In article <zLWdnYJ_s8ePDevcRVn-2A@speakeasy.net>, RWM@RWMann.com says...
>Alex Rodriguez wrote:
>> In article <41764E33.1000505@RWMann.com>, RWM@RWMann.com says...
>>>Is there an OEM relay, say from a Canadian spec CR-V, that can enable a
>>>DRL function on a US spec car?
>>>How about best aftermarket kit to burn the high beams at reduced voltage
>>>as DRLs?
>> The obvious question is why bother? When the conditions warrant it, you can
>> reach over and turn on your low beams. High beams are reduced voltage are
>> a very stupid idea.

>
>That's one point of view to consider, but the fact is that you don't get
>a 10% insurance discount for acting responsibly when conditions warrant
>(in which case you'd want normal lamps, not DRLs), you get the discount
> because you have DRLs installed... That's "why bother". And reduced
>power highs is one way some aftermarket kits do that.

It is stupid that an insurance company would give a discount for something
that has no proven benefits. Also, high beam DRL's are stupid because the
aiming of the light puts it right at eye level of other road users. Even
at reduced voltage, it is annoying.
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Alex