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KenL · Apr 18th, 2003, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat

how'd you get them working with the headlights on dipped beam?

I love Cartman and those 4 spots

aus-tim powers · Apr 19th, 2003, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sugster
I'm going to wire my two sets in tomorrow. I'll take some pics and when I get time I'll post a DIY guide.

NIce one mate

i forgot! oops..

aus-tim powers · Apr 19th, 2003, 08:07 PM

Cheers mate

MINIALEX · Apr 19th, 2003, 09:24 PM

I,ve been thinking about this for a while, if I fit them and wire them up myself do i need to get my dealer to reprogramme the car or not? Thanks

Alex

sugster · Apr 20th, 2003, 01:40 AM

If you've already got one set installed then you don't need to take the car to the dealer, everything will work fine. If you are installing from scratch then the computer has to be reprogrammed. It only takes a minute.

MINIALEX · Apr 20th, 2003, 03:06 AM

I take it that they will charge me for it - what i think i'll do is get the garage to install the first set and then wire the second in myself, is that fairly straightforward to do?

sugster · Apr 20th, 2003, 02:57 PM

My garage didn't charge me to do it although I did buy the lights from them so they've taken their profit. Might be a different story if you didn't buy the lights from them. Even if they did charge you, it only takes them a minute to do it so it would only be a few quid.
Its relatively straight forward to intall them, see this thread 4 spots thread for other intall info.
If you take your time (allow a full day) and read and re-read the instructions from the DIY section and plan what you're going to do then its pretty easy. The hardest part was removing and refitting trim, but its all fitted back now and you wouldn't know that I pulled it off.
Wiring in two sets is no more difficult than wiring in one set, give it a go. If you get stuck there are enough of us who've done it now to answer any questions.
And besides if you do it all yourself you are saving a couple of hundred quid!

jester · Apr 21st, 2003, 02:54 AM

OH, i like i like, ive noticed a couple around here with them, could have been you.
i want i want.

nynidan · Apr 22nd, 2003, 12:33 AM

I like the arrangement, but would go for bigger lights. Check out Hella Black Magic driving lights. They appear black until you turn them on. Very cool looking. Four of those in a similar arrangement would be my choice.

AH1980 · Apr 24th, 2003, 01:40 AM

I love the four spots look but i'm not sure if I prefer them in a straight line or not. Hopefully i'll get to see your car on the graet northern run so i can make up my mind.

aus-tim powers · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:04 AM

Well thats just my personal choice mate,my mate at my dealers suggested it & i thought i do it to be different and i love it.I'll see ya on GN Run,& of course ya can check em out bud

Tim

slegorreta · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:33 AM

That four set looks damn sweet. I have two lamps wired already. Can you post a pic on how the wiring scheme goes for the 2 new lamps. Can the wires of the old 2 lamps be used?

Cheers!

normalizer · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:42 PM

Here's mine, I wish I had done mine like yours but it didn't occur to me to raise the center ones until they were allready mounted and finished. Still, I think they look great anwyays.

aus-tim powers · Apr 26th, 2003, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slegorreta
That four set looks damn sweet. I have two lamps wired already. Can you post a pic on how the wiring scheme goes for the 2 new lamps. Can the wires of the old 2 lamps be used?

Cheers!

Unfortunately slegorreta i cant really post a pic on my wiring as it is all wired in and covered up with nothing to really take a pic of !. The wires off your first set are not used as it can cause problems with overloading of power and possible melting your loom

. Basically what needs to be done is you have to fit the second loom supplied with your kit and take its power off your first loom by connecting them up together with the two brown/white wires near the BC1 in the drivers footwell. Check out page 11 of sugsters ' 4 spots' thread on this link for my description of how its done

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&postid=346050

hope it helps
Tim

aus-tim powers · Apr 26th, 2003, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by normalizer
Here's mine, I wish I had done mine like yours but it didn't occur to me to raise the center ones until they were already mounted and finished. Still, I think they look great anyways.
]

Nice one normaliser

Looks great, top no. plate too

MiniG · Apr 26th, 2003, 01:33 PM

That is great! Nice job, Tim!

aus-tim powers · May 22nd, 2003, 02:42 AM

Right here goes,due to load and loads of PM's asking how i installed the brackets higher in the centre i have got me camera out for ya's!
Basically i have set the inner brackets on the next slat up on the grill.Because i did this it meant that the bottom two holes on them could'nt be used as normal for riveting to the bonnets lip! So..what i did was using the top hole in the bracket i riveted it to the inner bonnet skin,then i took the bottom piece of the bracket and drilled & riveted it across using strips of stainless steel to tie it to my first sets brackets! easy peasy

PS.SORRY BOUT THE DIRTY UNDERSIDE OF BONNET DON'T WORRY I'M GONNA WASH IT!!

Pic No. 1 -Leftside brackets

aus-tim powers · May 22nd, 2003, 02:44 AM

Pic No. 2 - Right handside brackets

aus-tim powers · May 22nd, 2003, 02:48 AM

Pic No.3 - All brackets

aus-tim powers · May 22nd, 2003, 02:51 AM

Pic No.4 - Outside Side Angle

Apr 18th, 2003, 04:12 AM	#41
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Hat how'd you get them working with the headlights on dipped beam? I love Cartman and those 4 spots Red/Black R56 Cooper

Apr 19th, 2003, 04:11 AM	#42 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sugster I'm going to wire my two sets in tomorrow. I'll take some pics and when I get time I'll post a DIY guide. NIce one mate i forgot! oops.. [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 19th, 2003, 08:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	LOL Cheers mate [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 19th, 2003, 09:24 PM	#44 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 997 Offline	I,ve been thinking about this for a while, if I fit them and wire them up myself do i need to get my dealer to reprogramme the car or not? Thanks Alex Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Apr 20th, 2003, 01:40 AM	#45 (permalink)
sugster Blindin' Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town Which Fun F Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 196 Offline	If you've already got one set installed then you don't need to take the car to the dealer, everything will work fine. If you are installing from scratch then the computer has to be reprogrammed. It only takes a minute. IB ONE, Seven Hole Alloys, Air Con, CD, Chrome bits - Now with Chrome mirrors and chrome side vents + Custom engraved Whalen Shift Knob and four, yes four driving lights!

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Apr 20th, 2003, 03:06 AM	#46 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 997 Offline	I take it that they will charge me for it - what i think i'll do is get the garage to install the first set and then wire the second in myself, is that fairly straightforward to do? Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Apr 20th, 2003, 02:57 PM	#47 (permalink)
sugster Blindin' Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town Which Fun F Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 196 Offline	My garage didn't charge me to do it although I did buy the lights from them so they've taken their profit. Might be a different story if you didn't buy the lights from them. Even if they did charge you, it only takes them a minute to do it so it would only be a few quid. Its relatively straight forward to intall them, see this thread 4 spots thread for other intall info. If you take your time (allow a full day) and read and re-read the instructions from the DIY section and plan what you're going to do then its pretty easy. The hardest part was removing and refitting trim, but its all fitted back now and you wouldn't know that I pulled it off. Wiring in two sets is no more difficult than wiring in one set, give it a go. If you get stuck there are enough of us who've done it now to answer any questions. And besides if you do it all yourself you are saving a couple of hundred quid! IB ONE, Seven Hole Alloys, Air Con, CD, Chrome bits - Now with Chrome mirrors and chrome side vents + Custom engraved Whalen Shift Knob and four, yes four driving lights!

Apr 21st, 2003, 02:54 AM	#48 (permalink)
jester MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: was hull now wrexham Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 128 Offline	OH, i like i like, ive noticed a couple around here with them, could have been you. i want i want. Live for now. 'cos it only happens once MCS, DS/B, Pepperoni Pack,Not any more, lost job, now got an L reg 1.7 turbo diesel astra. ARGHHHH!!!

Apr 22nd, 2003, 12:33 AM	#49 (permalink)
nynidan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 19 Offline	I like the arrangement, but would go for bigger lights. Check out Hella Black Magic driving lights. They appear black until you turn them on. Very cool looking. Four of those in a similar arrangement would be my choice.

Apr 24th, 2003, 01:40 AM	#50 (permalink)
AH1980 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 18 Offline	I love the four spots look but i'm not sure if I prefer them in a straight line or not. Hopefully i'll get to see your car on the graet northern run so i can make up my mind. Ant

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:04 AM	#51 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Well thats just my personal choice mate,my mate at my dealers suggested it & i thought i do it to be different and i love it.I'll see ya on GN Run,& of course ya can check em out bud Tim [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:33 AM	#52 (permalink)
slegorreta Mexican MINI Maniac Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mexico City Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 165 Offline	That four set looks damn sweet. I have two lamps wired already. Can you post a pic on how the wiring scheme goes for the 2 new lamps. Can the wires of the old 2 lamps be used? Cheers! MEXICAN MINI Maniac "As we have seen, you can be at high "tenth values" without going over 50 m.p.h." Denis Jenkinson, in The Racing Driver. MundoMini.com El sitio del nuevo MINI en Español

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:42 PM	#53 (permalink)
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 342 Offline	Here's mine, I wish I had done mine like yours but it didn't occur to me to raise the center ones until they were allready mounted and finished. Still, I think they look great anwyays. US Postal Worker, Libertarian, Motorcycle Rider, Gun Nut and Events Director of MINICC.

Apr 26th, 2003, 05:34 AM	#54 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by slegorreta That four set looks damn sweet. I have two lamps wired already. Can you post a pic on how the wiring scheme goes for the 2 new lamps. Can the wires of the old 2 lamps be used? Cheers! Unfortunately slegorreta i cant really post a pic on my wiring as it is all wired in and covered up with nothing to really take a pic of !. The wires off your first set are not used as it can cause problems with overloading of power and possible melting your loom . Basically what needs to be done is you have to fit the second loom supplied with your kit and take its power off your first loom by connecting them up together with the two brown/white wires near the BC1 in the drivers footwell. Check out page 11 of sugsters ' 4 spots' thread on this link for my description of how its done http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&postid=346050 hope it helps Tim [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 26th, 2003, 05:39 AM	#55 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by normalizer Here's mine, I wish I had done mine like yours but it didn't occur to me to raise the center ones until they were already mounted and finished. Still, I think they look great anyways. ] Nice one normaliser Looks great, top no. plate too [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 26th, 2003, 01:33 PM	#56 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 382 Offline	That is great! Nice job, Tim!

May 22nd, 2003, 02:42 AM	#57 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Pics of how i fitted the factory brackets! Right here goes,due to load and loads of PM's asking how i installed the brackets higher in the centre i have got me camera out for ya's! Basically i have set the inner brackets on the next slat up on the grill.Because i did this it meant that the bottom two holes on them could'nt be used as normal for riveting to the bonnets lip! So..what i did was using the top hole in the bracket i riveted it to the inner bonnet skin,then i took the bottom piece of the bracket and drilled & riveted it across using strips of stainless steel to tie it to my first sets brackets! easy peasy PS.SORRY BOUT THE DIRTY UNDERSIDE OF BONNET DON'T WORRY I'M GONNA WASH IT!! Pic No. 1 -Leftside brackets Attached Thumbnails

May 22nd, 2003, 02:44 AM	#58 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Pic No. 2 - Right handside brackets Attached Thumbnails

May 22nd, 2003, 02:48 AM	#59 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Pic No.3 - All brackets Attached Thumbnails

May 22nd, 2003, 02:51 AM	#60 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Pic No.4 - Outside Side Angle Attached Thumbnails

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