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mikeythemini · Nov 29th, 2006, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by baldrick (original)

Makes a big difference. Any hassle to fit with Xenons?

Very easy through hole in wheel arch liner

rec · Nov 29th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Mikey, put an order i today for a full set :] looking forward to them turning up !

mikeythemini · Nov 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

Mikey, put an order i today for a full set :] looking forward to them turning up !

Providing postman pat is feeling fit you should have them in the morning

Olly. · Nov 29th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted

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Makes it look so much cleaner

SteveBrass · Nov 30th, 2006, 07:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted

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Do you need another one? I know a chap who sells them.

mikeythemini · Nov 30th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass (original)

Do you need another one? I know a chap who sells them.

LOL

rec · Nov 30th, 2006, 08:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Providing postman pat is feeling fit you should have them in the morning

woohoo ! thanks Mikey :]
top notch service !

Dean Fenton · Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:34 AM

Hi, this is my first time on the forum and I hope am in the right section. I have ordered a new R56 Cooper which is due to be delivered next week.I did not appreciate the headlights had orange panels inside and that you had to pay £50 extra for white(my mistake).The orange ones look terrible,however having contacted the dealer they say the car is already made and it is too late to change.Can the headlight be taken apart and the orange disc replaced or is it a replacement headlight job.

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:00 AM

Replacement headlight job I think.

I think someone has painted their indicator light cluster mirror silver to cover the orange and that worked. Good luck!

Dean Fenton · Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:12 AM

Many thanks

Maaij · Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:18 AM

Looks great Mike, I will order a set soon.

Still have some questions:
1: Is the front and rear indicator the same (same type)?
2: Are the Philips Silvervision complete white when fitted, no more orange? Or do I have to order the Silvertec to get a 100% white look?
3: I want to add the front sidelight bulb from you site, for a whiter and brighter light. Is this also an esay fit with Xenon?
4: Fitting the rear bulb is no roblem I think. My only concern are the 2 bulbs in the front (front indicator and front sidelights). Can you explain how to fit these bulbs? Is it hard to fit these?

Hope you can help me

Thanks

Maaij · Mar 11th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted

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Is this the Philips or the Silvetec?
Is the Philips completely silver when fitted, no more orange tint?

Sambo99 · May 8th, 2008, 11:53 AM

Today I dropped into an automotive shop (im in Australia so postage from Newministuff was probably out of the question) and picked up some philips silvervisions (PY21W is the code)- they seem to be made in france? They have a slight orange tinge when looking at the bulb from the side, however looking from the point that they will be looked at when fitted, they look very silver... I too might take a pic showing one side fitted, one side not...

Anyhoo - I am going to have a crack at fitting them this weekend (I have xenons) - I will probably need to hunt around to find out more details for the side indicators.

Any tips out there?

Mejy Poo · May 9th, 2008, 04:02 AM

They look so much better without the orange!!

How much do the bulbs cost??

Sambo99 · May 11th, 2008, 07:06 AM

I fitted the bulbs this weekend - it took all of 20 mins (including emptying stuff out of the boot to get to the rear light compartment :P

The front ones were actually really easy (I have xenons). I just followed the instructions in the car manual

The bulbs were $50 a pair, and worth every cent IMO

Nov 29th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#81
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 8,865 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by baldrick (original) Makes a big difference. Any hassle to fit with Xenons? Very easy through hole in wheel arch liner Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 29th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#82 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 1,222 Offline	Mikey, put an order i today for a full set :] looking forward to them turning up ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#83 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 8,865 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) Mikey, put an order i today for a full set :] looking forward to them turning up ! Providing postman pat is feeling fit you should have them in the morning Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 30th, 2006, 07:17 AM	#85 (permalink)
SteveBrass MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: staffordshire (not a Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 398 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted NewMINIStuff.com Do you need another one? I know a chap who sells them. R56 AB Cooper

Nov 30th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#86 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 8,865 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass (original) Do you need another one? I know a chap who sells them. LOL Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Nov 29th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#84 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 3,562 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted NewMINIStuff.com Makes it look so much cleaner

Nov 30th, 2006, 08:06 AM	#87 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 1,222 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Providing postman pat is feeling fit you should have them in the morning woohoo ! thanks Mikey :] top notch service ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:34 AM	#88 (permalink)
Dean Fenton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 2 Offline	White Indicators Hi, this is my first time on the forum and I hope am in the right section. I have ordered a new R56 Cooper which is due to be delivered next week.I did not appreciate the headlights had orange panels inside and that you had to pay £50 extra for white(my mistake).The orange ones look terrible,however having contacted the dealer they say the car is already made and it is too late to change.Can the headlight be taken apart and the orange disc replaced or is it a replacement headlight job.

Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:00 AM	#89 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 3,260 Offline	Replacement headlight job I think. I think someone has painted their indicator light cluster mirror silver to cover the orange and that worked. Good luck!

Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:12 AM	#90 (permalink)
Dean Fenton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Many thanks

Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:18 AM	#91 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 298 Offline	Looks great Mike, I will order a set soon. Still have some questions: 1: Is the front and rear indicator the same (same type)? 2: Are the Philips Silvervision complete white when fitted, no more orange? Or do I have to order the Silvertec to get a 100% white look? 3: I want to add the front sidelight bulb from you site, for a whiter and brighter light. Is this also an esay fit with Xenon? 4: Fitting the rear bulb is no roblem I think. My only concern are the 2 bulbs in the front (front indicator and front sidelights). Can you explain how to fit these bulbs? Is it hard to fit these? Hope you can help me Thanks

Mar 11th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#92 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 07:45 AM Posts: 298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) This pic shows the difference - only one bulb fitted NewMINIStuff.com Is this the Philips or the Silvetec? Is the Philips completely silver when fitted, no more orange tint?

May 8th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#93 (permalink)
Sambo99 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 111 Offline	Today I dropped into an automotive shop (im in Australia so postage from Newministuff was probably out of the question) and picked up some philips silvervisions (PY21W is the code)- they seem to be made in france? They have a slight orange tinge when looking at the bulb from the side, however looking from the point that they will be looked at when fitted, they look very silver... I too might take a pic showing one side fitted, one side not... Anyhoo - I am going to have a crack at fitting them this weekend (I have xenons) - I will probably need to hunt around to find out more details for the side indicators. Any tips out there?

May 9th, 2008, 04:02 AM	#94 (permalink)
Mejy Poo Club Dooper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 08:45 AM Posts: 247 Offline	They look so much better without the orange!! How much do the bulbs cost??

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May 11th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#95 (permalink)
Sambo99 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 111 Offline	I fitted the bulbs this weekend - it took all of 20 mins (including emptying stuff out of the boot to get to the rear light compartment :P The front ones were actually really easy (I have xenons). I just followed the instructions in the car manual The bulbs were $50 a pair, and worth every cent IMO

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