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Oct 22nd, 2006, 02:29 PM
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I'm fitting XENON's on my GP - "how to" to follow!
I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed
Last edited by The Doc; Dec 15th, 2006 at 11:42 AM .
Reason: changed from need help to helped myself!
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Oct 22nd, 2006, 05:52 PM
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Oct 22nd, 2006, 07:05 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)
I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed
Go to hallfords and get 80 watts h7 blue bulbs £30 well spent.
Oct 22nd, 2006, 07:35 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)
I need XENON's on my GP - Help needed
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
Oct 22nd, 2006, 07:52 PM
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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.
Oct 22nd, 2006, 08:29 PM
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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
Oct 22nd, 2006, 08:33 PM
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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 .
Oct 22nd, 2006, 08:38 PM
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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??
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Oct 23rd, 2006, 02:20 AM
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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.
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Oct 23rd, 2006, 07:32 AM
GP 1797
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Location: O/S XENON NEEDED
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GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.
Oct 23rd, 2006, 11:28 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)
GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.
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Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:29 PM
GP 1797
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: O/S XENON NEEDED
Posts: 149
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Cool I'll pop in and say hello - do you sell bass tubes? and whats the name of your gaff pls?
Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:35 PM
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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?
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Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:22 PM
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bASS tubes - swear word
Custom Bass boxes - now your talkin
Oct 24th, 2006, 06:46 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by The Doc (original)
GoodFinder, let me know how you get on.
I think it was about £650 +vat + 8.5 hours labour that was without the washer kit
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