Hid drl vs lef drl - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vincenttam · 01-23-2014, 06:35 AM

So @Diode Dynamics sells both hid and led drl. I was wondering what the difference in it is. Obviously it's a whole different lighting type but i was wondering if it's just aesthetic looks at the end. Wondering if i can get away with 8kk hid drl in california. =3

RojerLockless · 01-23-2014, 08:02 AM

Just PM him, He'll explain it all and he's an active member of the forum

Vincenttam · 01-23-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FyeaFRS

I know with LED DRL you loose high-beams.

Honestly with the hid i got from diode dynamics, all the high beams are, are high beams lol. Really made no difference in fog. Made everything yellow, now with my hids, everythings white!!! High beams feel useless unless you're driving in a small cave tunnel lol.

Diode Dynamics · 01-23-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Honestly with the hid i got from diode dynamics, all the high beams are, are high beams lol. Really made no difference in fog. Made everything yellow, now with my hids, everythings white!!! High beams feel useless unless you're driving in a small cave tunnel lol.

The HID's will provide you with the most usable light output vs. the LED DRL's which are intended mostly for cosmetic appearances.

With that being said, the Stage 3 LED's are rated at 80 watts, and will provide you with some usable light output while looking awesome.

Feel free to PM me if you need more information

Thanks!
Nick C.

RojerLockless · 01-23-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

The HID's will provide you with the most usable light output vs. the LED DRL's which are intended mostly for cosmetic appearances.

With that being said, the Stage 3 LED's are rated at 80 watts, and will provide you with some usable light output while looking awesome.

Feel free to PM me if you need more information

Thanks!
Nick C.

See? Told ya he's awesome

Chen · 01-23-2014, 04:34 PM

why do you use high beams in the fog?

Vincenttam · 01-23-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

why do you use high beams in the fog?

Illuminates surrounding area. Before i switched to hids my oem lights didn't feel like much =/ Sometimes i had to use them in heavy fog because it felt like it made a difference (placebo)

MrTranxD · 01-23-2014, 10:32 PM

This is because there was crazy fog last night huh! But in all seriousness, highbeams seem to make it harder to see in thick fog to me. Foglights are what you should use in fog.

FRSfan111 · 01-24-2014, 04:46 AM

High beams aim up reflecting off the fogging reducing your overal field of view. That's why they make fog lights. Foglights and low beams are all you need. Plus out high beams with HIDs will just blind every1 on the road. No cut off and aimed high..

Vincenttam · 01-24-2014, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTranxD

This is because there was crazy fog last night huh! But in all seriousness, highbeams seem to make it harder to see in thick fog to me. Foglights are what you should use in fog.

Seriously man, probably gonna save up for some fogs from @Diode Dynamics. Trying to decide if i want to find a stalk as well. Hey dude, you're like my long lost twin. Where in el monte you from?? I'm at peck and lower azuza.

Carlitoz3 · 01-24-2014, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Seriously man, probably gonna save up for some fogs from @Diode Dynamics. Trying to decide if i want to find a stalk as well. Hey dude, you're like my long lost twin. Where in el monte you from?? I'm at peck and lower azuza.

Triplets. I'm in BP off of Ramona

MrTranxD · 01-24-2014, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Seriously man, probably gonna save up for some fogs from @Diode Dynamics. Trying to decide if i want to find a stalk as well. Hey dude, you're like my long lost twin. Where in el monte you from?? I'm at peck and lower azuza.

Im at peck and lower azuza also LOL. Well i live on maxson. Ever see a blue car with white rims loudly driving around? If you buy a kit, im glad to help you install it. Ive done like 3 frs's now.

MrTranxD · 01-24-2014, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoz3

Triplets. I'm in BP off of Ramona

Me, you, and @Vincenttam need to meet up and hang out. I want to know all the frs owners in my area xD.

Andrew025 · 01-24-2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Illuminates surrounding area. Before i switched to hids my oem lights didn't feel like much =/ Sometimes i had to use them in heavy fog because it felt like it made a difference (placebo)

You must have some weird fog where you live...
If I used my high beams all I would see is a wall of white.

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