built2prfctn Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hey guys hated those ugly DRL's so i replaced them. (Very Simple) Here's the link to the bulbs I got .http://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Mercedes-Volkswagen-Daytime-Running/dp/B00TQ662OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433370975&sr=8-1&keywords=iJDMTOY+%282%29+Xenon+White+50W+CREE+H15+LED+Bulbs+For+Audi+BMW+Mercedes+Volkswagen+For+Daytime+Running+Lights See Pictures! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab2g Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 nice mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ono Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 And a nice post with pictures and link for purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 When are the DRLs on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 When are the DRLs on? During the day while your in gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 To take pics I put the e-brake on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Is it only when you have the lights set to auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Is it only when you have the lights set to auto? In the left cluster menu the DRL has to be set to On. They will then only be on when in Auto and the vehicle is in gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquer Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Looks much improved. I hate the yellow DRL compared to the nice bright white HIDs and LED driving lights. I may have to do this myself! Any "gotchas" with installation, or just unplug, unscrew, and reverse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 @built2prfctn So much better afterwards. Thanks for posting. May I ask, does your Sport have factory HID? If yes, do the high beams side of the DRL function? The owners manual states that the high beams for HID equipped Edge is the same D3S of the low beam (meaning bi-xenon with a moving shield), so this leaves the high beam side of the DRL (H15 bulb) for what? For flash-to-pass or they are always off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Looks much improved. I hate the yellow DRL compared to the nice bright white HIDs and LED driving lights. I may have to do this myself! Any "gotchas" with installation, or just unplug, unscrew, and reverse? Very simple. Take rubber boot off to access bulb and just twist comes right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 @built2prfctn So much better afterwards. Thanks for posting. May I ask, does your Sport have factory HID? If yes, do the high beams side of the DRL function? The owners manual states that the high beams for HID equipped Edge is the same D3S of the low beam (meaning bi-xenon with a moving shield), so this leaves the high beam side of the DRL (H15 bulb) for what? For flash-to-pass or they are always off? Yes I do have factory HIDS I have a DS3 bulb which is both high beams and low beams. I guess the bulb just gets brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) No, the bulb does not get brighter. The headlight projector has a shutter plate inside that blocks a portion of the light so that you get that distinct light pattern with a sharp horizontal cutoff upper edge. When you switch to high beam, the shutter moves out of the way allowing all of the light from the bulb (actually called a capsule) to shine out the front lens producing a light pattern that is taller and more rounded without that horizontal cutoff. Edited June 4, 2015 by TheWizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducrider Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hello...thanks for the info. i turned off my DRLs cause I didn't like the temperature / color of the standard bulbs. But are you getting any error messages for the reduced power consumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hello...thanks for the info. i turned off my DRLs cause I didn't like the temperature / color of the standard bulbs. But are you getting any error messages for the reduced power consumption? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cds71 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 great post....thanks for the great info. Gonna get a set of these for my Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 How do the highbeams look? Are you going to do an HID conversion as well. I am thinking about doing both mods to my new Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquer Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 +1 to the OP for posting this. I got the same bulbs and put them in no problem. No issues, no dummy lights on the dash, no problems whatsoever. It is possible that being white vs yellow they are less visible to other drivers (defeating the purpose of DRLs to begin with), but they look a million times better. You have no idea just how yellow the stockers were until you see the comparison in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can non HID equipped Sports run the same bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquer Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can non HID equipped Sports run the same bulb? The DRLs should be the same for any Edge as they are halogens for all models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can non HID equipped Sports run the same bulb? The DRLs should be the same for any Edge as they are halogens for all models Although the Owners Manual states H15 for DRL without specifying if it's for HID or non-HID or both, but since the high & low beams are 2 different bulbs in non-HID Edges (H11 low beam & 9005 high beams, the high beam bulb is probably in the same location of the DRL/H15 of HID Edges. HID-equipped Edges have the Low/High beams in the same position (the outer portion/projector) with a moving shield to allow for both functions. It would be better if someone with a non-HID equipped Edge could confirm the actual bulbs installed in their headlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 The DRLs should be the same for any Edge as they are halogens for all models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks @ torquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducrider Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 So I'm a bit confused. I have a non-HID headlamp assembly. I think my high beam and DRL are the same bulb, a 9005LL per my owners manual. So if I get an LED to replace my DRL, will that same bulb be bright enough to work as a high beam? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I just ordered these bulbs for my non-HID sport. My understanding from a lighting shop that the led's will not be able to produce the same brightness as the halogen brights, so it will only be a cosmetic improvement in DRL looks at the cost of not having a highbeam. Not certain if this is true. I just installed a DDM ultra canbus HID kit on Friday that I will post a full report next week. Have not had a chance to drive at night yet. Went with 35w and 5500k bulbs set up. Can't wait to see the results. Hoping the HID's work so well I won't ever need a highbeam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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