Mental_Atom Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey guys, I'm going to europe in September. Has any fitted beam deflectors onto a mk7/7.5 fiesta for europe? What did you use use and how easy were they to fit? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryNLD Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 If you have projector headlights, you don't need to put those stickers on. That's because the projectors have a horizontal cut-off line. Just to be sure you can lower your beam with you switch near the headlight switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSTA Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 How do you determine if they are projector lamps, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryNLD Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Left is a reflector headlight Right is a projector headlight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianincheshire Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Unless the projectors have a lever to adjust for LHD ( some xenons do ) then AFAIK you still need beam defectors. I've always used these http://www.motoring-into-europe.co.uk/product-eurolites.html on my Mondeo and the fitting chart certainly has diagrams for Fiestas 12/2012 onwards. They come with comprehensive instructions and are easy to fit and remove. I always get mine from amazon, a lot cheaper than somewhere like Halfords , last set was from here http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007T7SIRO/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 The projector type headlights have a switch in each to switch the beam pattern to the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mental_Atom Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 The projector type headlights have a switch in each to switch the beam pattern to the other side. They do? That's awesome, do you know where it is? Also thanks for all the other replies guys, been a bit busy to reply :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave754 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I've also used the Eurolites on my Fiesta ST with projector headlights and found them easy to fit and remove. If you are careful removing them you can re-use them several times. Totally agree about buying them of amazon, far cheaper than Halfrauds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 The projector type headlights have a switch in each to switch the beam pattern to the other side. Do they? I've never seen it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Do they? I've never seen it :( Some also have an option in the settings! Stoney has all the knowledge regarding it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSTA Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Come on then, please spit it all out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Come on then, please spit it all out Sorry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSTA Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Please supply fuller information about the means to adjust the projector for deflection to the opposite side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Please supply fuller information about the means to adjust the projector for deflection to the opposite side. As I said. Stoney, an owner of a 2015 ST has the information. I just know that it's possible on SOME new model, Ford vehicles. The actual cutoff inside the reflector is adjusted as far as I'm aware, although some owners have said it simply lowers the headlights or flattens the beam pattern to adjust glare. I'll try and find the video now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The 2015 Focus when fitted with bi-xenons (Titanium X and ST-3) has adaptive headlights, which are software controlled so you can change it in the settings and it will adjust the beam pattern. The Fiesta has static projectors, not software controlled, so will need to be adjust/adapted manually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The 2015 Focus when fitted with bi-xenons (Titanium X and ST-3) has adaptive headlights, which are software controlled so you can change it in the settings and it will adjust the beam pattern. The Fiesta has static projectors, not software controlled, so will need to be adjust/adapted manually. That clears that up, wasn't sure wether the fiesta uses the same system, hence why I used some new ford models :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The 2015 Focus when fitted with bi-xenons (Titanium X and ST-3) has adaptive headlights, which are software controlled so you can change it in the settings and it will adjust the beam pattern. The Fiesta has static projectors, not software controlled, so will need to be adjust/adapted manually. Exactly right. Any Ford fitted with 'adaptive lights' will have a setting in the dash menu for switching over from left hand to right hand driving side. Some models with non adaptive zenons / halogen lights will have manual switching on the lamps themselves Easiest way to know if you have adaptive zenons is whether your lights do a test on start-up (mine do a up/down/left/right 'shimmy'). Adaptive lights also follow the steering direction and change pattern depending on lighting conditions on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Just to add, the 2011 focus mk3 has auto levelling bi xenon which do an up down test but can't go left and right and are not adaptive. They have static cornering lights and no option to switch beam pattern in the settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshM122 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Fiesta 2008-2012 Projector headlamps switch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElliottWoodruff Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Fiesta 2008-2012 Projector headlamps switch Thats properly smart! Is that on all facelift+ models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thats properly smart! Is that on all facelift+ models? I've not yet checked my 2013 ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Can't find it on the facelift model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave754 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Checked my 2014 ST and definitely no switch, so back to good old Eurolites for next weeks trip over to France. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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