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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Daytime Running Lights - On or Off?

On my 997.2 TT, I've been leaving mine off. What do the rest of you do?
 
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The DRLs on the 997.1 turbo are the headlights. Activating them turns on all the exterior lights, just like the headlight switch. I leave mine in the "off" setting. On the 997.2 turbo, the DRLs are the LEDs in the front bumper, where the fog lights are located in the 997.1. If I had a 997.2, I would most likely leave my DRLs in the "on" setting.
 
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Opinion seems to be split. I don't love the OEM DRLs. I'd like the front turn signals on my 997.2 TT to be my DRLs. Anybody know of an easy and good way to do this?
 
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I've always thought it was a "dorky" feature in general but with my 997TT I've left them on in distant hope it will improve other drivers'/bikers'/cyclists' visibility of me in canyon and mountain type driving, which is mostly what I do.
 
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Off. I have front turn signals that serve as my DRLs...


 

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How did you do it cakM3?
 
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How did you do it cakM3?


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How did you do it cakM3?
There are aftermarket lights that do it. I like the idea, but the report online of longevity issues are concerning.
 
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