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Old Aug 26th, 2003, 05:20 PM   #1
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Black Cooper Newminisport 4 Light Bar

Has anybody installed the four light bar at...

http://tinyurl.com/l8q8

.. that can shed some "light" on how it went?

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Old Aug 28th, 2003, 04:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I just got mine yesterday, will install it in next few weeks. Will let you know how it go.

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Old Aug 28th, 2003, 11:08 AM   #3 (permalink)
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That would be great...

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Old Sep 5th, 2003, 07:28 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Thumbs up I did it!!!!

I just mount all 4 spot light on my baby, it look NICE!!! It took me about 4 hours just to mount it. (But I'm not a car guy at all, this is the first time for me to take off the bummper, it should take less time to finsih the job)

Attached some of the pictures, I will post more later.
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Old Sep 5th, 2003, 07:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Old Sep 5th, 2003, 12:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
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How difficult is the wiring for this kit? How good are the instructions?
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Old Sep 5th, 2003, 02:49 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Best lights I've seen so far

Those look the BALL's! So what did the whole thing end up costing? Did the instructions include the bumper removal? Do you have any shots of the interior switch(s). Are they all driving lights or are 2 fog? Do they all go on at once or in banks of 2?

Very nice work.

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Old Sep 6th, 2003, 12:02 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Question How does it work?

Quote: Originally Posted by dinlo
I just mount all 4 spot light on my baby, it look NICE!!! It took me about 4 hours just to mount it. (But I'm not a car guy at all, this is the first time for me to take off the bumper, it should take less time to finish the job.


QUESTIONS:

In the third picture it looks like you have drilled two holes in an angle plate that hangs below the car... is that how the bar attaches? If so, then I assume you don't have to actually drill into the bumper at all, right?

So, it looks like the bar and lamps are completely independent of the hood, that seems like a good idea.

And, finally, which lamps did you use, and do they extend forward of the bumper at all? And, if so, by how much? (I am thinking of using the very thin Cibie's or PIAA's).

A close up side view picture would be great, that would also show the relationship of bumper, hood and lamps.

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Old Sep 9th, 2003, 07:38 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by JerseyMini
How difficult is the wiring for this kit? How good are the instructions?

The instructions on install the mount is ok, they said only unscrew 5 screw to remove the bumper, but there is some more at the bottom. May be because I got the body, I will post more picture and more detail on it.

Actuallt when I first post the picture, I only put the mount and lights on, then I spend an other 4 hours to wire them, I didn't use their wire, instead, i bought some wire to wire a different way. I will post pictures of it also later

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Old Sep 9th, 2003, 07:42 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by perl
QUESTIONS:

In the third picture it looks like you have drilled two holes in an angle plate that hangs below the car... is that how the bar attaches? If so, then I assume you don't have to actually drill into the bumper at all, right?

So, it looks like the bar and lamps are completely independent of the hood, that seems like a good idea.

And, finally, which lamps did you use, and do they extend forward of the bumper at all? And, if so, by how much? (I am thinking of using the very thin Cibie's or PIAA's).

A close up side view picture would be great, that would also show the relationship of bumper, hood and lamps.

Thanks

Perl

Actually the two holes was hold the bumper, I only need to drill one hole for the mount. I will post more pictures later.

yes the bar is it on the mount, and the mount is on the bumper, so it's not attach to the hood.

I'm not sure what lamp is it, but I'm sure you can use PIAA if you like.

I will post more pictures soon, my car is in oil change and other service now.

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Old Sep 21st, 2003, 09:15 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by dinlo
Actually the two holes was hold the bumper, I only need to drill one hole for the mount. I will post more pictures later.

yes the bar is it on the mount, and the mount is on the bumper, so it's not attach to the hood.

I'm not sure what lamp is it, but I'm sure you can use PIAA if you like.

I will post more pictures soon, my car is in oil change and other service now.

Hi~Dinlo
I can't wait to see your more pictures about the Newminisport's 4 lamp bar kit,it looks great!!......but it's a long time you don't reply ....is your car ok??
And would you please paste some pics like what look is when the 4 lambs turned on?
I am very interested about it~
Thanks a lot!!

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Old Sep 21st, 2003, 11:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Fitted mine on Wednesday. The installation went smoothly and didn't have any major problems.

I like the look !!!

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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
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The Minisport works style lamp bar is without a doubt the one to have, better than bmw lamps.

Had mine for about 4 months now. got a local mechanic to fit the lamps and bar cost £15, watching him I'm glad I didn't try it myself.
Local auto electrician wired it up for £30.
best £45 I ever spent.
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Old Sep 29th, 2003, 09:07 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Hi~Dinlo
I can't wait to see your more pictures about the Newminisport's 4 lamp bar kit,it looks great!!......but it's a long time you don't reply ....is your car ok??
And would you please paste some pics like what look is when the 4 lambs turned on?
I am very interested about it~
Thanks a lot!!

I'm sorry jovi

I took the pictures, but never have time to post it. I will post it tonight for sure Sorry

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Old Sep 30th, 2003, 03:30 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Here are the picture I promise. I didn't use the wire that came with, I use my own wire to wire the light.
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Old Sep 30th, 2003, 03:33 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Old Oct 2nd, 2003, 03:15 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Thanks a lot~dinlo!!
It's really helpful,
because I intend to install by myself just like you!!

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Old Aug 20th, 2004, 09:19 AM   #20 (permalink)
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How do !

Just installed the minisport lights - threw up one or two probs but managed it in the end. Any question gimme a shout.
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