Honda daylight running lights in Canada

"Milleron" > wrote in message
...
> I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
> that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
> my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
> model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?

I don't like DRL's on autos because they make motorcycles more inconspicuous
(which are way too inconspicuous to most auto drivers to begin with).

Heheh, I was wondering how soon this thread would turn into a pro-DRL vs.
anti-DRL controversy. :þ

mrdancer wrote:
> "Milleron" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
>>that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
>>my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
>>model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?
>
>
> I don't like DRL's on autos because they make motorcycles more inconspicuous
> (which are way too inconspicuous to most auto drivers to begin with).
>
> Heheh, I was wondering how soon this thread would turn into a pro-DRL vs.
> anti-DRL controversy. :þ
>
>
=========================

In Canada, DRL has been mandatory for motorcycles for about 20 YEARS, or
more.

'Curly'

There is an eBay item for a ford, which would probably adapt to Honda
Item # 7933393108

Good luck
W

On 2004-11-08 14:45:18 -0800, "Sean D" > said:

>
> "DC" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Timothy J. Lee" > wrote in message news:cmo91c$eq5
>>> You'll
>>> get daytime running lamps without annoying anyone with high beams.
>>> (Yes, even at reduced intensity, high beams are annoying, particularly
>>> in overcast weather and near dusk.)
>>
>> You mean to tell me that DRL use the high beam lamps? I didn't know that.
>
> Well I can't say that for all cars but know for the sure the new Accord do.
> I've seen some Dodge Caravans use the yellow parking lights for DRL. I
> guess it depends on how the manufacturer decides to go about it.
> Personally, I find the high beam solution to be the best. Since it's
> daytime and the amperage is turned down to reduce the brightness of the
> bulb, they do not blind oncoming drivers. Quite the opposite. Because they
> are the highbeams, you can be seen from much farther away.
>
>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Disclaimer: This post is solely an individual opinion and does not speak
> on
>> behalf of any organization.

"Milleron" > wrote in message
...
> I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
> that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
> my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
> model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?

Just leave your headlight switch on at all times. That's what I do. Even
when I leave the car for the night. They will automatically turn off after
a minute with the key out of the ignition.

On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 22:34:41 -0700, "motsco_ _" <"motsco_
> wrote:

>Milleron wrote:
>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 17:05:49 GMT, (Timothy J. Lee)
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article >,
>>>Milleron > wrote:
>>>
>>>>I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
>>>>that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
>>>>my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
>>>>model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?
>>>
>>>Just turn on your headlamps whenever you drive, day or night. You'll
>>>get daytime running lamps without annoying anyone with high beams.
>>>(Yes, even at reduced intensity, high beams are annoying, particularly
>>>in overcast weather and near dusk.)
>>
>>
>> Well, I had thought of that (d'oh), but I don't want low beams at
>> normal wattage. I'd prefer high-beams at low intensity. That's why I
>> asked the question. Also, if I turn on low beams, then the navigation
>> system dims (requires a manual reset every time), and all the dash
>> lights illuminate in broad daylight which I don't like on principle
>>
>> Does anyone know the answer to my original question? I'm not willing
>> to pay big bucks for the conversion, but if it might be a simple
>> matter of switching out a relatively inexpensive controller, I'd love
>> to know about it.
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>> Ron
>
>++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>Do a search at hondasuv.com, in the CRV side of the forum. There was a
>good link to an american company with a kit that cost about $70. Look
>for 'DRL'.
>
>'Curly'

Thanks,
I found the thread, and the link is to Racerwheels.com. They do
indeed sell wiring harness kits to provide DRLs. However, it's
impossible to tell what makes and models those are for. I'm emailing
their sales department to see if they can be installed in a 2003
Accord.
Hope this works out, because these kits are only $50.
Ron

On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 23:11:13 -0700, "motsco_ _" <"motsco_
> wrote:

>motsco_ _ wrote:
>> Milleron wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 17:05:49 GMT, (Timothy J. Lee)
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> In article >,
>>>> Milleron > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
>>>>> that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
>>>>> my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
>>>>> model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Just turn on your headlamps whenever you drive, day or night. You'll
>>>> get daytime running lamps without annoying anyone with high beams.
>>>> (Yes, even at reduced intensity, high beams are annoying, particularly
>>>> in overcast weather and near dusk.)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, I had thought of that (d'oh), but I don't want low beams at
>>> normal wattage. I'd prefer high-beams at low intensity. That's why I
>>> asked the question. Also, if I turn on low beams, then the navigation
>>> system dims (requires a manual reset every time), and all the dash
>>> lights illuminate in broad daylight which I don't like on principle
>>>
>>> Does anyone know the answer to my original question? I'm not willing
>>> to pay big bucks for the conversion, but if it might be a simple
>>> matter of switching out a relatively inexpensive controller, I'd love
>>> to know about it.
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ron
>>
>>
>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>
>> Do a search at hondasuv.com, in the CRV side of the forum. There was a
>> good link to an american company with a kit that cost about $70. Look
>> for 'DRL'.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>+++++++++++++++++++
>
>try this link:
>
>http://www.racerwheel.com/lighting-a...ness-kits.html
>
>'Curly'

Yes, that's the link I found on the hondasuv.com forum

Ron

"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ > wrote in message
...
> mrdancer wrote:
> > "Milleron" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> >>I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
> >>that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
> >>my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
> >>model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?
> >
> >
> > I don't like DRL's on autos because they make motorcycles more
inconspicuous
> > (which are way too inconspicuous to most auto drivers to begin with).
> >
> > Heheh, I was wondering how soon this thread would turn into a pro-DRL
vs.
> > anti-DRL controversy. :þ
> >
> >
> =========================
>
> In Canada, DRL has been mandatory for motorcycles for about 20 YEARS, or
> more.
>
> 'Curly'

Exactly! Same in the USA, 20+ years. DRL on motorcycles is a GOOD thing.
But when you drown them out in all of the DRL-enable vehicles, they lose
their effectiveness. Then soccer mom is much more likely to make a left
turn in front of my oncoming motorcycle, because she 'didn't see' me.

In article >,
Sean D > wrote:
>Personally, I find the high beam solution to be the best. Since it's
>daytime and the amperage is turned down to reduce the brightness of the
>bulb, they do not blind oncoming drivers.

In low light conditions (overcast or near dusk), high beam DRLs can be
annoying. Of course, these are often the conditions when you're advised
to turn on the low beam headlamps, but many people do not (whether or not
their cars have DRLs).

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In article >,
Milleron > wrote:
>On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 17:05:49 GMT, (Timothy J. Lee)
>wrote:
>
>>Just turn on your headlamps whenever you drive, day or night. You'll
>>get daytime running lamps without annoying anyone with high beams.
>>(Yes, even at reduced intensity, high beams are annoying, particularly
>>in overcast weather and near dusk.)
>
>Well, I had thought of that (d'oh), but I don't want low beams at
>normal wattage. I'd prefer high-beams at low intensity.

You really want to annoy other drivers by glaring them with your high beams?
Particularly in low light daytime conditions like overcast or near dusk?

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