Re: Don't use the DRL's !!!

["Matt Brannock" <matt0611@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Personally, I like DRL's. They seem to make it easier for me to see cars on
the road, especially behind me. And since people around here like to drive
with just parking lights on--one of my pet peeves, cause it's so dumb (why
not just use headlamps too?)--the DRL's kinda take care of that. I think
that web site is just some people with too much time and waaaaay too much
irritation.

I especially wouldn't -boycott- a car just because of one lousy feature
(which you can disable). Oh well.

Matt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Speedlaw" <casey@domain.elided>
To: <ROSSVIIIV@domain.elided>; <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 9:31 AM
Subject: Don't use the DRL's !!!


> don't do the DRL's.  They just add visual clutter to the traffic mix.  I
> personally use the DRL as (asbestos underwear_ON) proof that the person
> inside bought the car "because it's a Beemer", not that there's any
> underlying appreciation as to why it's special or has capabilites more
than,
> say, a Malibu.
>
> DRL's should be reserved for motorcycles only
>
> see www.lightsout.org
>
> I suggest that in situations where you'd want DRL, use the running lights,
> plus the fogs if you have them.  The nice yellow does not add to clutter,
> and is more noticable than leaving your high beams half on, glaring at the
> general public.  The fogs aim downward, so if you must, at least the glare
> is less.
>
> I don't know why your dealer said what they said.  Mine asked as part of
the
> check list > key remote"doors open driver or all"...check.  "Daytime
Running
> Lights".....Off, check.  They can do it.
>
> Casey
> 03  330i Sport
> DRL's OFF
> Icom 706
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