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Snellopy · Mar 16th, 2006, 03:54 AM

Hi, dumb question here.

I ordered my MCCa with the Xenon lights, and I'm thinking of adding a pair of Driving lights (Spot lights, fog lights, whatever). So the question is:

Is this overkill in terms of visibility? or in other words, Is there any point for the driving lights other that they look cool?

thanks,
Carlos

Duck360198 · Mar 16th, 2006, 05:02 AM

My opinion is that the Xenons are going to offer plenty of light PRIMARILY straight ahead, though they are pretty decent at lighting up the sides as well. BUT, for added side visibility, just aim the driving lights ever so slightly to each side and get insane coverage! Very safe too

eddieboyII · Mar 16th, 2006, 05:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Duck360198

My opinion is that the Xenons are going to offer plenty of light PRIMARILY straight ahead, though they are pretty decent at lighting up the sides as well. BUT, for added side visibility, just aim the driving lights ever so slightly to each side and get insane coverage! Very safe too

same here!!!

and it will look good on your mini!

don't forget the stripes to complete it!

Hat · Mar 16th, 2006, 06:47 AM

you'd be surprised how much extra light you get with a good pair of driving lights. i have the hella ff200's & the beams are huge both length & widthways. how much you get to actually use them is another matter

Lucky Dave · Mar 16th, 2006, 07:12 AM

I have the xenons but as they are only for the dipped beam I found the main beam to be very poor, I fitted a pair of driving lamps (main beam) and night driving is so much better!

Snellopy · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the replys guys, I guess I'll drive it for a while and decide if I need the extra lighting or not.

cct1 · Mar 16th, 2006, 07:53 PM

I have xenons and the OEM driving lights; IMHO the OEM lights are for looks only. They add virtually nothing when in use, since they can only be used with the highbeams.

harrop · Mar 16th, 2006, 11:20 PM

I have the mini sport driving lights and the output is amazing

eddieboyII · Mar 16th, 2006, 11:40 PM

try aftermarket ones... like the hella's and piaa's. i've got piaa's on mine.

Snellopy · Mar 17th, 2006, 05:08 AM

So the Hella's and PIAA's can be used at any time? or only for higbeams?

Hat · Mar 17th, 2006, 06:42 AM

they are normally wired to the highbeam so they only come on when highbeam is on

Lucky Dave · Mar 17th, 2006, 06:50 AM

I think it depends on how much driving you do on unlit roads, Im out in the sticks with little traffic most of the time so the extra power for main beam is great for me, but I suppose if its all lit road driving with lots of traffic about then I agree the MB aint going to get used a lot.

Mar 16th, 2006, 03:54 AM	#1
Snellopy Is it here yet ?!?!?!?? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tijuana / San Diego Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Driving lights + Xenons? Hi, dumb question here. I ordered my MCCa with the Xenon lights, and I'm thinking of adding a pair of Driving lights (Spot lights, fog lights, whatever). So the question is: Is this overkill in terms of visibility? or in other words, Is there any point for the driving lights other that they look cool? thanks, Carlos

Mar 16th, 2006, 07:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 733 Offline	I have the xenons but as they are only for the dipped beam I found the main beam to be very poor, I fitted a pair of driving lamps (main beam) and night driving is so much better! Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Mar 17th, 2006, 06:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 733 Offline	I think it depends on how much driving you do on unlit roads, Im out in the sticks with little traffic most of the time so the extra power for main beam is great for me, but I suppose if its all lit road driving with lots of traffic about then I agree the MB aint going to get used a lot. Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

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Mar 16th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Duck360198 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 13 Offline	My opinion is that the Xenons are going to offer plenty of light PRIMARILY straight ahead, though they are pretty decent at lighting up the sides as well. BUT, for added side visibility, just aim the driving lights ever so slightly to each side and get insane coverage! Very safe too

Mar 16th, 2006, 05:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
eddieboyII "knucklehead" Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 1,207 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Duck360198 My opinion is that the Xenons are going to offer plenty of light PRIMARILY straight ahead, though they are pretty decent at lighting up the sides as well. BUT, for added side visibility, just aim the driving lights ever so slightly to each side and get insane coverage! Very safe too same here!!! and it will look good on your mini! don't forget the stripes to complete it!

Mar 16th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	you'd be surprised how much extra light you get with a good pair of driving lights. i have the hella ff200's & the beams are huge both length & widthways. how much you get to actually use them is another matter

Mar 16th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snellopy Is it here yet ?!?!?!?? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tijuana / San Diego Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Thanks for the replys guys, I guess I'll drive it for a while and decide if I need the extra lighting or not.

Mar 16th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
cct1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 337 Offline	I have xenons and the OEM driving lights; IMHO the OEM lights are for looks only. They add virtually nothing when in use, since they can only be used with the highbeams.

Mar 16th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 965 Offline	I have the mini sport driving lights and the output is amazing

Mar 16th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
eddieboyII "knucklehead" Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 1,207 Offline	try aftermarket ones... like the hella's and piaa's. i've got piaa's on mine.

Mar 17th, 2006, 05:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Snellopy Is it here yet ?!?!?!?? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tijuana / San Diego Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13 Offline	So the Hella's and PIAA's can be used at any time? or only for higbeams?

Mar 17th, 2006, 06:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	they are normally wired to the highbeam so they only come on when highbeam is on

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