Madhatter Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Hi All Purchased some DLR side markets for my uprev model and just wondering if anyone could give me any help/guidance on wiring them up to the ignition "on". I.e. I only want them to come on when I start the car (I'm actually also going to put a switch in the circuit to knock them off when required). How or where can I access the ignition live in the engine bay (as I don't really want to have to the one off the stereo). Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance Craig Quote
marzman Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Why not wire them to the first setting on your headlights, and then remove the w5w sidelight bulb if you want? That's what most people do. Quote
kevlo Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 where did you buy them from? im after some Quote
Madhatter Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Marzman - oh didn't think of that - that's a good idea (and easier to do!).... Kevlo - I bought them off Ebay Taiwan - fai rplay they arrived quicker than 3/4 of the stuff I order form UK suppliers and really well packed! Here's a link: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Corse-Autospor ... 34.c0.m322 Hope this helps Craig Quote
Bobbyheinz Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 sorry to bump such an old thread guys. Just wondering for those who've done this mod how much it increased your insurance premium by? Quote
marzman Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 I personally wouldn't bother telling my insurance about this as its kind of difficult to categorise this mod. All my other mods are declared though, so not sure where I'd stand, or whether others have declared it?! Quote
Bobbyheinz Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Hmmm… cheers for the response Marzman!be interested to know if anyone has declared this? Quote
manphibian Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 *DRL They look like they just point outwards, surely they will be hardly visible from the front? Quote
Madhatter Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 Didn't think you'd need to declare these would you? Just finishing my install off - wired to ignition, fused and a switch just in case they annoy lol Quote
BulletMagnet Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Didn't think you'd need to declare these would you? Just finishing my install off - wired to ignition, fused and a switch just in case they annoy lol It's taken you six months to install them? Surely it's not that complicated Put some pics up when finished please Quote
Ekona Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Didn't think you'd need to declare these would you? Yup, you should. You need to declare absolutely everything that changes the car from how it left the factory: Whether the insurer cares or not will be up to them. Quote
jumping350 Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 ive got a set of these if you could show a pic or explain how you wired that would be great!! was thinking of changing the leds to orange and wiring them with the indicators but dont know were to start Quote
skyinsurance Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Yup, you should. You need to declare absolutely everything that changes the car from how it left the factory: Whether the insurer cares or not will be up to them. As above. Quote
Bobbyheinz Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 Phoned Admiral today who quoted me £60 to add for the remaining 7 months of my policy. Not too pad I guess... Quote
Madhatter Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 Yup, you should. You need to declare absolutely everything that changes the car from how it left the factory: Whether the insurer cares or not will be up to them. As above. Seriously? Now I know how insurance companies make their money! Do i need to declare when I change bulbs as they aren't factory ones? I've also got a magic tree to declare! Looks like I'll be phoning in the morning then...Fingers crossed I'm not ripped off! Ekona - thanks for heads up! Bobby -£60! Ouch I love how we have to pay because we're adding safety! Wonder how much my first aid kit and extinguisher adds! Lol Quote
Bobbyheinz Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 Might be less for you mate...don't know if it's a percentage of the premium or just a flat fee. My insurance was £2000 for the year... Quote
skyinsurance Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Seriously? Now I know how insurance companies make their money! Do i need to declare when I change bulbs as they aren't factory ones? I've also got a magic tree to declare! Serious. A decent insurer wouldn't charge for it. With regards to what and not to disclose, just disclose EVERYTHING and let your insurers do the rest. Ollie Sky Insurance Quote
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