Ben... Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Had to go for a drive... I'd say they're about 3 times brighter than my old bulbs (Phillips X-Treme Power) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Replaced my glovebox light to look more standard rather than the LED strip I had before Would have put it on the left hand side ideally but didn't want to deface the fuse diagram on the rear of the glovebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB S140 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 looking Ben. im still debating wethere or not to go with H.I.D. how easy were they to fit and how long did it tack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 looking Ben. im still debating wethere or not to go with H.I.D. how easy were they to fit and how long did it tack. Sorry to cut in the thread Ben. Rob, they're simple to fit. Even easier on the Fez than most cars due to the rubber cover on the rear of the headlights. I wouldn't expect you to take more than half an hour if you don't know what you're doing..... 15 mins tops if you're a bit more experienced. I went and bought Mercedes bulb holders, so I could keep my originals uncut.... but really makes no real odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONETrueSaturday Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 How come the bulb retainers have to be cut Danny? Looking good btw Ben ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 The wiring has to go through the hole in the middle. The difference between standard bulbs and HID is the bulb is fixed to the wiring, right along to some connectors.... Neither the bulb at one end, or the connectors at the other fit through the the hole in the clip. So you gotta cut the side of it so you can slide the wiring into the clip and fit. I never knew this when I bought the Fez originally. I still had the Focus sat there with hids, tried to move em over to Fez the day the Focus was being sold, eventually had to give them away with focus coz I didn't think about cutting the clip lol. Just went and bought more. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ben, quick question tho. I've seen people putting the slimline ballasts inside the light units, but how have you fixed em in? Or are they just sat in there? Plus, do you get any radio interference when they're warming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That's £7.36 (delivered) for something that can be picked up from your local Ford dealer for £5.86 though, Purchased and fitted these Mist Type Jets, arrived in the Post Yesterday, Ive done a fitting Guide for anyone interested Click Here B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ben, quick question tho. I've seen people putting the slimline ballasts inside the light units, but how have you fixed em in? Or are they just sat in there? Plus, do you get any radio interference when they're warming up? Cheers Rob & Darrell No worries Danny, you explained it better than I could! Took me about an hour and a half to fit the HIDs, this is because I wired them all up and they didn't come on and also mounting them was time consuming When connecting the HIDs (2 spade connectors) to the original loom, I fitted red in to red and black in to black, this isn't the case though, on the light loom there is a red and a black wire going to one side and just a black wire going to the other I presumed that the side with the red wire as well would be positive Got the multimeter out and it turned out the side with just the black wire was positive So that was sorted and they were working, then it was a case of fitting the ballast and the other little box attached to it inside the light unit After trying lots of methods of fitting it in, I ended up putting the ballast and other little box up through the hole where you access the full beam and indicator and they fit securely in there and i used velcro pads to fix it in place. I then fed the wires through the dipped beam access hole and connected them up, this meant everything was inside neatly and securely and the grommet fit on nicely. I did notice the radio was a bit fuzzy when I first set off this morning, I'll double check tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Front footwell lights fitted and with bulbs Rears to follow in the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcH Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Loving all the interior lights, looks a lot more subtle than the red LEDs. And the glovebox actualy looks factory fitted. Good work love checking this post every time its updated. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB S140 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 :) looking good ben glade you went with white. how good are they in the night by the way. what colour did you paint your wheals again as i forgot lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Loving all the interior lights, looks a lot more subtle than the red LEDs. And the glovebox actualy looks factory fitted. Good work love checking this post every time its updated. Tom Thanks Tom, that's my aim with all my mods to be honest. The reason I was unhappy with the original LED strips was because they didn't look standard.. Have removed the red bulb form the interior light also :) looking good ben glade you went with white. how good are they in the night by the way. what colour did you paint your wheals again as i forgot lol. Cheers Rob. They are fairly bright, i have gone with the original bulbs that come in them rather than buy white LEDs because I think I prefer them Wheels were powdercoated so don't have a code, but they are gun metal/anthracite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB S140 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks Tom, that's my aim with all my mods to be honest. The reason I was unhappy with the original LED strips was because they didn't look standard.. Have removed the red bulb form the interior light also Cheers Rob. They are fairly bright, i have gone with the original bulbs that come in them rather than buy white LEDs because I think I prefer them Wheels were powdercoated so don't have a code, but they are gun metal/anthracite chears ben, everything looks good. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Looks beautiful ben love the HID's man, and the new footwell light units, also nice job on the glovebox light, my wife's glove box in her almera doesnt have a light in it so thanks to your idea, im going to change that very soon, where did you purchase the switch for the glovebox light?? B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Also Ben, can I just ask where you routed wires from for all these lights? (footwell, glovebox, bootlight) Would I be right in assuming there's 2 sets of + and - from interior light... one going to right footwell, and the other set going to left glovebox, then continuing from there to left footwell... and secondary bootlight piggybacking from first bootlight? Reason I ask, if I will be doing something similar soon and your knowledge will help. thanks Ben Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Looks beautiful ben love the HID's man, and the new footwell light units, also nice job on the glovebox light, my wife's glove box in her almera doesnt have a light in it so thanks to your idea, im going to change that very soon, where did you purchase the switch for the glovebox light?? B) Thanks Lenny, You need a 'push to break' switch, this is the one I bought I think Link Also Ben, can I just ask where you routed wires from for all these lights? (footwell, glovebox, bootlight) Would I be right in assuming there's 2 sets of + and - from interior light... one going to right footwell, and the other set going to left glovebox, then continuing from there to left footwell... and secondary bootlight piggybacking from first bootlight? Reason I ask, if I will be doing something similar soon and your knowledge will help. thanks Ben Danny To make the footwell lights function the same as the interior light, you need to take both the +ve and -ve from the interior light rather than taking the earth from elsewhere. I did all this when the roof lining was out to be flocked which made it easier, but it is still possible without removing it There are 4 sets of +ve and -ve wires; 1 set to left footwell via A pillar and down the side of the dash, behind the dash and down to the kick panel. Vice versa on the other side 1 set to the left rear footwell via B pillar and down behind the rear interior panel Vice versa on the other side Then the glove box light is taken from the 12v socket as this is on a permanent live and then just earthed to an earthing bolt nearby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Ah right. Didn't realise you done rear footwells too. So how exactly did you connect 4 + and 4 - to your interior light? You use a cool wee connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peake13 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks cracking that mate. I reckon that suede roof wil look canny in person. I like what you'v done with it. Had any problems with spraying the exterior plastics I.e cracking, peeling? And does anyone know any good threads to show a 'how to' for spraying the exterior plastics? Cheers guys, Dan :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONETrueSaturday Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 People have done exterior spraying with rattle cans DIY style but not too sure there's a good guide as majority of people get it done by a professional or use the proper equipment (like Ben). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 People have done exterior spraying with rattle cans DIY style but not too sure there's a good guide as majority of people get it done by a professional or use the proper equipment (like Ben). Better results, getting the professional job done, i had a ST spoiler sprayed for £50 which didnt cost the earth and im sure the same ammount of paint would be required to cover all your plastic parts, so its not bad price.B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Ah right. Didn't realise you done rear footwells too. So how exactly did you connect 4 + and 4 - to your interior light? You use a cool wee connection? I connected the 2 +ve and 2 -ve wires on each side together. Then connected each side together in the middle. So just has one +ve and one -ve going to the interior light.. Good old fashion soldering and heatshrink. Yer rear footwell lights in too. Will probably post a picture up later or tomorrow Oh and boot light is taken off the other one and then run under the seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks cracking that mate. I reckon that suede roof wil look canny in person. I like what you'v done with it. Had any problems with spraying the exterior plastics I.e cracking, peeling? And does anyone know any good threads to show a 'how to' for spraying the exterior plastics? Cheers guys, Dan :D Thanks Dan! No problems at all with the paint cracking or peeling. Because as ONETrueSaturday said, I did it using all professional equipment and paints etc. I'd recommend getting it done professionally and getting them to properly flat down the plastics (build up thickness with primer) so you remove the original texture of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Finished the footwell lighting, rears are in with bulbs now The car's pretty much compete! Everything I wanted to do is now done All that's left is a remap at RSTuning, maybe Jan/Feb 2012 And a couple of maybes; Zetec S Leathers with red stitching Cruise Control out the Titanium is anyone manages to get it retrofitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Finished the footwell lighting, rears are in with bulbs now The car's pretty much compete! Everything I wanted to do is now done All that's left is a remap at RSTuning, maybe Jan/Feb 2012 And a couple of maybes; Zetec S Leathers with red stitching Cruise Control out the Titanium is anyone manages to get it retrofitted Love the rear light Ben, look really good,B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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