I've purposely not commented on this thread thus far, as some less regular members may not be used to my somewhat forthright views and warped sense of humour.
But now is the time to state that DRLs are the work of Satan. A bloody stupid idea brought about by stupid people in power who think they can legislate against stupidity. Well, DRLs show the result of such stupidity. Every oppswit around here drives around with not headlights/taillights on, because they don't need to because they have DRLs on their chivvied up Citroen, innit.
So the thought of retro fitting them? WTF?
So, in summary to the original post, its fair to say I am against them, both factory fit and the really crap looking retrofits.
Well, as it's my car and I feel they are a safety feature, I made the call. That doesn't mean your opinion doesn't count - it very much does. I made the post to get views, opinions, call them what you will and I am grateful for them all.
You mentioned those that run around at night with just DRL lit and that reminded me of a trip up the M6 Toll at the dead of night and someone was doing exactly that at 01:30 in pitch darkness.
I'm now starting to regret the decision to have them fitted as all you say makes a lot of sense!