Well it isn't about any additional fuel economy...I'm not trying out for the Hyper Miler Club.

I am going to upgrade the headlights on my TCH to SilverStar Ultras. It has been my experience that SilverStars when used as DRLs burn out a lot faster....Like most bulbs they do not like being run at low wattage.

Mike,

I suspect you are correct in your analysis but you never know...stranger things have happened...

All,

As for the added safety DRLs might provide I personally do not buy in to that argument for a couple reasons.

On my daily commute at 0545 in the morning I see vehicles almost every week driving around on just DRLs in the dark around sunrise. The owner is lulled in to believing their lights are on and off they go... No running lights, no tail lights, and reduced wattage head lights.

The "Lights On When Raining" rule is also consistently ignored by drivers with DRLs. They blissfully drive along with no lights and can't understand when someone comes roaring up on their tail since the have no rear lighting on....

Lastly the government required motorcycles to run with "lights on" in the 80s. And I mean "lights on" at full wattage not some wimpy 20-30W light. Even so the majority of motorcycle accidents still occur when some stupid driver fails to yeild or turns left in front of the motorcycle.... What makes you think DRLs will be seen when 65W high beams aren't?

If it is dark enough to warrant lights or safety concerns require it or it is raining just turn on your lights and get 360 degree coverage instead of dim headlights...

Wayne

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Magnetic Grey, XM Radio, Body Side Moldings, Splash Guards, Formula 1 Pinnacle 35 Ceramic Window Tint, PadsPlus Neoprene Rubber Insert Set, Putco Chrome Door Handles and Trunk Trim, Michelin Primacy P215/60R16 95H Tires, SE Rear Spoiler