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Johnny225 · Feb 21st, 2004, 10:25 PM

Hi All,
Gor those of you who have the factory twin rally lamps, I was wondering about how bright they are. Can they be used with normal lights, or are they too bright and so can only be used with the HIBs?
Thanks in advance,
John

moorlockx · Feb 21st, 2004, 10:47 PM

Use them only with your high beams, unless you want to upset people and possibly risk a ticket

gtshnzr · Feb 21st, 2004, 10:50 PM

The wiring harness or circuitry, if dealer installed, is hooked up so that they only will work with high beams on.

Johnny225 · Feb 21st, 2004, 11:48 PM

I know, but isen't there a seperate on/off switch for them?
Thanks BTW, it's really a bummer that they can't be used with normal headlights...

dinlo · Feb 22nd, 2004, 08:18 AM

I didn't get the factor diving light, but the 4 spot light I got also require to hook up to the high beam's wire, so I did my own wiring, now I can turn it on whenever I want

Smurfn · Feb 22nd, 2004, 09:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225

I know, but isen't there a seperate on/off switch for them?
Thanks BTW, it's really a bummer that they can't be used with normal headlights...

Not on mine, only come on with the high beams.

gtshnzr · Feb 23rd, 2004, 01:31 AM

There is a separate switch on the lower left part of the dash (in US L hand drive version!). If the high beams are not on, the switch does nothing. If the high beams are on, the switch turns the aux lamps on and off. I suppose it draws current from the high beam circuit. But them again, if you install them yourself, you can pull power from wherever.

Smurfn · Feb 23rd, 2004, 03:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by gtshnzr

There is a separate switch on the lower left part of the dash (in US L hand drive version!). If the high beams are not on, the switch does nothing. If the high beams are on, the switch turns the aux lamps on and off. I suppose it draws current from the high beam circuit. But them again, if you install them yourself, you can pull power from wherever.

That's interesting. Here we don't get that switch, the lights just come on with the high beams.

So you get low beams, high beams and super high beams

headly21 · May 4th, 2005, 05:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225

Hi All,
Gor those of you who have the factory twin rally lamps, I was wondering about how bright they are. Can they be used with normal lights, or are they too bright and so can only be used with the HIBs?
Thanks in advance,
John

This might vary from state to state. I know that at least in Florida and Virginia, thanks to another forum poster from VA, the law only allows the rally lamps to be used with high-beams. That's what my dealer also said when they installed mine.

As for brightness, the rally lamps don't seem any brighter than regular headlamps. You must be careful not to use them with their plastic covers on. It will melt the covers and you'll have a big mess, or worse, a fire.

Feb 21st, 2004, 10:25 PM	#1
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Rally light question Hi All, Gor those of you who have the factory twin rally lamps, I was wondering about how bright they are. Can they be used with normal lights, or are they too bright and so can only be used with the HIBs? Thanks in advance, John

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moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 884 Offline	Use them only with your high beams, unless you want to upset people and possibly risk a ticket -- '03 S B/W

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gtshnzr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: green oaks Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 509 Offline	The wiring harness or circuitry, if dealer installed, is hooked up so that they only will work with high beams on. Early is on time; On time is late.

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dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:38 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	I didn't get the factor diving light, but the 4 spot light I got also require to hook up to the high beam's wire, so I did my own wiring, now I can turn it on whenever I want 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

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Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:38 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225 I know, but isen't there a seperate on/off switch for them? Thanks BTW, it's really a bummer that they can't be used with normal headlights... Not on mine, only come on with the high beams. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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Feb 21st, 2004, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 837 Offline	I know, but isen't there a seperate on/off switch for them? Thanks BTW, it's really a bummer that they can't be used with normal headlights...

Feb 23rd, 2004, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
gtshnzr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: green oaks Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 509 Offline	There is a separate switch on the lower left part of the dash (in US L hand drive version!). If the high beams are not on, the switch does nothing. If the high beams are on, the switch turns the aux lamps on and off. I suppose it draws current from the high beam circuit. But them again, if you install them yourself, you can pull power from wherever. Early is on time; On time is late.

Feb 23rd, 2004, 03:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:38 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gtshnzr There is a separate switch on the lower left part of the dash (in US L hand drive version!). If the high beams are not on, the switch does nothing. If the high beams are on, the switch turns the aux lamps on and off. I suppose it draws current from the high beam circuit. But them again, if you install them yourself, you can pull power from wherever. That's interesting. Here we don't get that switch, the lights just come on with the high beams. So you get low beams, high beams and super high beams http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 4th, 2005, 05:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
headly21 LSD MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225 Hi All, Gor those of you who have the factory twin rally lamps, I was wondering about how bright they are. Can they be used with normal lights, or are they too bright and so can only be used with the HIBs? Thanks in advance, John This might vary from state to state. I know that at least in Florida and Virginia, thanks to another forum poster from VA, the law only allows the rally lamps to be used with high-beams. That's what my dealer also said when they installed mine. As for brightness, the rally lamps don't seem any brighter than regular headlamps. You must be careful not to use them with their plastic covers on. It will melt the covers and you'll have a big mess, or worse, a fire.

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