What have you done to your Focus today?

[Franco Cozzo]

Took a photo of all the crap I carry around with me every day to and from work:



Hatch backs are so practical

Minus the wheel without the tyre on it though now.

In before the question about all the coke bottles, I use them to keep water in for my washer bottle.

[DZFord]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

In before the question about all the coke bottles, I use them to keep water in for my washer bottle.

Haha I was just going to say that you have a serious coke addiction!

[ritaben]

[QUOTE=Samurai_Chris;4800501]

Originally Posted by ritaben

Hey thanks, if you think it is a better way to go. Then I am all ears!. Yeah, I am not complaining $80 shipped...

Don't know about a better way, it's just that I couldn't stop the drl's flashing when engine running.
I originally pushed ignition active in with fuse 42 to operate drl's, later I purchased a mini blade tap fuse and put it into fuse 43 that was empty.
Operation is - ignition on, drl's on
- low beam on, drl's off
as required by law.
Works with auto headlights also, that is headlights automatic on, drl's off.
Wiring diagram as promised.
Cheers

[ritaben]

[QUOTE=ritaben;4800917]

Originally Posted by Samurai_Chris

Don't know about a better way, it's just that I couldn't stop the drl's flashing when engine running.
I originally pushed ignition active in with fuse 42 to operate drl's, later I purchased a mini blade tap fuse and put it into fuse 43 that was empty.
Operation is - ignition on, drl's on
- low beam on, drl's off
as required by law.
Works with auto headlights also, that is headlights automatic on, drl's off.
Wiring diagram as promised.
Cheers

Have updated wiring diagram here.
Also, blue wire not required.
Cheers

[marg99]

Interesting comment about law requiring the DLR off when lights on because heaps of Eurpoean SUVs around here have them on all the time even with headlights on.

[ritaben]

Originally Posted by marg99

Interesting comment about law requiring the DLR off when lights on because heaps of Eurpoean SUVs around here have them on all the time even with headlights on.

See below

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) No 12, 2000
SCHEDULE 1—continued
153
Authorised when accessed at www.legislation.act.gov.au or in authorised printed form
(b) not use over 25W.
Note The 3rd edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.
(5) Daytime running lights must be wired so they are off when a
headlight, other than a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.
(6) For subclause (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding
any anti-skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems,
lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005

6.19.7. Electrical connections

The daytime running lamps shall be switched ON automatically when the device which starts and/or stops the engine is in a position which makes it possible for the engine to operate.

The daytime running lamp shall switch OFF automatically when the front fog lamps13/ or headlamps are switched ON, except when the latter are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals.

[DJM83]

Took it on its maiden cruise. Never took any pics but may have some later from others.

[ritaben]

[QUOTE=ritaben;4803048]

Originally Posted by ritaben

Have updated wiring diagram here.
Also, blue wire not required.
Cheers

Left image on original post

Have uploaded image, so why is it not showing?

[ritaben]

[QUOTE=ritaben;4803048]

Originally Posted by ritaben

Have updated wiring diagram here.
Also, blue wire not required.
Cheers

Left out image on original post

[Samurai_Chris]

My latest mods...Needs a good wash....

Front Still not connected however...



Back

[Franco Cozzo]

All in a days work lol

[Big Daddy]

I'd love to improve the look of my Focus internally but Ford accessories are soooo expensive. Can anyone direct me to good supplier of accessories that dont look like aftermarket and dont cost as much as Ford?

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I'd love to improve the look of my Focus internally but Ford accessories are soooo expensive. Can anyone direct me to good supplier of accessories that dont look like aftermarket and dont cost as much as Ford?

Some details on the model of Focus you have and what type of accessories you're after would be helpful mate

One site I have purchased form is this - http://www.teamtorquesteer.co.uk/

Don't bother with U.S. sites as their Focii are different to ours, UK parts are generally compatible with our models

[Russ]

Gave it a quick wash, tyre black and took some fresh pics. Much to my surprise the car is still for sale :(

[leakey]

Originally Posted by Russ

Some details on the model of Focus you have and what type of accessories you're after would be helpful mate

One site I have purchased form is this - http://www.teamtorquesteer.co.uk/

Don't bother with U.S. sites as their Focii are different to ours, UK parts are generally compatible with our models

UK Ebay is a great source of bits and pieces.

As Russ said, what model is it? There are quite a few how to's on here for simple things like the 'visor lights' upgrade, interior door handle upgrade, interior light, front and back upgrade etc.

What are you wanting to do also?

[Samurai_Chris]

Just did my wheels today. All I will do now is drop it, window tint, and spoiler and paint the calipers.

[SXR6]

So, this is focus I bought for the girlfriend. It was 100% standard. I enjoy this thing more than my FG GT lol. Doesnt have the out right pace but its so much fun and cheaper to modify.

So far, have installed
- Bilstein B12 kit
- Whiteline rear swaybar.
- Custom drilled and custom +42 offset 18x8.5 wheels
- The vinyl stripes, plus wrapped the bumper under the lower grill and rear diffuser part.
- Roadsport stg3 intercooler
- Pumaspeed ultimate cat back.
- Pumaspeed ultimate intake (swapped from KnN intake)
- Pumaspeed SCT tunes running Perf+



Soon to come,
- Stripes down the side.
- Paint the upper and lower grill, front and rear foglight surrounds satin black.
- 2XS dump pipe and cat.
- Pumaspeed SCT 412 tune
- Decent subwoofer
- Sunroof

[Samurai_Chris]

Noiice.. And welcome!

[hazrd]

Booked her in for the customary 3k POM service. Gotta get some condensation checked out in the centre brake light, install the emergency assist, and get a slight knock checked out coming from the front right.

[fleaf]

Just got DRL(Day running light) and some other accessories for my 13 Focus Sport.
Yesterday spent 2 hours on researching and installing by myself.
The original program was:
1.Without other lights on, DRL 100% on.
2. Parking lights on, DRL 50% on.
3. Headlights on, DRL off.

after first installed, above successful achieved. However, I would like DRL 50% on while headlights on. So did some research and reconnect some wires. Now program is:
1. Withour other lights on, DRL 100% on.
2. Parking lights on, DRL 50% on.
3. Headlights on, DRL 50% on.

The whole unit (Made in Taiwan) costs $118.18 (purchased from China), including
1. A pair of DRL.
2. Installation tools.
3. Voltage Stabilizer.
If you want to get one, just be careful. A lot of DRL in China look same but the quality is far different. The unit made in Taiwan is much better on quality and lifetime.
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[ritaben]

Check to make sure your configuration is street legit!
When I fitted mine the aussie road laws quoted as below so I couldn't wire them as per instructions with drl's

See below

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) No 12, 2000
SCHEDULE 1—continued
153
Authorised when accessed at www.legislation.act.gov.au or in authorised printed form
(b) not use over 25W.
Note The 3rd edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.
(5) Daytime running lights must be wired so they are off when a
headlight, other than a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.
(6) For subclause (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding
any anti-skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems,
lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005

6.19.7. Electrical connections

The daytime running lamps shall be switched ON automatically when the device which starts and/or stops the engine is in a position which makes it possible for the engine to operate.

The daytime running lamp shall switch OFF automatically when the front fog lamps13/ or headlamps are switched ON, except when the latter are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals.

Cheers

[fleaf]

Originally Posted by ritaben

Check to make sure your configuration is street legit!
When I fitted mine the aussie road laws quoted as below so I couldn't wire them as per instructions with drl's

See below

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) No 12, 2000
SCHEDULE 1—continued
153
Authorised when accessed at www.legislation.act.gov.au or in authorised printed form
(b) not use over 25W.
Note The 3rd edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.
(5) Daytime running lights must be wired so they are off when a
headlight, other than a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.
(6) For subclause (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding
any anti-skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems,
lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles) 2005

6.19.7. Electrical connections

The daytime running lamps shall be switched ON automatically when the device which starts and/or stops the engine is in a position which makes it possible for the engine to operate.

The daytime running lamp shall switch OFF automatically when the front fog lamps13/ or headlamps are switched ON, except when the latter are used to give intermittent luminous warnings at short intervals.

Cheers

Thanks for your reminder. Sounds that I should change back to original program which DRL off while headlights on. Cheers.

[Prodrive]

Just fitted a 24mm Whiteline rear sway bar to my 09 LV Zetec. Best buy yet and handles so much better now.

[Foconatic]

Originally Posted by fleaf

Thanks for your reminder. Sounds that I should change back to original program which DRL off while headlights on. Cheers.

No I think you are alright (safe ADR wise)when the DRL's dim to 50% when the parkers and headlight are on and are at 100% when the parkers and headlights are off.
The factory DRL's on my Focus dim to become parkers in park and headlight positions.
The other thing which is not very clear is that it says the DRL should emit WHITE light. Is that LED white or Tungsten white? Because I have seen some European cars (VW Golf, Up etc) with normal globes for DRL's and they are far from white.

[ritaben]

No I think you are alright (safe ADR wise)when the DRL's dim to 50% when the parkers and headlight are on and are at 100% when the parkers and headlights are off.
The factory DRL's on my Focus dim to become parkers in park and headlight positions.

Google ADR requirements.
Note in some states there is a difference between new cars fitted with drl's as standard equipment and aftermarket fitting of drl's. Aftermaket = headlights on drl's off.

Cheers

[Samurai_Chris]

New wing.. She just looked naked at the back without it..

[LordFordNZ]

Fitted this USB plug, though yet to wire it in.....may wait till I get a new header before I do that.

[PittyFly]

Replaced RH & LH engine mounts, and de-badged.

[PittyFly]

Started My Engine bay detail, Pics to follow

[XR8LOWNDES]

Setting up my NX Proton Nitrous xpress kit on my ute.