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    Installed: VLeds V6 Triton Switchback DRL/Turn Signals

    I've been wanting to install VLeds V6 Triton switchback turn signals for a few years. I finally bit the bullet and bought a set, which just arrived today. Installation was quick and easy.

    These things are BRIGHT!!! If you don't know what these lights do, they transform your front turn signals into bright white DRLs, then switch to amber flashers when you activate your turn signals. You can add a module to make them automatically come on as DRLs, or just use your parking lights to activate them. You also have the option of leaving the white DRLs on at full power when you turn on the headlights, or tapping a headlight wire so that they automatically dim to 10% output when you turn on the headlights.

    Here's what came in the kit:
    - LED Switchback bulbs with built-in drivers
    - 1157 adapters with heat shrink tubing and dielectric grease
    - Wire taps and wire to enable the auto-dimming feature

    BTW, I already replaced my stock flasher relay with an electronic flasher relay that compensates for LEDs to prevent hyperflash. You will need to do the same or purchase resistors for each light.

    IMG_20180430_152802032_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    IMG_20180430_152837771_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    IMG_20180430_152922706_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    What didn't come in the kit:

    INSTRUCTIONS! I had to go to VLeds' website to find the installation guide. Oh well, not that big of a deal.

    These things are BRIGHT!

    IMG_20180430_160340453_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    Compared to my 55w HID low beams. (Did I mention these things are BRIGHT?)

    IMG_20180430_160357232_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    Add in some halogen high beams (I think I'll need to get some H1 LEDs for the high beams, too.):

    IMG_20180430_160410954_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    Yes, I realize that running with 6 lights on is illegal in most places. I haven't hooked up the auto-dim feature yet, but I may later. I want to drive with them at night and see what effect they have on both my ability to see the road and whether they seem to bother oncoming traffic before I decide. Honestly, the only time I would ever have the high beams on would be in the absence of any other cars anyway, so I'm not too concerned about it.

    All lights on with the left turn signal activated:

    IMG_20180430_160428647_BURST003 by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    Just the DRLs on, with the left turn signal activated:

    IMG_20180430_160446918_BURST002 by Rex Keely, on Flickr

    Pros:
    - Easy to install
    - You get DRLs
    - REALLY BRIGHT DRLs!!! (I think I may have mentioned that already.)
    - Much brighter turn signals, too

    Cons:
    - They cost $137 (Well worth it, IMHO)
    Last edited by Warhammer; 04-30-2018 at 09:47 PM.
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    I love DRLs, especially bright yellow ones like mine. I know people more often choose white as the new look but it seems every car now has white LED DRLs so yellow stands out.

    For a Miata to be retrofitted with DRLs though is a great idea.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Greasemonkey2000 View Post
    Night time comparison?
    I'll take more pics after dinner.
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