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paul wheadon · Nov 13th, 2003, 01:39 PM

Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems.
I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere.
Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors.
And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper.
So, have you been pulled by the police?

tavis1 · Nov 14th, 2003, 07:05 AM

Don't know about across the pond, But, In California they are illegal.
Tavis1

punkeyfunky · Nov 14th, 2003, 08:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon

Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems.
I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere.
Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors.
And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper.
So, have you been pulled by the police?

I've got white lights. I also fitted tiny tiny reflectors to the bumper so cover myself legally - no attention from the filth yet...

Brushy · Nov 14th, 2003, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky

I've got white lights. I also fitted tiny tiny reflectors to the bumper so cover myself legally - no attention from the filth yet...

Any chance of posting a piccie of the reflectors and telling us where you got them from?

Richard Crofts · Nov 14th, 2003, 12:29 PM

yep, where they from and how much the BMW massive ones are not for me

punkeyfunky · Nov 14th, 2003, 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Brushy

Any chance of posting a piccie of the reflectors and telling us where you got them from?

Sure...

Pics attached.

I bought these self adhesive reflectors from Halfords, about five pounds IIRC.

Lee

Ginger · Nov 14th, 2003, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky

Sure...

Pics attached.

I bought these self adhesive reflectors from Halfords, about five pounds IIRC.

Lee

I've got the white lights too, like punkyfunky I've fitted aftermarket reflectors. No problems with the law yet either...
G

RVW · Nov 14th, 2003, 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon

Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems.
I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere.
Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors.
And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper.
So, have you been pulled by the police?

Got white ights on my S Fitted reflectors from Halfords Not Been stopped YET

chughes163 · Nov 14th, 2003, 05:34 PM

May i just point out that both of your reflector sets look fine and im impressed with your innovation

RVW · Nov 14th, 2003, 05:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chughes163

May i just point out that both of your reflector sets look fine and im impressed with your innovation

Well thankyou Sir. And you may

Brushy · Nov 14th, 2003, 06:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Well thankyou Sir. And you may

And may I thank you Ray and punkeyfunkey................looks like I'm off to Halfords in the morning, cheers guys

chughes163 · Nov 14th, 2003, 06:19 PM

But seriously -Jolly hockysticks! a very good solution which I would strongly advise others to consider doing - they BOTH look much better than those gastly things Mini produce.

good show old chaps!

chughes163 · Nov 14th, 2003, 06:20 PM

Oh and I almost forgot to mention...

another fine show of british engineering outgunning the germans! tally ho!

(what was that? the halfords reflectors were made in germany? oh BLAST!)

paul wheadon · Nov 14th, 2003, 08:12 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I`ll get down to halfords and make my purchase.
By the way, are they stick on or did you get halfords to fit them........!!!!
Silly me, the head technician at Halfords hasnt been on his 'putting sticky things on cars' course yet.
Good ideas with the reflectors though, better than MINIs own which look like they were made for a 7 series.
Just to get the white lights now, oh and of course the S.....
SANTAS ON HIS WAY...........he he!!

RVW · Nov 14th, 2003, 09:25 PM

Just a postscript ( cant help showing off ) took this a while ago to show they do work

punkeyfunky · Nov 14th, 2003, 09:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon

Thanks for all the replies, I`ll get down to halfords and make my purchase.
By the way, are they stick on or did you get halfords to fit them........!!!!
Silly me, the head technician at Halfords hasnt been on his 'putting sticky things on cars' course yet.
Good ideas with the reflectors though, better than MINIs own which look like they were made for a 7 series.
Just to get the white lights now, oh and of course the S.....
SANTAS ON HIS WAY...........he he!!

I fitted them myself... On a vaguely serious note... I took time to clean/degrease the areas where I was going to stick the reflectors. Doing that, and then ensuring the area is completely dry means the sticky tape will get a good adhesion.

I mean, I can see it happening; that one will fall off and before I notice, I'll get a pull from the old bill...

paul wheadon · Nov 14th, 2003, 09:44 PM

Just found out that PLMinis of Rotherham are out of stock of the rear white lamps and are not getting any more in stock, as they are genuine BMW ones, and they won`t sell them anymore.
Anyone know of anywhere else to get them.
By the way RVW, you dont need reflectors by the look of your pic, the number plates doing the job just fine!!!

RVW · Nov 14th, 2003, 09:51 PM

Hmmm try telling that to Mr PLOD

Brushy · Nov 18th, 2003, 08:02 AM

I went to Halfords and boughta pair of triangular rear reflectors for £4.31, got out the band saw and hey presto

euan · Nov 18th, 2003, 10:51 AM

My dealer told me that you can't get the lights that are on this thread anymore - the new ones will be red with ONLY the indicator in white to get round the reflector issue.

Apparently some Northern police lot where not happy about them, hence the redesign

Nov 13th, 2003, 01:39 PM	#1
paul wheadon We'll be back......... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 206 Offline	white rear lights..........anyone been pulled Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems. I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere. Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors. And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper. So, have you been pulled by the police? Dark Silver/Black MCS (Carlisle) - Now Stopped Drooling..............Now sitting in Lloyds MINI very cherished dept!! Minnie Mouse is all that is left.......

Nov 14th, 2003, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Brushy Any chance of posting a piccie of the reflectors and telling us where you got them from? Sure... Pics attached. I bought these self adhesive reflectors from Halfords, about five pounds IIRC. Lee Attached Thumbnails

Nov 14th, 2003, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 4,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems. I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere. Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors. And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper. So, have you been pulled by the police? Got white ights on my S Fitted reflectors from Halfords Not Been stopped YET Attached Thumbnails Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Nov 14th, 2003, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 4,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chughes163 May i just point out that both of your reflector sets look fine and im impressed with your innovation Well thankyou Sir. And you may Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Nov 14th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
paul wheadon We'll be back......... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 206 Offline	Thanks for all the replies, I`ll get down to halfords and make my purchase. By the way, are they stick on or did you get halfords to fit them........!!!! Silly me, the head technician at Halfords hasnt been on his 'putting sticky things on cars' course yet. Good ideas with the reflectors though, better than MINIs own which look like they were made for a 7 series. Just to get the white lights now, oh and of course the S..... SANTAS ON HIS WAY...........he he!! Dark Silver/Black MCS (Carlisle) - Now Stopped Drooling..............Now sitting in Lloyds MINI very cherished dept!! Minnie Mouse is all that is left.......

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Nov 14th, 2003, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 05:46 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Don't know about across the pond, But, In California they are illegal. Tavis1

Nov 14th, 2003, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon Getting DS/B MCS early Dec. Wanted the white rear lights, but the dealer wouldnt sell them, due to legality problems. I have found in a thread here on MINI2 that it is possible top buy them elsewhere. Befor I do this, has anyone been pulled for having the white lights on their MINI as I can see where the legal problem is regarding no reflectors. And I dont want to put the reflectors on the rear bumper. So, have you been pulled by the police? I've got white lights. I also fitted tiny tiny reflectors to the bumper so cover myself legally - no attention from the filth yet...

Nov 14th, 2003, 08:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brushy V twin land Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the edge Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 5,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky I've got white lights. I also fitted tiny tiny reflectors to the bumper so cover myself legally - no attention from the filth yet... Any chance of posting a piccie of the reflectors and telling us where you got them from?

Nov 14th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	yep, where they from and how much the BMW massive ones are not for me

Nov 14th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 1,957 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky Sure... Pics attached. I bought these self adhesive reflectors from Halfords, about five pounds IIRC. Lee I've got the white lights too, like punkyfunky I've fitted aftermarket reflectors. No problems with the law yet either... G

Nov 14th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
chughes163 MINI2 Muppet Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location, Location Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 890 Offline	May i just point out that both of your reflector sets look fine and im impressed with your innovation

Nov 14th, 2003, 06:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brushy V twin land Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the edge Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 5,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW Well thankyou Sir. And you may And may I thank you Ray and punkeyfunkey................looks like I'm off to Halfords in the morning, cheers guys

Nov 14th, 2003, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
chughes163 MINI2 Muppet Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location, Location Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 890 Offline	But seriously -Jolly hockysticks! a very good solution which I would strongly advise others to consider doing - they BOTH look much better than those gastly things Mini produce. good show old chaps!

Nov 14th, 2003, 06:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
chughes163 MINI2 Muppet Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location, Location Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 890 Offline	Oh and I almost forgot to mention... another fine show of british engineering outgunning the germans! tally ho! (what was that? the halfords reflectors were made in germany? oh BLAST!)

Nov 14th, 2003, 09:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 4,165 Offline	Just a postscript ( cant help showing off ) took this a while ago to show they do work Attached Thumbnails Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Nov 14th, 2003, 09:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paul wheadon Thanks for all the replies, I`ll get down to halfords and make my purchase. By the way, are they stick on or did you get halfords to fit them........!!!! Silly me, the head technician at Halfords hasnt been on his 'putting sticky things on cars' course yet. Good ideas with the reflectors though, better than MINIs own which look like they were made for a 7 series. Just to get the white lights now, oh and of course the S..... SANTAS ON HIS WAY...........he he!! I fitted them myself... On a vaguely serious note... I took time to clean/degrease the areas where I was going to stick the reflectors. Doing that, and then ensuring the area is completely dry means the sticky tape will get a good adhesion. I mean, I can see it happening; that one will fall off and before I notice, I'll get a pull from the old bill...

Nov 14th, 2003, 09:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
paul wheadon We'll be back......... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 206 Offline	Just found out that PLMinis of Rotherham are out of stock of the rear white lamps and are not getting any more in stock, as they are genuine BMW ones, and they won`t sell them anymore. Anyone know of anywhere else to get them. By the way RVW, you dont need reflectors by the look of your pic, the number plates doing the job just fine!!! Dark Silver/Black MCS (Carlisle) - Now Stopped Drooling..............Now sitting in Lloyds MINI very cherished dept!! Minnie Mouse is all that is left.......

Nov 14th, 2003, 09:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 4,165 Offline	Hmmm try telling that to Mr PLOD Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Nov 18th, 2003, 08:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
Brushy V twin land Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the edge Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 5,754 Offline	I went to Halfords and boughta pair of triangular rear reflectors for £4.31, got out the band saw and hey presto Attached Thumbnails

Nov 18th, 2003, 10:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
euan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:46 AM Posts: 189 Offline	My dealer told me that you can't get the lights that are on this thread anymore - the new ones will be red with ONLY the indicator in white to get round the reflector issue. Apparently some Northern police lot where not happy about them, hence the redesign Gone - IB/W Cooper, bonnet stripes, white indicators, Chili Now - EB/W S, stripes, Chili, climate, R90's :-)

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