pretty well.

I'll more than likely be getting a garage to fit though.. wouldnt trust myself dismantling the front of the car! :)

[esse_esse]

I was looking on ebay the other day can't remember for what but there were some drls for the b6 but they were housed in the indicator lense don't know whethere anyone had spotted these too.....To me they looked like they would give the same effect as the ones on the new Octavias which imo look like an after thought:(

[rapport25]

I was looking on ebay the other day can't remember for what but there were some drls for the b6 but they were housed in the indicator lense don't know whethere anyone had spotted these too.....To me they looked like they would give the same effect as the ones on the new Octavias which imo look like an after thought:(

Please can you post the link? Are they different to the ones in this thread?.

[esse_esse]

Please can you post the link? Are they different to the ones in this thread?.

Yes they are.....I will see if I can find em

[rapport25]

As you may remember as mentioned earlier they had sent the wrong config of leds. Well now he has the right config.

I have been pestering him as to when he will be opening up the standard vw lenses and working his magic :approve:


Rappy.

[Kaiser2000]

Morning all,

As some of you remember, I decided to go with the indicator/DRL strip option that Slick showed us wayyy back in post #55 of this thread.

Well they (finally) arrived on Friday and will be installed this morning by my local garage.... here's some pics of what you get though...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1408-25-24.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1408-26-08.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1408-26-23.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1408-26-43.jpg

Post-install pics to follow later (if the weather holds) :)

[richiemac]

How do i get these ? I likey.................:approve:

[RicardoA4Sline]

Do these dim down when the turn indicators come on?

[Kaiser2000]

No they don't, but the indicators themselves are bright enough that you can't miss them...

As it turns out I'm not sure if I'm happy with them "in the metal" to be honest.

The LEDs used are a different color than the 6000k-style LEDs I have installed in the side/parking lights and the dip beam HID kit I have, and they only really show up well in darker conditions. Plus they really only show up well if you look at them from the right angle.. I think the slight overhang above the strip overshadows them a bit.

Few pics attached to show what I mean...


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-44-09.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-44-44.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-45-02.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-45-04.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-41-59.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1415-42-00.jpg

[g-black]

Kaiser, let's see some night time shots please.

[Kaiser2000]

Kaiser, let's see some night time shots please.

Ask and you shall receive... :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1421-41-44.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1421-41-54.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1421-43-10.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1421-42-47.jpg

... they do look better at night in fairness.

[rapport25]

This is the guy I use for bulbs and lighting

http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/ speak to Gil and say Simon has recommended you.

[rapport25]

http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/i...ewCat&catId=42 (http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=42)

Mine has the 4 smd's fitted as seen below.

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab35/rapport25/th_SDC11046.jpg (http://s847.photobucket.com/albums/ab35/rapport25/?action=view&current=SDC11046.jpg)

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/applied/misc/progress.gif

[Crackman 619]

Kaiser are you led indicators easy to install like could it be done at home? or do you need VAG COM and the likes?

[Kaiser2000]

Kaiser are you led indicators easy to install like could it be done at home? or do you need VAG COM and the likes?

Well you'll need to take off the bumper to get at them, but no, that aside it's fairly straightforward. No VAG COM required.
I have them wired into the sidelights so they come on with them (I always turn the lights on when I get into the car anyway so it's no big deal), and I've decided to change the sidelights for "whiter" LEDs and see how that looks as they are growing on me :)

[RicardoA4Sline]

Wiring I would have thought that taking a direct spur from the battery with a relay, then wiring into an ignitiion based feed to spark them into life as the car is switched on would mean that you dont have to turn on the sidelights, ande have all the other lights on in the car unncessarily.....

[Kaiser2000]

Wiring I would have thought that taking a direct spur from the battery with a relay, then wiring into an ignitiion based feed to spark them into life as the car is switched on would mean that you dont have to turn on the sidelights, ande have all the other lights on in the car unncessarily.....

Well I didn't do the wiring myself though to be honest I always have the lights on anyway as people just can't drive around here (eg: driving around at night/in bad visibility with no or minimal lights on, broken lights etc) and the more visible you are the better!

[g-black]

Well I didn't do the wiring myself though to be honest I always have the lights on anyway as people just can't drive around here (eg: driving around at night/in bad visibility with no or minimal lights on, broken lights etc) and the more visible you are the better!

Same up north! I drive with mine on all the time as well.

Could you post a link up as to where you purchased these from? Think some body could be doing alot of business as these seem to be popular.

[Kaiser2000]

Same up north! I drive with mine on all the time as well.

Could you post a link up as to where you purchased these from? Think some body could be doing alot of business as these seem to be popular.

Sure.. I got them from this guy: http://www.jlstuning.com/

I'm also tempted by his tail light mod to add a 2nd reverse/fog light to the car.

[g-black]

Could be tempted but he skyline lights. Both my inner rear lights have condensation in them. After washing the car or after it's been raining and I open the boot lid, water runs round the lights and comes out through interior. Planning to have them replaced under warranty and hopefully blag my way into gettin the right hand side one with the clear lense. Then to keep it legal I'll put a chrome red bulb in so it still glows red but looks clear.

[pendle wizard]

with regards to driving round all the time with lights on, its the same here I drive with mine on. (burnley)

[Kaiser2000]

Last 2 pics - taken yesterday evening as it was starting to get dark...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1719-45-24.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Kaiser2000/C360_2010-09-1719-44-48.jpg

[rapport25]

Cant believe this thread is nearly a year old :o.

Well after a year of a lot of messing around they will be fitted to my sat in 6 wks. Cant wait :D

My friend has spent nearly a year trying and testing various leds and so on. Wont bore you all with the details.

The lenses are ready. Just waiting on his order of leds from his supplier. Once he has recevied the leds they will take him a month to make. Like I said in my previous posts they will be far superior to the ones shown in the pics.

I have asked him how much but at the moment he wants to get the first set complete and fitted.

Watch this space for pics.

Rappy :D

[podwin]

I thought he'd abandoned this project?

[rapport25]

I thought he'd abandoned this project?

He had due to being out of pocket a fair bit. I have funded his purchase of a few indicator housings and leds.

Spoke to him today and he may just make them for me as a one off.

Reason being the time to manufacture these units is around a month.

Guys wait till you see them :approve:.

[bigstuff]

Don't philips already have an aftermarket setup on market:confused:.

[esse_esse]

He had due to being out of pocket a fair bit. I have funded his purchase of a few indicator housings and leds.

Spoke to him today and he may just make them for me as a one off.

Reason being the time to manufacture these units is around a month.

Guys wait till you see them :approve:.

Now Now DRLs + HIDs + Front fogs we can't be having that now can we lmao I kid

Indeed can't wait to see em really

[Kaiser2000]

Sure.. I got them from this guy: http://www.jlstuning.com/

I'm also tempted by his tail light mod to add a 2nd reverse/fog light to the car.

Just to update this thread...

I'm sorry to say that things have worked out rather badly for me on this one. I ordered the DRL/indicator strip from that site (Iulian is his name), paid my money (€230 so not cheap!) on 31/7/2010 and waited....

By 18/8 there was still no sign of them so I emailed again to be told they'd be sent "next week". In the interim the rest of the LEDs had died so now I have no front left indicator!

Still no sign by 30/8 so I emailed again to ask for my money back, only to be told they'd been shipped. A few more mails went back and forth before they FINALLY arrived on 13/9.
In the interim we agreed on a €30 refund to cover the delay.

I duly got them installed and all was well... until 3/1/2011 when I noticed half of the orange LEDs on the left hand side seemed to be dead. So I emailed Iulian again and was told he'd prepare a replacement. Because of the cost (to me) of getting them removed and shipped to him (in Romania) we agreed that he would send replacements for both sides, and was planning to move to Ireland anyway.

By March there was no sign so a few more emails went back and forth until he told me on 29/4 that they'd been sent.

It's now 24/5 and they STILL haven't arrived and the last reply I got from this guy was on that date despite me replying to demand a full refund and I'll post these defective lights (that in the end only worked for 3 months!) back to wherever he likes! I've also had the car checked by VW at the service last week and they're telling me it'll cost about €150 to fix this mess! :(

It's probably too late for me at this stage but I just wanted to post this up in case anyone else is thinking of buying anything from this guy!!! :zx11: