|
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics All discussions about the first-gen Subaru BRZ coupe |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
10-03-2013, 12:24 AM | #1 |
I dream of BRZ
Join Date: Jul 2013
Drives: Prospective BRZ owner.
Location: Home.
Posts: 548
Thanks: 615
Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
So has anyone managed to get the BRZ Boomerang/parking lights to operate as DRLs?
So has anyone managed to get the BRZ Boomerang/parking lights to operate as DRLs?
or any aftermarket manufacturers making them? Also, on a side note, what is the function of those yellow tinted headlights? just protection? http://www.premiumautostyling.com/20...ight-tint-kit/ |
10-03-2013, 02:04 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT GBS
Location: Walnut Creek - Bay Area
Posts: 426
Thanks: 83
Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Yes. Had a local shop rewire them to stay on.
__________________
2014 infiniti Q50 Daily 1996 Mazda Miata Racecar
SOLD -> Galaxy Blue Silica Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT SOLD -> 2003.5 Infiniti G35 Sedan Emerald Mist |
10-03-2013, 02:09 AM | #3 |
I dream of BRZ
Join Date: Jul 2013
Drives: Prospective BRZ owner.
Location: Home.
Posts: 548
Thanks: 615
Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
10-03-2013, 07:11 AM | #4 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Drives: AE86 & Up-Armored ZC6
Location: TX
Posts: 29
Thanks: 1
Thanked 49 Times in 3 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The boomerangs don't have much light output and can barely be seen during the daytime.
Yellow tinted headlights are for style/protection, and also illegal in most places. If you were going to get tint though, look up Lamin-X. |
10-03-2013, 07:45 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,281
Thanks: 966
Thanked 538 Times in 319 Posts
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I'd be more interested if anyone can figure out a way to make the boomerangs have more light output. They're pointless during the day when you can barely see them.
|
10-03-2013, 11:56 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: BRZ(sold), STI
Location: A2, MI
Posts: 1,915
Thanks: 176
Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Sure, you can do this. Just swap out halo-light terminals for those feeding the DRLs. But I agree, they aren't bright enough during the day. It's kinda worth it in Michigan, Seattle or some other sun-deprived area. But if you're, say, in Arizona, noone's gonna see them.
If someone is brave enough - he can try to increase the voltage on those and see if that helps with brightness. If you car burns as a result - it your own damn fault. |
10-03-2013, 12:52 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: 2013 BRZ GBS
Location: Arizona
Posts: 261
Thanks: 65
Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Im out in Az and during the day they seem noticeable. Ive seen a few with them on when passing. Possible i just know where to look.
|
10-03-2013, 01:06 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Drives: 13' DGM Built FBM BRZ
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Posts: 1,280
Thanks: 761
Thanked 250 Times in 195 Posts
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
|
10-03-2013, 01:10 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT GBS
Location: Walnut Creek - Bay Area
Posts: 426
Thanks: 83
Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
They are kinda dull. In overcast or in rainy nasty days you can see them but when it's sunny you can't. I live in the bay area so we get all kinds of weather so most of the time they are noticeable.
__________________
2014 infiniti Q50 Daily 1996 Mazda Miata Racecar
SOLD -> Galaxy Blue Silica Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT SOLD -> 2003.5 Infiniti G35 Sedan Emerald Mist |
10-03-2013, 02:41 PM | #10 |
Original 2013 Owner
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: 13 BRZ, Galaxy Blue Silica
Location: San Jose
Posts: 1,088
Thanks: 310
Thanked 840 Times in 317 Posts
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
The Boomerangs are not bright since there is only one LED that is feeding light through them. If you take a look at the GMC Acadia, it has big boomerangs similar to ours. Theirs is so much brighter since their boomerang is lit by individual LEDs spaced equally apart along the length of the boomerang.
In order to increase the brightness of the boomerangs, you'd have to wire up more LEDs. You could theoretically change the color too if you really wanted to.
__________________
Perrin Headerback, OFH, OFT, Ohlins R&T MI20, 17x9 Weds TC105N, Hankook RS4 (235/40), TOM's JDM Tails, PCV AOS, Perrin Crank Pulley, Perrin Rear Trans. Mount, Whiteline Shift Bushing, SS brake Lines, Hawk DTC60, Bayson R Lip Kit, LED Lighting , Smoked JDM Sidemarkers, Rear Fog Enable, Carsmo Armrest, Grimmspeed Plate Relocater
φφκα |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Cjymiller For This Useful Post: | Ganthrithor (10-03-2013), KelvinBRZ (10-03-2013) |
10-03-2013, 07:22 PM | #11 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: '13 BRZ, '06 997, Other Things(TM)
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,078
Thanks: 1,715
Thanked 670 Times in 351 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
10-03-2013, 07:29 PM | #12 |
GBS Mafia Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: with Snow mode on
Location: Costa Mesa
Posts: 541
Thanks: 338
Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I would pay for an upgraded boomerang LED. If only.. maybe Subaru will see that this could be an awesome styling cue in the future and provide OEM brighter LEDs.
This car could look really aggressive if the boomerangs were a bit brighter, and the DRL Bars were a bit more sleek and defined
__________________
GBS Mafia |
The Following User Says Thank You to KelvinBRZ For This Useful Post: | gt8613 (10-03-2013) |
10-03-2013, 08:11 PM | #13 | |
I dream of BRZ
Join Date: Jul 2013
Drives: Prospective BRZ owner.
Location: Home.
Posts: 548
Thanks: 615
Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 2 |
|
10-03-2013, 09:48 PM | #14 |
Boosted Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 1,979
Thanks: 524
Thanked 945 Times in 497 Posts
Mentioned: 129 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
someone on this forum already did this I believe. Baked the head lights, blacked out the chrome, and switched the LED bulbs to a brighter one.
I too am curious, and when I bake my head lights, I might attempt to do this.
__________________
Suzuki Swift GTI '89, Subaru Impreza L '96, Lancer OZ '03, Subaru Impreza WRX '06, Honda CBR600RR Graffiti, Volvo c30 T5 R '11, Subaru BRZ '13, Audi RS4 2007
SUV's: Mercedes Benz R500 '06, Mercedes Benz ML350 '12 |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Parking Lights Question (FR-S) | mezdup | Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) | 1 | 05-10-2013 03:59 PM |
Parking lights don't work | stanm | Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB | 8 | 05-07-2013 07:24 PM |
Wire LED DRLs to fog lights or headlights | Cameronghanson | DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides | 0 | 10-29-2012 07:52 PM |
Fog lights on with parking/running lights possible? | BMWDavid | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 1 | 06-16-2012 07:29 PM |