Sometimes I Wonder "Does My ST Need More Lights?"

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 04/24/2020 at 16:57 • Filed to: None

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Yes. I think it does. This current obsession is actually the fault of our own ImmoralMinority who’s somewhat recent Instagram posts from the Costal Range Rally featured a very nice Focus RS with a hood mounted light bar.

Since then, it has haunted my dreams. I actually reached out to the owner for the product specs, but he never responded to me.

Lazer in the UK has a lot of shots of some of their very high end lights on Fiesta WRC cars, but frustratingly I can’t find a Fiesta mount on their product page or any specs online of what light bars and mounting plates (although I can get those fabricated if need be) they are running.

I think that it would look ok and add some practicality as I find my current light beams run a little low which kinda limits their range (although I do laugh when I turn them on in broad daylight and signs 3-4 blocks down illuminate).

If I wanted to do this, likely having something fabricated to mount two 10 inch or one 20 inch Baja Design OnX6 light bars to match the Baja Design Squadron XL pods that I already run. All in, probably another $1200 project.

Anyway, what does Oppo think of the astethics. Too much going on upfront if I had a hood mounted lights and pods on my grille?

Truth be told, the money would better be spent on finally getting the LSD, transmission upgrade (minor) or suspension setup change but it is fun to think about and a good excuse to post rally car pics.

Wacko > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:07

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Personally I hate light bars on hoods. Except for a full on rally race car. They look like a bad after thought. 

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:07

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I'd say do it but I also have terrible judgement.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:11

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I live ten minutes from that first pic, does EVERYONE have to take pic of their car there??

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/24/2020 at 17:18

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No, only everyone who visits there. We could always arrange to have their photo shoots moved to in your yard  if you like.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/24/2020 at 17:20

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It’s a good spot!  

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:26

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Why are these lights not round

They should be round

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > For Sweden 04/24/2020 at 17:27

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My lights? I wanted a more modern sharper look. They do come in a round housing, but you're just getting extra metal with no benefit

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:32

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I hate those LED strip bar lights. Maybe its because I see them on too many Bro D ozers and Mall Crawlers, but I think they are terrible and tacky. If you want rally lights, why not get the real thing?

Mid Engine > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:33

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I really hate lights like that, burning my eyeballs out whether they’re approaching me, or in my rear view mirror. Awful

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:37

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No the RS lights should be round

B_dol > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 17:40

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I prefer the molded gauge pod look, more retro??

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/24/2020 at 17:53

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Isn't that kinda what I have already?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > For Sweden 04/24/2020 at 18:01

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Eh, strips are cheaper to manufacture/fit and mount. All about functionality.

Round lights are outdated as LEDs can be made to any size

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 04/24/2020 at 18:01

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I was thinking as I hit a very minor bump this morning how terrible your ST must have felt on the grids.

That alone would support your statement

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > B_dol 04/24/2020 at 18:10

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Yeah, but not needed with today’s tech. I want every change on the ST to be the most functional solution to the problem I’m solving.

CompactLuxuryFan > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/24/2020 at 18:21

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I haven’t but I would love to if I ever took pictures of my car . I think the Coastal Range Rally started there so it makes sense. I don’t care if everyone alive takes a picture of their car there, I’m just glad I get to live here.

CompactLuxuryFan > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 18:22

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Looks hot on the rally cars (especially the one making a left in the snow), but ridiculous on a street car and would be way too much if you keep your existing lights.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 18:33

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Correct! It's one reason why I sold it.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 04/24/2020 at 19:37

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The douchebag supercar rallies go and make lots of noise with their gold wraps and then they drive dangerously out of there. Pretty much all the wannabe fast and furious people do too. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 04/24/2020 at 19:59

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What do Honda Bros, Muscle Bros,  Lambo Bros have in common? Disdain for others.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 20:46

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Yeah, your current ones look good. I just don’t like the bars.  

Longtime Lurker > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/24/2020 at 22:19

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First you hit the LSD then you go for a light show.

Tapas > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/25/2020 at 01:48

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So they can be made to a round size?

Just pulling you leg lol. What do you think about setting two square LEDs into the bottom grill?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Tapas 04/25/2020 at 01:57

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It would block my intercooler, but I sometimes think about swapping the foglights for two more squadrons