Interest in a no cut/splice, plugNplay DRL Kit

[iceman]

If you are interested, and would buy one, post up. I am working with Mike/Kent into possibly producing some, but before we go ahead, we want to see who is interested... so post up if you are, or send me an email. If we do it, it would probably be in a pre-order only fashion like the last one to avoid people backing out.


Cost will be tbd depending on interest... In the neighborhood of the last ones, probably.

Benefits: Easy install for the novice, easily removable and put back to stock, and easy resale as well.

[99GrandAMSE]

Count me it ... depending on the cost and specific details of the kit of course :D

[krusin_]

I am interested as well, depending on price. How many people do you think you need for it to go through?

[99SEDude]

How much did the last ones cost? I've been looking for some of those for a while now. I'm in.

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by 99SEDude
How much did the last ones cost? I've been looking for some of those for a while now. I'm in.

Depends on when you bought them but they were between $80 and $100 :)

[SpyhunteR]

I'll buy... count me in... $100 or less I'm in..

[Red99GAGT]

I'm in! I miss my DRL kit.

[Artic]

I am in :)

[WhiPontiac]

Will this work for the older models because I really, REALLY want one.

[birdhouse]

i'd also be interested, count me in! email is: birdhouse15@hotmail.com

[iceman]

Originally posted by Whi98GAGT
Will this work for the older models because I really, REALLY want one.

Sorry, 99+ only right now.

[birdhouse]

wait, on second thought... don't email me with the details... hotmail blows at distinguishing what's junkmail and what's not, so just PM me and let me know! :D

[mitro]

Well I wouldn't be interested. But there's only one reson for that, I already have the original. I can however vouch for Mike and Kent's DRL kits, its definately worth the cost and a PnP kit would be worth its weight in gold if you ask me. No wire splicing = priceless. :D

[dev]

count me in too

[99GrandAMSE]

What is new with this Seth?

[iceman]

Sorry about the delay..

I am buying the crimpers I need for this, the supplier is huuuge and normally sells to car manufacturer, so the little guy like me doesn't get very good service :)

There are instructions on gagt to kill the drls in 99-00's if you are interested, without the drl kit. Still requires some cutting and splicing tho

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by iceman
Sorry about the delay..

I am buying the crimpers I need for this, the supplier is huuuge and normally sells to car manufacturer, so the little guy like me doesn't get very good service :)

There are instructions on gagt to kill the drls in 99-00's if you are interested, without the drl kit. Still requires some cutting and splicing tho

... I think someone posted those instructions on here too (I looked at the headlight/DRL schematic sometime ago and figured this could be done as described but never had the 'guts' to try it ... nice to know I would have been on the right track :D) ... still interested in a PnP version though (provided the cost isn't astronomical) :)

[Red99GAGT]

What kind of a time frame we looking at for these to be available? This would be a very nice product to have.

[cyrrus]

I think, know what these puppies do. the let you run your fog lamps any time right. could some on help me with some info, brain not working since the wedding.

[smooth 1269]

count me in seth

[Red99GAGT]

So whats the latest? Haven't seen much activity on this thread?

[car audio dave]

i could possibly be interested. few questions...does it allow you to turn off your headlights in the dark? if so im in all the way, even if not, im still more then likely in.

[BIGSweed]

Is there still a plan to go through with this or not? If so, depending on the cost, I am in. I want to be able to shut the lights off at night time or any time for that matter. Let us know what is going on with this.

Bigsweed2000@yahoo.com

[phatG-A]

has anyone heard anything new on this?? i'm interested, but just wondering about the price

[GAGT12k]

I will definetely buy those, i ve been looking around for a while to get that..

[Jordus]

yea this is also acheivable by removing the relay block from the last relay on the line of them thats located in the front bar. :roll2:

[BAD324]

Originally posted by Jordus
yea this is also acheivable by removing the relay block from the last relay on the line of them thats located in the front bar. :roll2:

yea if u can deal with ur drivers side headlight looks like it is out and a SVS light

Brian

[Jordus]

mine hasnt done that.....i accidentally "lost" a relay and it happened to only shut off my DRLs lol, maybe our wiring is diff.

[iceman]

Jordus the 96-98s are different, dunno how they work and have never seen schematics so :/

I have a school break comin up in a few weeks, hope to get the ball rolling a little more during then.. right now cash is tight and time is tighter for me, sorry guys

[cyrrus]

hey no worries just keep us posted. Now little boy get off the puter and back in the books:rofl: Serious keep the up good work

[Mos_Dangerous]

guys im novice when it comes wit initial terms what is a drl kit??

[JMILLS]

I'm lost on this too, and nobody is listing what this thing does. If it just shuts your DRL's off, then I don't see a point. As you may or may not know you can shut your DRL's off by pulling the e-brake up one click.

[iceman]

For 99+ ga's, kills the DRLs without an SVS.

[MikeNice]

How exactly does a PnP DRL kit work?

Originally posted by JMILLS
I'm lost on this too, and nobody is listing what this thing does. If it just shuts your DRL's off, then I don't see a point. As you may or may not know you can shut your DRL's off by pulling the e-brake up one click.

I hope you wern't serious about that.

[JMILLS]

Why wouldn't I be serious about wanting to know what the thing does... sorry!

Originally posted by MikeNice
How exactly does a PnP DRL kit work?



I hope you wern't serious about that.

[lightningGA]

count me in too Seth....depending on the $$$$

[MikeNice]

Originally posted by JMILLS
Why wouldn't I be serious about wanting to know what the thing does... sorry!

I'm actually talking about driving with the e-brake clicked once.

[JMILLS]

Originally posted by MikeNice
I'm actually talking about driving with the e-brake clicked once.

I don't know about other cars, but with mine there is no contact from the brakes at one click. My car is older though, so my cable my be looser or something.

[MikeNice]

Yeah...but I accidently drove once in my old car with the e-brake clicked once. You don't notice it whil eyour driving but doesn't it hold in brake fluid or something? By the time I was halfway home (about 10 minutes) my brakes stopped working. I could actually push the brake pedal down to the floor with no results. Thats when I went for the e-brake and realized it was up a little. This was a while back but I rememebr asking my fatehr about it and he said that the fluid locked in the brake line became so thin from heat and use that it was thick enough to stop me anymore. I don't remember the exact explanation but it was something along those lines. Maybe someone can elaborate a little more than I can. :)

[JMILLS]

Originally posted by MikeNice
Yeah...but I accidently drove once in my old car with the e-brake clicked once. You don't notice it whil eyour driving but doesn't it hold in brake fluid or something? By the time I was halfway home (about 10 minutes) my brakes stopped working. I could actually push the brake pedal down to the floor with no results. Thats when I went for the e-brake and realized it was up a little. This was a while back but I rememebr asking my fatehr about it and he said that the fluid locked in the brake line became so thin from heat and use that it was thick enough to stop me anymore. I don't remember the exact explanation but it was something along those lines. Maybe someone can elaborate a little more than I can. :)

Thats intersting, and good to know. I have never had a problem myself, but Im glad that people know this before something happened to them.

[mattsgtp]

Are the AUTOMATIC headlights being cut and manually controlled too.. .or just the DRLs??

[Merlyn]

Originally posted by MikeNice
Yeah...but I accidently drove once in my old car with the e-brake clicked once. You don't notice it whil eyour driving but doesn't it hold in brake fluid or something? By the time I was halfway home (about 10 minutes) my brakes stopped working. I could actually push the brake pedal down to the floor with no results. Thats when I went for the e-brake and realized it was up a little. This was a while back but I rememebr asking my fatehr about it and he said that the fluid locked in the brake line became so thin from heat and use that it was thick enough to stop me anymore. I don't remember the exact explanation but it was something along those lines. Maybe someone can elaborate a little more than I can. :)

Um... the E-brake works on a cable. It has nothing to do with the brake fluid. There is a little cable that runs from the brake to the rear brakes. The rear brakes are what the e-brake engages.

On my '01, when the e-brake is up one click, the ((brake)) light comes on. Then (with the factory radio still in) it begins to make the ding - ding - ding.... I don't know about you, but I found that very annoying.

[JMILLS]

Ya Dan, I remember discussing that with you. Luckily I no longer have a stock radio, so I don't have that issue.

Originally posted by Merlyn
Um... the E-brake works on a cable. It has nothing to do with the brake fluid. There is a little cable that runs from the brake to the rear brakes. The rear brakes are what the e-brake engages.

On my '01, when the e-brake is up one click, the ((brake)) light comes on. Then (with the factory radio still in) it begins to make the ding - ding - ding.... I don't know about you, but I found that very annoying.

[pre_16365]

so Seth what is happenin with this??? is there any reason to keep this a "sticky" thread??? i dont see much a an intrest or updates anymore.
just tring to clean the section up alittle.

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by pre_16365
... just tring to clean the section up alittle.

HAHAHAHA ... novelty hasn't worn off yet, I see :D

[pre_16365]

Originally posted by 99grandamse
HAHAHAHA ... novelty hasn't worn off yet, I see :D

:lol:

[Red99GAGT]

I think this thread has died. I pm'd seth last week and never heard back from him.

[pre_16365]

yea hes really busy with school and stuff....so i dont think we'er going to see anything any time soon.

ive been thinking about doing this my self but dont know if ill have the time..........maybe ill try an come up with something if anyones interested.

[iceman]

I'm alive I'm alive :)

As it stands there's definitely interest, just have to gather resources on my end, aka money, so just stay tuned.. I didn't forget :/

[pre_16365]

cool! yea you have alot of interest! if you need any help let me know!

[spy]

This sounds exciting how do I get them for my grandma?

[Dragonsys]

Originally posted by Mos_Dangerous
guys im novice when it comes wit initial terms what is a drl kit??

DRL = Daytime Running Lamps

This kit would disable them allowing your headlights to be off during the day.

[pre_16365]

Originally posted by Dragonsys
DRL = Daytime Running Lamps

This kit would disable them allowing your headlights to be off during the day.

:agree:

[ssvejiita]

me too

[Merlyn]

Would this kit kill the auto on for our cars?

[AeR0]

id be interrested!
only if i could turn them on with the switch on the left side.
and it doesnt hafta be soldered in to anything.

[cyrrus]

man it's been a while since i've heard anything on this. Just curious how it coming along. keep us posted, good thing I'm in no hurry.:P

[AeR0]

i personally think someone had a plan bigger than they can do..

if im wrong lets see some action!!!!!

:-)

[lightningGA]

Originally posted by AerosGA
i personally think someone had a plan bigger than they can do..

if im wrong lets see some action!!!!!

:-)


I think Seth's just real busy with school and what not...........I definitly don't doubt Seth's ability when it comes to this ;)

[BAD324]

Originally posted by lightningGA
I think Seth's just real busy with school and what not...........I definitly don't doubt Seth's ability when it comes to this ;)

i agree, seth is the man when it comes to this kinda stuff, and yes from what i hear he has been very busy. barely enough time to get his own mods to his car finished.

[AeR0]

ohh ok all apologies than..
id just like to see it soon!!!

[iceman]

yeah guys, I'm busy as hell. I promise I'll get to this over the winter.. 5 more weeks and i get my receipt.. err. i mean diploma :)

[lightningGA]

Originally posted by iceman
yeah guys, I'm busy as hell. I promise I'll get to this over the winter.. 5 more weeks and i get my receipt.. err. i mean diploma :)

lol:lol: :bigok:

[grandgt00]

Count me in for sure ive been wanting to do that. just email me malert2@aol.com.

[Goldfever]

If this is still going on count me in also. I have been looking for an overide system.

[ecko70]

count me in

[NVMYGT]

WHAT IS A "DRL KIT" I HAVE HEARD OF IT BUT I DON'T REMEMBER WHAT IT IS?

[Dragonsys]

Originally posted by NVMYGT
WHAT IS A "DRL KIT" I HAVE HEARD OF IT BUT I DON'T REMEMBER WHAT IT IS?

It's explained in the begining of this thread... a few times...

A DRL kit disables your DRL's (Daytime Runing Lamps)

[1997GrandAmGT]

I just got an '01 after trading in my '97, count me in...DRLs piss me off. :D

[03xGAxSE]

i dont under stand the hatred for drls or arls drls are kinda annoying but usualy you dont have to look at your own head lights while driving and arls ar awsome because im too lazy to actualy turn on my head lights (maby that explains colorado's apperant turn signal ban)

[BIGSweed]

This thread is just the same thing over and over, someone asks what DRL's are, they get an answer, people show interest in a plugNplay DRL Kit, and it goes no where from there...

[Grand Am EMT]

Originally posted by Red99GAGT
I'm in! I miss my DRL kit.
And boy do I like your kit thanks again works great!
Yea Im interested in buying a plug and play kit. ALmost time to order my new Grand AM WOO HOO

[JuniorsGT]

I'm in depending on when they come out and the price of them.. let me know and i'll get the money..

[iceman]

Schools done, i'm gonna get back on this in the new year. stay tuned.

[pre_16365]

sounds good!

[AeR0]

sweeeeeet!!!!!!

[Vintalage]

I'm looking forward to it. I prefer plug and play.

[Merlyn]

I soooooooooo want this.....

[ssvejiita]

YEA SO IS IT EVER GONNA COME TRUE??????!!!!??!?....oya and a quick unrelated question...i once saw a grand am headlight minus the amber corner ....does any one have any gooooood ideas on how to remove it???, or does any one know exactly how its "glued" on?

[Merlyn]

Can't 'remove' the amber corners. It is molded in with the plastic, as far as I have seen. You probably saw one that was covered by vinyl.

[AeR0]

just wondering about the progress how is it coming along?

and when is the goal?

[ssvejiita]

no...i couldnt confuse them....ive seen some lights coverd with vinyl..but these actually had no color to the corner at all...ima try to find it and ill let you kno

[Dragonsys]

Originally posted by ssvejiita
no...i couldnt confuse them....ive seen some lights coverd with vinyl..but these actually had no color to the corner at all...ima try to find it and ill let you kno

It can be removed, but it is a royal PITA. Keep searching, I've seen instructions for it before, I just can't remember where...

[ssvejiita]

AAAAAAAAARRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!
u serious someone actually posted instructions.......man i gottta get em....or if you want you can do all the searching and post the link here..lol
but i have been working on it ive so far managed to remove about 98percent i would say using a combination of sandpaper and a dremel tool.........yea PAIN!!!

[pre_16365]

hey seth... any update on this??? is this going to happen in the near future?

[iceman]

Hey sorry about the uber delay.

I got all the samples I need, it's a matter of money for me now. also I gotta move this week, things have been nuts recently. I didn't forget it's just still on the back burner.

[pre_16365]

thanks for the update.

[DJHolla]

Im in if you ever get it done!

[cyrrus]

yeah, seth thanks for the update. just curious do you have a rough eta, like maybe summer or early fall. Anyhow thanks for the updates

[RJ213]

a friend of mine just pulls the fuse for the drl never had a problem yet

[ecko70]

^^ it fixes the DRLs sure but it turns the SVS light on as well. some people just dont like having the SVS light on all the time b/c when there actually may be a prob they wouldnt be able to tell

[cyrrus]

Has anybody heard form Seth, and how are are thing going with the production. Man I'm starting to give up hope, just starting. No worries.

[Street-racer]

whats a drl kit?

[iceman]

Sorry guys just way too busy and no cash for it right now. Grace period just ended on student loans, just moved, gettin slammed with bills.

Don't hold your breath, I'll get to it eventually but I have too much on my plate professionally and personally right now.

(btw this doesn't really need to be stickied)

[cyrrus]

hey seth thanks for letting us know. Hey I know the feeling, the wifes student loans are coming up too. well if you ever do get this going let us know.