For interested parties.

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Nick_h/Arctic%20Green%20Octavia%20Scout/Octavia%20Scout%20LED%20DRL/

Thanks for the pics. I've gone for this option on my MY2011 Scout I've had on order for about 6 weeks. Maybe it's an optical illusion, but the photos make it look like the DRLs are angled to point slightly outwards rather than straight ahead?

I think it's just the angle of the photo but i'll have a look later. Ideally the car would have been further back.

Is it dimmed (sidelights) or DRL on that photo?

Edited 17 July, 201015 yr by cjoctavian

Looks too much like fog lights IMO :(

Is it dimmed (sidelights) or DRL on that photo?

Only the DRL's on.

Looks too much like fog lights IMO :(

Perhaps the photo does not represent them too well. They are a very bright white light nothing like the flat beam of a foglight. Personally I like em but like or loath everyone is going to have them sooner or later.

If you cant beat 'em then join 'em

I can't help feeling you're just going to look like you're driving with your fog lights on..

Thanks for the pics. I've gone for this option on my MY2011 Scout I've had on order for about 6 weeks. Maybe it's an optical illusion, but the photos make it look like the DRLs are angled to point slightly outwards rather than straight ahead?

I don't like the idea of DRL in place of fog lights.(confuses other drivers)I also would not like to lose my Fogs.

I have fitted DRL,s in honeycomb next to fogs, they come on with ignition and I have a relay to switch off DRL's when dip headlights are on.

I think DRL,s are a good idea for safety reasons.

My Scout is only 2 months old.

If it is not too late I would change to fogs if I were you.

Regards Bob Wilson

I don't like the idea of DRL in place of fog lights.(confuses other drivers)I also would not like to lose my Fogs.

I have fitted DRL,s in honeycomb next to fogs, they come on with ignition and I have a relay to switch off DRL's when dip headlights are on.

I think DRL,s are a good idea for safety reasons.

My Scout is only 2 months old.

If it is not too late I would change to fogs if I were you.

Regards Bob Wilson

I don't spose you have any pics of that setup do you?

I don't spose you have any pics of that setup do you?

My linkI do have pics but system does not seem to allow me to attach them??? (Fixed it)

Click my link to see photos.

Regards Bob Wilson

Edited 19 July, 201015 yr by BOBW

My linkHere are photos of Scout with DRL's as requested.

Regards Bob Wilson

I like it! Can you provide a guide for how you made this modification, what parts you used etc?

BTW, is that Cappuccino Beige? I'm hoping so, because that's the colour I've ordered and it looks very nice in your photos.

My linkHere are photos of Scout with DRL's as requested.

Regards Bob Wilson

I prefer my oem lights. Are yours turned on in the pic ? Not bothered at all about losing the fogs. I can only ever remember usung them once. Ever.

I like it! Can you provide a guide for how you made this modification, what parts you used etc?

BTW, is that Cappuccino Beige? I'm hoping so, because that's the colour I've ordered and it looks very nice in your photos.

My link Simon, Yes it is Cappuccino, clik My link to see the wiring detail.

regards Bob Wilson

Edited 20 July, 201015 yr by BOBW

Thanks for the diagram Bob. I do like your modification, but with my build date set for next week (week 30), I really don't want to screw things up by changing my spec at this late stage.

On the other hand, if I get a call in week 31 telling me my build has been pushed back to week 45 or something, then I might well give this a go.

If you left the DLR switched off you may be mistaken for an unmarked Police car

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Out of interest where did you pick up the Ignition On feed from?

and technically speaking that's a SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relay, not Double Pole Single Throw

So that is why cars slow down when I get behind them .

They come on with the ignition by law so you can't switch them off ,side or dip switches them off automatically.

regards Bob Wilson

Out of interest where did you pick up the Ignition On feed from?

and technically speaking that's a SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relay, not Double Pole Single Throw

You are right it is SPDT (my dislexia), a single pole would also do if it was n/c in the off position.

I just tested in the loom to find a live ignition on, can't remember where exactly..

regards Bob Wilson

Edited 20 July, 201015 yr by BOBW