White Turn Signal in Front

[94SwiftGT]

I never liked the orange turn signal lights on the front of my Cooper S. I always felt it looked out of place.

I finally did something about it. I bought a pair of normal 1156 clear lamps to replace the stock orange lamps. When I went to install them I found that the pins on the stock lamps are offset. The pins on an 1156 are 180 Deg. apart, so I shaved 1 of the pins off. This worked great since the pins work only for retension not for contact.

I think the clear lamps look much better, and I wanted to share the info.

94SwiftGT

Clear Lamps:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11948.html

Stock Lamps:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture11949.html

[tip]

They look clear now. When you activate the turn signals are they yellow or white. I think in Ontario we must have yellow turn signals up front on a car. At least they must flash yellow.

Charles

[acetonic]

I know that in the US, the DoT requires the turn signals to flash amber. I am looking into getting the bulbs for the turn signals that are silver when off, but flash orange.

That way you get the white look, but people will still recognize that you are about to turn.

[hurrens]

I fitted the silvered bulbs all round, front side and rear. I have white or clear lenses all round to, so I don't have the fried egg look. They look great. The silvered bulbs come in all sizes and fittings.

[Paul]

Read this from the FAQ and DIY section (if you haven't already). It has a how-to, and a place to get them from:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.html

[d.i.y.] How to fit 'clear' front indicator bulbs and 'whiter' side lights:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/thread23640_.html

[Albert]

The DIY talks about getting bulbs from www.powerbulbs.com. I checked out that website, but couldn't find the Mini as one of the cars to choose from for bulbs. Can someone help?

Thanks.

[Paul]

These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too.

Paul

[MiniMan7]

I like the clear/white better.

[Albert]

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
These are the ones: http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...d=psv&type=IND They are (pretty much) universal. You get the blue sidelights free too.

Paul

Thanks Paul. Went ahead and ordered it!

[Minty]

has to be clear all round...for the ultra clean look