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Ferroequine · Dec 12th, 2005, 11:30 PM

As per my post a few spots up:

- Do these still light up properly at night?
- Are they US/Canada legal?

faster,Tobias! · Dec 12th, 2005, 11:36 PM

Judging from the number of current cars sold with no side markers, I would guess they are not required equipment up here in Canada. We probably get them because some states require them, pay attention to newer cars and whether or not they are present.

Paul · Dec 13th, 2005, 12:02 AM

Might get some photos done soon, took some but they were quite frankly rubbish, then forgot all about photos and stuff. Maybe get some time next week.

Ferroequine · Dec 13th, 2005, 12:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

Judging from the number of current cars sold with no side markers, I would guess they are not required equipment up here in Canada. We probably get them because some states require them, pay attention to newer cars and whether or not they are present.

Actually, all current cars up here are sold with sidemarkers -- in a way. Most manufacturers wrap the headlights & tail lights around to the sides of the vehicle so that they can cut costs and still easily include a side marker inside the cluster. Of course this doesn't work on a MINI, so they added them in the wheel arches.

Will have to do some digging into the Canadian law books, me thinks.

mel 3 · Dec 17th, 2005, 09:14 AM

wow here in italy just a few people has this modify and I'm going to make it too!
a few questions: has anybody tryied to paint black his side lights from THE OUTSIDE?
when you go to buy the whole kit you also get the wiring and the connectros required?

wigley · Jun 29th, 2006, 09:24 PM

Got the wiring and connectors in the post today - thanks very much Mikey

One absolute beginners question though, how do you join the new wires to the existing side light wires?

Goonery · Jun 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Just a FYI.

If you happen to misplace a grommit, they're the same on an '06 S (privately owned) as on an '02 MINI One (company car). Might be useful for anyone with a similar domestic vehicle situation as ours!

Thanks Abi.

Its time she had a new car you know

mikeythemini · Jun 29th, 2006, 09:57 PM

I splice & solder

If you dont have a slodering iron I suppose you could use a scotch lock (Excuse the swearing)

wigley · Jul 1st, 2006, 08:54 PM

Lights are fitted and working a treat

I've not done any soldering before so I opted for Maplins cheap and cheerful snap-locks

and lots of insulating tape. I just couldn't risk learning how to solder on the MINI.

The rear wiring is slightly more cheeky than expected - on the left its Brown and Grey/Violet. On the right its Brown and Grey/Yellow. Luckily the Haynes and Bentley manuals make it clear in their wiring diagrams.

Thanks again for the parts mikey

Paul · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery

Its time she had a new car you know

The One has been sat there gathering dust for ages, must do something with it!

Goonery · Jul 3rd, 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

The One has been sat there gathering dust for ages, must do something with it!

I think it should become a MINI2 Project car, tout it around a few sponsors and see just how radical a One can become, it would promote their products and services and could be used to promote MINI2 at events around the country

Dec 13th, 2005, 12:02 AM	#43 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Might get some photos done soon, took some but they were quite frankly rubbish, then forgot all about photos and stuff. Maybe get some time next week. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 29th, 2006, 09:24 PM	#46 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:03 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Got the wiring and connectors in the post today - thanks very much Mikey One absolute beginners question though, how do you join the new wires to the existing side light wires? www.miniturismo.co.uk

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mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 9,438 Online	I splice & solder If you dont have a slodering iron I suppose you could use a scotch lock (Excuse the swearing) Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jul 1st, 2006, 08:54 PM	#49 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:03 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Lights are fitted and working a treat I've not done any soldering before so I opted for Maplins cheap and cheerful snap-locks and lots of insulating tape. I just couldn't risk learning how to solder on the MINI. The rear wiring is slightly more cheeky than expected - on the left its Brown and Grey/Violet. On the right its Brown and Grey/Yellow. Luckily the Haynes and Bentley manuals make it clear in their wiring diagrams. Thanks again for the parts mikey www.miniturismo.co.uk

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:55 PM	#50 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery Its time she had a new car you know The One has been sat there gathering dust for ages, must do something with it! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Dec 12th, 2005, 11:30 PM	#41
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	As per my post a few spots up: - Do these still light up properly at night? - Are they US/Canada legal?

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Dec 12th, 2005, 11:36 PM	#42 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Judging from the number of current cars sold with no side markers, I would guess they are not required equipment up here in Canada. We probably get them because some states require them, pay attention to newer cars and whether or not they are present.

Dec 13th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#44 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! Judging from the number of current cars sold with no side markers, I would guess they are not required equipment up here in Canada. We probably get them because some states require them, pay attention to newer cars and whether or not they are present. Actually, all current cars up here are sold with sidemarkers -- in a way. Most manufacturers wrap the headlights & tail lights around to the sides of the vehicle so that they can cut costs and still easily include a side marker inside the cluster. Of course this doesn't work on a MINI, so they added them in the wheel arches. Will have to do some digging into the Canadian law books, me thinks.

Dec 17th, 2005, 09:14 AM	#45 (permalink)
mel 3 AJO' !!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cagliari, sardinia!! Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 240 Offline	wow here in italy just a few people has this modify and I'm going to make it too! a few questions: has anybody tryied to paint black his side lights from THE OUTSIDE? when you go to buy the whole kit you also get the wiring and the connectros required?

Jun 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#47 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Just a FYI. If you happen to misplace a grommit, they're the same on an '06 S (privately owned) as on an '02 MINI One (company car). Might be useful for anyone with a similar domestic vehicle situation as ours! Thanks Abi. Its time she had a new car you know

Jul 3rd, 2006, 05:22 PM	#51 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett The One has been sat there gathering dust for ages, must do something with it! I think it should become a MINI2 Project car, tout it around a few sponsors and see just how radical a One can become, it would promote their products and services and could be used to promote MINI2 at events around the country

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