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Installed my own DRL's and unplugged the stock ones.  Looks pretty good i would say.  What do you guys think?

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These have been on for about a month now.  I don't have a picture of the switch installed so ill post an update of that.

 
+1. a bit more uniform kelvin's between your 3 light sources would make it even better.

Also, sharper pics of mounting would be useful  as well as more info on setup (what drl's did you use etc...)

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good job though!

 
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I'll take some pictures with a better camera when i get home from class today.  

jojo69 said:
+1. a bit more uniform kelvin's between your 3 light sources would make it even better.

Also, sharper pics of mounting would be useful  as well as more info on setup (what drl's did you use etc...)

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good job though!
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What do you mean by "a bit more uniform kelvin's between my three light sources?"

apkarian100 said:
Not bad man. Now change those low beams to match the DRLs!
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I will be getting new headlights as soon as i get the money. Shaws pays me enough to make my payment and put gas in her.  I will do most of my upgrades during the summer as i make a lot more money.  

 
Kelvin refers to bulb color temperature. He just means you should match the output color of your high beams, low beams, and DRLs

 
apkarian100 said:
Kelvin refers to bulb color temperature. He just means you should match the output color of your high beams, low beams, and DRLs
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I will be doing that as soon as i get the money for it.

Also here is a picture update.  My good camera was dead so i had to take them with my phone again but they are clearer so i hope they help.  If you want any more info let me know.

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Looks good. Again, specs of drl's would be helpful.

I keep thinking that hiding them in that black plastic part (it's hollow behind and I bet wide enough) of the bumper would make it so more stealthy and oem looking!!
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I got them at Advance Auto in Biddeford. They were like $20 and it came with all the wiring and the switch. I did the wiring myself and put it through the driver ride fender. Ill take pictures of all the wiring if you guys would like and ill look into exactly which package it was I purchased. I was going to get the Phillips DRL's but I didn't have the $80 to spend on them. I actually think these look better anyways

 
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I'll be checking in to see the longevity of these. Curious as to which brand LEDs they used, i.e. how long they last.
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I know this is like 8 months late but I've been relatively dormant on the forum.  I no longer have these on my car as they fill up with moisture and start to rust inside.  I replaced them once and it wasn't just a bad pair.  Don't buy cheap DRL's.  It's just not worth it.

 
Sylvania makes DRLs that are pretty good. Two different styles, not sure of the availablity at the moment, but, on a Mazda 3, they look good. Plug and play, no need to mess with any of the cars wiring. It might be dry, but the little control box that is part of the kit probably has to sence the battery load and voltage because with the headlights off, the lights are fairly bright. When you turn the headlights on, they dim about 50 ish percent and it adds a nice touch.

 
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