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Old 12-31-2004, 05:38 PM
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Are you running daytime running lights voluntarily? I'm partial to them and want to see how many people are running daytime running lights... Mine came from the dealer set on.
Old 12-31-2004, 06:14 PM
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I want to turn it off but I think the only the sport version has the option of having it off.
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Originally Posted by SLVR530I' date='Dec 31 2004, 07:14 PM
I want to turn it off but I think the only the sport version has the option of having it off.
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What do you mean the sports version has th eoption of having them off? Sports package? I have that... and I cant turn it off... I thought it was only a dealer programable thing.
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yup, only dealer can turn them on or off .
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Have 'em on but just installed Sylvania Silver Star white light bulbs for my DRL so they don't look yellowish anymore.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' date='Jan 1 2005, 05:07 AM
Have 'em on but just installed Sylvania Silver Star white light bulbs for my DRL so they don't look yellowish anymore.
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Ya I saw that thread... I'm going to end up changing everything to whiter bulbs! LOL I already did my fogs... whats next? my teeth? (*Anyone see the friends episode where Ross had super white teeth?*)
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your skin, maybe ? mr. jackson .
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Humm looks like daytime running lights are about 50/50.
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I accidentally posted a null vote but I have DRL and I think they are required by law. My understanding is that all new cars in Canada must have DRL but I don't know whether it's actually illegal to deactivate them.
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I had the dealer enable them on my 2005 545. I really like it.

Have read a few reports about the chances of your car being involved in an accident is lesser with DRL as other drivers are more 'aware' of your car. I can vouch for this as I 'notice' other cars with DRL quicker, when I drive.
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