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bryce03 · Nov 28th, 2003, 12:53 PM

Does anyone know how much they are? And how much it would be to get them fitted?

Ordered the Mini without the Xenons cos I didnt think it would be worth it but just got a new BMW 530 witht the Xenons and Adaptive Headlights and the improved visibility is unbelievable so Im wanting the Xenon on my Mini now.

Cheers

Bryce

Paul · Nov 28th, 2003, 03:28 PM

If I recall, to retrofit, it's about £350 a side, £700 in all, you'll need to check with your dealer for sure. It's about twice the cost of having them from the factory at least.

NEMINI · Nov 28th, 2003, 04:41 PM

Retrofits are always expessive unfortunately, but perhaps some of the money can be recoope by tossing the ones you remove onto the for sale section here on M2 or eBay

bryce03 · Nov 28th, 2003, 05:56 PM

^ Yeh good thinking

What about Halogen bulbs? Is that the next step up from "normal" lights but not as great as the Xenons?

Bryce

Paul · Nov 28th, 2003, 05:57 PM

They're halogen to start with, but upgrading to some good Osram or Philips bulbs will help too. And be MUCH cheaper.

bryce03 · Nov 28th, 2003, 06:03 PM

What kinda price are we talking for better bulbs here then? It's the "getting them fitted" thats the expensive bit isn't it?

Btw, thanks a lot for your help, much appreciated

NEMINI · Nov 28th, 2003, 06:26 PM

powerbulbs.com is where most of the M2er's have been getting their bulbs from

Goonery · Nov 28th, 2003, 07:02 PM

Retro fitting Xenons is a right Ba*#trd of a job, not just swapping the lamp units, theres some cabling and Body Controller work as well, thats why its not very cost effective.
Go for new bulbs first, then spots, if still no good, buy a car with Xenon already on.

chubbly · Nov 28th, 2003, 08:34 PM

Following a mistake at the factory I have just picked up my car with the Xenons retrofitted. don't know the cost of the hardware but the cost of fitting is £900.

Also successfully had the spacesaver wheel retrofitted.

bryce03 · Nov 28th, 2003, 08:41 PM

what if i lied and said i ordered it with xenons?!

Paul · Nov 29th, 2003, 08:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bryce03

what if i lied and said i ordered it with xenons?!

You'd feel really guilty deep down inside.

Wouldn't you?

vegasmini · Nov 29th, 2003, 09:48 AM

Check out this auction on Ebay:

Ebay Auction for Xenon Lights

bryce03 · Nov 29th, 2003, 10:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

You'd feel really guilty deep down inside.

Wouldn't you?

But I'd have me some really good lights

markjenn · Nov 29th, 2003, 07:03 PM

I'd wait until the new car comes and live with it a while before getting into a big-buck retrofit program.

Xenon performance varies a lot from car to car and just because you really like Xenons on one car is not a guarantee that it will make the same difference on another. And there are some here who think the Xenons on the Mini aren't very good. Drive with the halogens a while and see if they are acceptable. You may be happy enough and find that you'd much rather spend the money on something else.

- Mark

mcglothh · Nov 29th, 2003, 08:02 PM

Nah, I disagree.
The Xenons on the Mini are sweet just as you are suspecting, bryce03.

- Mitch

bryce03 · Nov 29th, 2003, 10:00 PM

i'll keep my money just now and see how i feel, the MINI's just a cheap "run around", but it'll be the one that gets used most cos its gonna be fun

Yellow Belly · Dec 11th, 2003, 03:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bryce03

, the MINI's just a cheap "run around",

Quote of the Year?!

Nov 28th, 2003, 12:53 PM	#1
bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	Xenon Lights.. How much? Does anyone know how much they are? And how much it would be to get them fitted? Ordered the Mini without the Xenons cos I didnt think it would be worth it but just got a new BMW 530 witht the Xenons and Adaptive Headlights and the improved visibility is unbelievable so Im wanting the Xenon on my Mini now. Cheers Bryce

Nov 28th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 41,213 Online	If I recall, to retrofit, it's about £350 a side, £700 in all, you'll need to check with your dealer for sure. It's about twice the cost of having them from the factory at least. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Retrofits are always expessive unfortunately, but perhaps some of the money can be recoope by tossing the ones you remove onto the for sale section here on M2 or eBay NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 41,213 Online	They're halogen to start with, but upgrading to some good Osram or Philips bulbs will help too. And be MUCH cheaper. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	powerbulbs.com is where most of the M2er's have been getting their bulbs from NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Nov 28th, 2003, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	^ Yeh good thinking What about Halogen bulbs? Is that the next step up from "normal" lights but not as great as the Xenons? Bryce

Nov 28th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	What kinda price are we talking for better bulbs here then? It's the "getting them fitted" thats the expensive bit isn't it? Btw, thanks a lot for your help, much appreciated

Nov 28th, 2003, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 13,685 Offline	Retro fitting Xenons is a right Ba*#trd of a job, not just swapping the lamp units, theres some cabling and Body Controller work as well, thats why its not very cost effective. Go for new bulbs first, then spots, if still no good, buy a car with Xenon already on.

Nov 28th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
chubbly MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Retrofitting Xenons Following a mistake at the factory I have just picked up my car with the Xenons retrofitted. don't know the cost of the hardware but the cost of fitting is £900. Also successfully had the spacesaver wheel retrofitted.

Nov 28th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	what if i lied and said i ordered it with xenons?!

Nov 29th, 2003, 08:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 41,213 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by bryce03 what if i lied and said i ordered it with xenons?! You'd feel really guilty deep down inside. Wouldn't you? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 29th, 2003, 09:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
vegasmini Just Motor Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 06:11 AM Posts: 184 Offline	Check out this auction on Ebay: Ebay Auction for Xenon Lights

Nov 29th, 2003, 10:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett You'd feel really guilty deep down inside. Wouldn't you? But I'd have me some really good lights

Nov 29th, 2003, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
markjenn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 264 Offline	I'd wait until the new car comes and live with it a while before getting into a big-buck retrofit program. Xenon performance varies a lot from car to car and just because you really like Xenons on one car is not a guarantee that it will make the same difference on another. And there are some here who think the Xenons on the Mini aren't very good. Drive with the halogens a while and see if they are acceptable. You may be happy enough and find that you'd much rather spend the money on something else. - Mark

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Nov 29th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
mcglothh MINI2 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Evanston, Illinois Local Time: 08:11 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Nah, I disagree. The Xenons on the Mini are sweet just as you are suspecting, bryce03. - Mitch

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bryce03 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 192 Offline	i'll keep my money just now and see how i feel, the MINI's just a cheap "run around", but it'll be the one that gets used most cos its gonna be fun

Dec 11th, 2003, 03:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Yellow Belly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 59 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bryce03 , the MINI's just a cheap "run around", Quote of the Year?!

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