Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #147
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   From: reb@xyzzy.com (Phydeaux's PC)
Subject: Re: DRLs- don't knock it 'till you try it.
   Date: Fri, 3 Feb 1995 12:56:07 -0500

>For those of you who think DRLs are a dumb idea, and that you can't see as
>well, I have one question.  Have you actually driven in Canada since cars
>with DRLs have become widespread?  They aid the visibility of other cars
>_enormously_.  On two lane roads, you can see a car with DRLs at a much
>greater distance than one which is dark, even in the middle of the day.


Yes I have -- and I agree 100% ... that's one reason why I usaually drive
around in my Miata with my 'parking' lights on.  Does anyone know what would
be involved in retrofitting DRLs to a '94 US model car?  Sometimes I leave
the 'parking' lights on accidentally, and I'd rather not drain my battery...
                                                           reb
                                                           '94 "M"