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Union Jacks · Jan 10th, 2007, 07:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by benjacobs25 (original)

Anyone know of anywhere in the UK that will change my standard mini front ligts to xenons or give off that blue tinge???

Don't bother with the Blue after market xenon's for your fog lights Ben - i fitted some and there's hardly any difference in colour as the spots soooo small - and they don't last very long and cost about £17 per bulb.

ALD0 · Jan 10th, 2007, 07:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Union Jacks (original)

i managed to buy a pair of new 4100k philips HID's for £28 post free!! Off Ebay - that beats Rybrook, Shrewsbury's best price of £180 Hands Down!!!!

That is a good price for Factory standards, normally they are about £60

ALD0 · Sep 27th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Spot my Car here!

I need some new ones of these, think I will ask for a discount as he is using my picture!

HID Xenon 6000K Upgrade Bulbs (1 pair) for D2S and D2R - 69.99 - HID and Xenon lighting kit

Cooooooperslad · Oct 4th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Just installed the 6000k bulbs I bought from HIDS4u , put one in the one side and left the other side standard... switched the headlights on and I can hardly tell the difference, really dissapointing when they cost £70...

going to send them back and maybe get some 8000k ones off ebay?

ALD0 · Oct 4th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original)

Just installed the 6000k bulbs I bought from HIDS4u , put one in the one side and left the other side standard... switched the headlights on and I can hardly tell the difference, really dissapointing when they cost £70...

going to send them back and maybe get some 8000k ones off ebay?

Crikey, that is bad, I could straight away tell the difference with mine...
Well I have just ordered some 6000k bulbs off ebay, they were for £40, I was going to wait until they come and post a pic up here, the 8000k's are very blue, you might get pulled for them, also the visibilty is not as good...

Cooooooperslad · Oct 5th, 2007, 06:01 AM

Just had another look this morning when it was dark and you can tell the difference, there is a hint of blue and the yellow tints has been totally removed

Just want to get some whiter sidelight bulbs to match now as the halos are pretty blue.

ALD0 · Oct 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Yeah, also when you are driving the light throw back off signs and white lines is better, I think 6k is best compromise for a more bluey light.
I'm looking around for some sidelights too at the moment as mine are too blue (looks too chavvy)
The merchant I bought the D2s bulbs off also does the led sidelights bulbs which throws more light off all around the bulb, so may get a pair of them.

My order is going to be delayed now due to this stupid Postal strike

JHorwitz · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:50 PM

can you change the bulbs on the new Bi Xenons?? Is it two seperate bulbs?

Random · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:06 PM

Not 100% certain but it appears that the R56 Xenon HID lamps are D1S with integral igniter. Only one lamp is used per side. A mechanical shutter is used to limit light output when using the low beams. When switching to high beams the shutter opens allowing full output.

JHorwitz · Oct 28th, 2007, 10:29 PM

has anyone changed their bulbs on the BI-XENONS. The bulbs are way too yellow for my liking anyhelp will be greatly appreciated on what bulbs are needed

ALD0 · Oct 31st, 2007, 02:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JHorwitz (original)

has anyone changed their bulbs on the BI-XENONS. The bulbs are way too yellow for my liking anyhelp will be greatly appreciated on what bulbs are needed

The dealer will be able to tell you what type of bulbs are needed for the R57 Bi Xenons.
The main 2 types of bulb are D2r and D2s, I think you may need the D2s type of bulb, if you ask the dealer, he will be able to tell you.

Oct 4th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#44 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 522 Offline	Just installed the 6000k bulbs I bought from HIDS4u , put one in the one side and left the other side standard... switched the headlights on and I can hardly tell the difference, really dissapointing when they cost £70... going to send them back and maybe get some 8000k ones off ebay? Follower of 1320autos + GTTuning

Oct 5th, 2007, 06:01 AM	#46 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 522 Offline	Just had another look this morning when it was dark and you can tell the difference, there is a hint of blue and the yellow tints has been totally removed Just want to get some whiter sidelight bulbs to match now as the halos are pretty blue. Follower of 1320autos + GTTuning

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:50 PM	#48 (permalink)
JHorwitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 265 Offline	can you change the bulbs on the new Bi Xenons?? Is it two seperate bulbs? ITS HERE!!!!........R56 S, Sparkling Silver, Sat Nav, Redwood Red Lounge Leather, Sun Roof, web spokes, Colour coded arches click here...

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JHorwitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 265 Offline	has anyone changed their bulbs on the BI-XENONS. The bulbs are way too yellow for my liking anyhelp will be greatly appreciated on what bulbs are needed ITS HERE!!!!........R56 S, Sparkling Silver, Sat Nav, Redwood Red Lounge Leather, Sun Roof, web spokes, Colour coded arches click here...

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Jan 10th, 2007, 07:22 AM	#41
Union Jacks MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benjacobs25 (original) Anyone know of anywhere in the UK that will change my standard mini front ligts to xenons or give off that blue tinge??? Don't bother with the Blue after market xenon's for your fog lights Ben - i fitted some and there's hardly any difference in colour as the spots soooo small - and they don't last very long and cost about £17 per bulb.

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Jan 10th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#42 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Union Jacks (original) i managed to buy a pair of new 4100k philips HID's for £28 post free!! Off Ebay - that beats Rybrook, Shrewsbury's best price of £180 Hands Down!!!! That is a good price for Factory standards, normally they are about £60

Sep 27th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#43 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Spot my Car here! I need some new ones of these, think I will ask for a discount as he is using my picture! HID Xenon 6000K Upgrade Bulbs (1 pair) for D2S and D2R - 69.99 - HID and Xenon lighting kit

Oct 4th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#45 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original) Just installed the 6000k bulbs I bought from HIDS4u , put one in the one side and left the other side standard... switched the headlights on and I can hardly tell the difference, really dissapointing when they cost £70... going to send them back and maybe get some 8000k ones off ebay? Crikey, that is bad, I could straight away tell the difference with mine... Well I have just ordered some 6000k bulbs off ebay, they were for £40, I was going to wait until they come and post a pic up here, the 8000k's are very blue, you might get pulled for them, also the visibilty is not as good...

Oct 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#47 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Yeah, also when you are driving the light throw back off signs and white lines is better, I think 6k is best compromise for a more bluey light. I'm looking around for some sidelights too at the moment as mine are too blue (looks too chavvy) The merchant I bought the D2s bulbs off also does the led sidelights bulbs which throws more light off all around the bulb, so may get a pair of them. My order is going to be delayed now due to this stupid Postal strike

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:06 PM	#49 (permalink)
Random On a Hellride Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amber Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Not 100% certain but it appears that the R56 Xenon HID lamps are D1S with integral igniter. Only one lamp is used per side. A mechanical shutter is used to limit light output when using the low beams. When switching to high beams the shutter opens allowing full output.

Oct 31st, 2007, 02:44 PM	#51 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JHorwitz (original) has anyone changed their bulbs on the BI-XENONS. The bulbs are way too yellow for my liking anyhelp will be greatly appreciated on what bulbs are needed The dealer will be able to tell you what type of bulbs are needed for the R57 Bi Xenons. The main 2 types of bulb are D2r and D2s, I think you may need the D2s type of bulb, if you ask the dealer, he will be able to tell you.

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