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ImaVunDerBrah · Aug 5th, 2004, 10:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R1

I replaced them myself. No harness needed.

Quote: Originally Posted by dinlo

In the US, I only get the lgiht. I didn't need any extra wiring harness. I think Canada should be the same as the US spec.

I've just ordered the clear tail light kit from the dealer. It should be in sometime soon.

I'm still confused about this wiring harness though. The wiring harness is sold for an additional $100... but no one seems to understand the need for it? It seems that if MINI is selling it, then they intend for you to use it.

Right now I'm planning on just going without it. I'd like to actually know its purpose though.

I looked through the thread R1 suggested but I didn't get a chance to read everything. Does anyone know specifically what the wiring harness is for, is it required, is it a good idea, etc.?

thanks!

RobHardyUK · Aug 5th, 2004, 11:19 PM

Where do you put the reflectors they supply u?

devilsushi2000 · Aug 6th, 2004, 07:34 AM

I heard once that new wiring was to make the lights brighter as with the clear lights the bulbs emit a pinkish red.

devilsushi2000 · Aug 6th, 2004, 07:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RobHardyUK

Where do you put the reflectors they supply u?

They have to be inserted into the rear bumper

ImaVunDerBrah · Aug 6th, 2004, 11:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

I heard once that new wiring was to make the lights brighter as with the clear lights the bulbs emit a pinkish red.

Ok, this is good news. We're getting some consensus.

I also heard that the wiring makes the lights 'redder' as opposed to the 'pinkish' color they would be otherwise... Anyone know if this is true, or is it just a rumor?

devilsushi2000 · Aug 6th, 2004, 08:15 PM

The light is not particluarly red, it is a pale sort of colour. Nice and different though, I prefer it

AmRov · Aug 6th, 2004, 10:16 PM

My clear rears --

CLICK TO ENLARGE

I installed the red reflectors in the black plastic mesh (MCS). I've been pulled over for another (bogus) violation by a Texas state trooper, and no mention of any problem with these.

Clear rears were dealer-installed; reflectors cost $4 each, and were installed in less than 5 minutes.

The dealer never even mentioned the need for red reflectors and so made no effort to install them. Just as well for me.

sa3dos · Nov 23rd, 2004, 04:43 AM

I have purchased the Clear White Tail Lights and installed them my self,

NO EXTRA WIRING KIT IS REQUIRED, it is a PLUG n' PLAY!!!!!!

jasonfields007 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:08 AM

white lights look great.

ImaVunDerBrah · Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:12 PM

I'm currently in debate about adding them to my current Cooper. I had them on my first CR/W Cooper, and still have the set leftover.. but I'm not certain how they would look on CR/B. I should, in theory, look for some pictures so I can see how it looks. If I don't put them on, then they'll be going up for sale eventually.

Doallyn · Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:21 PM

yep its a simple in and out to replace the lights - just a bit awkward with the spanner! but its no issue to do yourself!

as for the reflectors! i like the ones posted! i got the mini offical ones with the lights as they said i needed em - but they are huge and involve drilling your bumper! so erm "no to that!"

the law only states that you need symetrical reflectors at the rear and not reflective tape! so the halfords ones look perfect!!

Aug 5th, 2004, 10:56 PM	#21
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 2,558 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R1 I replaced them myself. No harness needed. Quote: Originally Posted by dinlo In the US, I only get the lgiht. I didn't need any extra wiring harness. I think Canada should be the same as the US spec. I've just ordered the clear tail light kit from the dealer. It should be in sometime soon. I'm still confused about this wiring harness though. The wiring harness is sold for an additional $100... but no one seems to understand the need for it? It seems that if MINI is selling it, then they intend for you to use it. Right now I'm planning on just going without it. I'd like to actually know its purpose though. I looked through the thread R1 suggested but I didn't get a chance to read everything. Does anyone know specifically what the wiring harness is for, is it required, is it a good idea, etc.? thanks! back in action

Aug 6th, 2004, 11:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 2,558 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 I heard once that new wiring was to make the lights brighter as with the clear lights the bulbs emit a pinkish red. Ok, this is good news. We're getting some consensus. I also heard that the wiring makes the lights 'redder' as opposed to the 'pinkish' color they would be otherwise... Anyone know if this is true, or is it just a rumor? back in action

Aug 6th, 2004, 10:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
AmRov Scoopersized! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heart of Texas Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 1,512 Offline	My clear rears -- CLICK TO ENLARGE I installed the red reflectors in the black plastic mesh (MCS). I've been pulled over for another (bogus) violation by a Texas state trooper, and no mention of any problem with these. Clear rears were dealer-installed; reflectors cost $4 each, and were installed in less than 5 minutes. The dealer never even mentioned the need for red reflectors and so made no effort to install them. Just as well for me. Look at that little S car go! [Sold 2/06]

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	white lights look great. '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 2,558 Offline	I'm currently in debate about adding them to my current Cooper. I had them on my first CR/W Cooper, and still have the set leftover.. but I'm not certain how they would look on CR/B. I should, in theory, look for some pictures so I can see how it looks. If I don't put them on, then they'll be going up for sale eventually. back in action

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Aug 5th, 2004, 11:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
RobHardyUK The Hartge Experience Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 1,044 Offline	Where do you put the reflectors they supply u?

Aug 6th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:40 PM Posts: 843 Offline	I heard once that new wiring was to make the lights brighter as with the clear lights the bulbs emit a pinkish red.

Aug 6th, 2004, 07:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:40 PM Posts: 843 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RobHardyUK Where do you put the reflectors they supply u? They have to be inserted into the rear bumper

Aug 6th, 2004, 08:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:40 PM Posts: 843 Offline	The light is not particluarly red, it is a pale sort of colour. Nice and different though, I prefer it

Nov 23rd, 2004, 04:43 AM	#28 (permalink)
sa3dos Black Cat Owner My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal Local Time: 07:40 PM Posts: 126 Offline	I have purchased the Clear White Tail Lights and installed them my self, NO EXTRA WIRING KIT IS REQUIRED, it is a PLUG n' PLAY!!!!!!

Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:21 PM	#31 (permalink)
Doallyn MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 11:40 PM Posts: 13 Offline	yep its a simple in and out to replace the lights - just a bit awkward with the spanner! but its no issue to do yourself! as for the reflectors! i like the ones posted! i got the mini offical ones with the lights as they said i needed em - but they are huge and involve drilling your bumper! so erm "no to that!" the law only states that you need symetrical reflectors at the rear and not reflective tape! so the halfords ones look perfect!!

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