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morgsmini · Feb 20th, 2008, 11:41 AM

can anyone help?
I'm looking too change my existing h7 lamps (dipped beam)
too some xenon white h7 bulbs/lamps rated at 12v 55w too achieve a HID look.
has anyone done this kind of upgrade and if so had any problems after installing>?
as i spoke to local dealer and obviously he said we cant recommend doing so unless original part
any help would be greatfull!"

Snowie · Feb 20th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Lots of people have upgraded the standard H 7 bulbs - take a look at Mikey the Minis site for options and good prices.

NewMINIStuff.com

morgsmini · Feb 20th, 2008, 12:24 PM

great stuff
thanks!
also has anyone bought the Osram Silverstar 50% brighter bulbs and fitted them too a 2003?

Rakey · Feb 20th, 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original)

great stuff
thanks!
also has anyone bought the Osram Silverstar 50% brighter bulbs and fitted them too a 2003?

Just ditched those for these NewMINIStuff.com
As you get 90% increase rather than the little 50% which was good but why have good when you can have better

morgsmini · Feb 20th, 2008, 01:26 PM

yeah?
thanks too!
but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing?
did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones?

morgsmini · Feb 20th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original)

yeah?
thanks too!
but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing?
did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones?

just for the record i have a completely standard factory 2003 mini cooper
Am i right in thinking these upgrade lamps/bulbs are simple plug and play so too speak?
with no specail features needed?

mikeythemini · Feb 20th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Plug & play no problem - no heat trouble

Rakey · Feb 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original)

yeah?
thanks too!
but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing?
did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones?

No issues with heat, just put them in and saw white light and the road ahead

Recommend that you do dipped and full beam

CoNs · Feb 21st, 2008, 08:51 AM

i have 100w running in mine without problems, give a very nice white with slight blue tinge

Lucas Rally Blue bulbs

mikeythemini · Feb 21st, 2008, 10:10 AM

Be aware that 100 w bulbs are illegal

morgsmini · Feb 21st, 2008, 11:32 AM

thanks all for your responses!

as i find the standard H7's very low at emitting light and often find myself checking my lights are on when they clearly are!

are these lamps rated 12v 55w H7's;

Osram NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only

Osram Silverstar 50% brighter

you say the NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter bulb/lamp upgrade over the silverstars as its quite a jump! but these wont wont harm correct? bearing in mind its a 2003 cooper.

sorry too be a pain with continuous question just want too get it right first time lol

mikeythemini · Feb 21st, 2008, 12:10 PM

Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis

Rakey · Feb 21st, 2008, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis

Got to say that the 90% nightbreakers are awesome mate, so pleased I got them from you

jiffr · Feb 21st, 2008, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis

Yes i agree - i bought main beam to go with my Xenon factory fit dipped. These are very close. All i need now is legal white sidelights.

noza2003 · Feb 22nd, 2008, 11:02 PM

i recently had the Ultra HIDS fitted to the mains and then the Ultra Halo sidelights fitted. No problems at all the only reason they arent legal is because they turn off when you switch to full beam but they are brighter than full beam anyway so i dont understand this lol? if you want some pics i can put some up let me know

morgsmini · Feb 23rd, 2008, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis

iam i correct into thinking that these are the ones i need?

NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only

Quote: Originally Posted by jiffr (original)

Yes i agree - i bought main beam to go with my Xenon factory fit dipped. These are very close. All i need now is legal white sidelights.

ive just the standard light not xenons arent they completly different too the filament type lamp?

Quote: Originally Posted by noza2003 (original)

i recently had the Ultra HIDS fitted to the mains and then the Ultra Halo sidelights fitted. No problems at all the only reason they arent legal is because they turn off when you switch to full beam but they are brighter than full beam anyway so i dont understand this lol? if you want some pics i can put some up let me know

ive not got the money at the moment for the HID kit just want i kinda look-a-like

morgsmini · Feb 24th, 2008, 06:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis

forgive me if this is really cheeky but the,
"NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only"
you've got on your site, do you have a product code for these or model number? as i can order them though my company and save my Penny's lol

(can you really blame me)

id also like too say that thanks to the MINI2 FORUM team and its members as this is by far the best forum around!

morgsmini · Feb 26th, 2008, 10:26 AM

sorry then i guess it was the wrong question too ask maybe?

Feb 20th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#1
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	headlight options??? can anyone help? I'm looking too change my existing h7 lamps (dipped beam) too some xenon white h7 bulbs/lamps rated at 12v 55w too achieve a HID look. has anyone done this kind of upgrade and if so had any problems after installing>? as i spoke to local dealer and obviously he said we cant recommend doing so unless original part any help would be greatfull!"

Feb 20th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 1,417 Online	Lots of people have upgraded the standard H 7 bulbs - take a look at Mikey the Minis site for options and good prices. NewMINIStuff.com In Italy

Feb 20th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original) great stuff thanks! also has anyone bought the Osram Silverstar 50% brighter bulbs and fitted them too a 2003? Just ditched those for these NewMINIStuff.com As you get 90% increase rather than the little 50% which was good but why have good when you can have better Its only a forum you know!

Feb 20th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 8,953 Online	Plug & play no problem - no heat trouble Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original) yeah? thanks too! but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing? did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones? No issues with heat, just put them in and saw white light and the road ahead Recommend that you do dipped and full beam Its only a forum you know!

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Feb 20th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	great stuff thanks! also has anyone bought the Osram Silverstar 50% brighter bulbs and fitted them too a 2003?

Feb 20th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	yeah? thanks too! but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing? did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones?

Feb 20th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by morgsmini (original) yeah? thanks too! but was wondering do these bulbs get hotter than standard ones and am i at risk of melting casing? did you have anytrouble with the 50% ones? just for the record i have a completely standard factory 2003 mini cooper Am i right in thinking these upgrade lamps/bulbs are simple plug and play so too speak? with no specail features needed?

Feb 21st, 2008, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
CoNs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 57 Offline	i have 100w running in mine without problems, give a very nice white with slight blue tinge Lucas Rally Blue bulbs

Feb 21st, 2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 8,953 Online	Be aware that 100 w bulbs are illegal Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 21st, 2008, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	thanks all for your responses! as i find the standard H7's very low at emitting light and often find myself checking my lights are on when they clearly are! are these lamps rated 12v 55w H7's; Osram NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only Osram Silverstar 50% brighter you say the NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter bulb/lamp upgrade over the silverstars as its quite a jump! but these wont wont harm correct? bearing in mind its a 2003 cooper. sorry too be a pain with continuous question just want too get it right first time lol

Feb 21st, 2008, 12:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 8,953 Online	Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 21st, 2008, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 50,298 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis Got to say that the 90% nightbreakers are awesome mate, so pleased I got them from you Its only a forum you know!

Feb 21st, 2008, 01:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
jiffr MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 59 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis Yes i agree - i bought main beam to go with my Xenon factory fit dipped. These are very close. All i need now is legal white sidelights.

Feb 22nd, 2008, 11:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
noza2003 hyper blue cooper Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 31 Offline	lights i recently had the Ultra HIDS fitted to the mains and then the Ultra Halo sidelights fitted. No problems at all the only reason they arent legal is because they turn off when you switch to full beam but they are brighter than full beam anyway so i dont understand this lol? if you want some pics i can put some up let me know Hyper Blue Cooper

Feb 23rd, 2008, 04:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis iam i correct into thinking that these are the ones i need? NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only Quote: Originally Posted by jiffr (original) Yes i agree - i bought main beam to go with my Xenon factory fit dipped. These are very close. All i need now is legal white sidelights. ive just the standard light not xenons arent they completly different too the filament type lamp? Quote: Originally Posted by noza2003 (original) i recently had the Ultra HIDS fitted to the mains and then the Ultra Halo sidelights fitted. No problems at all the only reason they arent legal is because they turn off when you switch to full beam but they are brighter than full beam anyway so i dont understand this lol? if you want some pics i can put some up let me know ive not got the money at the moment for the HID kit just want i kinda look-a-like

Feb 24th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes they are both rated as above & dont cause any problems in Minis forgive me if this is really cheeky but the, "NIGHT BREAKER 90% brighter- Non xenon headlamps only" you've got on your site, do you have a product code for these or model number? as i can order them though my company and save my Penny's lol (can you really blame me) id also like too say that thanks to the MINI2 FORUM team and its members as this is by far the best forum around!

Feb 26th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
morgsmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 10:33 PM Posts: 22 Offline	sorry then i guess it was the wrong question too ask maybe?

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