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angharad · Jan 4th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Hello

I've had some lamps fitted on my mini today and they come on only when you flash your main beam.

Is it possible to make them come with the normal lights? I know i might need some different wiring maybe, is this something easy?

Thanks!

KPKalle · Jan 4th, 2008, 07:08 PM

That's normal. I don't think it's legal to do otherwise.

airbusA346 · Jan 4th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I also don't think it is legal.

Why would you want them on all the time anyway?

ScoobyDoo · Jan 4th, 2008, 08:33 PM

IMO that would look sooooooo wrong, not to mention illegal.

KillerByte · Jan 4th, 2008, 10:56 PM

In the same boat as driving with foglights on when there is no fog.

Just wrong!

jw34 · Jan 4th, 2008, 11:27 PM

I see that the driving lights are also available in black. Not on the configurator but from the dealer (on MINI dealer sites). Has anyone installed the black ones?

airbusA346 · Jan 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jw34 (original)

I see that the driving lights are also available in black. Not on the configurator but from the dealer (on MINI dealer sites). Has anyone installed the black ones?

Here you go: http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1199391412 <--- On a Clubman

jw34 · Jan 5th, 2008, 02:29 PM

Thanks a lot. I really like the way they look with the black grill.

richards · Jan 5th, 2008, 02:37 PM

not legal it will blind people comming the other way, i fit them on mine they look great

angharad · Jan 5th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Ok sorry all im not up on car parts and how things go.

Advice appreciated

Tonyrec · Jan 5th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original)

Hello

I've had some lamps fitted on my mini today and they come on only when you flash your main beam.

Is it possible to make them come with the normal lights? I know i might need some different wiring maybe, is this something easy?

Thanks!

They will only come on with the headlamp flash and when you activate the main beam for those dark and nasty roads.

adam_Randell · Jan 5th, 2008, 04:59 PM

they are a main beam mate, you would blind anyone coming towards you - you would have your main beam on all the time. However, you could change the bulbs to normal ones I.e, not main beam (if that makes sense) and hard wire it to your normal lights. Or a resistor on the wiring to the spots to restrict the power thus making them dimmer.

jw34 · Jan 5th, 2008, 06:27 PM

One thing I can't seem to find listed is the diameter of the OEM driving lights. Can anyone tell me what it is? I want to compare their size to some after market offerings.

airbusA346 · Jan 5th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Are there even aftermarket spots for the R56 yet?

jw34 · Jan 5th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Well there are plenty of lights out there that could work. I guess it's a matter of how they are attached.
For example here's a place that has created there own R56 bracketing system:
MINI Cooper Hella Black Magic Driving Light Kit

ScoobyDoo · Jan 5th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jw34 (original)

Well there are plenty of lights out there that could work. I guess it's a matter of how they are attached.
For example here's a place that has created there own R56 bracketing system:
MINI Cooper Hella Black Magic Driving Light Kit

Sorry, and again this is just my opinion - but they just look wrong!!!!!
The bar is attached the bumper not the grille......................

** goes off shaking head **

jw34 · Jan 5th, 2008, 11:18 PM

I really wasn't commenting on whether these were appropriate, only that they were available and that they had designed their own bracket.

airbusA346 · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo (original)

Sorry, and again this is just my opinion - but they just look wrong!!!!!
The bar is attached the bumper not the grille......................

** goes off shaking head **

Ditto

KenL · Jan 6th, 2008, 11:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

they are a main beam mate, you would blind anyone coming towards you - you would have your main beam on all the time. However, you could change the bulbs to normal ones I.e, not main beam (if that makes sense) and hard wire it to your normal lights. Or a resistor on the wiring to the spots to restrict the power thus making them dimmer.

I wouldn't recommend this either.

Possibly still illegal, an annoyance to other road users and an attraction to the police.

Jan 4th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#1
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Spotlights/driving lights?? Hello I've had some lamps fitted on my mini today and they come on only when you flash your main beam. Is it possible to make them come with the normal lights? I know i might need some different wiring maybe, is this something easy? Thanks!

Jan 4th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 21,163 Offline	That's normal. I don't think it's legal to do otherwise. Global Moderator

Jan 4th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 7,596 Offline	I also don't think it is legal. Why would you want them on all the time anyway? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Jan 4th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 1,419 Offline	IMO that would look sooooooo wrong, not to mention illegal. http://www.dbrally.net

Jan 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 7,596 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jw34 (original) I see that the driving lights are also available in black. Not on the configurator but from the dealer (on MINI dealer sites). Has anyone installed the black ones? Here you go: http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1199391412 <--- On a Clubman Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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Jan 4th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
KillerByte Skadoosh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 9,575 Offline	In the same boat as driving with foglights on when there is no fog. Just wrong!

Jan 4th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
jw34 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 34 Offline	I see that the driving lights are also available in black. Not on the configurator but from the dealer (on MINI dealer sites). Has anyone installed the black ones?

Jan 5th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
jw34 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Thanks a lot. I really like the way they look with the black grill.

Jan 5th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
richards MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: bradford Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 29 Offline	not legal it will blind people comming the other way, i fit them on mine they look great

Jan 5th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Ok sorry all im not up on car parts and how things go. Advice appreciated

Jan 5th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 307 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original) Hello I've had some lamps fitted on my mini today and they come on only when you flash your main beam. Is it possible to make them come with the normal lights? I know i might need some different wiring maybe, is this something easy? Thanks! They will only come on with the headlamp flash and when you activate the main beam for those dark and nasty roads.

Jan 5th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 981 Offline	they are a main beam mate, you would blind anyone coming towards you - you would have your main beam on all the time. However, you could change the bulbs to normal ones I.e, not main beam (if that makes sense) and hard wire it to your normal lights. Or a resistor on the wiring to the spots to restrict the power thus making them dimmer. ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Jan 5th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
jw34 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 34 Offline	One thing I can't seem to find listed is the diameter of the OEM driving lights. Can anyone tell me what it is? I want to compare their size to some after market offerings.

Jan 5th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 7,596 Offline	Are there even aftermarket spots for the R56 yet? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Jan 5th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
jw34 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Well there are plenty of lights out there that could work. I guess it's a matter of how they are attached. For example here's a place that has created there own R56 bracketing system: MINI Cooper Hella Black Magic Driving Light Kit

Jan 5th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 1,419 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jw34 (original) Well there are plenty of lights out there that could work. I guess it's a matter of how they are attached. For example here's a place that has created there own R56 bracketing system: MINI Cooper Hella Black Magic Driving Light Kit Sorry, and again this is just my opinion - but they just look wrong!!!!! The bar is attached the bumper not the grille...................... goes off shaking head http://www.dbrally.net

Jan 5th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
jw34 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 34 Offline	I really wasn't commenting on whether these were appropriate, only that they were available and that they had designed their own bracket.

Jan 6th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 7,596 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo (original) Sorry, and again this is just my opinion - but they just look wrong!!!!! The bar is attached the bumper not the grille...................... goes off shaking head Ditto Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Jan 6th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) they are a main beam mate, you would blind anyone coming towards you - you would have your main beam on all the time. However, you could change the bulbs to normal ones I.e, not main beam (if that makes sense) and hard wire it to your normal lights. Or a resistor on the wiring to the spots to restrict the power thus making them dimmer. I wouldn't recommend this either. Possibly still illegal, an annoyance to other road users and an attraction to the police. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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