Anybody know of an alternative to the ck71 Daytime Running Lights?

[cbr629]

Got a picture?

 

[Devin]

I personally would avoid them myself. Too expensive and the warranty stinks for a hand-made unit.

 

[Transmetal]

I personally would avoid them myself. Too expensive and the warranty stinks for a hand-made unit.

You talking about the CK71s or the ko eBay ones? One guy said he's had the eBay ones for 4 years. I definitely didn't think mine would go out so soon (1.5 years) for the CK71s. Mine are wired so they aren't on unless the turn signal is on or the main headlights are on, so in theory, they should've lasted even longer cuz they aren't on all the time. None of that matters if the housing doesn't hold up and they get wet on the inside like mine did though.

 

[cbr629]

According to the site that sells the lights themselves they come with a 3 year warranty and made in the US for only $49 each size 9 inch and can be cut (the stock hole is 8 inch) so someone good with a dremel and some silicone probably could make this for less than $200. Here they are HD LED Switchback Strip (single)

 

[Devin]

You talking about the CK71s or the ko eBay ones? One guy said he's had the eBay ones for 4 years. I definitely didn't think mine would go out so soon (1.5 years) for the CK71s. Mine are wired so they aren't on unless the turn signal is on or the main headlights are on, so in theory, they should've lasted even longer cuz they aren't on all the time. None of that matters if the housing doesn't hold up and they get wet on the inside like mine did though.

CK71

 

[Transmetal]

CK71

Yes, I'd agree. I purchased mine with stacked gift cards that I got from family members, so at least I didn't pay full price for them outta my own pocket. I did as I said, pay extra for a shop to install them though. Eibach sway bars woulda been a better choice at this point.

 

[MFNTRBO]

I've been using the version from Strictly Business Motorsports. They were $120 and they're super bright. I've had them 6 months now without any issues.

 

[Transmetal]

I've been using the version from Strictly Business Motorsports. They were $120 and they're super bright. I've had them 6 months now without any issues.

I wonder who's had them (CK71s) the longest with no issues? As I mentioned I had mine for only about a year and a half.

 

[cbr629]

Since Diode Dynamics makes them they should be covered by thier 3 year warranty maybe if people that are having a problem contact them together they should honor that.

 

[djerickd]

I've been using the version from Strictly Business Motorsports. They were $120 and they're super bright. I've had them 6 months now without any issues.

these are the same as the ones on ebay and they actually look like an OEM quality part, not an LED strip hot-glued onto an OEM part lol

I mean seriously..., Chris (ck71) was making them out of his garage.

 

[djerickd]

CK71

WOW $429! someone is smoking that good stuff or has money to blow.

Overhyped, overpriced, and waayyy to bright (they just scatter light EVERYWHERE unfocused).

 

[Transmetal]

these are the same as the ones on ebay and they actually look like an OEM quality part, not an LED strip hot-glued onto an OEM part lol

I mean seriously..., Chris (ck71) was making them out of his garage.

Still have yet to see pics of the eBay ones or the SB version on an actual car. Are they switchbacks as well or more of a fog light? I do like the switchback feature.






Mainly though, I just wanted extra lighting on the lower front sides of the car since I don't have the dynamic bending option and our cars don't have factory fog lights.

 

[djerickd]

it’s a switchback and more of a DRL

 

[djerickd]

Here’s a quick pic, i wrapped the lens in yellow headlight vinyl

 

[Transmetal]

Here’s a quick pic, i wrapped the lens in yellow headlight vinyl

Pic with lights on? Also, you said you've been using them for how long?

 

[Transmetal]

Still haven't seen pics of them installed in a car with the lights on.

Btw.........my CK71's have gotten even worse

One side is almost completely out, other side is totally fine.

 

[Landshark]

not a fan of these ... you have horizontal DRL's in the headlights and you're adding vertical DRL's right under them. it looks awkward and weird, especially considering they are for looks only and don't serve any purpose.

i'd be down for some actual functional foglights or driving lights that better fit the styling, though ...

 

[cbr629]

Still haven't seen pics of them installed in a car with the lights on.

Btw.........my CK71's have gotten even worse

One side is almost completely out, other side is totally fine.
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Reach out to Diode Dynamics directly. The have a 3 year warranty on their site

 

[cbr629]

not a fan of these ... you have horizontal DRL's in the headlights and you're adding vertical DRL's right under them. it looks awkward and weird, especially considering they are for looks only and don't serve any purpose.

i'd be down for some actual functional foglights or driving lights that better fit the styling, though ...

Works great on Cadillac

 

[MFNTRBO]

not a fan of these ... you have horizontal DRL's in the headlights and you're adding vertical DRL's right under them. it looks awkward and weird, especially considering they are for looks only and don't serve any purpose.

i'd be down for some actual functional foglights or driving lights that better fit the styling, though ...

There are a lot of things on the Stinger that are for looks and don't serve any purpose. Hood "vents", exhaust tips are a couple. The DRLs also serve as turn signals and although you may not like them a lot of people do. You do you.