[agentr31]

LOL its not that bright... it was just getting dark! you can hardly see the ML next to the i30!!! i should learn to adjust the exposure

[Surferdude]

Looks good, BUT..................is that legal.
Aren't there limits to the brightness - affects following drivers' night vision.

[agentr31]

no idea... i dont see why it would be illegal, i mean if your that close it is blinding you, then you should probably think about the way your driving...

[Surferdude]

^^^^^^^^^^
It's just as bright several car lengths back.
Your Dad should know.

[agentr31]

LOL *asks dad* he reckons its fine... he even stated "you do have an eye level light!"

then he went on to point out a heap of cars with high brake lights... and said imagine 10 years ago having a strip of LED's on the front of your car, you would be defected, now you get cars with these "daytime running lights"

i walked off non the wiser! (from him anyway), he did have a good point with the xtrail, lance wagon, volvo's ect having long high rear lights tho!

*shrugs shoulders, cracks a beer* meh

[eye30]

you get cars with these "daytime running lights"

All new cars in Europe from 2014, I think, will have to have these as standard

[agentr31]

LOL... and the reason for that is?

[eye30]

LOL... and the reason for that is?

In 2005, the European Commission (EC) considered making it compulsory for drivers to have their lights on during the day - known as daytime running lights (DRL). 

The Department for Transport (DfT) challenged the proposals citing concerns about the safety of motorcyclists and the impact on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.   Eventually the EC voted not to impose on drivers a requirement to switch their lights on during the day.

However, the EU decision-making process is complex and the issue has not, in fact, gone away. It seems that the EC has since decided to adopt a draft directive that will require all new types of cars and small delivery vans to be equipped with dedicated, low energy consumption DRLs, activated automatically when the engine starts.

This will apply to vehicles approved from 7th February 2011 onwards, and to trucks and buses approved from 7th August 2012.  Retro-fitting is not required.

[agentr31]

wow... epic fail

[Opa_1]

There was a trial some years ago in NSW where you were encouraged to drive with your headlights on during the day from a safety perspective.

I always thought this was a good idea and usually drive with my headlights on during the day even now.
The main advantage is on the highway where a vehicle with headlights on can be seen far earlier than those without. Surprising how many people actually do drive with the lights on during the day.
The new daytime running lights are a great idea! 

[Dazzler]

There was a trial some years ago in NSW where you were encouraged to drive with your headlights on during the day from a safety perspective.

I always thought this was a good idea and usually drive with my headlights on during the day even now.
The main advantage is on the highway where a vehicle with headlights on can be seen far earlier than those without. Surprising how many people actually do drive with the lights on during the day.
The new daytime running lights are a great idea! 

I used to drive with my parks on all the time in my i30. Because I tend to leave the Hybrid lights on Auto they don't come on until dusk now..

I think they switch of in the Hybrid when you turn off the ignition and open the door on any light setting the same as the i30 (which is a feature that I like a lot) 

[agentr31]

i always drive with the lights on in my cars... dont know why, i think the habbit started because i did night shift for a while, and i got used  to just getting in the car and turning on the lights... same with the early starts ive been doing in the last 2 jobs...

[Dazzler]

i always drive with the lights on in my cars... dont know why, i think the habbit started because i did night shift for a while, and i got used  to just getting in the car and turning on the lights... same with the early starts ive been doing in the last 2 jobs...

Used to get flashed a lot down here if you left your lights on during the day down here (but not so often these days)

[agentr31]

yer i remember those days!!

i guess times have changed! cars now turn the lights off for you! (my i30 doesnt because of the turbo timer) i mean even the maxima as old as it is (2004) does that for you!

[agentr31]

ohh yay! i should have some lowered springs coming today! (possibly monday if not today) pedders FTW

the next mod is wheels!!!

[agentr31]

BAM... springs are on there way now, i should have them in my grubby little hands this afternoon!!!

*backflips*

looks like next weekend, agent is fitting springs to his beloved i30!!!!

[Dazzler]

Should be good Ian...

Don't forget to post pix of your short listed alloys on here so we can have the final say ...

[agentr31]

i dunno aye... i was thinking of the same wheels that are on it here, but i want the proper offset this time... not sticking out, and needing camber to make them work like the maxima LOL (mabey a slightly tougher offset)

i definatly want black wheels... suits the car i think

[Dazzler]

Dazzler applies APPROVED stamp...

I like black wheels on a white i30 too (there are a few nice styles of black wheels around that should fit on the i30..)

[agentr31]

LOL nice!

[agentr31]

*squints really hard*


wait a minute... dazzlers stamp of approval is a copy of the heart founddations stamp!!!

[Dazzler]

Some say I am all heart 

[eye30]

I work with a chap who had a heart transplant 9 years ago.

Looking at him he looks better than me

[agentr31]

Some say I am all heart 

i would say dazzler is "light hearted"


i now have a set of springs for it! should i go and fit them? or wait till next weekend?

i reckon i could get it done in a couple of hours... the back looks easy!

[Dazzler]

Go for it Ian.. You can always use the Nissan for a few days if you get half done and run out of time...

[agentr31]

haha it started raining just after i posted it... i mean i do have lots of undercover work area but its a little cramped... ill see if i can get friday off and do it then! will be nicer working on the driveway with out water going where i park the car...

and i need to clean up around here, do some shopping, and wash the bed sheets *shudders*

[agentr31]

bah i just had a look at doing it... looks like a 10 min job in the back, the front well i just have to pull apart the strut...

BUT i have to move 2 cars, and a bike, then turn the i30 around in its parking spot to work on it in comfort... and dads bike would have to go out in the rain, which i would get killed for

looks like ill be doing it some other time

[Dazzler]

haha it started raining just after i posted it... i mean i do have lots of undercover work area but its a little cramped... ill see if i can get friday off and do it then! will be nicer working on the driveway with out water going where i park the car...

and i need to clean up around here, do some shopping, and wash the bed sheets *shudders*

and buy some new wheels...

[agentr31]

hahaha all good things come to those who wait!!!

[2i30s]

did you buy the same springs as mine? i posted up the part # somewhere on the site.