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Phoenix · Feb 11th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by parklaneuk (original)

the bulbs are h7,s as far as i can tell. i,ll add a few pics later.

Mine are still to be fitted but the bulbs in mine are H1.

Got mine from Mikey @ NewMINIStuff.com and he suggested the Night Breaker Bulbs.

CoNs · Feb 12th, 2008, 02:34 PM

lights arrived today, will leave them till tomorrow to fit them and do it all proper

going to fit Lucas Rally Blue 100w in them i think, Dad had them in his Merc and you would of thought he has Xenons

try update tomorrow with pics

Mark84 · Feb 12th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original)

lights arrived today, will leave them till tomorrow to fit them and do it all proper

going to fit Lucas Rally Blue 100w in them i think, Dad had them in his Merc and you would of thought he has Xenons

try update tomorrow with pics

Be careful with 100W bulbs as they arn't strictly legal and could fail your MOT! just a heads up in case you know

CoNs · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:16 AM

yes i keep spares in my boot

pass mot okay though

anyways fitted them this morning, took about 25mins

halo's wired and indicators, have disconnected both on the bumper so its just the lights, i thought it looked weird having 2 of each

forgot my camera though so will take pics tomorrow

look ace though!

Damo · Feb 13th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Got to be careful about disconnecting your lights on the bumper.

Originally with the R50-R53 MINI, they intended to have the side lights and indicators in the main lense, however due do vehicle standard laws (or whatever they're called) they were not allowed.

This was because when the bonnet was up the indicators and side lights where not visible. Meaning in the event of a breakdown at night no lights are visible at the front.

The R56 MINI's get away with it as the lights don't lift up with the bonnet.

arvin · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:02 PM

im pretty sure in all the halo headlamps theyre definitely H1

CoNs · Feb 14th, 2008, 10:25 AM

yes they are all H1

CoNs · Feb 15th, 2008, 10:50 AM

btw just noticed after i fit them

when i shine the lights on the wall i can see both beams hitting the wall but right in the middle they are crossing over each other

makes an "X" of light on the wall

how do i rectfy this?

bigMINIsmalls · Feb 18th, 2008, 10:53 AM

hi,
got a set...quick question there are two wires at the side light, right?

...brown and blue....which one connects to the white wire and black wire for the halo to work?

Darthbladerni · Feb 20th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Actually I have a quick question about this.

Is it ok to change the bulbs in these units to brighter bulbs?? Will the halo stay the same halogen colour regardless??

And also, what bulbs are best to go for just for replacing the normal ones with for a brighter look?

Thanks

Phoenix · Feb 21st, 2008, 05:55 AM

CoNs · Feb 21st, 2008, 08:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original)

btw just noticed after i fit them

when i shine the lights on the wall i can see both beams hitting the wall but right in the middle they are crossing over each other

makes an "X" of light on the wall

how do i rectfy this?

bump on this Q

bigMINIsmalls · Feb 21st, 2008, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original)

bump on this Q

i think you can adjust the light by loosening the screws.....not sure which....but i'll have a look when i get home.

Darthbladerni · Feb 21st, 2008, 05:05 PM

From what I have heard there are plastic screws at the back for adjusting the dip allignment etc

bigMINIsmalls · Feb 22nd, 2008, 01:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bigMINIsmalls (original)

hi,
got a set...quick question there are two wires at the side light, right?

...brown and blue....which one connects to the white wire and black wire for the halo to work?

...anyone?

parklaneuk · Feb 22nd, 2008, 07:15 PM

can be either wire. even if you wire them up and it doesnt light up just swap them over. the grey type knob is what adjusts beam level (dips) i must say the beam they give off when driving is strange.

BlackEyedPea · Feb 25th, 2008, 09:38 AM

here's a pic.

also got a set of super tech bulbs. think theyre suppose to be blue???...but put one in.....looks no different to the bulbs that came with them....anyone else get them?

was also thinking to do something with the wheels.....maybe refurbing them in black to match the lights???

CoNs · Mar 7th, 2008, 03:19 PM

been trying to adjust these for a while, nothing happening

so i have big X on people in fronts car all time

BlackEyedPea · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:08 PM

...can you change the bulb for the halo?

CoNs · Apr 4th, 2008, 02:37 PM

does anyone know the type of led in the ring?

i pulled mine out and had a gander and want to change them to a white color..

i think mikey done it already

Feb 11th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#61
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 767 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by parklaneuk (original) the bulbs are h7,s as far as i can tell. i,ll add a few pics later. Mine are still to be fitted but the bulbs in mine are H1. Got mine from Mikey @ NewMINIStuff.com and he suggested the Night Breaker Bulbs. http://www.eastcoastminiclub.co.uk

Feb 18th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#69 (permalink)
bigMINIsmalls MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 8 Offline	hi, got a set...quick question there are two wires at the side light, right? ...brown and blue....which one connects to the white wire and black wire for the halo to work? Last edited by bigMINIsmalls : Feb 21st, 2008 at 01:35 PM.

Feb 21st, 2008, 05:55 AM	#71 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 767 Offline	Think you will find the bulbs are H1, If you contact Mikey @ NewMINIStuff.com he has some Night Breakers, 90% more light. OSRAM\|Consumer\|Automotive Lighting\|Products\|Headlights\|NIGHT BREAKER\|index http://www.eastcoastminiclub.co.uk

Feb 25th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#77 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 275 Offline	here's a pic. also got a set of super tech bulbs. think theyre suppose to be blue???...but put one in.....looks no different to the bulbs that came with them....anyone else get them? was also thinking to do something with the wheels.....maybe refurbing them in black to match the lights??? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BlackEyedPea : Feb 29th, 2008 at 09:12 PM.

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Feb 12th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#62 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	lights arrived today, will leave them till tomorrow to fit them and do it all proper going to fit Lucas Rally Blue 100w in them i think, Dad had them in his Merc and you would of thought he has Xenons try update tomorrow with pics

Feb 12th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#63 (permalink)
Mark84 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hornchurch, Essex Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 63 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original) lights arrived today, will leave them till tomorrow to fit them and do it all proper going to fit Lucas Rally Blue 100w in them i think, Dad had them in his Merc and you would of thought he has Xenons try update tomorrow with pics Be careful with 100W bulbs as they arn't strictly legal and could fail your MOT! just a heads up in case you know

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:16 AM	#64 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	yes i keep spares in my boot pass mot okay though anyways fitted them this morning, took about 25mins halo's wired and indicators, have disconnected both on the bumper so its just the lights, i thought it looked weird having 2 of each forgot my camera though so will take pics tomorrow look ace though!

Feb 13th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#65 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 10,666 Offline	Got to be careful about disconnecting your lights on the bumper. Originally with the R50-R53 MINI, they intended to have the side lights and indicators in the main lense, however due do vehicle standard laws (or whatever they're called) they were not allowed. This was because when the bonnet was up the indicators and side lights where not visible. Meaning in the event of a breakdown at night no lights are visible at the front. The R56 MINI's get away with it as the lights don't lift up with the bonnet.

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#66 (permalink)
arvin MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 115 Offline	im pretty sure in all the halo headlamps theyre definitely H1

Feb 14th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#67 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	yes they are all H1

Feb 15th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#68 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	btw just noticed after i fit them when i shine the lights on the wall i can see both beams hitting the wall but right in the middle they are crossing over each other makes an "X" of light on the wall how do i rectfy this?

Feb 20th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#70 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 2,088 Offline	Actually I have a quick question about this. Is it ok to change the bulbs in these units to brighter bulbs?? Will the halo stay the same halogen colour regardless?? And also, what bulbs are best to go for just for replacing the normal ones with for a brighter look? Thanks

Feb 21st, 2008, 08:52 AM	#72 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original) btw just noticed after i fit them when i shine the lights on the wall i can see both beams hitting the wall but right in the middle they are crossing over each other makes an "X" of light on the wall how do i rectfy this? bump on this Q

Feb 21st, 2008, 01:37 PM	#73 (permalink)
bigMINIsmalls MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CoNs (original) bump on this Q i think you can adjust the light by loosening the screws.....not sure which....but i'll have a look when i get home.

Feb 21st, 2008, 05:05 PM	#74 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 2,088 Offline	From what I have heard there are plastic screws at the back for adjusting the dip allignment etc

Feb 22nd, 2008, 01:54 PM	#75 (permalink)
bigMINIsmalls MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bigMINIsmalls (original) hi, got a set...quick question there are two wires at the side light, right? ...brown and blue....which one connects to the white wire and black wire for the halo to work? ...anyone?

Feb 22nd, 2008, 07:15 PM	#76 (permalink)
parklaneuk MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 46 Offline	can be either wire. even if you wire them up and it doesnt light up just swap them over. the grey type knob is what adjusts beam level (dips) i must say the beam they give off when driving is strange.

Mar 7th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#78 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	been trying to adjust these for a while, nothing happening so i have big X on people in fronts car all time

Mar 25th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#79 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 275 Offline	...can you change the bulb for the halo?

Apr 4th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#80 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 57 Offline	does anyone know the type of led in the ring? i pulled mine out and had a gander and want to change them to a white color.. i think mikey done it already

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