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mikeythemini · Nov 17th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them).
I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in.
Available here - NewMINIStuff.com
I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them

Yellow/Black OneD · Nov 17th, 2006, 12:22 PM

I know Volvo S40's have had orange lights on the side since launch, and there was a big hate for them at first, because people mistook them for indicators at a glance.

Personally, I think they would look cool lit up!

And I doubt there will be a problem legally!

S33BBY · Nov 17th, 2006, 01:15 PM

The new 5 series has them and it looks really cool!

Snowie · Nov 17th, 2006, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them).
I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in.
Available here - NewMINIStuff.com
I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them

Mikey
Do I need to place an new order for these or are you adding these to my previous order as per recent e-mail exchange. Just let me know how you want me to handle it!!

Pics will be posted once fitted

Snowie

mattyc · Aug 22nd, 2008, 03:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them).
I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in.
Available here - NewMINIStuff.com
I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them

mikey, can you get these in black or clear?
just wanted to lose them on my GP
thanks
matt

mikeythemini · Aug 22nd, 2008, 04:03 PM

Nope - havn't found a decent supplier

mattyc · Aug 22nd, 2008, 10:54 PM

there's a guy on ebay Germany that sells clear ones but i'd kinda like a smoked version

S33BBY · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:36 PM

You could always smoke them yourself I guess.

BRMCooper · Sep 4th, 2008, 10:35 AM

ive just fitted this kit to my GP it was VERY easy, quick and painless!

ill post pics of it in the dark but im very impressed with newministuff fantastic company!

mattyc · Sep 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM

i have these too- would like however to lose them in the arch by painting them black but still retain the light function at night

Nov 17th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 9,280 Offline	GP wheel arch light connection kit Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them). I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in. Available here - NewMINIStuff.com I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 17th, 2006, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	The new 5 series has them and it looks really cool! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Aug 22nd, 2008, 04:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 9,280 Offline	Nope - havn't found a decent supplier Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	You could always smoke them yourself I guess. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 371 Offline	ive just fitted this kit to my GP it was VERY easy, quick and painless! ill post pics of it in the dark but im very impressed with newministuff fantastic company! ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

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Nov 17th, 2006, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 1,320 Offline	I know Volvo S40's have had orange lights on the side since launch, and there was a big hate for them at first, because people mistook them for indicators at a glance. Personally, I think they would look cool lit up! And I doubt there will be a problem legally!

Nov 17th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 1,680 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them). I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in. Available here - NewMINIStuff.com I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them Mikey Do I need to place an new order for these or are you adding these to my previous order as per recent e-mail exchange. Just let me know how you want me to handle it!! Pics will be posted once fitted Snowie

Aug 22nd, 2008, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Gp Minis come with the USA style wheel arch lights, but UK spec ones don't light up (they do have bulbs in them). I now have a kit which comprises of the correct plugs, pins with waterproof seals & a short length of wire all built up ready to plug into your arches. It is then just a matter of running the cables to the nearest sidelight in each corner & spliceing the wires in. Available here - NewMINIStuff.com I don't know what the legal aspect of side marker lights are in the UK but I know I have seen later BMWs & Volvos with them mikey, can you get these in black or clear? just wanted to lose them on my GP thanks matt

Aug 22nd, 2008, 10:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 371 Offline	there's a guy on ebay Germany that sells clear ones but i'd kinda like a smoked version

Sep 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 371 Offline	i have these too- would like however to lose them in the arch by painting them black but still retain the light function at night

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