Daytime Running Lights... are they off?

ygibb · 08-21-2008, 05:38 PM

I guess I've always been annoyed not being able to shut off the daytime running lights on my previous cars. During the day, I pulled up behind a big truck and turned off the "Auto Lights". To my surprise, it looked like the daytime running lights turned off. Is this right?

If so... SWEET! I hate those damn things!!!

Steve

SteveSky67 · 08-21-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ygibb

I guess I've always been annoyed not being able to shut off the daytime running lights on my previous cars. During the day, I pulled up behind a big truck and turned off the "Auto Lights". To my surprise, it looked like the daytime running lights turned off. Is this right?

If so... SWEET! I hate those damn things!!!

Steve

From what i'm guessing all lighs are off when you turn off the "auto lights" something should appear in the digital display....but i have never seen my car with another driver in it

so i have no idea..

**ceeker** · 08-21-2008, 05:48 PM

Yes, this will shut off your driving lights as well as your head lights.

ygibb · 08-21-2008, 05:53 PM

Hey Steve, do you post over at the RPF? I see you in your Stormtrooper outfit and have noticed your slight Star Wars obsession.

I'm there from time to time.

So what does everyone drive with? I'm always driving with them off now. I've always hated them.

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

From what i'm guessing all lighs are off when you turn off the "auto lights" something should appear in the digital display....but i have never seen my car with another driver in it

so i have no idea..

Bogie · 08-22-2008, 12:27 AM

Our cars are small and low. There will be many times when folks won't see the car, but they will see the lights. Keep 'em on.

If you turn 'em off and find an increasing number of incidences where people cut you off, turn in front of you, or all around act like they can't see you.....maybe they can't.

SkyBaby · 08-22-2008, 10:45 AM

I always keep mine on for safety.. but yea.. the auto off will turn them off.. .not safe I think.... our cars, like Bogie says are just not very visible behind big trucks.... SkyBaby

ocoeeredline · 08-22-2008, 10:51 AM

If you are a chic then leave them on

SkyBaby · 08-22-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ocoeeredline

If you are a chic then leave them on

LOL..... is that a slam??? j/k and my fogs are PINK...... so.. I leave them on too.... and just got my Pink headlights.. low beam.... they will be on by sunday night.... SkyBaby

dengel · 08-22-2008, 10:59 AM

Yes, you can turn the DRLs off. This only lasts for while the car is on. If you turn the car off, the next time you start it the DRLs will be on again.

Personally, I find it much more annoying to have to turn them off every time I get in the car. I just leave them on.

As a side note, it always annoys me when folks turn off their DRLs on a group run. As a run leader, it is hard enough to make sure your group is all there when you've got 15 to 20 cars following you on twisty roads. The distinctive Solstice and Sky lights help me keep track of whether or not other traffic has cut off part of the group. If folks turn off their DRLs, I can no longer tell by a quick glance in the rear view if our group is still together.

ocoeeredline · 08-22-2008, 11:07 AM

Oh beams , I am ok with the beams always on for the chics .

**LeloSKYLANM** · 08-22-2008, 11:11 AM

Driving + fog = being able to see gas guage

**turbolift** · 08-22-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie

Our cars are small and low. There will be many times when folks won't see the car, but they will see the lights. Keep 'em on.

If you turn 'em off and find an increasing number of incidences where people cut you off, turn in front of you, or all around act like they can't see you.....maybe they can't.

Even with the lights on, some people still don't see you and try to shove you out of your lane. That's happen to me a lot since I got Elvira. I guess maybe that's why I drive with my thumb on the horn.

Don

SkyBaby · 08-22-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dengel

Yes, you can turn the DRLs off. This only lasts for while the car is on. If you turn the car off, the next time you start it the DRLs will be on again.

Personally, I find it much more annoying to have to turn them off every time I get in the car. I just leave them on.

As a side note, it always annoys me when folks turn off their DRLs on a group run. As a run leader, it is hard enough to make sure your group is all there when you've got 15 to 20 cars following you on twisty roads. The distinctive Solstice and Sky lights help me keep track of whether or not other traffic has cut off part of the group. If folks turn off their DRLs, I can no longer tell by a quick glance in the rear view if our group is still together.

I am glad you mentioned that about on the runs... I know I am one that is slow and I look for the familiar lights also to.. either keep up or see if the cars behind are still there...... SkyBaby

ygibb · 08-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Do those little lights above the headlights, tucked back a little, have a name?

This car definately has the coolest headlight arangement in any car I've owned.

Bogie · 08-22-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ygibb

Do those little lights above the headlights, tucked back a little, have a name?

Side marker.

**ceeker** · 08-22-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ygibb

Do those little lights above the headlights, tucked back a little, have a name?

This car definately has the coolest headlight arangement in any car I've owned.

The little lights above and set back from the headlights are your running lights if I understand your question correctly. I have heard some call this the side marker lights but I always refer to the orange lights on the fenders as the side marker lights.

SteveSky67 · 08-23-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ygibb

Hey Steve, do you post over at the RPF? I see you in your Stormtrooper outfit and have noticed your slight Star Wars obsession.

I'm there from time to time.

So what does everyone drive with? I'm always driving with them off now. I've always hated them.

Ummm...RPF??

what is that??....also, it is a small obession...i'm also a huge Trekkie!!

Oh, and i don't own a stormtrooper outfit...yet....

DURAMAX · 08-23-2008, 01:31 AM

The owners manual calls those lights parking lights. They are the day time running lights on a Vette. They are amber on a Vette. I put 194A bulbs in and mine are amber too. Way cool. I also put silver stars in the turnsignals. They look chrome when off. Look more like the rest of the lights. The 194a's do not look amber when they are off as you can't see the bulb.

Bogie · 08-23-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DURAMAX

The owners manual calls those lights parking lights. They are the day time running lights on a Vette. They are amber on a Vette. I put 194A bulbs in and mine are amber too. Way cool. I also put silver stars in the turnsignals. They look chrome when off. Look more like the rest of the lights. The 194a's do not look amber when they are off as you can't see the bulb.

Yep, I guess I need to update my cheat sheet. Parking lights seems to be the proper description.

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dengel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: solsticeforum.com Posts: 1,029 My Photos: (0)	Yes, you can turn the DRLs off. This only lasts for while the car is on. If you turn the car off, the next time you start it the DRLs will be on again. Personally, I find it much more annoying to have to turn them off every time I get in the car. I just leave them on. As a side note, it always annoys me when folks turn off their DRLs on a group run. As a run leader, it is hard enough to make sure your group is all there when you've got 15 to 20 cars following you on twisty roads. The distinctive Solstice and Sky lights help me keep track of whether or not other traffic has cut off part of the group. If folks turn off their DRLs, I can no longer tell by a quick glance in the rear view if our group is still together.

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ocoeeredline Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ocoee Posts: 33 My Photos: (1)	Oh beams , I am ok with the beams always on for the chics . __________________ 2007 REDLINE STORM GREY BLACK N RED SEATS

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ygibb Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 24 My Photos: (0)	Do those little lights above the headlights, tucked back a little, have a name? This car definately has the coolest headlight arangement in any car I've owned.

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DURAMAX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ravensdale WA Posts: 195 My Photos: (0)	The owners manual calls those lights parking lights. They are the day time running lights on a Vette. They are amber on a Vette. I put 194A bulbs in and mine are amber too. Way cool. I also put silver stars in the turnsignals. They look chrome when off. Look more like the rest of the lights. The 194a's do not look amber when they are off as you can't see the bulb.