[sobaphobic]

for me to do these theings to my 2002 mini cooper

2 front spot lamps

windows tinted, may even get the front ones done as well if the company wll allow it

leather arm rest

the cooper s, gas cap

how much for these? im not too bothered on them being geniune mini parts but would pay the extra if the difference wasnt massive

[ScottyBoy]

Hello there and welcome to MINI2,

Ill start by saying a good set of lights will be a set of wipac lights you can get them hear,

WIPAC SPOT LAMP KIT CHROME BMW MINI + BRACKETS on eBay, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (item 140152826560 end time 08-Sep-07 20:52:29 BST)

Personnal ive had a set of wipacs on my last MINI and the MINI i have now came with OEM lamps and they are close enough to being identical, And if you see my fitting unstructions on hear you can fit them your self for under a fiver!

Windows generally cost around £150 - £200 for the 3 rear windows. Shop around your local companys for a good quote.

Hear is a Cooper S Fuel cap many members have these one from Ebay and are the same item as an OEM cap, im sure someone can explain how to fit this on hear.

BMW MINI GENUINE COOPER S CHROME FUEL CAP on eBay Fuel Caps Covers, Exterior Styling, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (item 170146806683 end time 16-Sep-07 12:19:14 BST)

Im not sure about the arm rest sorry

Best Regards Scott

[sobaphobic]

cheers mate, is that all you need to fit the lights? my mate has just told me he got 2 quotes of £90 for the back windows which is good

where abouts in the north east you from?

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by sobaphobic (original)

cheers mate, is that all you need to fit the lights? my mate has just told me he got 2 quotes of £90 for the back windows which is good

where abouts in the north east you from?

Nope you will need a Relay

Maplin > 40A SPNO & 30A SPDT Automotive Relay

And then you will need a few meters of suitable cable and a few spade connectors, Zip ties etc etc...

Im from Thronaby near Boro

Hears my fitting instructions copy and paste them, id rather fit them my selft than pay £300 from a dealer!

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...le-novice.html

see post number 4 or 5

Ohh and what ever people say about lights need coding from BMW take no notice thats only when the lights are fitted from new.

[sobaphobic]

any other ideas on prices???

[richg40]

I suppose it's personal preference but in my opinion aftermarket spot lamps just look gash and are generally poor quality. Genuine items look the best so long as you keep on top of the rust.

As for price, arent they about £135 for the kit? Price for fitting at a main dealer is around £260 depending on which one you go to. Also, i'm not sure where Scottyboy gets his info but they will need coding whenever they are fitted.

Centre armrests are abit over £100 aren't they? dead easy to fit, just a case of undoing 2 seat bolts. unless of course you wanted the bluetooth kit which is a different story.

With the windows, if you pay peanuts then chances are you'll get a **** job. i'd be prepared to pay upto around £200.

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by richg40 (original)

I suppose it's personal preference but in my opinion aftermarket spot lamps just look gash and are generally poor quality. Genuine items look the best so long as you keep on top of the rust.

It is preferance but how can many people be going wrong with a company that have been making diving lamps for many years such as wipac have it wrong , they are a very good quality lamp. My wipacs did not rust, cost = £60 quid fitted, My OEM lamps are falling apart from the inside and if you want to strip your lights down and dry them every time it rains then thats a good option! Cost = £300 to the last owner

Quote: Originally Posted by richg40 (original)

As for price, arent they about £135 for the kit? Price for fitting at a main dealer is around £260 depending on which one you go to. I'd prob charge about a ton for doing it. Also, i'm not sure where Scottyboy gets his info but they will need coding whenever they are fitted.

So that they could be £300 at her dealer,

Hears the OFFICIAL BMW/MINI Drivinglight instructions, i challenge you to find on that set of instructions were it says that they need to be Coded!

http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Dr...Lights_902.pdf

Best Regards Scott

[richg40]

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original)

It is preferance but how can many people be going wrong with a company that have been making diving lamps for many years such as wipac have it wrong , they are a very good quality lamp. My wipacs did not rust, cost = £60 quid fitted, My OEM lamps are falling apart from the inside and if you want to strip your lights down and dry them every time it rains then thats a good option! Cost = £300 to the last owner



So that they could be £300 at her dealer,

Hears the OFFICIAL BMW/MINI Drivinglight instructions, i challenge you to find on that set of instructions were it says that they need to be Coded!

http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Dr...Lights_902.pdf

Best Regards Scott

haha! those instructions are 5 years old! i'm not even sure you can buy that kit anymore. plus, they look like the instructions for US specific market.

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by richg40 (original)

haha! those instructions are 5 years old! i'm not even sure you can buy that kit anymore. plus, they look like the instructions for US specific market.

So that proves me wrong does it If there on an up to date Website that to me says they are up to date.

Well you cant get any more uptodate than the R56 can we so check the Fitting DIY for them and ohhh

http://motoringfile.com/files/R56_aux_lights.PDF

Page 13

8. Concluding work and coding

This retrofit system does not require coding.
- Connect the battery
- Conduct a brief test
- Conduct a function test
- Re-fit the car components as required

- Print out section 9 of these installation instructions and give it to the customer.

Ha ha, My info is correct my fellow MINI Enthusiast!

[sobaphobic]

a nice healthy debate unfolding there, i would like to have had more people respond so i could have got a better idea, what is this bluetooth thing you are talking about?

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by sobaphobic (original)

a nice healthy debate unfolding there, i would like to have had more people respond so i could have got a better idea, what is this bluetooth thing you are talking about?

Sorry to upset your thread lol just knew my info is correct!

Im not sure on the bluetooth thing ill leave it be!

All in the name off being correct Rich

Edit: Hope no offence was taken.

[richg40]

You are right about the R56 lights, they dont need coding. But they're are completely different.

The date on the top of instructions for the R50 etc kinda give it away they're out of date. there's probably been a dozen updates to those instructions since then. But what would i know?

As for the bluetooth thingy. A retrofit centre arm rest is available with a bluetooth cradle but as far as im aware whether or not you can have this is dependent on spec?

[sobaphobic]

ahh right well in that case i think i will just end up getting the standard arm rest, cant wait until i finish the mini should look class