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mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:11 PM

Following a request done a quick how to fitting the USA style arch lights.
Feel free to tidy it up into FAQ or somethink.
The front arch corners are held on with 2 screws each, then they just clip off

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM

Rears also have 2 screws (top one hidden by the upper arch which is clipped on)

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:20 PM

Old arches shown with new arches

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:23 PM

These arches & lights were supplied with plugs by the dealer

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:28 PM

With no pins, wires were pushed though the plugs then bent over the front of the plug (away from each other).
The plugs were then pushed into the sockets on the lights. Glue was used down the back of the holes in the plus to secure the wires.

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:32 PM

The wires must then be routed to the connection points.
Front easily pushes through to the back of the front sidelight.
Connect 1 wire to each of the wires on the side light bulb holder. (Either way round its not polarity concious)

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:42 PM

For the rears, remove the rear lights (1 10mm nut each)
Inside the cavity you will see a grommet, make a small slit & pass the wire through. (the right side has a larger grommet than the left.) Seal the grommet using silicone.
Once the wire is in the rear cavity, connect to the rear light wiring.
The car I worked on the colours were Brown, and grey/yellow.
Once the wires have been passed though, the arches can be clipped on & screwed.

mikeythemini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:45 PM

Done

Olly. · Mar 22nd, 2005, 11:01 PM

I've always liked those, I may look into having this done.

What sort of cost is it to have this done Mikey?

mju · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:00 AM

Sensational...

Do let know me the price for this mod.

Paul · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:58 AM

Thanks Mikey.

IrishCooper · Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:36 PM

You know its funny most people here in the US want to get rid of those things while everyone that cant get them wants them. I personally am either going to get some blank pieces or black mine out where you cant see them. In my state (Texas) they are not required but they are in other states.

Olly. · Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper

You know its funny most people here in the US want to get rid of those things while everyone that cant get them wants them. I personally am either going to get some blank pieces or black mine out where you cant see them. In my state (Texas) they are not required but they are in other states.

I guess its just making the car that little bit different to all the other MINI's on the road

IrishCooper · Mar 24th, 2005, 05:45 AM

I agree i am doing the same thing getting Euro lighting on my US mini to make it different. I am thinking about having Euro tailights and getting rid of the wheel arch lights.

Paul · Mar 24th, 2005, 07:08 AM

I think the arch lights are sensible in terms of safety. I've been hit in the side of the car (in MINIs and Minis) several times now, and the reason is either "I thought you'd gone past" or "I didn't see you"..... I'm planning on getting these in an "every little help" attempt to not get side swiped again!

mikeythemini · Jun 4th, 2005, 06:18 PM

Now in stock

for the S only at the moment
https://www.newministuff.com/new/sho...uctshow&id=198

JerseyMini · Jun 6th, 2005, 09:26 PM

Any news on when you'll be able to get the parts for other models?

willymcd · Jun 6th, 2005, 09:48 PM

for us U.S. guys who don't like the orange look of the side markers can tinted side reflector covers, do the same thing as the orange ones but are just black, i think!!! outmotoring.com

SiNNeD · Jun 11th, 2005, 05:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

Done

DUDE!! is it me or is your side Cooper S grill lit up in your pcitures there...and if so where on earth did you get those little gems!!

matt1584 · Jun 11th, 2005, 07:17 PM

Hey Mikey,
am I right in thinking these are not easy to retrofit on cars with the Aero Kit fitted?
Cheers,
Matt

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:11 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Wheel arch lights retro fit Following a request done a quick how to fitting the USA style arch lights. Feel free to tidy it up into FAQ or somethink. The front arch corners are held on with 2 screws each, then they just clip off Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Rears also have 2 screws (top one hidden by the upper arch which is clipped on) Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Old arches shown with new arches Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	These arches & lights were supplied with plugs by the dealer Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	With no pins, wires were pushed though the plugs then bent over the front of the plug (away from each other). The plugs were then pushed into the sockets on the lights. Glue was used down the back of the holes in the plus to secure the wires. Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	The wires must then be routed to the connection points. Front easily pushes through to the back of the front sidelight. Connect 1 wire to each of the wires on the side light bulb holder. (Either way round its not polarity concious) Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	For the rears, remove the rear lights (1 10mm nut each) Inside the cavity you will see a grommet, make a small slit & pass the wire through. (the right side has a larger grommet than the left.) Seal the grommet using silicone. Once the wire is in the rear cavity, connect to the rear light wiring. The car I worked on the colours were Brown, and grey/yellow. Once the wires have been passed though, the arches can be clipped on & screwed. Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Done Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 22nd, 2005, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	I've always liked those, I may look into having this done. What sort of cost is it to have this done Mikey?

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
mju mini.sg Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Sensational... Do let know me the price for this mod. York Street Richmond Victoria Australia

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Thanks Mikey.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
IrishCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedford, TX. Local Time: 04:16 PM Posts: 123 Offline	You know its funny most people here in the US want to get rid of those things while everyone that cant get them wants them. I personally am either going to get some blank pieces or black mine out where you cant see them. In my state (Texas) they are not required but they are in other states.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 11:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper You know its funny most people here in the US want to get rid of those things while everyone that cant get them wants them. I personally am either going to get some blank pieces or black mine out where you cant see them. In my state (Texas) they are not required but they are in other states. I guess its just making the car that little bit different to all the other MINI's on the road

Mar 24th, 2005, 05:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
IrishCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedford, TX. Local Time: 04:16 PM Posts: 123 Offline	I agree i am doing the same thing getting Euro lighting on my US mini to make it different. I am thinking about having Euro tailights and getting rid of the wheel arch lights.

Mar 24th, 2005, 07:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	I think the arch lights are sensible in terms of safety. I've been hit in the side of the car (in MINIs and Minis) several times now, and the reason is either "I thought you'd gone past" or "I didn't see you"..... I'm planning on getting these in an "every little help" attempt to not get side swiped again!

Jun 4th, 2005, 06:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Now in stock for the S only at the moment https://www.newministuff.com/new/sho...uctshow&id=198 Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jun 6th, 2005, 09:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
JerseyMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jersey Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Any news on when you'll be able to get the parts for other models?

Jun 6th, 2005, 09:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
willymcd metal lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: portland, SLC, Aspen Local Time: 01:16 PM Posts: 111 Offline	for us U.S. guys who don't like the orange look of the side markers can tinted side reflector covers, do the same thing as the orange ones but are just black, i think!!! outmotoring.com

Jun 11th, 2005, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
SiNNeD MiNi SiNNeR Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 224 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini Done DUDE!! is it me or is your side Cooper S grill lit up in your pcitures there...and if so where on earth did you get those little gems!!

Jun 11th, 2005, 07:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
matt1584 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 296 Offline	Hey Mikey, am I right in thinking these are not easy to retrofit on cars with the Aero Kit fitted? Cheers, Matt

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