If any of you guys want to replace existing Day Running Lights (DRL) 1157 tungsten-filamen bulbs on your Peugeot 308 turbo with anything similar to THESE LEDs ... forget it. Don't waste your time and money. Do not buy!
1157 LED conversion light bulbs similar to THESE are not durable to be used as DRL on your Peugeot 308 Turbos.
So far I had tested SIX different sets of 1157 LEDs...
... and ALL of them kaput with at least one LED burned within one week of usage! I even assembled 'em by myself. Click HERE to see how I did. 
Probably those LEDs can be used at full brightness for 'short duration' such as turn-indicator and brake lights only - not for extended use like the DRLs. Special LEDs and electronic circuitry are required for extended use at full brightness. It was very difficult and expensive to buy aftermarket 'Audi-like' LED DRL before y2010.
Fortunately, as a result of European Union Directive coming into force on the Feb 7th 2011 all new passenger cars and small delivery vans throughout the EU will have to come equipped with daytime running lights. Since then, the right LED arrays for DRLs could be found easily at reasonable price.
Click HERE to find which one is suitable for you. I prefer 'W212-like' LED arrays. By installing them upside down, the LED arrays match and 'flow' with the curves on the front part of the 308...
These new DRL LED arrays are a lot brighter than the 'super bright' 1157 LEDs.
At the moment I use both - to compare their durability.
1157 LED conversion light bulbs similar to THESE are not durable to be used as DRL on your Peugeot 308 Turbos.
So far I had tested SIX different sets of 1157 LEDs...
... and ALL of them kaput with at least one LED burned within one week of usage! I even assembled 'em by myself. Click HERE to see how I did. 
Probably those LEDs can be used at full brightness for 'short duration' such as turn-indicator and brake lights only - not for extended use like the DRLs. Special LEDs and electronic circuitry are required for extended use at full brightness. It was very difficult and expensive to buy aftermarket 'Audi-like' LED DRL before y2010.Fortunately, as a result of European Union Directive coming into force on the Feb 7th 2011 all new passenger cars and small delivery vans throughout the EU will have to come equipped with daytime running lights. Since then, the right LED arrays for DRLs could be found easily at reasonable price.
Click HERE to find which one is suitable for you. I prefer 'W212-like' LED arrays. By installing them upside down, the LED arrays match and 'flow' with the curves on the front part of the 308...These new DRL LED arrays are a lot brighter than the 'super bright' 1157 LEDs.
At the moment I use both - to compare their durability.
8 comments:
uncle ..u did not try from the superleds? mine still running strong leh .."touchwood!!"
Are superLEDS really 'living daylight'. So far I don't find 1157 LEDs bright and durable enough, that's why I decided to install 'ahbeng' LED DRL... hahaaaa..
Has any1 tried these http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Ftail-brake-turn.html
I am using the 3w high power one (Lot5)
Uncle, ur Merc type looks good add one more ur pug is complete - maybe i'm just lucky for the time being ...
for ahbeng DRL, where do you tap the power from?
Connected in parallel to the existing DRL wiring.
Do you have any picture on connection u made? Which wires for drl?
At the base of the bulb socket there are three wires. Orange wire is the DRL +ve terminal.
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