Our RX450h (few photos..not very good photos))
07-08-09, 08:26 PM
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Time to change the parking-light bulb to a nice little white LED to compliment your nice white LED headlights!!
+1 to RXSF's suggestion, you could also take them from outside the car.
and rxets, in his description he said the highbeams are on. This makes me wonder if the DRL's are the LED low beams too (supposedly the low beams are also DRL's for the LS600h), or do the highbeams play the same role as with a normal Rx350
+1 to RXSF's suggestion, you could also take them from outside the car.
and rxets, in his description he said the highbeams are on. This makes me wonder if the DRL's are the LED low beams too (supposedly the low beams are also DRL's for the LS600h), or do the highbeams play the same role as with a normal Rx350
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07-08-09, 10:15 PM
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07-09-09, 06:40 AM
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I am still having a problem with the camera, but I thought I would post these 2 (top is low beam and bottom is high beam). For some reason the flash still goes off (although a bit later than the previous setting). I'll get it to work by Christmas I hope ;-). The photos I took last evening while driving around the neighborhood are blurry and weird looking. I even took a couple while standing outside the car, but those also stink. BTW, what does DRL stand for? You guys are way above me on this stuff.
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07-09-09, 07:36 AM
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One more question: what's that #3 LED headlight for?
07-09-09, 09:16 AM
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DRL stands for daytime running lights. It is those low beam halogen lights that stay on all day even when you have your headlights off. They are for some quick light when you enter a garage and you are still waiting for your auto headlights to activate.
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
07-09-09, 10:56 AM
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Nice! from our picture I could get an idea of how they perform. I like that the cutoff is not razor sharp, should be easier for the eyes since it has a gradual transition from light-to-dark, yet not too fuzzy at the same time.
I'm sure that the camera captured a whole different color of light than what you actually see. The LED's must be crisp white in person.
Thanks a bunch
Hope to see more pics once you learn your way around your camera
At first "#3 headlight" confused me (forgiving i'm slow, i just rolled out of bed) but I'm guessing from RXSF's reply you meant the outer most "projector" or circle? if so, then he's correct.
I think someone should mod a dual mode LED that runs white when the headlights are on (to complete the 3 circles) and when the turn signals activate they change to amber.
Daytime Running Lights are also for "safety" making your presence on the road aware for other drivers.
although ... Audi's DRL's distract me, totally opposite than being safe, but they're so nice!
I'm sure that the camera captured a whole different color of light than what you actually see. The LED's must be crisp white in person.
Thanks a bunch
Hope to see more pics once you learn your way around your camera
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Thanks.
One more question: what's that #3 LED headlight for?
One more question: what's that #3 LED headlight for?
Originally Posted by RXSF
DRL stands for daytime running lights. It is those low beam halogen lights that stay on all day even when you have your headlights off. They are for some quick light when you enter a garage and you are still waiting for your auto headlights to activate.
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
I think someone should mod a dual mode LED that runs white when the headlights are on (to complete the 3 circles) and when the turn signals activate they change to amber.
Daytime Running Lights are also for "safety" making your presence on the road aware for other drivers.
although ... Audi's DRL's distract me, totally opposite than being safe, but they're so nice!
Last edited by spoon808; 07-09-09 at 11:56 AM. Reason: damnit I edited 3-4 times on a span of an hour
07-09-09, 12:41 PM
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DRL stands for daytime running lights. It is those low beam halogen lights that stay on all day even when you have your headlights off. They are for some quick light when you enter a garage and you are still waiting for your auto headlights to activate.
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
I believe the camera presented a color on the photos that is a bit more yellow than in reality.
I will try this again (hopefully tonight).
07-09-09, 02:01 PM
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DRL stands for daytime running lights. It is those low beam halogen lights that stay on all day even when you have your headlights off. They are for some quick light when you enter a garage and you are still waiting for your auto headlights to activate.
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
there are only 2 LEDs for the RX (unlike 3 for the LS600h) but that turn signal is made into a circular design that mimicks that shape of an LED. I dont think it is actually an LED turn signal though
btw, those headlight shots are pretty good. the color is much more 'yellow' than i expected it to be. But pat, thanks for trying!
Nice! from our picture I could get an idea of how they perform. I like that the cutoff is not razor sharp, should be easier for the eyes since it has a gradual transition from light-to-dark, yet not too fuzzy at the same time.
I'm sure that the camera captured a whole different color of light than what you actually see. The LED's must be crisp white in person.
Thanks a bunch
Hope to see more pics once you learn your way around your camera
At first "#3 headlight" confused me (forgiving i'm slow, i just rolled out of bed) but I'm guessing from RXSF's reply you meant the outer most "projector" or circle? if so, then he's correct.
I think someone should mod a dual mode LED that runs white when the headlights are on (to complete the 3 circles) and when the turn signals activate they change to amber.
Daytime Running Lights are also for "safety" making your presence on the road aware for other drivers.
although ... Audi's DRL's distract me, totally opposite than being safe, but they're so nice!
I'm sure that the camera captured a whole different color of light than what you actually see. The LED's must be crisp white in person.
Thanks a bunch
Hope to see more pics once you learn your way around your camera
At first "#3 headlight" confused me (forgiving i'm slow, i just rolled out of bed) but I'm guessing from RXSF's reply you meant the outer most "projector" or circle? if so, then he's correct.
I think someone should mod a dual mode LED that runs white when the headlights are on (to complete the 3 circles) and when the turn signals activate they change to amber.
Daytime Running Lights are also for "safety" making your presence on the road aware for other drivers.
although ... Audi's DRL's distract me, totally opposite than being safe, but they're so nice!
And, thanks PatsSoxfan for these pics.
07-10-09, 04:26 AM
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I could not stay awake until it got nice and dark last night. My job requires that I am at work at 4:00 AM Central. I will definitely take new photos tonight. I figured out the camera BS.
07-10-09, 09:00 PM
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Well, after several trials and tribulations, I finally have some decent photos of the LED's at night. I hope these examples meet with your approval. As you can see, the lighting is rather bright white. I think it's awesome.
Low Beam
High Beam
Low Beam
High Beam
Low Beam
High Beam
Low Beam
High Beam
Low Beam
High Beam
Low Beam
High Beam
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07-10-09, 09:06 PM
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very very nice! nice white color and the spread seems very nice too. I'm loving these headlights a lot.
I'm so sorry for making you do all of this but do you mind retaking this photo?
you could also take it from right outside the car too so that it doesn't focus on the dash or windshield.
I'm so sorry for making you do all of this but do you mind retaking this photo?
you could also take it from right outside the car too so that it doesn't focus on the dash or windshield.
Last edited by spoon808; 07-10-09 at 09:12 PM.