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94SwiftGT · Apr 12th, 2003, 08:41 AM

I never liked the orange turn signal lights on the front of my Cooper S. I always felt it looked out of place.

I finally did something about it. I bought a pair of normal 1156 clear lamps to replace the stock orange lamps. When I went to install them I found that the pins on the stock lamps are offset. The pins on an 1156 are 180 Deg. apart, so I shaved 1 of the pins off. This worked great since the pins work only for retension not for contact.

I think the clear lamps look much better, and I wanted to share the info.

94SwiftGT

Clear Lamps:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11948.html

Stock Lamps:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11949.html

tip · Apr 12th, 2003, 09:07 AM

They look clear now. When you activate the turn signals are they yellow or white. I think in Ontario we must have yellow turn signals up front on a car. At least they must flash yellow.

Charles

acetonic · Apr 12th, 2003, 02:02 PM

I know that in the US, the DoT requires the turn signals to flash amber. I am looking into getting the bulbs for the turn signals that are silver when off, but flash orange.

That way you get the white look, but people will still recognize that you are about to turn.

hurrens · Apr 12th, 2003, 04:10 PM

I fitted the silvered bulbs all round, front side and rear. I have white or clear lenses all round to, so I don't have the fried egg look. They look great. The silvered bulbs come in all sizes and fittings.

Paul · Apr 12th, 2003, 04:21 PM

Read this from the FAQ and DIY section (if you haven't already). It has a how-to, and a place to get them from:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.html

[d.i.y.] How to fit 'clear' front indicator bulbs and 'whiter' side lights:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/thread23640_.html

Albert · Apr 13th, 2003, 12:00 AM

The DIY talks about getting bulbs from www.powerbulbs.com. I checked out that website, but couldn't find the Mini as one of the cars to choose from for bulbs. Can someone help?

Thanks.

Paul · Apr 13th, 2003, 12:05 AM

These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too.

Paul

MiniMan7 · Apr 13th, 2003, 12:30 AM

I like the clear/white better.

Albert · Apr 13th, 2003, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too.

Paul

Thanks Paul. Went ahead and ordered it!

Minty · Apr 13th, 2003, 10:11 PM

has to be clear all round...for the ultra clean look

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Stock (Orange)	8	36.36%
Optional (Clear)	14	63.64%
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Apr 12th, 2003, 08:41 AM	#1
94SwiftGT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 67 Offline	White Turn Signal in Front I never liked the orange turn signal lights on the front of my Cooper S. I always felt it looked out of place. I finally did something about it. I bought a pair of normal 1156 clear lamps to replace the stock orange lamps. When I went to install them I found that the pins on the stock lamps are offset. The pins on an 1156 are 180 Deg. apart, so I shaved 1 of the pins off. This worked great since the pins work only for retension not for contact. I think the clear lamps look much better, and I wanted to share the info. 94SwiftGT Clear Lamps: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11948.html Stock Lamps: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11949.html

Apr 12th, 2003, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 836 Offline	They look clear now. When you activate the turn signals are they yellow or white. I think in Ontario we must have yellow turn signals up front on a car. At least they must flash yellow. Charles BRG/W MCS

Apr 12th, 2003, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 336 Offline	I fitted the silvered bulbs all round, front side and rear. I have white or clear lenses all round to, so I don't have the fried egg look. They look great. The silvered bulbs come in all sizes and fittings. Black Jack

Apr 13th, 2003, 12:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I like the clear/white better. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Apr 12th, 2003, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 03:25 AM Posts: 289 Offline	I know that in the US, the DoT requires the turn signals to flash amber. I am looking into getting the bulbs for the turn signals that are silver when off, but flash orange. That way you get the white look, but people will still recognize that you are about to turn.

Apr 12th, 2003, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 40,778 Online	Read this from the FAQ and DIY section (if you haven't already). It has a how-to, and a place to get them from: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.html [d.i.y.] How to fit 'clear' front indicator bulbs and 'whiter' side lights: http://www.mini2.com/forum/thread23640_.html

Apr 13th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Albert MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 303 Offline	The DIY talks about getting bulbs from www.powerbulbs.com. I checked out that website, but couldn't find the Mini as one of the cars to choose from for bulbs. Can someone help? Thanks.

Apr 13th, 2003, 12:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 40,778 Online	These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too. Paul

Apr 13th, 2003, 03:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Albert MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 303 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too. Paul Thanks Paul. Went ahead and ordered it!

Apr 13th, 2003, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	has to be clear all round...for the ultra clean look E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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