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Old 04-03-2007, 10:19 AM
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Default xenon headlights- advise please.

hi guys just after some advise. im looking into getting these brighter lights for my focus.

is my car the mk1? and are the lights a direct replacement for the standard bulbs?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERBLUE-QUAL...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-MK1...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 04-03-2007, 10:27 AM
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You'll need H7 bulbs mate.

Ring sportz blue 85w bulbs look pretty good or get an HID kit so it really is proper xenon light

The bulbs are damn fiddly to change especially on the side where the battery is so be warned.
Old 04-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lotusilan
You'll need H7 bulbs mate.

Ring sportz blue 85w bulbs look pretty good or get an HID kit so it really is proper xenon light

The bulbs are damn fiddly to change especially on the side where the battery is so be warned.
these ones then?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-01-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Thats the right type of bulb but in all honesty for a fiver they are gonna be pretty rubbish.
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nothing beats xenon power



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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-01-...QQcmdZViewItem

Try this Buddy
This is what I fitted at the weekend to my Imp Blue TDCI

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Take the battery and battery tray out when doing the passengers side
AND use a Mirror to see what you are doing...
pain in the to do
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anyone know where i can get a set of ST170 Xenon headlights from?

cheers

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Those genuine xenon lamps are over Ł300 each. Dont think you can just bolt them in either as they have two load level sensors for the height adjust. One on the front suspension and one on the rear suspension, as appose to the manual thumb wheel in the cab.

It's hard enough trying to fit mk2 headlamps into a mk1!
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Originally Posted by focusrsred
Those genuine xenon lamps are over Ł300 each. Dont think you can just bolt them in either as they have two load level sensors for the height adjust. One on the front suspension and one on the rear suspension, as appose to the manual thumb wheel in the cab.

It's hard enough trying to fit mk2 headlamps into a mk1!
If you notice carefully on my above pics, they are mk2 lamps on my mk1, with the xenons too
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i put some on my mk1 but mine were h4 bright white lamps with led side lights look awsome
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Originally Posted by focusrsred
Those genuine xenon lamps are over Ł300 each. Dont think you can just bolt them in either as they have two load level sensors for the height adjust. One on the front suspension and one on the rear suspension, as appose to the manual thumb wheel in the cab.:
You'll need headlight washers too.
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ok, maybe you dont have this car anymore. But can you tell me, are this 16 inch wheels on that focus?
Found the same, used at ebay in 16 inch and it really looks great on the Focus. Makes some modern look, and better than my acutal 14 inch steel rims anyway!
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i know, its out of topic, sorry for that.. but i have to know it!
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