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cmt · Mar 1st, 2002, 09:20 AM

Just thought I too would thank Neo personally for his help getting me in a new car (which I am picking up tomorrow). But not thank him for the wind-up phone call that he just gave me...(as if I wasn't nervous enough already) git

monsta · Mar 1st, 2002, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cmt
Just thought I too would thank Neo personally for his help getting me in a new car (which I am picking up tomorrow). But not thank him for the wind-up phone call that he just gave me...(as if I wasn't nervous enough already) git

Come on, spill the beans!

cmt · Mar 1st, 2002, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

Come on, spill the beans!

he'd had a call to speak to MINI finance re: me, which he had informed me about in an earlier call.
Rang back 10 mins later (fealt like longer

) and said the finance had fallen through because of the amount of finance I want

... at least i think that's what he said I was to busy sobbing on my computer

the call had actually been nothing to do with that at all, it was just because my car was a reject that they needed a word.... like I said.... GIT!!!

That'll teach me to trust a MINI Sales Specialist

lol.

LANER · Aug 8th, 2002, 05:05 AM

What happens with the bulbs??

Do you have to buy different bulbs for the white lights? or can you swap them over from the originals?

Simon Jackson · Aug 8th, 2002, 05:31 AM

The bulbs are included in the lamps!

JV · Aug 8th, 2002, 06:00 AM

The guys at BMW charge a load of cash for fitting the clear lights, BUT they also fit red reflectors lower down in the bumper (looks like they have to cut part of the bumper away to do it). Clear lights are illegal unless your car has separate red reflectors. Mind you, I can't see the old bill getting worked up about it, let alone noticing it in the first place.
And yes - in some lights the bulbs appear blue under there - which is great if you have an Indi Blue Cooper. I had mine done together with clear side repeaters last week - cost a rather handsome £390 to buy the parts and have them fitted (fitting was about £140

), but I have neither the time nor the skill to do it myself so I just bit the bullet - wish I had taken a look first - I must admit it does look as though even I could change them!

bigahead · Aug 8th, 2002, 08:30 AM

try fitting the high level, third clear brake light if you've got the chili package spoiler!

Much fun, force and frolics.

Three bolts to undo, then copious amounts of double sided trim tape underneath the spoiler. Although, with a bit of force the spoiler only has to be leavered up on one side, to allow enough room to fit the light.

Take your time, and try not to scratch the car when seperating the tape with a knife!

p.s DON'T drop the bolts into the boot cavity - NIGHTMARE!

johnlummis · Aug 8th, 2002, 10:18 AM

Hi monsta,I think the clear lenses definately improve the look of your car,they look awful on black or yellow minis though.They look sensational on pure silver.

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 12:11 PM

I think that they look great on the Red cars too, used to love mine!

Saw them on a Black and White Cooper for the first time today and really didnt like them at all, just didnt look right with the black, which is dissapointing as it would be one of the first things that I would have got if I go for All Black with the Works S

Ibb · Aug 8th, 2002, 02:35 PM

Dunno what you two are on about, clear lense look pretty cool on black minis.

Another thing for thought is that BMW shoul supply tinted lenses for the darker cars, may make em look real stealthy.

Cheers Guys

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ibb
Dunno what you two are on about, clear lense look pretty cool on black minis.

Another thing for thought is that BMW shoul supply tinted lenses for the darker cars, may make em look real stealthy.

Cheers Guys

well if you can show me a picture with them looking nice i would appreciate it, becuase i do really like them and wanted them on my car

As for the tinting, apparantly it will be a £100 option on the '03 models

monsta · Aug 8th, 2002, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

As for the tinting, apparantly it will be a £100 option on the '03 models

No, thats for the windows, hes talking about tinted rear lights

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

No, thats for the windows, hes talking about tinted rear lights

oh!!!

hehe
never knew that you can do that

monsta · Aug 8th, 2002, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

oh!!!

hehe
never knew that you can do that

You need to spend more time in Halfords!

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM

Halfords!!

i dont need a bike

smiffy · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY
Halfords!!

i dont need a bike

He plays with the stereo's instead

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
He plays with the stereo's instead

are you saying that Monsta enjoys going into a shop and playing with the shiny knobs??

smiffy · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

are you saying that Monsta enjoys going into a shop and playing with the shiny knobs??

So I heard

ELISEBOY · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:32 PM

lol
hope he isnt reading this!!

would just like to say for the record that I have nothing at all to do with any wild accusations bounding about regarding Monsta and small shiny knobs!!!!

AidenL · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY
lol
hope he isnt reading this!!

would just like to say for the record that I have nothing at all to do with any wild accusations bounding about regarding Monsta and small shiny knobs!!!!

He reads every post with the word "shiny" in it !

Mar 1st, 2002, 09:20 AM	#21
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Just thought I too would thank Neo personally for his help getting me in a new car (which I am picking up tomorrow). But not thank him for the wind-up phone call that he just gave me...(as if I wasn't nervous enough already) git Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

Mar 1st, 2002, 09:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cmt Just thought I too would thank Neo personally for his help getting me in a new car (which I am picking up tomorrow). But not thank him for the wind-up phone call that he just gave me...(as if I wasn't nervous enough already) git Come on, spill the beans! the MINI has gone...

Mar 1st, 2002, 10:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Come on, spill the beans! he'd had a call to speak to MINI finance re: me, which he had informed me about in an earlier call. Rang back 10 mins later (fealt like longer ) and said the finance had fallen through because of the amount of finance I want ... at least i think that's what he said I was to busy sobbing on my computer the call had actually been nothing to do with that at all, it was just because my car was a reject that they needed a word.... like I said.... GIT!!! That'll teach me to trust a MINI Sales Specialist lol. Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

Aug 8th, 2002, 05:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
LANER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 143 Offline	What happens with the bulbs?? Do you have to buy different bulbs for the white lights? or can you swap them over from the originals? Hold on, ive got a plan!!

Aug 8th, 2002, 05:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 411 Offline	Bulbs The bulbs are included in the lamps!

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Aug 8th, 2002, 06:00 AM	#26 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 168 Offline	The guys at BMW charge a load of cash for fitting the clear lights, BUT they also fit red reflectors lower down in the bumper (looks like they have to cut part of the bumper away to do it). Clear lights are illegal unless your car has separate red reflectors. Mind you, I can't see the old bill getting worked up about it, let alone noticing it in the first place. And yes - in some lights the bulbs appear blue under there - which is great if you have an Indi Blue Cooper. I had mine done together with clear side repeaters last week - cost a rather handsome £390 to buy the parts and have them fitted (fitting was about £140 ), but I have neither the time nor the skill to do it myself so I just bit the bullet - wish I had taken a look first - I must admit it does look as though even I could change them!

Aug 8th, 2002, 08:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
bigahead MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: south west Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 315 Offline	try fitting the high level, third clear brake light if you've got the chili package spoiler! Much fun, force and frolics. Three bolts to undo, then copious amounts of double sided trim tape underneath the spoiler. Although, with a bit of force the spoiler only has to be leavered up on one side, to allow enough room to fit the light. Take your time, and try not to scratch the car when seperating the tape with a knife! p.s DON'T drop the bolts into the boot cavity - NIGHTMARE!

Aug 8th, 2002, 10:18 AM	#28 (permalink)
johnlummis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oldham,England. Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 176 Offline	Clear lenses fitted Hi monsta,I think the clear lenses definately improve the look of your car,they look awful on black or yellow minis though.They look sensational on pure silver.

Aug 8th, 2002, 12:11 PM	#29 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	I think that they look great on the Red cars too, used to love mine! Saw them on a Black and White Cooper for the first time today and really didnt like them at all, just didnt look right with the black, which is dissapointing as it would be one of the first things that I would have got if I go for All Black with the Works S

Aug 8th, 2002, 02:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,618 Offline	Dunno what you two are on about, clear lense look pretty cool on black minis. Another thing for thought is that BMW shoul supply tinted lenses for the darker cars, may make em look real stealthy. Cheers Guys

Aug 8th, 2002, 03:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ibb Dunno what you two are on about, clear lense look pretty cool on black minis. Another thing for thought is that BMW shoul supply tinted lenses for the darker cars, may make em look real stealthy. Cheers Guys well if you can show me a picture with them looking nice i would appreciate it, becuase i do really like them and wanted them on my car As for the tinting, apparantly it will be a £100 option on the '03 models

Aug 8th, 2002, 03:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY As for the tinting, apparantly it will be a £100 option on the '03 models No, thats for the windows, hes talking about tinted rear lights the MINI has gone...

Aug 8th, 2002, 03:44 PM	#33 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta No, thats for the windows, hes talking about tinted rear lights oh!!! hehe never knew that you can do that

Aug 8th, 2002, 03:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY oh!!! hehe never knew that you can do that You need to spend more time in Halfords! the MINI has gone...

Aug 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#35 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Halfords!! i dont need a bike

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY Halfords!! i dont need a bike He plays with the stereo's instead S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy He plays with the stereo's instead are you saying that Monsta enjoys going into a shop and playing with the shiny knobs??

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:25 PM	#38 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY are you saying that Monsta enjoys going into a shop and playing with the shiny knobs?? So I heard S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	lol hope he isnt reading this!! would just like to say for the record that I have nothing at all to do with any wild accusations bounding about regarding Monsta and small shiny knobs!!!!

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:36 PM	#40 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY lol hope he isnt reading this!! would just like to say for the record that I have nothing at all to do with any wild accusations bounding about regarding Monsta and small shiny knobs!!!! He reads every post with the word "shiny" in it ! *Global Moderator*

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