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Old 14-05-2013, 04:43 PM   #1
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Hi guys,

Noticed this recently added as a dealer fitted accessory.

What are your thoughts?

Anyone had it installed yet?

http://www.ford.com.au/cars/focus/ac...81248910999495

Also wonder why its for the LW2, as the LW is pretty much exactly the same.
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Old 14-05-2013, 06:22 PM   #2
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They appear to be a specific installation for the Focus, put out by this company. Might be an idea to call them to find out about suitability for the LW model. Note that specific models have the lights angled so they shine forward, allowing for the curvature of the bumper or grille where they are fitted. The much cheaper universal units they have would not be suitable in this case.

I have the Strike R1 (round model) installed in my FG Falcon replacing the foglights, which have been on my car for over 12 months now with no problems, and work well. (Installation details in the Technical Resources section)
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Old 14-05-2013, 08:31 PM   #3
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Will fit lw models too!
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Old 19-05-2013, 08:21 AM   #4
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Are these legal to run during the day in NSW. I know i cant run the Fog Lights.
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Old 19-05-2013, 11:15 AM   #5
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There are soo many cars on the road today. That have factory and after market fitted LED / DLR's, so I wouldn't think the police would even be bothered to stop each an every one of them. I haven't been pulled over yet, but I know I'd just have to show my manual and say it's an actual feature of the car.

I do have to say, that is one nice looking Focus!
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Old 20-05-2013, 11:20 AM   #6
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I do have to say, that is one nice looking Focus!
Cheers man,
Im getting Very Keen on a ST now...... I can see this one being short term.
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Old 26-05-2013, 04:49 PM   #7
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Added these DRL's today
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Old 27-05-2013, 03:36 PM   #8
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Added these DRL's today

Looks good!
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Old 27-05-2013, 03:39 PM   #9
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They appear to be a specific installation for the Focus, put out by this company. Might be an idea to call them to find out about suitability for the LW model. Note that specific models have the lights angled so they shine forward, allowing for the curvature of the bumper or grille where they are fitted. The much cheaper universal units they have would not be suitable in this case.

I have the Strike R1 (round model) installed in my FG Falcon replacing the foglights, which have been on my car for over 12 months now with no problems, and work well. (Installation details in the Technical Resources section)
Thanks for the reply.

It seemed expensive, so decided to go with echomaster.
http://www.echomaster.com/index.php/...s-drl-10foc-mt

There is a discount running at the moment which makes it $200 inc shippping.
Once it arrives, i'll install it and post up some pics

From the instructions, it looks pretty easy to install even for a novice like myself.
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Old 27-05-2013, 08:27 PM   #10
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My DRL's are Chinese ordered on AliExpress.com. About $100
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Old 31-05-2013, 10:11 PM   #11
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Well I got the echomaster drl, but have no idea how to install them :(

Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can go to get them installed?
Ford Dealer is an option, but I'd think they would charge an arm and a leg.
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Old 31-05-2013, 10:34 PM   #12
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Well I got the echomaster drl, but have no idea how to install them :(

Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can go to get them installed?
Ford Dealer is an option, but I'd think they would charge an arm and a leg.
A good auto electrician would be the best I think.
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Old 01-06-2013, 12:58 PM   #13
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what this youtube for instrctions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma4fIjnJKL4
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Old 04-06-2013, 11:50 AM   #14
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Echomaster instructions
EchoMaster® - Truckfancy.com
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Old 04-06-2013, 11:53 AM   #15
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Focus mk3 drl from AliExpress (australian LW focus)

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/EMS-F...764682920.html
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Old 04-06-2013, 12:16 PM   #16
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Follow the link for discussions on Focus Mk3 DRL's in America.

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=274353
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Old 04-06-2013, 09:29 PM   #17
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I prefer the vertical version.
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Old 05-06-2013, 12:30 PM   #18
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I have only seen the vertical ones in Gloss finish. Not matt which our cars are.
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Old 22-06-2013, 02:47 PM   #19
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Fitted these yesterday. $92 from China.
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Old 15-10-2014, 10:08 PM   #20
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I have got a set waiting to fit.. Do the Black plastic thingys just unclip from the Front ?


Ive got a Set Of these.
Anyone fitted these yet.
Link to DRL
First step i guess is remove the Little black triangles from front ?
then Ill get to second step.
anyone got a good guide for the Focus Titanium 2012 on how to go about it ?
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Old 14-01-2015, 11:22 AM   #21
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Are these legal to run during the day in NSW. I know i cant run the Fog Lights.

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Where did you purchase these please i need them lol
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Old 23-10-2018, 06:17 PM   #22
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Hey guys,
I recently bought these http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CvMzyz6

Anyone have a wiring diagram? I'd like to tap into the headlight wiring loom and fuse box for power.

Since I don't have a read wiper could I use fuse F42 (15A)?

I need to be able to get the low beam signal so that my DRLs turn off/dim to make them legal in VIC.
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Old 09-11-2018, 12:05 PM   #23
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Just plugged into the headlight wiring loom using ferrules so can remove it all easily if I want to return to stock. Very happy with it.
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