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Wooly · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:42 PM

arghhh, i dont like the orange it makes it look cross eyed

.

How do i get rid of them, is there a way yet?. I presume the bulb is clear but there is a orange plastic 'housing' to it. i dont want to take the whole thing apart or mess up the xenon alignments, or headlight for that matter. If you have to take it apart i think ill end up leaving it

.

Secondly the sidelights, they are too yellow, where can i get some bluer ones to match the xenons? and are they easy to fit as on the first gen minis.

M1TCH · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:53 PM

have some logic. bulbs in general are a disposable item, they need to be replaced quickly and by the owner for a matter of safety.

right in your wheel arch you will find a large plastic disc, unscrew that, then there is another one but smaller, unscrew that and extract. you will then be able to reach your hand in and find the indicator, you can unscrew that and the whole bulb holder comes out.

either fit Philips Silvervision bulbs to take away that egg yolk orange look and make it all shiny silver or if like me you have a blue car I have fitted Osram Diadem bulbs which have a blue tint so look quite good.

the sidelights can also be changed to ones with a blue tint to match the xenons. but I still havent done that yet.

KenL · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:57 PM

That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses.

I like them :-)

Wooly · Mar 19th, 2007, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses.

I like them :-)

What do you mean??

Mitch do you have pictures of the front of your motor, i cant find your gallery.

straff2002 · Mar 19th, 2007, 11:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1TCH (original)

have some logic. bulbs in general are a disposable item, they need to be replaced quickly and by the owner for a matter of safety.

LOL

you haven't met a car designer yet then!! So many cars nowadays you actually have to take back to the stealer or get handy with a haynes manual in order to replace bulbs! I used to have a smart and that involved taking the entire front off!! (got very quick at it tho lol) Another example AFAIK is the audi A2. Any replacment of the bulbs is a dealer job. Designers don't care about the ease of changing things and if they come up with a *good* reason why not well that makes more money for the stealers

Olly. · Mar 20th, 2007, 12:16 AM

I've fitted some Philips Silvervision bulbs to mine and it really cleans up the look. Don't have any photos but MINI2 member Lordy does - http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp/photo/47273

Sir Johnaraz · Mar 20th, 2007, 02:56 AM

^^ Philips Silvervision for me too and they look quite clear

KenL · Mar 20th, 2007, 06:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses.

I like them :-)

Sorry, just realised this is the S forum. The S has clear plastic lenses, the Cooper has orange ones unless you pay extra for clear ones.

Check out Mikeythemini is you want the total white look - he sells the bulbs you require.

M1TCH · Mar 20th, 2007, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by straff2002 (original)

LOL

you haven't met a car designer yet then!! So many cars nowadays you actually have to take back to the stealer or get handy with a haynes manual in order to replace bulbs! I used to have a smart and that involved taking the entire front off!! (got very quick at it tho lol) Another example AFAIK is the audi A2. Any replacment of the bulbs is a dealer job. Designers don't care about the ease of changing things and if they come up with a *good* reason why not well that makes more money for the stealers

I know what you mean, I had to consult another member on here to find out how to get to them, because I was used to the ease of the R53 and then seeing all the clips around the front of the lights I thought that can't be right there must be an easier way than that.

they should really make indicators and brake light bulbs easy for the owner to get to as for safety reasons.

Wooly - I havent even looked into that gallery thing on here yet mate, if its nice on the weekend I'll get a pic and pm you, gotta do the sidelights then too. What colour is your mini?

M1TCH · Mar 20th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Just seen your gallery. you can even see the eggy look at night in this pic, prob best you go for the silvervisions then, will look much better!

MIN 18 · Mar 21st, 2007, 04:18 AM

So if I get a cooper s and just change the front indicator bulb, it won't look so much orange already?

KenL · Mar 21st, 2007, 06:41 AM

That is correct MIN 18.

No doubt you can change the other four indicator bulbs too.

Griffer · Mar 23rd, 2007, 05:01 PM

The standard MCS indicator bulbs are very orange and almost defeat the point of the clear lenses. I changed all of mine for the Phillips Silvervision from Mikey The Mini and it looks a lot better. I even painted the bulb holders from orange to silver as they reflected in the light units too.http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1173553009

M1TCH · Mar 24th, 2007, 07:26 PM

Wooly got a pic of the lights today, just need to get some for the rears now.

Wooly · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:30 PM

I am getting my osram diadem's tommorow but in pearlescent white, blue tint wouldn't work for mine.

As for the sidelights, has anyone found a decent one in xenon colour. I remember the old connection was flatt-ish (that is about as far as my knowledge goes), any idea what connection type this one is?

M1TCH · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:34 PM

same as all sidelights a 12v W5W bulb or wedge as they are also known.

I was gonna fit LED ones again but as they come on as courtesy lights and light up the ground quite well in a dark area I'm gonna try a xenon colour tinted bulb, I've got some unbranded ones at home which came with some bulbs I'm gonna try.

It's hard to get the holder out though, but will report back.

I didn't know you could get diadems in different tints, where you get them from?

Wooly · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Not sure now but i will trawl through my history to find them.

Wooly · Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:39 AM

My mistake, it says pearlescent effect and this was in the demon tweeks catalogue (they keep bleeding sendin' it

). i ordered my stuff from autobulbsdirect in the end.

Anyway i recieved mine today and i got a free set of sidelights

i only ordered ice white but they gave ice blue aswell so ill see which looks best, ill try and post night pictures so i can show you incase you want a set.

Anyway i need your help....i had a gander under the wheel arch and the plastic things doesnt appear to have any screws, do i have to take out thet plastic wheel arch liner to get to it?
Quick replies would be helful as i want it done today

Wooly · Apr 4th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I actually got up and had a proper look today, easy to fix. Im worried the ice blue ones i chose to fit look a bit chavvy. will have to look at it in the dark to get a proper view but i think im almost definately going to put the extreme whites on.

DerekH · Apr 4th, 2007, 08:36 PM

Hi what does it cost for the Phillips Silvervisions for the 6 indicators and what is the best cost thanks Derek

Mar 19th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#1
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Indicators in the headlights arghhh, i dont like the orange it makes it look cross eyed . How do i get rid of them, is there a way yet?. I presume the bulb is clear but there is a orange plastic 'housing' to it. i dont want to take the whole thing apart or mess up the xenon alignments, or headlight for that matter. If you have to take it apart i think ill end up leaving it . Secondly the sidelights, they are too yellow, where can i get some bluer ones to match the xenons? and are they easy to fit as on the first gen minis.

Mar 19th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 5,226 Online	That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses. I like them :-) Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 20th, 2007, 06:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 5,226 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses. I like them :-) Sorry, just realised this is the S forum. The S has clear plastic lenses, the Cooper has orange ones unless you pay extra for clear ones. Check out Mikeythemini is you want the total white look - he sells the bulbs you require. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 21st, 2007, 06:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 5,226 Online	That is correct MIN 18. No doubt you can change the other four indicator bulbs too. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Mar 19th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 130 Offline	have some logic. bulbs in general are a disposable item, they need to be replaced quickly and by the owner for a matter of safety. right in your wheel arch you will find a large plastic disc, unscrew that, then there is another one but smaller, unscrew that and extract. you will then be able to reach your hand in and find the indicator, you can unscrew that and the whole bulb holder comes out. either fit Philips Silvervision bulbs to take away that egg yolk orange look and make it all shiny silver or if like me you have a blue car I have fitted Osram Diadem bulbs which have a blue tint so look quite good. the sidelights can also be changed to ones with a blue tint to match the xenons. but I still havent done that yet.

Mar 19th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) That won't change things if you have the standard Cooper lights which have orange lenses. I like them :-) What do you mean?? Mitch do you have pictures of the front of your motor, i cant find your gallery.

Mar 19th, 2007, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
straff2002 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M1TCH (original) have some logic. bulbs in general are a disposable item, they need to be replaced quickly and by the owner for a matter of safety. LOL you haven't met a car designer yet then!! So many cars nowadays you actually have to take back to the stealer or get handy with a haynes manual in order to replace bulbs! I used to have a smart and that involved taking the entire front off!! (got very quick at it tho lol) Another example AFAIK is the audi A2. Any replacment of the bulbs is a dealer job. Designers don't care about the ease of changing things and if they come up with a good reason why not well that makes more money for the stealers

Mar 20th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	I've fitted some Philips Silvervision bulbs to mine and it really cleans up the look. Don't have any photos but MINI2 member Lordy does - http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp/photo/47273

Mar 20th, 2007, 02:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sir Johnaraz Greek Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	^^ Philips Silvervision for me too and they look quite clear

Mar 20th, 2007, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by straff2002 (original) LOL you haven't met a car designer yet then!! So many cars nowadays you actually have to take back to the stealer or get handy with a haynes manual in order to replace bulbs! I used to have a smart and that involved taking the entire front off!! (got very quick at it tho lol) Another example AFAIK is the audi A2. Any replacment of the bulbs is a dealer job. Designers don't care about the ease of changing things and if they come up with a good reason why not well that makes more money for the stealers I know what you mean, I had to consult another member on here to find out how to get to them, because I was used to the ease of the R53 and then seeing all the clips around the front of the lights I thought that can't be right there must be an easier way than that. they should really make indicators and brake light bulbs easy for the owner to get to as for safety reasons. Wooly - I havent even looked into that gallery thing on here yet mate, if its nice on the weekend I'll get a pic and pm you, gotta do the sidelights then too. What colour is your mini?

Mar 20th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Just seen your gallery. you can even see the eggy look at night in this pic, prob best you go for the silvervisions then, will look much better!

Mar 21st, 2007, 04:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
MIN 18 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 125 Offline	So if I get a cooper s and just change the front indicator bulb, it won't look so much orange already?

Mar 23rd, 2007, 05:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Griffer Now Cooper D Clubman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somerset Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 659 Offline	The standard MCS indicator bulbs are very orange and almost defeat the point of the clear lenses. I changed all of mine for the Phillips Silvervision from Mikey The Mini and it looks a lot better. I even painted the bulb holders from orange to silver as they reflected in the light units too.http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...1&d=1173553009

Mar 24th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Wooly got a pic of the lights today, just need to get some for the rears now.

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	I am getting my osram diadem's tommorow but in pearlescent white, blue tint wouldn't work for mine. As for the sidelights, has anyone found a decent one in xenon colour. I remember the old connection was flatt-ish (that is about as far as my knowledge goes), any idea what connection type this one is?

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 130 Offline	same as all sidelights a 12v W5W bulb or wedge as they are also known. I was gonna fit LED ones again but as they come on as courtesy lights and light up the ground quite well in a dark area I'm gonna try a xenon colour tinted bulb, I've got some unbranded ones at home which came with some bulbs I'm gonna try. It's hard to get the holder out though, but will report back. I didn't know you could get diadems in different tints, where you get them from?

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Not sure now but i will trawl through my history to find them.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	My mistake, it says pearlescent effect and this was in the demon tweeks catalogue (they keep bleeding sendin' it ). i ordered my stuff from autobulbsdirect in the end. Anyway i recieved mine today and i got a free set of sidelights i only ordered ice white but they gave ice blue aswell so ill see which looks best, ill try and post night pictures so i can show you incase you want a set. Anyway i need your help....i had a gander under the wheel arch and the plastic things doesnt appear to have any screws, do i have to take out thet plastic wheel arch liner to get to it? Quick replies would be helful as i want it done today

Apr 4th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	I actually got up and had a proper look today, easy to fix. Im worried the ice blue ones i chose to fit look a bit chavvy. will have to look at it in the dark to get a proper view but i think im almost definately going to put the extreme whites on.

Apr 4th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi what does it cost for the Phillips Silvervisions for the 6 indicators and what is the best cost thanks Derek

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