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03-21-2006, 06:13 PM
#11
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Let us know when you know, I came up with nothing too. By the where you located, I am curious what the loudmouths sound like on an '05. That is the exhaust I am leaning towards.
03-21-2006, 06:26 PM
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Manning, AB
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Loudmouths sound pretty good... haven't had much time to listen to them yet but i'm satisfied. Got them from Lmperformance... cheapest i could find (email them for a price and they might even come down more - found that out after) but after exchange rate and duties at the border the came in around $400.00. Well worth it though. Maybe we'll start an exhaust thread and get into it there but i'll post some clips later on.
As soon as i hear back about the DRL's i'll post.
I'm up in Northern Alberta, just joined the forum today but it is finally nice to talk with some fello Canadians ehh!
As soon as i hear back about the DRL's i'll post.
I'm up in Northern Alberta, just joined the forum today but it is finally nice to talk with some fello Canadians ehh!
03-21-2006, 08:22 PM
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Manning, AB
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Latest word on disabling DRL's. Does sound like it can be disabled by a dealer... now just have to see if a dealer will be willing to do so. found this post on another site.
In a 2006 Mustang GT I imported from the US, I had to provide the dealer with the seven digit Import Form 1 number. They in turn used the WDM to get into the SJB and call the hotline with the import # for directions and a code. Once they entered the code the DRL's came on. Its all in the programming and I doubt that a Canadian Dealer would turn DRL's off as it contravenes Canadian regulations.
lenko
In a 2006 Mustang GT I imported from the US, I had to provide the dealer with the seven digit Import Form 1 number. They in turn used the WDM to get into the SJB and call the hotline with the import # for directions and a code. Once they entered the code the DRL's came on. Its all in the programming and I doubt that a Canadian Dealer would turn DRL's off as it contravenes Canadian regulations.
lenko
04-12-2006, 05:58 PM
#16
Drl's
"Actually lenko is a member here, looked for info on DRL then disappeared I guess."
I'm still around. I did post that message on another board, but that's what happened. In order to get my import inspection approved, I needed DRL'S and I didn't want some outfit to put another module or relay on for that so my dealer researched how and we simply had them turned on by computer as per requirements for Canadian laws. Haven't been back to this board for a while as other boards are more active and have more information. I have added a GT Plenum and picked up a slightly used C and L CAI in the U.S and now deciding on XCal II.
Tungsten Grey 06 GT Premium, auto- goes like hell.
I'm still around. I did post that message on another board, but that's what happened. In order to get my import inspection approved, I needed DRL'S and I didn't want some outfit to put another module or relay on for that so my dealer researched how and we simply had them turned on by computer as per requirements for Canadian laws. Haven't been back to this board for a while as other boards are more active and have more information. I have added a GT Plenum and picked up a slightly used C and L CAI in the U.S and now deciding on XCal II.
Tungsten Grey 06 GT Premium, auto- goes like hell.
04-12-2006, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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re DRLs - don't the traffic laws make it mandatory that you have DRLs on - at least they do in Ontario. I'd be afraid that if I disconnected the DRLs and got into an accident - that my insurance may not cover me - terrible thought - thinking of a mustang that way !!!
06-15-2007, 10:04 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton, Ab
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A few possibilities
I have been trying to get my DRL's deactivated on my 2006 GT for a while now so I can get some HID's with High/low beam capability and have been doing a little digging. I have a friend who is a parts manager at a Jaguar dealership and he had a few suggestions for me to try.
First he told me that the DRL's can be deactivated by a dealer via the compuer but no dealership in Canada will do it because it is illegal for them to do so, if you live close to the us border or are planning on going to the US soon maybe you could try to get it done there but I am pretty sure they are not allowed to do it either unless you can prove the car will be staying in the US (maybe borrow someone's license plate)
He did suggest however that sometimes the DRL's can be deactivated at the headlamp switch. He told me that on certain Ford products you can pull out the headlamp switch and there might be a small switch on the back that switches it from Canadian mode to U.S. mode. He also suggested that it could also possibly be a different model of headlamp switch from the US to Canada and that the US model might cause the DRL's to not come on.
I have not had a chance to try any of the above myself but it is worth taking a look at anyway.
I suppose if you have a good friend who is a mechanic at a Ford dealership they may be able to do it for you as well, maybe for a case of beer or two.
First he told me that the DRL's can be deactivated by a dealer via the compuer but no dealership in Canada will do it because it is illegal for them to do so, if you live close to the us border or are planning on going to the US soon maybe you could try to get it done there but I am pretty sure they are not allowed to do it either unless you can prove the car will be staying in the US (maybe borrow someone's license plate)
He did suggest however that sometimes the DRL's can be deactivated at the headlamp switch. He told me that on certain Ford products you can pull out the headlamp switch and there might be a small switch on the back that switches it from Canadian mode to U.S. mode. He also suggested that it could also possibly be a different model of headlamp switch from the US to Canada and that the US model might cause the DRL's to not come on.
I have not had a chance to try any of the above myself but it is worth taking a look at anyway.
I suppose if you have a good friend who is a mechanic at a Ford dealership they may be able to do it for you as well, maybe for a case of beer or two.
