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Restyle · Apr 22nd, 2005, 09:53 PM

Well .. What else could I call it !!

Ever since I picked up this MCS I`ve been mulling over various ideas on how to both add more chrome & revise my earlier Mk1 BadgeBar Project .
So Today I finally got round to putting it all together.

Rakey · Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM

is that front PDC on there too??

Restyle · Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

is that front PDC on there too??

I knew I`d forgotten something

Rakey · Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:42 PM

so tell us more about how you got that to work, did you already have rear PDC?

Speedd · Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:45 PM

i'll need a PDC at the front and rear soon

Restyle · Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

so tell us more about how you got that to work, did you already have rear PDC?

Sorry, but its Not a PDC system .. I`ll Post up more details when I get it Working

Gr8Dain · Apr 22nd, 2005, 11:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Sorry, but its Not a PDC system .. I`ll Post up more details when I get it Working

Tease! I guess my assumption was wrong

mikeythemini · Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:38 AM

LED's ??

mikeythemini · Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:38 AM

Look like the ones in my decking

Nick666 · Apr 23rd, 2005, 10:07 AM

Maybe its for a weird spread-out 'Knight Rider' effect

Restyle · Apr 24th, 2005, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

LED`s ...Look like the ones in my decking

Well Spotted.
White or Blue 12 Volt LED`s - Stainless Steel Housing - Waterproof -
Too good to use on Decking I thought .. & they were knocked down to £7.50 (pack of 4)

Quote: Originally Posted by Nick666

Maybe its for a weird spread-out 'Knight Rider' effect

Now theres an idea

harrop · Jan 6th, 2006, 01:03 PM

I know its an old thread but i've just found it - how tricky was the set up etc? im OK with wiring wondered if I could possible do the same!

Restyle · Jan 6th, 2006, 03:48 PM

It was far easier than anticipated to tell the truth, with everything going to plan.
The Bottom section of the Front Spoiler is cheaply available (arond £20-) direct from your local BMW dealer`s parts dept, with slightly different variations for each MINI varient.

Its just down to your imagination of what to do with it

Removal of the Front Bumper assy is pretty straightforward
How To Guide >> http://mini.uglydoris.com/archives/000020.html

harrop · Jan 8th, 2006, 01:07 AM

cheers man, Ive had the bumper off before to fit my spots, its the drilling I worry about! you reckon any old garned decking LEDs will do?

Restyle · Jan 8th, 2006, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by harrop

cheers man, Ive had the bumper off before to fit my spots, its the drilling I worry about! you reckon any old garned decking LEDs will do?

As long as they`re the 12Volt type with the built in volt-drop resistor.
{LEDs normally blow with anything over 2 Volt }

Decking Leds are ideal as they designed to be hardwearing & rustfree

harrop · Jan 10th, 2006, 10:49 PM

Hi mate

got the LEDs today - 30 squidders for a pack of 10 white. nearly had to get blue but just went to a different branch - its better than getting pulled over!

Hopefully it'll be an easy fit, all 10 plug in to a junction box which will work with less than 10 on, which is wired to a 12v adaptor, i figured id break the wall adapter - junction box wire and wire it to my sidelights! I'll be sure to get you some pics when done on sat.

cheers for the idea dude - hope you dont mind that there'll now be 2 in the coutry!

Restyle · Jan 10th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Looking forward to it.

Remember to do a complete photographic "How To" at every step

harrop · Jan 10th, 2006, 11:04 PM

I will do! always thought of myself as a model!

One problem im having is where to put them - im suckin' diesel you see and my lower bumper is different to yours, may have 2 either side and one in the grill.

The kit came with 10 lights - any ideas for locations of the other 5?

P.S. tried my best to get a photo to show but its bloody dark and m camera's flash is all or nothing. dont buy a sony DCS-F717 for the love of god!

harrop

Restyle · Jan 10th, 2006, 11:30 PM

I think Id try and keep an even number of lights to keep the symmetry.

As for the remaining lights, How do you fancy being the 1st with extra LED Reversing lights in the rear bumper section or surround.

harrop · Jan 10th, 2006, 11:35 PM

cheers for the diagram mate, I'll follow as closely as possible! have to try my best to make them stick to the grille. How would one go about linking the LEDs to the reverse circuit? is there some extra triggering gizmo there incase i have rear PDC that I can utilise?

could always put them beneath pollen vents?

Apr 22nd, 2005, 09:53 PM	#1
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	The StyleBar Well .. What else could I call it !! Ever since I picked up this MCS I`ve been mulling over various ideas on how to both add more chrome & revise my earlier Mk1 BadgeBar Project . So Today I finally got round to putting it all together. Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	is that front PDC on there too?? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey is that front PDC on there too?? I knew I`d forgotten something Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	so tell us more about how you got that to work, did you already have rear PDC? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 16,388 Offline	i'll need a PDC at the front and rear soon Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Apr 22nd, 2005, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey so tell us more about how you got that to work, did you already have rear PDC? Sorry, but its Not a PDC system .. I`ll Post up more details when I get it Working In da Wud

Apr 22nd, 2005, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 829 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle Sorry, but its Not a PDC system .. I`ll Post up more details when I get it Working Tease! I guess my assumption was wrong

Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	LED's ?? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 23rd, 2005, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	Look like the ones in my decking Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 23rd, 2005, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nick666 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 307 Offline	Maybe its for a weird spread-out 'Knight Rider' effect

Apr 24th, 2005, 10:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini LED`s ...Look like the ones in my decking Well Spotted. White or Blue 12 Volt LED`s - Stainless Steel Housing - Waterproof - Too good to use on Decking I thought .. & they were knocked down to £7.50 (pack of 4) Quote: Originally Posted by Nick666 Maybe its for a weird spread-out 'Knight Rider' effect Now theres an idea Attached Thumbnails Attached Images In da Wud

Jan 6th, 2006, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 957 Offline	I know its an old thread but i've just found it - how tricky was the set up etc? im OK with wiring wondered if I could possible do the same!

Jan 6th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	It was far easier than anticipated to tell the truth, with everything going to plan. The Bottom section of the Front Spoiler is cheaply available (arond £20-) direct from your local BMW dealer`s parts dept, with slightly different variations for each MINI varient. Its just down to your imagination of what to do with it Removal of the Front Bumper assy is pretty straightforward How To Guide >> http://mini.uglydoris.com/archives/000020.html Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Jan 8th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 957 Offline	cheers man, Ive had the bumper off before to fit my spots, its the drilling I worry about! you reckon any old garned decking LEDs will do?

Jan 8th, 2006, 09:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by harrop cheers man, Ive had the bumper off before to fit my spots, its the drilling I worry about! you reckon any old garned decking LEDs will do? As long as they`re the 12Volt type with the built in volt-drop resistor. {LEDs normally blow with anything over 2 Volt } Decking Leds are ideal as they designed to be hardwearing & rustfree In da Wud

Jan 10th, 2006, 10:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Hi mate got the LEDs today - 30 squidders for a pack of 10 white. nearly had to get blue but just went to a different branch - its better than getting pulled over! Hopefully it'll be an easy fit, all 10 plug in to a junction box which will work with less than 10 on, which is wired to a 12v adaptor, i figured id break the wall adapter - junction box wire and wire it to my sidelights! I'll be sure to get you some pics when done on sat. cheers for the idea dude - hope you dont mind that there'll now be 2 in the coutry!

Jan 10th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Looking forward to it. Remember to do a complete photographic "How To" at every step In da Wud

Jan 10th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 957 Offline	hmmm... I will do! always thought of myself as a model! One problem im having is where to put them - im suckin' diesel you see and my lower bumper is different to yours, may have 2 either side and one in the grill. The kit came with 10 lights - any ideas for locations of the other 5? P.S. tried my best to get a photo to show but its bloody dark and m camera's flash is all or nothing. dont buy a sony DCS-F717 for the love of god! harrop Attached Thumbnails

Jan 10th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	I think Id try and keep an even number of lights to keep the symmetry. As for the remaining lights, How do you fancy being the 1st with extra LED Reversing lights in the rear bumper section or surround. Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Jan 10th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 957 Offline	cheers for the diagram mate, I'll follow as closely as possible! have to try my best to make them stick to the grille. How would one go about linking the LEDs to the reverse circuit? is there some extra triggering gizmo there incase i have rear PDC that I can utilise? could always put them beneath pollen vents?

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