tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83315188080400127432024-03-04T20:37:16.191-08:002016 Ford Focus STDesigned, engineered and built for the fast lane. From cornering and braking to sheer power and responsiveness, Focus ST delivers a thrilling driving experience. Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-53158608513328374052023-03-28T12:34:00.002-07:002023-03-28T12:34:19.252-07:00All good things come to an end, it's for sale!<p><a href="https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/represa-2016-ford-focus-st/7604300247.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2016 Ford Focus ST</a> <-- click here to see the ad!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">We are selling our 2016 Ford Focus ST with ST3 package. If you're looking for a well cared for 6-speed manual car that has been well maintained, look no further!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">The ST3 package adds heated mirrors, a keyless entry keypad, full leather upholstery, heated front Recaro seats (with eight-way driver power adjustments), additional head-restraint adjustments, a heated steering wheel, a rear center armrest, multicolor ambient interior lighting, carbon-fiber interior accents and a navigation system.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUu0c0MDcS2oLfDvnqC7uMKPKTmCaO9SgMN5OFuEg_qkZ_GDI1R0VlygBIrbU-mwrC7A29YjRKapuGfSuMDPOapAXIm-X-rnylRusBSzKsUIkRB8z7vcXxwk3rnJlhP_npuGSgAYXaI6rABXkszKUF2tfG3RTpMgofhvBGOxF9_u2JcZKyFC2_Ux4cA/s4032/IMG_7495.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUu0c0MDcS2oLfDvnqC7uMKPKTmCaO9SgMN5OFuEg_qkZ_GDI1R0VlygBIrbU-mwrC7A29YjRKapuGfSuMDPOapAXIm-X-rnylRusBSzKsUIkRB8z7vcXxwk3rnJlhP_npuGSgAYXaI6rABXkszKUF2tfG3RTpMgofhvBGOxF9_u2JcZKyFC2_Ux4cA/s320/IMG_7495.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-SYNC 8-inch touchscreen updated to the latest SYNC 3.4</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-SiriusXM capable, with GPS</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-245/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Tires</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Mountune MP275 Stage 1 kit (CARB D-272-3) includes:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">- Mountune Induction kit</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">- Mountune High Flow Intercooler</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">- Mountune mTune handset</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Ford Racing( M-5200-FST) Cat-Back Exhaust System</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Boomba Racing Short Shifter</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Boomba Racing Stage 2 Oil Catch Can</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Sound Symposer Delete (not more fake engine sounds)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Kicker DVC Subwoofer upgrade with 200W dedicated AMP</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-OSRAM Xenon XENARC Night Breaker Laser D3S high/low beams</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-Diode Dynamics LED 6k driving lights</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-AUXITO LED upgrades front and rear</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">-ProClip Phone Mount & Holder</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Bitstream Vera Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;">Very well maintained, all documentation included. No accidents and everything is in excellent shape.</span></p>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-18248144240658455532023-01-18T15:00:00.010-08:002023-01-19T08:43:01.424-08:00What was good for the front is good for the back - I'm talking LEDs!<p> My <a href="https://2016-fost.blogspot.com/2023/01/headlight-upgrades-across-board-worth-it.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last post</a> was all about upgrading visibility up front in the headlights. I figured, why not check out the back? π But seriously, why have I waited 6 years to do this!? Out back there are 4 lights per side.
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8SIF6rbNYPHWSSv6X80o6xJbfmwxNdFDk8U1l4sluI3eHc0m1vo6Sl-lPotDJqRdv96GODOTM0vKmCstO1ZFHzbCjaoaVyfm2N6TxVzNXuJoeCR0wK7QhmxYS_-rSLajBrawMkpLULAHdrPHDj-JCutbJ2M-bVmK4O3RVGjKEl9Q7efbUcbkY5BylA/s320/IMG_6903.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">one simple plug in back, push the tab and it comes right out π</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">here's a comparison of the old bulbs vs the LEDs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hPArPcQW4lte2R_R2OiK0wykxPVGrRw3iPDs5EOo4r_Pz2aeNuaR4AWzmcN4gZVPMI93pOrbkhH1DV_alEJWonBIQmFgtdZUWb573nN_ACMeBSISODpRI5ZiZwPL7HZ7uBNw4rk_pNHXPK3jLu208VdGrOfH3xvITBw3qkj6IoAxo8bybEJiIljODQ/s4032/IMG_6904.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LED reverse light left and OEM on right... it's a no brainer!!! Even in daytime!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3bKiM3rY1hcCJckoM-yditySQKBrrXMGgMioHxRSiyK68-8DE9COp7rxOk4e84-WiwsfreK8FJbm_REMbQ8UnSETO3mulY-EzgdGvD-alcuwcjsiNPDhjEuYwlWoTzFEJb-3G2CI29zOA3T8vpJwy90T_S07_frA-iH0b7McQ0oDa43pLYrWFVjpdA/s3447/IMG_6913.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="3447" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3bKiM3rY1hcCJckoM-yditySQKBrrXMGgMioHxRSiyK68-8DE9COp7rxOk4e84-WiwsfreK8FJbm_REMbQ8UnSETO3mulY-EzgdGvD-alcuwcjsiNPDhjEuYwlWoTzFEJb-3G2CI29zOA3T8vpJwy90T_S07_frA-iH0b7McQ0oDa43pLYrWFVjpdA/s320/IMG_6913.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO7a6FjLU7k2gMMAyb2-vIHyaXYJ0Gt-HpSohKB-rAkxAqItbSQVQg2O5O4rq2VOAGDEgfErjRMTmRDZx-iNvA_4Pap2YfmmDwzYTvWTU-WhsMa534kXNn_DSNO38k3W55j4fRvJENHQ9_O46MwBXtN5adb56YqSo0EPhkwIH7UXdovQzKKuGCqdlUQ/s4032/IMG_6914.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijO7a6FjLU7k2gMMAyb2-vIHyaXYJ0Gt-HpSohKB-rAkxAqItbSQVQg2O5O4rq2VOAGDEgfErjRMTmRDZx-iNvA_4Pap2YfmmDwzYTvWTU-WhsMa534kXNn_DSNO38k3W55j4fRvJENHQ9_O46MwBXtN5adb56YqSo0EPhkwIH7UXdovQzKKuGCqdlUQ/s320/IMG_6914.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and here's everything done out back, not the brake lights are not on, just as running lights</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9aPzs08uV7ikyxYOs5Y52VYzTs_4plhJuBhAcfwPuXmwijDzUaCquf92iaU3tsZFbAfIe_HH9tCsPKI63bx2OYWtkvA965ZpCwKnSxv1gxP63meW8bI11ueO47cIq4PRGvL0Z5BpI1TQd7PuaH9mH_nZ5mA8kD05UW6NdFq5fvsbf62071oAGyrmOw/s3480/IMG_6915.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2610" data-original-width="3480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9aPzs08uV7ikyxYOs5Y52VYzTs_4plhJuBhAcfwPuXmwijDzUaCquf92iaU3tsZFbAfIe_HH9tCsPKI63bx2OYWtkvA965ZpCwKnSxv1gxP63meW8bI11ueO47cIq4PRGvL0Z5BpI1TQd7PuaH9mH_nZ5mA8kD05UW6NdFq5fvsbf62071oAGyrmOw/s320/IMG_6915.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">needless to say - even in daylight, these new LEDs are PHENOMENAL!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two big thumbs up!! ππ</div></div><script type="text/javascript">
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<script src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&Operation=GetScript&ID=OneJS&WS=1&MarketPlace=US"></script>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-85054093018804861362023-01-12T09:57:00.004-08:002023-01-19T08:41:33.688-08:00Headlight upgrades across the board - worth it!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">After my <a href="http://2016-fost.blogspot.com/2022/12/upgraded-to-led-headlights.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last post</a>, and a few weeks of driving, while I liked the LEDs they just didn't have a long-term benefit that I was hoping for. I opted to return them and went for an insane update. With all the rain in NorCal, the nights have felt darker than usual, maybe it's just my old eyes π</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's the upgrade list that I used to update ALL bulbs in the headlight, believe it or not there are 4 modifiable light sources in there. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2612a-67L3NvJNzAjATiiFa7Jab4Q0rtRvgu9RWzpRgfcUpwipqRnfQgpb5xSwY7H-P8iswHzJCcF85Z0Wkh5U3AUCD3VaSFxoFMEHIm8Iz8niTadv7dc0uDf9W10eTqdhk9P2IVCqtin6K6f7WIyUNQVJkUcaFCqXvDV-UH4OY6Vxu7uQo5tbiLpFg/s333/fost-headlight.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="333" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2612a-67L3NvJNzAjATiiFa7Jab4Q0rtRvgu9RWzpRgfcUpwipqRnfQgpb5xSwY7H-P8iswHzJCcF85Z0Wkh5U3AUCD3VaSFxoFMEHIm8Iz8niTadv7dc0uDf9W10eTqdhk9P2IVCqtin6K6f7WIyUNQVJkUcaFCqXvDV-UH4OY6Vxu7uQo5tbiLpFg/s320/fost-headlight.png" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Left to Right: Amber Turn Signal, Green Turning Light,<br />Red Headlight, Amber Marker Light</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">PSA: the links are through Amazon, helps me pay for blogging, hosting, etc. Please turn off your adblock to see the parts that are used.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.auxito.com/products/ford-focus-led-bulbs-2015-2018?variant=42107703820532" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auxito</a> seems to have the best list of all lights that can be upgraded, I did a mix of lights, some due to cost, but it's a great list! <br />I'll breakdown the replacements, and let's start with the easy ones - the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Xm1fe0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">side marker lights</a>!<br />These are a pretty common 194 LED replacement. The implementation in the headlight is interesting as the bulb holder aligns with contacts in the actual headlamp, so you can just swap bulbs and snap the holder back in place.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSqqmHIdI8yqIW8vFBndVuS3fY_oiL29PWHuMcLFk5dVKXffdXeuZgfMTVfB_3nIa5WXvhjaoL5yLc_ehqf4kB8Ng5MMiR-s794LmrDwikEh9J0Cpkzymgijzw7skt8dqQ1Rxz914XJjoQOU8Cis_iCo9wPYJl4ltRO7Ewzx_HlUeiaAG6-OECM65zA/s4032/IMG_6799.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSqqmHIdI8yqIW8vFBndVuS3fY_oiL29PWHuMcLFk5dVKXffdXeuZgfMTVfB_3nIa5WXvhjaoL5yLc_ehqf4kB8Ng5MMiR-s794LmrDwikEh9J0Cpkzymgijzw7skt8dqQ1Rxz914XJjoQOU8Cis_iCo9wPYJl4ltRO7Ewzx_HlUeiaAG6-OECM65zA/s320/IMG_6799.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">this squigly thing is the side marker bulb holder</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uAU-L4MWPBmoXhFzZvwGv7c4G2hFy4PABbB0Ufett4ymmzzI6EQiyVr-vewUqCYkbVX7Zmc86tHxlHHXKbwSz9sv4FoiPtnyWvez9L9BCb8TvrG3JfTQcfozK-lnkxPPM2XxGHm8PoZrEGbmccLBGJ0so8Lf9YbQ-auFQbzR0UAjucmwGIZK5mQpuQ/s4032/IMG_6800.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uAU-L4MWPBmoXhFzZvwGv7c4G2hFy4PABbB0Ufett4ymmzzI6EQiyVr-vewUqCYkbVX7Zmc86tHxlHHXKbwSz9sv4FoiPtnyWvez9L9BCb8TvrG3JfTQcfozK-lnkxPPM2XxGHm8PoZrEGbmccLBGJ0so8Lf9YbQ-auFQbzR0UAjucmwGIZK5mQpuQ/s320/IMG_6800.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">you can see the 194 bulb and the contacts on the holder</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQzpmZjBtPRvqaguzXffsyDyzsa7j0z8lHgZSTrN4Trc50lbt40FXycrKHNegjFzPlM6ht2VhP8nfrRuMIV2javS2C2gu94mpDATEbn18xViIAyftfhhlH6w6kP1bdtnmNqV9CIIlploVYMyPVVuLPhdtClG2HCNIyLjX7eo97XaHxPFeJM_Y_55FUQ/s4032/IMG_6795.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQzpmZjBtPRvqaguzXffsyDyzsa7j0z8lHgZSTrN4Trc50lbt40FXycrKHNegjFzPlM6ht2VhP8nfrRuMIV2javS2C2gu94mpDATEbn18xViIAyftfhhlH6w6kP1bdtnmNqV9CIIlploVYMyPVVuLPhdtClG2HCNIyLjX7eo97XaHxPFeJM_Y_55FUQ/s320/IMG_6795.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">quick comparison of 194 vs LED size</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfF87PhuyPFykgF0ou6BsS8H5X0_B2XQaulHplWitG06Azosi1kTjpOshQx3qmUKS9qwzbHC-DOzsMXd0c5ukym5R9sympSVnNpESSx-eclngDPJoirRBcUDPXQN6rfEhUiAzb6GxMMDl7TFzhgCJZ9gLczer5SFdZHmu1nbGTO23uW5c_rIqGz9uAIA/s4032/IMG_6796.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfF87PhuyPFykgF0ou6BsS8H5X0_B2XQaulHplWitG06Azosi1kTjpOshQx3qmUKS9qwzbHC-DOzsMXd0c5ukym5R9sympSVnNpESSx-eclngDPJoirRBcUDPXQN6rfEhUiAzb6GxMMDl7TFzhgCJZ9gLczer5SFdZHmu1nbGTO23uW5c_rIqGz9uAIA/s320/IMG_6796.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">swapped in the LED</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXoy_eJr-acvSmAB54NGt_NiGY7eVbLPG9GDIAfh1P-SnwkXgvYhdAVM7JULU4FwyQ0ke0RBDS70mww1ENK5cF_MEaJxOGjUA1hgDSMePsiUagaV1kK-QoeeMPT88qbc5gyPGmk4tQXT5IOJistIxb3CsfOszKJvP_ad_XXA7gwfg_ZlSTS50oB2V0Q/s4032/IMG_6798.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXoy_eJr-acvSmAB54NGt_NiGY7eVbLPG9GDIAfh1P-SnwkXgvYhdAVM7JULU4FwyQ0ke0RBDS70mww1ENK5cF_MEaJxOGjUA1hgDSMePsiUagaV1kK-QoeeMPT88qbc5gyPGmk4tQXT5IOJistIxb3CsfOszKJvP_ad_XXA7gwfg_ZlSTS50oB2V0Q/s320/IMG_6798.HEIC" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">standard incandescent bulb</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJSfI0SVofNwk7wwGNsglrb7x64mPXoIsuV-qW61HXHZFOOLA_ig9iq5c5tya8poUeNJgh7phHmwhonFOJfRFDL2z8RBUwY1seqRvuQbMn-p_3k906v4eBFWZcIInYDgwIhbeG7b4qCvFNS7KUzOt1PPC5Wr4-O4sXf3Hpfum3U13Q06WeIMa88JfRA/s4032/IMG_6797.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJSfI0SVofNwk7wwGNsglrb7x64mPXoIsuV-qW61HXHZFOOLA_ig9iq5c5tya8poUeNJgh7phHmwhonFOJfRFDL2z8RBUwY1seqRvuQbMn-p_3k906v4eBFWZcIInYDgwIhbeG7b4qCvFNS7KUzOt1PPC5Wr4-O4sXf3Hpfum3U13Q06WeIMa88JfRA/s320/IMG_6797.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">new LED bulb, much brighter!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Next up, let's go for broke with the Headlights. Yes these are expensive, but the <a href="https://amzn.to/3CKzpjH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OSRAM XENARC Night Breaker Laser <b>D3S</b> LED</a>s are insanely bright! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cUs7dQruwDZnadn1ZfuvOO-JnRDmzvR5uh3NvBORgAUkSdUMUUm6Zn9z3pwbloOYXFLsgDdXI8on0nMBBVsK9-hpt6twzqPy7jRcdSW2n5Yaek4Bq26ObKuR7u3SxNs-o41RzQli6E4yWooY9YLAIRrKs26r66aq0tY-EQ5DO67WmfmOf8kainV_Og/s4032/IMG_6790.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cUs7dQruwDZnadn1ZfuvOO-JnRDmzvR5uh3NvBORgAUkSdUMUUm6Zn9z3pwbloOYXFLsgDdXI8on0nMBBVsK9-hpt6twzqPy7jRcdSW2n5Yaek4Bq26ObKuR7u3SxNs-o41RzQli6E4yWooY9YLAIRrKs26r66aq0tY-EQ5DO67WmfmOf8kainV_Og/s320/IMG_6790.HEIC" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">very pricey, but extremely bright HIDs from OSRAM</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTh0e32CdcR67JhxwWiUC8FlbdkX2SMYVYX88HmCCLFcoQU-DZqkDlh_ynvc8Siygo5d53bDHC17RbZfM12YWwBlCko5NvA5LZt6qWVAc_Su0m5UbMsmT0eAHLMCNzmKhXTFHDxIZTLC3qqonR5LOuTiCXox5VKcB34hAHwYKhSIsZ7-c3uTUGGUEww/s4032/IMG_6808.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTh0e32CdcR67JhxwWiUC8FlbdkX2SMYVYX88HmCCLFcoQU-DZqkDlh_ynvc8Siygo5d53bDHC17RbZfM12YWwBlCko5NvA5LZt6qWVAc_Su0m5UbMsmT0eAHLMCNzmKhXTFHDxIZTLC3qqonR5LOuTiCXox5VKcB34hAHwYKhSIsZ7-c3uTUGGUEww/s320/IMG_6808.HEIC" width="320" /></a><br />crazy bright, even at dusk!<br /><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12tBIm8gCjnSWgkiQBj714wqojffeKAYo5m9DeJLvsSkXTfLQ8GCfMgxlrH0Gb9ywPZCajKCCVuvcgHaAYASIyOk9mJ1dRhC5Ez9a346mkAGXyU332Ea_CJZ-oQd9jCG9k2jP6wCbcicXnJHntOEU6g0A4jSOXg0JaBdiGd1Tpg2oDq4AVizl91y6bw/s4032/IMG_6791.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12tBIm8gCjnSWgkiQBj714wqojffeKAYo5m9DeJLvsSkXTfLQ8GCfMgxlrH0Gb9ywPZCajKCCVuvcgHaAYASIyOk9mJ1dRhC5Ez9a346mkAGXyU332Ea_CJZ-oQd9jCG9k2jP6wCbcicXnJHntOEU6g0A4jSOXg0JaBdiGd1Tpg2oDq4AVizl91y6bw/s320/IMG_6791.HEIC" width="240" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">up next - the PSX24W bulb is really deep in there!<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next light was the most challenging of the bunch, the turning/directional lights are a size I've never worked with previously. This makes it part of the challenge. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3kgpawY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PSX24W LED socket</a> has two tabs that you push in and the socket is removed. The big problem with the headlights is that you cannot get your hands in there, at least I couldn't fit my hands. I opted to use some curved pliers for a while, but ended up snaping off the tabs which let me remove the socket - at least I could swap the bulbs now!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqIWhk9RXmO5bt5HRCYU0ylVLZ3UV87W-UqTDTkFswwBk6O4RHqmKH9fy68sNdMD0XWzhkorVXWGzvgbb_WVmM6u5p_LX7qxlR9WvWV6Nc_aBdR3mcpUpXcCt6J5-vELcKdYjUqzMR9GH6IXl327u8rI47iSnlobNZJB4Aprpfkrbl3mv-mldM3ce1Q/s2780/IMG_6831.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2085" data-original-width="2780" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqIWhk9RXmO5bt5HRCYU0ylVLZ3UV87W-UqTDTkFswwBk6O4RHqmKH9fy68sNdMD0XWzhkorVXWGzvgbb_WVmM6u5p_LX7qxlR9WvWV6Nc_aBdR3mcpUpXcCt6J5-vELcKdYjUqzMR9GH6IXl327u8rI47iSnlobNZJB4Aprpfkrbl3mv-mldM3ce1Q/s320/IMG_6831.HEIC" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">check out that bulb compared to the LED - HUGE difference!<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C4HpY9KznXg" width="320" youtube-src-id="C4HpY9KznXg"></iframe></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Lastly, let's swap out the turn signal bulbs. These are sometimes touchy due to a fast flash issue where resistors may be needed. In this case, I bought the <a href="https://amzn.to/3CHuiRn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AUXITO CANBUS anti-flash LEDs</a>, and they work perfectly! On initial startup they'll fast flash for about 3-5 blinks, but then settle in to a regular flash time sequence.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3Q609Aq2s2RaoMg7n5DxNgkCSzbn3DVdA0MSuek2HmjjCq8zIu_FDYRQXNyU90AOVyl4LWWHB21ZyECjWM-jUUJ1-lFUy5btLDq2T_nZlBiwVIbA-28XoIuuMb-5fOaLufjQ3ZrX1dgkCXkGMbdLZsf4OdP-vwpbq33jooElyslrEGkOOcRnIQLImQ/s1000/IMG_20230111_192420-ANIMATION.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3Q609Aq2s2RaoMg7n5DxNgkCSzbn3DVdA0MSuek2HmjjCq8zIu_FDYRQXNyU90AOVyl4LWWHB21ZyECjWM-jUUJ1-lFUy5btLDq2T_nZlBiwVIbA-28XoIuuMb-5fOaLufjQ3ZrX1dgkCXkGMbdLZsf4OdP-vwpbq33jooElyslrEGkOOcRnIQLImQ/s320/IMG_20230111_192420-ANIMATION.gif" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjph4CDLe0pFo9JcMnxJCxlHxw1xNSjzdGIb6pl7mjyJ_TRRpl07DaXSCbIJ2JVGsSkMlTdCOr2yRPAyIyiou3kvshdkGtmjNTDm7O2BnLdCefvrzXQykVc63xDHD2bVwfzDcN0GTGZAupwnIltYFjQxWKaXzDPTzHREJ_yF-Se0WL8x5dnQ8jEgbjNGw/s4032/IMG_6828.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2609" data-original-width="4032" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjph4CDLe0pFo9JcMnxJCxlHxw1xNSjzdGIb6pl7mjyJ_TRRpl07DaXSCbIJ2JVGsSkMlTdCOr2yRPAyIyiou3kvshdkGtmjNTDm7O2BnLdCefvrzXQykVc63xDHD2bVwfzDcN0GTGZAupwnIltYFjQxWKaXzDPTzHREJ_yF-Se0WL8x5dnQ8jEgbjNGw/s320/IMG_6828.HEIC" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
All in, it's not a cheap upgrade at around $225, but dang the light output is PHENOMENAL!!! and still cheaper than aftermarket headlights. Two big thumbs up!<br /><br /><br /> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-40338072773586828202022-12-25T11:28:00.009-08:002022-12-25T11:30:07.035-08:00Upgraded to LED headlights<p>One of the <a href="https://amzn.to/3jryyh2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HID bulbs</a> I used back in 2019 burned out, so with newer LED technology I upgraded to a new set of D3S LEDs. <a href="https://amzn.to/3hNtdjQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPP ULITE D3S Led Headlight Bulbs, 3RD-Gen 100% Plug & Play, Canbus Error Free, 6000K White 70W 8600LM Headlights Bulb, Replace OEM Xenon Bulb</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3WsfZYS" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3oMObgUOs0uDCjsYsKIO_pPFQWe-bD2tR2EbBnGbDep-gO0L96ufYfJjo3xbH36XtgZzROcu1U8qul6FO-_SL6UDRXkCD83AQzuRAICDj5R47bIODw6piiMluCb6KlQzMSQftHduu57JHZAw3KYwpA3mdSzAg0l_8M08h-mkw86PYlYi_ajEIv6-hw/w400-h400/71C4I2JnPWL._AC_SL1500_.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>The process to remove the headlights is really simple, 2 screws with I believe T-25 bits. Then tug on the housing and it comes forward. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the old HID bulb on the right, and the replacement LED on the left</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKAsar6o4RKPqarG-LWsLrfJeyzukf4XHj8rPQaW_baJ8Os2D_PRoBnvYXju64XlZTzQffXK6gN-WfJqT4-Sfd9sK7px4um9wQqpQPPDt2Mm6lDe89Sdrdhno_4DBWe4P4ScZDmhCKzTs92ZJ8HUXTtBHFSfTyRfpFZiDmOOVnzB-lv-QXEW5JwYoZw/s4032/IMG_6667.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2324" data-original-width="4032" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKAsar6o4RKPqarG-LWsLrfJeyzukf4XHj8rPQaW_baJ8Os2D_PRoBnvYXju64XlZTzQffXK6gN-WfJqT4-Sfd9sK7px4um9wQqpQPPDt2Mm6lDe89Sdrdhno_4DBWe4P4ScZDmhCKzTs92ZJ8HUXTtBHFSfTyRfpFZiDmOOVnzB-lv-QXEW5JwYoZw/w400-h230/IMG_6667.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remove the collar from the HID and position it correctly on the new LED bulb</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeffHVo5LmqL3bqdDL3kr6o_LOxngcDNuz6gglS8EDvXbuU_9F9Nue65wIGFToY1F5ZAQYwsYOuLX0rkDfe_rGAB8CuYOYFrN-8ADA52i2j7OvJAYxa9A55tUqC91OGOxei0iff1GwmbYqj2R2jpZMB9rXCFCrRfysjknzw1P5gpV794kEMGnpHClJzQ/s4032/IMG_6668.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeffHVo5LmqL3bqdDL3kr6o_LOxngcDNuz6gglS8EDvXbuU_9F9Nue65wIGFToY1F5ZAQYwsYOuLX0rkDfe_rGAB8CuYOYFrN-8ADA52i2j7OvJAYxa9A55tUqC91OGOxei0iff1GwmbYqj2R2jpZMB9rXCFCrRfysjknzw1P5gpV794kEMGnpHClJzQ/w400-h300/IMG_6668.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just align the square hole with the square spot on the LED and it slides right in place</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYH0HihZO5mE7SAOnqW4CpHw7UpkgvGroabcNjWICnYMMsl2JTkFpg2yvnSIlozBs8pSGtxnIIE0w6QBV6iuSFAHxZtGDK7IsZVRN5T-x8JbtVTeF48vt7TQOY7cS-a-sdOd8rxZV81Uh6BmNDlnkArTQ32TGyofyVvqfrFbXtIw1qGh0JMXRCMJLQw/s4032/IMG_6669.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYH0HihZO5mE7SAOnqW4CpHw7UpkgvGroabcNjWICnYMMsl2JTkFpg2yvnSIlozBs8pSGtxnIIE0w6QBV6iuSFAHxZtGDK7IsZVRN5T-x8JbtVTeF48vt7TQOY7cS-a-sdOd8rxZV81Uh6BmNDlnkArTQ32TGyofyVvqfrFbXtIw1qGh0JMXRCMJLQw/w400-h300/IMG_6669.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Plug the LED into the HID harness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCEVhKTr_6T35F5M9jyPHbBmEFoqcvAd1wYlJpFzxoXDPqE_v8bTNIQyxQsb6SMzKpZ6faFb8NTYuQDNWD9lS7EQwVem23bYOVpZmVEATVEHMsMPWYOi1S-XiWm8qgkEIVjcite7tSoqwN9XKmPSUbhwzcO4mGXEmQj4WwjPbDFNM5IJnC6cSQIa0Yw/s4032/IMG_6670.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCEVhKTr_6T35F5M9jyPHbBmEFoqcvAd1wYlJpFzxoXDPqE_v8bTNIQyxQsb6SMzKpZ6faFb8NTYuQDNWD9lS7EQwVem23bYOVpZmVEATVEHMsMPWYOi1S-XiWm8qgkEIVjcite7tSoqwN9XKmPSUbhwzcO4mGXEmQj4WwjPbDFNM5IJnC6cSQIa0Yw/w300-h400/IMG_6670.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply tuck the extra wire/connector inside the headlight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_iDyzexna2lraAqlaguL5rtAH9Z72Xz725jHiiDS7HXRv5fSTIRLojR27VJdxkifGmGLPnlCgTeYb0RWkPDcED2ZXmjXi1k9Bliky7IdnUjJ2qiSB0No-jiMC6mkYKs3snNrYHph9Z7diOueaUtlpEiTsv8d1uSv-F1aGiIZ3OfgnVgtqWbBB5W5CQ/s4032/IMG_6671.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_iDyzexna2lraAqlaguL5rtAH9Z72Xz725jHiiDS7HXRv5fSTIRLojR27VJdxkifGmGLPnlCgTeYb0RWkPDcED2ZXmjXi1k9Bliky7IdnUjJ2qiSB0No-jiMC6mkYKs3snNrYHph9Z7diOueaUtlpEiTsv8d1uSv-F1aGiIZ3OfgnVgtqWbBB5W5CQ/w300-h400/IMG_6671.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The results are pretty awesome! The 6000k offers a blue-white light and these are much brighter than the HID setup!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-oFQeFZWFlrGt_MHVkRRAUPeSgULr0QT-TDU3SeRJpgE2aC-acLb-Xk0IAeq1kYlV6CWtJXMHCjHJpt59mGkyyzUAQ-bEFifRqtNKgGkrxTCR6wVuW1-OGC6rGSKU8Cj3jcAZhpX85jWodKJHJfOz-k3gQ6ikSn4vvns7LGs-Pr2oG5OQ5eyImW5Zg/s4032/IMG_6701.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-oFQeFZWFlrGt_MHVkRRAUPeSgULr0QT-TDU3SeRJpgE2aC-acLb-Xk0IAeq1kYlV6CWtJXMHCjHJpt59mGkyyzUAQ-bEFifRqtNKgGkrxTCR6wVuW1-OGC6rGSKU8Cj3jcAZhpX85jWodKJHJfOz-k3gQ6ikSn4vvns7LGs-Pr2oG5OQ5eyImW5Zg/w400-h300/IMG_6701.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Highly recommended!!!</div><br /><div><br /></div>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-66922745542151274842021-10-18T14:29:00.004-07:002021-10-18T14:29:45.782-07:00It's always a good time to change your cabin filter!<p> After all the fires this past summer in NorCal, I decided to check the cabin air filters in our cars. All I can say is O-M-G that's NASTY! You can get a cheap $10 filter like the <a href="https://amzn.to/3n6fTFJ" target="_blank">FD920 Cabin Air Filter for Ford Focus</a>, or upgrade to a nice HEPA based one like the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vwAarW" target="_blank">PureFlow HEPA Cabin Air Filter PC6174HX</a> </p><p>Whatever you do - just do it! Look at our old filter compared to the new one! Seriously disgusting!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eTGAwHlBtbn05YllsHGXQPbTpvamKSvVV-46N8yLfVTfuFW7-fBU-rf8l8Eext9niGtPAOj_aluqgiUPZMwlTchUXPblFvf8WIpEPn1YlJIBv34UFo9l4mG9NGNfY3mNvNoSgFjVzSTu/s3385/IMG_3749.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3385" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eTGAwHlBtbn05YllsHGXQPbTpvamKSvVV-46N8yLfVTfuFW7-fBU-rf8l8Eext9niGtPAOj_aluqgiUPZMwlTchUXPblFvf8WIpEPn1YlJIBv34UFo9l4mG9NGNfY3mNvNoSgFjVzSTu/s320/IMG_3749.HEIC" width="286" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><center><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=toadswebs-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01JYSWV6Y&asins=B01JYSWV6Y&linkId=033f5773327f317b9e3f0a61c32cdf3a&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;">
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Here's the simple removal/install process... I used to think you had to pull the bumper off these cars, but if you carefully use a flat screwdriver - it pops the fog light fascia off the bumper and all you need is a Torx-30 screwdriver to remove 3 screws!<br />
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Old LED on top, new setup on the bottom - very slick setup!</div>
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the trick to the front section coming off was to put a thin screwdriver in between the bumper and the fascia section for the foglight, you have to check a few locations but once you press down and pop the clips, pull toward the front of the car and it will pop out.</div>
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carefully popping off the fascia exposes the lens and 3 screws</div>
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Light output is excellent and now we have fogs again! Highly recommended! </div>
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The stock HID ballast in the ST3 are Osram 35W, so that's already good (as compared to older 25W versions) There are the usual HID replacement parts, and boy can they be expensive!<br />
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One of the top rated bulbs is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2O6rHaW" target="_blank">OSRAM XENARC Night Breaker Laser D3S</a> rated at 4600K</div>
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But holy smokes, $170+ for a pair of bulbs! Surely there must be something better! <span style="text-align: center;">I was determined to find a GOOD set of HID for cheaper, and has great light output!</span></div>
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I found the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Oivkb2" target="_blank">RCP - D3S6 - (A Pair) D3S/ D3R 6000K Xenon HID Replacement Bulb Diamond White Metal Stents Base 12V Car Headlight Lamps Head Lights 35W</a> for a whopping $27</div>
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If you know the HID Kelvin color chart, 4.6K from the Osram is a decent HID coloring (as shown below) to see well, if you go too low you're yellow (good for fog lights), and if you go too high - well, you turn into ricer purple, heck I've even seen some guys go to 30,000K and it's HULK green!<br />
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only 2 screws need to be removed, arrows below</div>
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To remove the bulb, there's a twist-lock tab between the bulb and the headlight socket - twist it counter-clockwise (only about a 1/2 in. is all that's needed) and the bulb comes out EASILY.</div>
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Here's the OEM HID bulb with the twist-lock collar attached, has a blue igniter - it's an <a href="https://amzn.to/303vjC3" target="_blank">OSRAM XENARC D3S HID Xenon Headlight bulb 66340</a> - 4.3K color - actually a pretty nice OEM bulb! About $48/side.</div>
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You have to remove that black twist-lock connector - it's just pressure fit and slides off with a little wiggling. Note the orientation of the collar as it can fit on the new bulb in a few different angles. If you can see in the photo above, the open left side of the collar aligns with the plug on the HID bulb.</div>
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Below, you can seee the new <a href="https://amzn.to/307CDN7" target="_blank">RCP D3S6 D3S/ D3R 6000K Xenon HID Replacement Bulb</a> has a white ignitor and I've attached the collar.</div>
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Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-5280747659172052102018-08-06T14:38:00.000-07:002018-08-06T14:38:06.324-07:00mounted the DVC Kicker (finally)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I finally got a free afternoon to put the Kicker sub back into the car - it's been so 'empty' without this low-end sound... but ran out of time, still need to run the power wire to the amp!</div>
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The first step was to help remove some of the 'noise' from the hatch area - getting some Dynamat and Noico was my first step in the process (and relatively simple to be honest)</div>
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The first part was to disassemble the hatch to get to the metal</div>
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Pulling out the carpet and spare tire is relatively simple... </div>
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Here's a good view of the whole area covered with some Dynamat, and the Noico - both are relatively the same, and really help knock down the noise/sound from vibrations, etc...</div>
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Next I had to remove the old Sony Subwoofer - dang, it looks puny next to the Kicker sub!<br />
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The trim ring (.5" deep) is important because the Kicker Sub is a little deeper than the Sony Sub...<br />
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Next I had to add some of the sound deadener to seal off the hole behind the old Sony Subwoofer, and stuffed some PolyFil into the cabinet.<br />
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You can see how I wired the subwoofer in series, this allows the amp to run 300W @ 1Ohm and this subwoofer is built to accept this!<br />
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You can see the result of the config here... next I will post when it's hooked up!<br />
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The techs at America's Tire loved the ST and said I would absolutely love the Sport 4S tires - they're super high rated, and knowingly so since they're the successor to the insanely popular Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires...<br />
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OEM size of the Goodyear Eagle F1s are 235/45R18 which are a bargain compared to the Michelin rubber, to be honest, less than 1/2 the price!!<br />
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I've had the Michelin Pilot Super Sport (PSS) on my AMG E55 and even on our 2011 Mazda MX-5 - the handling and grip is amazing! So I looked for those as a replacement - and found them for $149/ea at America's Tire - alas they're an older set of PSS that they're discounting due to age, and they're being phased out...<br />
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So we ordered a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S which is the successor to the ever popular PSS.<br />
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It's official now, if you waited for the Ford update - it's now available at <a href="http://owner.ford.com/">http://owner.ford.com</a></div>
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What most Apple CarPlay folks are waiting for is the integration of <a href="https://www.waze.com/" target="_blank">Waze</a></div>
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Also, if you're pre-2017 you'll need the <a href="https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-transceiver-hu5z19a387a?origin=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5LbWBRDCARIsALAbcOfjOieSHd68arQlFKMhJbmQCcfJgHPKXcXkzsvXFNN0wxmrYIa0igkaAvv2EALw_wcB" target="_blank">USB upgrade</a> in the center console to work with the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto features for ~ $60 and it's a simple update!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official link to MY 16 w/Nav: <a href="http://ivsu.binaries.ford.com/owner-package/12329785895737455693/JL1T-14G381-AJ.zip">Here</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Official link to MY 17 w/Nav:</span></span> <a href="http://ivsu.binaries.ford.com/owner-package/12080212233613831570/JL1T-14G381-AJ.zip">Here</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">found this over at http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90236&fref=gc&dti=935473876561093</span>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-31785021667372727902017-08-25T07:38:00.002-07:002017-08-25T07:38:45.098-07:00Focus STaRS american flag vinyl - looks great!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I saw the Focus STaRS (get it?)<a href="https://www.focusstars.org/product-page/american-flag-quarter-window-decals-matte-black" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.focusstars.org/product-page/american-flag-quarter-window-decals-matte-black" target="_blank">American Flag Quarter Window Decals</a> and thought, dang that would look awesome on the ST! I was right! ππ</span></span><br />
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I installed the Boomba Oil Catch Can a few months back...<br />
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7,000 miles later - see what's in the catch can? ICK!</div>
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Aluminum bushings installed on the shifter too! All finished! Nice lower stance, and the shifts go CLICK-SNICK! :)</div>
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Now, mind you it's not cheap - heck nothing is cheap anymore! But the quality of this catback is great, everything bolted in quickly and efficiently.</div>
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The catback uses clamps to seal the tubing together and it fit snugly together - not unexpected for Borla who makes great quality products!</div>
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The Ford Racing design also includes a front resonator to cut back on drone and give a mellow, sporty sound. The standard Borla part doesn't have the extra resonator and will be louder by design.</div>
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The exhaust tips - what everyone sees after you pass them - are a cool fluted design, and while they 'look' slick - we shall see how easy they are to clean...</div>
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Driving impression: The exhaust note is louder than OEM which is great - even initial startup sounds good. Compared to the Cobb, it's MUCH quieter. The turbo spool and BOV sounds are more pronounced as well. Absolutely NO drone when you're in 6th gear and going uphill around 2,500 RPM - this is where the Cobb would remind you that it was there...</div>
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A simple, inexpensive mod is to upgrade to lights with brighter lumens and longer life - so you do this ONCE, not many times...<br />
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Diode Dynamics has a great reputation, we love their driving lights <a href="http://2016-fost.blogspot.com/2017/01/mountune-mp275-fmic-installed.html" target="_blank">Mountune MP275 FMIC Installed</a> so I opted for some 194 HP5 Cool White LEDs from DD.<br />
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OEM 194 bulbs (incandescent) about 4300K - under cover (normal) on left and exposed right</div>
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and the final result with both HP5 installed!</div>
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as you can see - it's a much brighter, whiter light and visibility is increased at probably 1/4 of the power draw and should last the lifetime of the vehicle! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Well, I can't just leave things alone - the center logo "ST" is cut out- looks great, but all the "ST" logos on the car are red. I was walking by our wine rack and noticed something, do you see it too?</span></div>
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No no, you don't see a drinking problem - if I had a drinking problem, they'd all be empty! :)</div>
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YEP! I saw the RED foil top on a bottle and thought - that would be a nice complement to the ST logo! Hmm, maybe I should drink more wine...</div>
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So I carefully removed the foil wrap... see how nice! RED and shiny, and it's METAL so it won't break down if it gets wet!</div>
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<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331518808040012743.post-90829379779756715682017-01-01T10:17:00.000-08:002017-01-01T10:17:25.794-08:00How To: Upgrading Ford SYNC3 to version 2.2Well, Ford has been a bit lax in deploying the SYNC3 2.2 update - was supposed to be summer 2016. Fortunately, the interwebs have provided :)<br />
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<li style="color: #333333;">Updated voice recognition engine.</li>
<li style="color: #333333;">Bluetooth phone, media, and Wi-Fi improvements.</li>
<li style="color: #333333;">Navigation user interface improvements (if equipped).</li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;">Android Auto<span class="emoji emoji2122"></span> for supported devices.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;">Apple CarPlay<span class="emoji emoji2122"></span> for supported devices. Owners of 2016 models with SYNC 3 are required to perform a software upgrade and purchase a hardware upgrade through your dealer.</span></li>
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<span class="mycode_b" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">The installation of this update will take up to 60 minutes to complete. DO NOT remove your USB drive or turn off your vehicle.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> You must wait until Installation Complete is displayed on the center screen before removing your drive or turning your vehicle off. Be sure your vehicle engine is running (not in accessory mode) throughout the entire installation process. Although <b>your vehicle must be in park when you initiate the installation process</b>, once the download process has begun, you may drive your vehicle.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span class="mycode_i" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">** Mine only took 15 Minutes to Install *</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*</span><br />
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Bluetooth works MUCH better now - just need to find the USB HUB in stock to make Apple CarPlay come to life! WOOHOO!</div>
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