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monsta · Aug 8th, 2002, 07:28 PM

I try to steer clear of knobs, unfortunately it's difficult round here

ELISEBOY · Aug 9th, 2002, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
I try to steer clear of knobs, unfortunately it's difficult round here

Good response Monsta

bigahead · Aug 10th, 2002, 05:48 AM

benggolf · Aug 11th, 2002, 02:25 PM

Do you replace just the tail light lens or replace the whole assembly?

Do you mind posting the part numbers and price, please? TIA.

MINImeat · Sep 9th, 2002, 04:04 PM

AV51HCC, please do the clear lenses and post a picture. I can't imagine it being anything less than beautiful (balance the headlights) and since I'm staring at your Cooper anyway...
I'm thinking of the clear lenses and a white John Cooper signature just ahead of the rear wheels.
BTW benggolf, it's my understanding you replace the whole assembly.
MINImeat

benggolf · Sep 9th, 2002, 04:11 PM

Also the kit come with a replacement clear 3rd brake light lens that is mounted on the top of rear hatch. Are you planning on replacing yours too?

Thanks.

bigahead · Sep 9th, 2002, 05:16 PM

I like the clear third brake light with the white roof, but I have to admit I prefer the original lights on the back of red minis, as they are nearly all red inside the assemblies.

They look sweet on the silver, dark silver and yellow minis though.

(sorry big M)

kbgnat · Sep 9th, 2002, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigahead
I like the clear third brake light with the white roof, but I have to admit I prefer the original lights on the back of red minis, as they are nearly all red inside the assemblies.

They look sweet on the silver, dark silver and yellow minis though.

(sorry big M)

Exactly the same thoughts as mine. The clear light clusters are nice... but only on certain colours, unfortunately chilli red does not quallify in my book - sorry monsta

Although I too have chilli red, I went out and got only the clear third brake light which in my opinion looks ace with a white roof.

But everything is all down to personal tastes

Casey · Dec 27th, 2002, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by minimatt
has anyone got any pic's of a black/white cooper with white rear clusters?

so you asked this damn near a year ago....but was just reading this thread and wanted to point you to MINImeat's gallery at http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...llery=MINImeat

It is on a S but you can still see how damn good it looks.

MINImeat · Dec 27th, 2002, 03:30 PM

Thanks, Casey.
Still enjoying 'em!

flipper · Dec 27th, 2002, 03:34 PM

Casey

You are right
Your Mini looks great
Clears and JC signature are just enough with the white roof

Casey · Dec 27th, 2002, 03:34 PM

I was going to order all blk mcs...but I started leaning towards blk/wht...and then after seeing your pics...WOW...it was done...blk/wht and had to have the clear lenses...they look so damn good. Have you had any problems with cops for not having the reflectors installed? I'm guessing most cops prolly don't realize that is illegal...i'm not going to put on the reflectors either...ruins the look.

MINImeat · Dec 30th, 2002, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Casey
Have you had any problems with cops for not having the reflectors installed? I'm guessing most cops prolly don't realize that is illegal...i'm not going to put on the reflectors either...ruins the look.

No problems, yet, besides the one cop who pulled up beside me while doing 45mph and turned on his lights and siren while motioning for me to roll down my window. When I did, he screamed "WHO MAKES THAT CAR?". Try explaining the BMW/ROVER/MINI issue to a cop at 45mph... I just screamed BMW to him.
Fortunately, law enforcement is too busy dealing with crazy people to worry about DOT regulations in the US. I also don't foresee alot of trouble during annual inspection. As long as lights/signals/wipers work and the emissions computer says it's OK, they don't seem to be concerned about anything else.
I do plan to wire the rear fogs to the brake lights, though.
MINImeat

ozmini · Aug 11th, 2003, 08:24 AM

My Australian Mini dealer advises me of a new revised clear lens with a small red reflector ring now in it. A bit of a hybrid that is meant to pass regulations without an external reflector being added. Tne dealer did not have the new one in stock but it is available.

Anybody know about these and can post a picture?

Cheers

Minty · Aug 11th, 2003, 09:50 AM

not heard anything about this. MINI have released rear lights which are red with clear indicators....

ozmini · Aug 13th, 2003, 05:46 AM

The dealer was able to elaborate today and told me that these are the red lenses with the clear signal area discussed elsewhere and also available through CTD. They are now distributed through Mini dealers for about AU$ 500 plus $90 fitting charge.

Cheers

benggolf · Aug 13th, 2003, 06:16 AM

Perhaps someone will be kind enough to post a photo of this new tail lamp? TIA.

ozmini · Aug 13th, 2003, 08:11 AM

These should be them:

http://www.coopertuning.de/shop/images/264g.jpg

Cheers

benggolf · Aug 13th, 2003, 08:18 AM

Thanks, ozmini!

mepgcmm · Aug 13th, 2003, 11:20 AM

I get my mini in late September and can't wait to it clear rear lights. Afew questions first though.

Is it easy to get replacement bulbs?

Where do I get them?

How much do they cost?

Aug 8th, 2002, 07:28 PM	#41
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I try to steer clear of knobs, unfortunately it's difficult round here the MINI has gone...

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benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Question.... Do you replace just the tail light lens or replace the whole assembly? Do you mind posting the part numbers and price, please? TIA. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Sep 9th, 2002, 04:04 PM	#45 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 995 Online	clear lenses AV51HCC, please do the clear lenses and post a picture. I can't imagine it being anything less than beautiful (balance the headlights) and since I'm staring at your Cooper anyway... I'm thinking of the clear lenses and a white John Cooper signature just ahead of the rear wheels. BTW benggolf, it's my understanding you replace the whole assembly. MINImeat MINImeat B/W MCS

Sep 9th, 2002, 04:11 PM	#46 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	MINImeat, yes that is what I found out. Also the kit come with a replacement clear 3rd brake light lens that is mounted on the top of rear hatch. Are you planning on replacing yours too? Thanks. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

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Aug 9th, 2002, 09:03 AM	#42 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta I try to steer clear of knobs, unfortunately it's difficult round here Good response Monsta

Sep 9th, 2002, 05:16 PM	#47 (permalink)
bigahead MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: south west Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 315 Offline	I like the clear third brake light with the white roof, but I have to admit I prefer the original lights on the back of red minis, as they are nearly all red inside the assemblies. They look sweet on the silver, dark silver and yellow minis though. (sorry big M)

Sep 9th, 2002, 06:07 PM	#48 (permalink)
kbgnat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 202 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bigahead I like the clear third brake light with the white roof, but I have to admit I prefer the original lights on the back of red minis, as they are nearly all red inside the assemblies. They look sweet on the silver, dark silver and yellow minis though. (sorry big M) Exactly the same thoughts as mine. The clear light clusters are nice... but only on certain colours, unfortunately chilli red does not quallify in my book - sorry monsta Although I too have chilli red, I went out and got only the clear third brake light which in my opinion looks ace with a white roof. But everything is all down to personal tastes

Dec 27th, 2002, 04:08 AM	#49 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 655 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by minimatt has anyone got any pic's of a black/white cooper with white rear clusters? so you asked this damn near a year ago....but was just reading this thread and wanted to point you to MINImeat's gallery at http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...llery=MINImeat It is on a S but you can still see how damn good it looks.

Dec 27th, 2002, 03:30 PM	#50 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 995 Online	clear lenses Thanks, Casey. Still enjoying 'em! MINImeat B/W MCS

Dec 27th, 2002, 03:34 PM	#51 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Casey You are right Your Mini looks great Clears and JC signature are just enough with the white roof

Dec 27th, 2002, 03:34 PM	#52 (permalink)
Casey MINI2 co-founder Join Date: Jan 2001 Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 655 Offline	I was going to order all blk mcs...but I started leaning towards blk/wht...and then after seeing your pics...WOW...it was done...blk/wht and had to have the clear lenses...they look so damn good. Have you had any problems with cops for not having the reflectors installed? I'm guessing most cops prolly don't realize that is illegal...i'm not going to put on the reflectors either...ruins the look.

Dec 30th, 2002, 04:12 PM	#53 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 995 Online	Quote: Originally posted by Casey Have you had any problems with cops for not having the reflectors installed? I'm guessing most cops prolly don't realize that is illegal...i'm not going to put on the reflectors either...ruins the look. No problems, yet, besides the one cop who pulled up beside me while doing 45mph and turned on his lights and siren while motioning for me to roll down my window. When I did, he screamed "WHO MAKES THAT CAR?". Try explaining the BMW/ROVER/MINI issue to a cop at 45mph... I just screamed BMW to him. Fortunately, law enforcement is too busy dealing with crazy people to worry about DOT regulations in the US. I also don't foresee alot of trouble during annual inspection. As long as lights/signals/wipers work and the emissions computer says it's OK, they don't seem to be concerned about anything else. I do plan to wire the rear fogs to the brake lights, though. MINImeat MINImeat B/W MCS

Aug 11th, 2003, 08:24 AM	#54 (permalink)
ozmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 83 Offline	New Mini Clear Lights w. Red Reflector My Australian Mini dealer advises me of a new revised clear lens with a small red reflector ring now in it. A bit of a hybrid that is meant to pass regulations without an external reflector being added. Tne dealer did not have the new one in stock but it is available. Anybody know about these and can post a picture? Cheers

Aug 11th, 2003, 09:50 AM	#55 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rugby Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 3,967 Offline	not heard anything about this. MINI have released rear lights which are red with clear indicators.... MINI-3 @ Cotswold MINI \| BMW-four @ Cotswold BMW \| E-Mail Me \| Minty - Part of the IT Crowd!

Aug 13th, 2003, 05:46 AM	#56 (permalink)
ozmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 83 Offline	The dealer was able to elaborate today and told me that these are the red lenses with the clear signal area discussed elsewhere and also available through CTD. They are now distributed through Mini dealers for about AU$ 500 plus $90 fitting charge. Cheers

Aug 13th, 2003, 06:16 AM	#57 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Perhaps someone will be kind enough to post a photo of this new tail lamp? TIA. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Aug 13th, 2003, 08:11 AM	#58 (permalink)
ozmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 83 Offline	These should be them: http://www.coopertuning.de/shop/images/264g.jpg Cheers

Aug 13th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#59 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Thanks, ozmini! 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Aug 13th, 2003, 11:20 AM	#60 (permalink)
mepgcmm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 6 Offline	I get my mini in late September and can't wait to it clear rear lights. Afew questions first though. Is it easy to get replacement bulbs? Where do I get them? How much do they cost?

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