I'm fitting XENON's on my GP - "how to" to follow!

[The Doc]

I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed

I love my GP but I also love xenon lights.

Does anyone know what parts are required to fit them?

Do I HAVE to have dynamic beam leveling or can I use to original three position switch?

[mikeythemini]

By law you must have auto leveling
There is a German guy on here who has retro fitted them to his gp

[GARY GP]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)

I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed

I love my GP but I also love xenon lights.

Does anyone know what parts are required to fit them?

Do I HAVE to have dynamic beam leveling or can I use to original three position switch?

Go to hallfords and get 80 watts h7 blue bulbs £30 well spent.

[spud130475]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)

I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed

I love my GP but I also love xenon lights.

Does anyone know what parts are required to fit them?

Do I HAVE to have dynamic beam leveling or can I use to original three position switch?

Ive been in touch with chris @ woodman's mini & he's been in touch with technical dudes at mini.
Sorry to say they dont do a kit. The only retrofit kit avalible has the old style xenons in the kit.
I was gutted

[memphisto]

Quote: Originally Posted by gary bartle (original)

Go to hallfords and get 80 watts h7 blue bulbs £30 well spent.

Should point out that 80 watt bulbs are for track day use only and not road legal. I also wonder if they might harm the Mini wiring loom and the warranty!

However, I would definitely recommend the Osram Silver Star bulbs (50% more light on the road), made all the difference on my 2002 Cooper compared to the original bulbs.

[GARY GP]

Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto (original)

Should point out that 80 watt bulbs are for track day use only and not road legal. I also wonder if they might harm the Mini wiring loom and the warranty!

However, I would definitely recommend the Osram Silver Star bulbs (50% more light on the road), made all the difference on my 2002 Cooper compared to the original bulbs.

i have had them fitted for 3 weeks with no probs. they may say track use only but i have not been flashed once .so they are just right for road use.but they are still not as bright as xeons they are better than osram silver! i have tried them and took them back and got the blue 80watts give it a go you will see what i mean. you will see the light

[GoodFinder]

I'm changing out the low and high beams in my GP with the PIAA H7 Xtreme white plus bulbs. I hope they help. Of course, I know they won't be as good as the Xenon in my '05 MCS.

[mGP]

Quote: Originally Posted by spud130475 (original)

Ive been in touch with chris @ woodman's mini & he's been in touch with technical dudes at mini.
Sorry to say they dont do a kit. The only retrofit kit avalible has the old style xenons in the kit.
I was gutted

How come BMW germany managed to fit them to 'macmini' 's car??

[MiniNana]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoodFinder (original)

I'm changing out the low and high beams in my GP with the PIAA H7 Xtreme white plus bulbs. I hope they help. Of course, I know they won't be as good as the Xenon in my '05 MCS.

Please report back as to how you like the PIAA's after you've driven with them, okay? Inquiring minds want to know.

[The Doc]

GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.

SPUD how much is the old style kit?

Mikeythemini where is your shop m8 as I need mucho bittys for mys minis!

I am bidding on a set of lamps on thingy bay at the moment so if I win 'em I will let you know how I get on fitting them!

[mikeythemini]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)

GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.

SPUD how much is the old style kit?

Mikeythemini where is your shop m8 as I need mucho bittys for mys minis!

I am bidding on a set of lamps on thingy bay at the moment so if I win 'em I will let you know how I get on fitting them!

Formby - facing the big Tesco on the A565

[The Doc]

Cool I'll pop in and say hello - do you sell bass tubes? and whats the name of your gaff pls?

[:: Jon ::]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)

Cool I'll pop in and say hello - do you sell bass tubes? and whats the name of your gaff pls?

Formby Car Electrical...

[mikeythemini]

bASS tubes - swear word
Custom Bass boxes - now your talkin

[spud130475]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)

GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.

SPUD how much is the old style kit?

Mikeythemini where is your shop m8 as I need mucho bittys for mys minis!

I am bidding on a set of lamps on thingy bay at the moment so if I win 'em I will let you know how I get on fitting them!

I think it was about £650 +vat + 8.5 hours labour that was without the washer kit