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mikeythemini · Jan 18th, 2007, 10:24 PM

A quick guide to bulbs you can change

Headlights; Non xenon models
Easy to change, 1 bulb does both dip & main beam unlike the older R53 model
You can increase the light output by fitting xenon enhanced bulbs. These are legal & e marked. Typically giving 50% more light. 2 types in stock
Osram Silverstar; a white light, clear when off NewMINIStuff.com
Powerbulbs; slight blue tint, blue when off NewMINIStuff.com

Front sidelights; all models.
Easy to change, the factory ones look very yellow
Osram halogen; brighter & whiter NewMINIStuff.com
Powerbulb halogen; not as bright, purple light
LED; very bright white, not e marked

Front indicators; only models with clear indicator lenses (std on Cooper S, optional on other models)
Easy to change, factory ones make the clear lens look orange. 2 types stocked.
Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard bulbs but e marked & legal NewMINIStuff.com
Osram diadem; slight blue tint when off, orange when on. As bright as standard bulbs & e marked. NewMINIStuff.com

Rear indicators; only models with clear indicator lenses
Easy to change, factory ones make clear lens look orange. 2 types stocked
Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard bulbs but e marked & legal NewMINIStuff.com
Osram diadem; slight blue tint when off, orange when on. As bright as standard bulbs & e marked. NewMINIStuff.com

Side repeaters; only on models with clear lenses
Easy to change, factory ones show orange dot in lens
Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard but e marked NewMINIStuff.com

Door puddle lights.
Easy to change.
Osram halogen; give a brighter light to show more pavement NewMINIStuff.com

Jan 18th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	Bulb guide for R56 MIni A quick guide to bulbs you can change Headlights; Non xenon models Easy to change, 1 bulb does both dip & main beam unlike the older R53 model You can increase the light output by fitting xenon enhanced bulbs. These are legal & e marked. Typically giving 50% more light. 2 types in stock Osram Silverstar; a white light, clear when off NewMINIStuff.com Powerbulbs; slight blue tint, blue when off NewMINIStuff.com Front sidelights; all models. Easy to change, the factory ones look very yellow Osram halogen; brighter & whiter NewMINIStuff.com Powerbulb halogen; not as bright, purple light LED; very bright white, not e marked Front indicators; only models with clear indicator lenses (std on Cooper S, optional on other models) Easy to change, factory ones make the clear lens look orange. 2 types stocked. Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard bulbs but e marked & legal NewMINIStuff.com Osram diadem; slight blue tint when off, orange when on. As bright as standard bulbs & e marked. NewMINIStuff.com Rear indicators; only models with clear indicator lenses Easy to change, factory ones make clear lens look orange. 2 types stocked Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard bulbs but e marked & legal NewMINIStuff.com Osram diadem; slight blue tint when off, orange when on. As bright as standard bulbs & e marked. NewMINIStuff.com Side repeaters; only on models with clear lenses Easy to change, factory ones show orange dot in lens Silvatec; silver when off, orange when on. Slightly dimmer than standard but e marked NewMINIStuff.com Door puddle lights. Easy to change. Osram halogen; give a brighter light to show more pavement NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon Last edited by mikeythemini : Jan 19th, 2007 at 07:18 AM.