daylight running lights

[tony stokes]

I have a 986 boxster and would like to update slightly by putting on some daytime running lights.Has anyone done this on a 2003 986 Boxster ? There seems to be a huge variety of units but of course they need to fit the shape of the car at the front.Would you think that a Porsche Independant garage would fit them as I suppose the main agents would not be interested.Any advice would be welcome.
Tony

 

[spyderman]

I've seen 986s with LED lights like this fitted in the front/side grille areas - at least one BoXa.net member has done it. And yes, any good Indy should be able to do the job for you.

 

[DJO]

Do you mean Chav lights? They look so cheap....

 

[Motorhead]

How about something like this which incorporates radiator guards too: http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/cayman-cosmetic-mods/p385--led-spars-with-radiator-guards.html It's for a Cayman of course, but there may be something out there for your Boxster. I would have thought that a competent body shop would be able help with fitting. Jeff

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Why would you want to add daytime lights? Sorry - can't understand why they are needed.

 

[Robin]

Hi Mark, have you ever driven in Austria, Italy, Denmark, or Sweden, where daylight running lights are mandatory ? They have become a legal requirement in UK for new cars which is why you are seeing more and more cars with them.

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Yes I have - many many times I still don't see the point of them though in most situations. I can understand them for motorcycles as they are small to see and a HEADLIGHT grabs the attention, however on cars I can't see the point - cars are big enough to see (if you can't see the car in daylight, are you going to see the light?) Day lights on cars also have the effect of masking out that light on the bike you haven't seen... Back to pulling out in front of the bike again because you thought the light was on the car further down the road... I understand the need in Scandinavia, where some times of the year "day" can be a bit dark, and also in mountain passes in the Alps where you are in "daylight" but often in shadow, but otherwise, no, I don't see why we need them and I don't understand the need to add them to older cars. If anyone can explain how making the mandatory in the UK is going to make things safer then I'm happy to listen

 

[gouldian]

Agree Mark - Got them on 981 for first time, to me it's just another bit of bling for the "look at me brigade". If you can't see a bloody great lump of metal in daylight you shouldn't be driving!!

 

[tex]

i have a volvo as my mile muncher and the main lights come on as soon as you turn the key

 

[JCB..]

Same happens when you turn the light switch. []