[CC07ERS]

has any body changed the bulbs in the side repeaters the orange will have to go and how hard to do the front ones in the headlight assembley

[JG02JSG]

i want to chnage mine think they look so daft when u have clear side repeaters and u have orange bulbs might get in touch with mikey he would of done loads by now, side light bulbs need changing as well they look so odd when the xeons are on

[Paul]

I need to get some silver side repeaters, but according the manual it sounds dead easy. The indicator bulbs front and rear are very easy to change, again it's in the manual and very straight forward.

[popey]

Easy if you have small hands (unlike me). My hands got cut to bits doing front and rear indicators.

I've yet to do the side repeaters.

[JG02JSG]

I was not born with small hands i was born with big hands which are very clumsey, so think i will end up paying someone to do it 4 me, i was thinking of changing the side and rear just dont kown if its worth changing the front ? i also find that the front side lights are very dim

[Paul]

I have big hands, it's easy. Just make sure (for the fronts) you turn the wheels the right way to give loads of clearance. And having long fingers is a must for the rear lights!

[CC07ERS]

ive got blue ones on my cooper & they look the muts was hoping to keep the blue for my s

[Paul]

They'll fit.

[JG02JSG]

Just been having a look on Mikey's web site for bulbs just wondering which are the best ones to buy for front rear side repeaters ? or should i drop Mikey an email, when it comes to doing up minis not that that much experience hardly did anything to the exterior of my old mini apart from some new wiper blades.
Dont think much of the blades on the new mini either

[djtex]

I have changed my side repeaters for silver ones looks much better, and was dead easy to change.

[popey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I have big hands, it's easy. Just make sure (for the fronts) you turn the wheels the right way to give loads of clearance. And having long fingers is a must for the rear lights!

Must just be me then

[ONED]

I always find that a mist over the orange part of the bulb with a black aerosol works wonders, and saves pounds£££

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Must just be me then

Could be!

I honestly think the R56 bulbs are the easiest I've changed on any car I've worked on.

[craigd]

I have fitted Diadem indicators from and rear (they look bluey and fit in with the laser blue of my car ) Also fitted the halogen sidelights that mikey sells and they fit much better colour wise with the xenons. This was a very easy job to do (as I have the front wheels off to fit the mud flaps anyway...)

I cannot seem to get the lens covers off the side repeaters to change them... they seem difficult to remove (as per the instructions in the manual) anyone else have this problem ?

[Griffer]

I changed all my indicators for silver bulbs today. Front really easy, back little more tricky to get to but still easy. Side repeaters easy too but I managed to snap one of the securing clips on one side getting them off. I phoned the dealers to enquire how much a new side vent for a Cooper S. I was shocked to hear......wait for it......£13.71 plus VAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mini selling parts at reasonable prices..........it's true!!! I ordered a set and intend to sell others (maybe more) on Ebay. Should get a good return.

[Paul]

I've always though OEM replacement parts (and most options) are good value. It's only when you get to "accessories" and dress up parts you start to get stung.

[Griffer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I've always though OEM replacement parts (and most options) are good value. It's only when you get to "accessories" and dress up parts you start to get stung.

I don't know, a Flame spoke alloy is £171 plus VAT without a tyre!

[Paul]

I dont count wheels in that statement.