Inspired by forum member SteveDask, I have installed Super Bright LED lights (side mounted version) around the exterior bezel of the headlights. The 24" LED strips are self adhered (3M) to the headlights between the headlight and the rubber perimeter seal and are virtually undetectable by eye when not lit. I also decided to remove my Canadian Headlight switch to regain manual control over all the lights by re-installing my original US switch.
The new LED's are automatically turned on with the ignition and will remain on even when the headlights, parking lights are used.

Here are a few pics both daytime/nightime.

Nightime with camera flash
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Nightime without camera flash
http://i39.tinypic.com/1z2op6r.jpg
Daytime in garage with door up
http://i44.tinypic.com/28l83mv.jpg

Added some more daytime pics as requested :
http://i42.tinypic.com/ibz4lw.jpg
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That list of mods is getting longer.
Hang on to the light switch though.

 

Yes, I think I'll hang onto the Cdn switch just in case. I could always lend/rent it to others that need DRL's for their RIV inspection. Only took me 1/2 hour to change it out this time around.
I still want to disect both the US and Cdn switches to see whats different internally. Externally they are exact except one is made in Hungary and the other Germany.

The LED's can be easily moved, removed or replaced as well so I may be playing around with other products when/if they hit the market.

 

Do you have a link to the specific strip that you bought?

 

There are a couple sellers of the same product (prices vary):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-WHITE-2X...item2318222154

LED WHITE 2X 24" SIDE SHINE HEAD LIGHT STRIP DRL **m#w8 | eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-WHITE-2X...item4aa86adc7e

These include two 24" strips.

 

Thanks, to both Steves! I knew that the Steve D had mentioned specifically to get the side firing LEDs but I forgot to ask him for details when I saw him two weeks ago.

Regardless, I have just placed my order for them and expect to have them on before springtime.

Great on the IDEAL brake pads, Steve. I sent a Christmas message to the manufacturer and he sent back a note stating that he believes that we are ready to finalize what was discussed. Did you get a good price? Was it what I stated in the spreadsheet?

Speak soon.

 

Ordered them on Wednesday from the Orangeville supplier on your spreadsheet. Went to pick them up and they were their "in house" brand pads from carquest. Told them not what I ordered and they played silly bugger about the Ideal name brand (never heard of them BS). Enlightened the fellow in a firm but nice way and all of a sudden ...oh here they are on my system. Anyway, picked them up on friday and they were priced exactly as per your spreadsheet. Thanks for the info.

Sorry to digress....Back to the LED's

 

[quote=SparkieSRT6]I still want to disect both the US and Cdn switches to see whats different internally. Externally they are exact except one is made in Hungary and the other Germany[quote]
They were the two countries on mine. As I mentioned I think the difference is probably all in the fuse part of the unit, it would be nice if the simple addition of a relay would convert it to DRL's.

Rudy should know, I think he took off this part on TonyGG's light switch at Woodward last year. I had mine loose but did not want to force it, so I chickened out.

 

This would have been good practice for when you do the shifter dissassembly portion of the Paddle Shift mod. There's no chickening out there !!

 

I like the way those look, might try that this spring.

 

Only $20 for the LED strips and $4 inline fuseholder/fuse so it's not an expensive mod. I ordered another set for another application.

 

Have a daylight - lights off picture? I like the lit up look but wonder about lights off "hidden" look.

 

Yes the last pic is daytime (but with heavy overcast with garage door open) and no other lights on. I'll try to get some more pics tomorrow but the car is in hibernation for the winter so it must stay in the garage. Hopefully it'll be brighter out.

 

The led's were off on the last picture?

 

No sorry..... I thought you meant the headlights and parking lights. I'll take a pic of all lights off tomorrow as well.

 

Okay, and thanks.. didn't think if you used a flash it would light them up like that. Most of what I've looked at indicated taping down to your headlight which I find unacceptable, but if these are pretty well hidden along the sideline you might have just talked me into them! Have a Great New Years eve!

 

Same to you !!!

I took some pics real quick :

http://i41.tinypic.com/epqa9c.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/15ea490.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2zss6k3.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2zgg789.jpg

 

Don't know whether to thank you or complain you just made my list longer now...

 

This one is pretty quick, painless and cheap.

 

Thanks! for sharing this mod. I have wanted to add DRL (Daylight Running Lamps) to my Crossfire (and other vehicles) for a while, they just make great sense to me (even if Chrysler and Ford, etc. choose not to spend the $ on original equipment, thanks GM), particularly now with the shortest Michigan daylight.

How did you decide to wire yours? You have been clear that yours are on 'all the time' when the car is running, even when headlights or parking lamps are on. Where did you tap in? And, what other options did you, or others, consider? Shutting them down when headlights and / or parking lamps are on may look good, or save a bit of energy.

Thanks again!