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rkw · Feb 24th, 2008, 05:35 PM

The reverse lamp is only on one side and appears to be a rather small bulb. Even on my R52, I modded my rear fog to enhance backup lighting (LINK). How does the reverse lighting in a Clubman compare with a coupe?

I'm starting to think about a Clubman and this is not an issue that would stop me -- just already planning for custom modifications!

Stiggy · Feb 26th, 2008, 03:13 PM

I can only say the reversing light is very bright on my R56

rkw · Feb 26th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original)

I can only say the reversing light is very bright on my R56

But the R56 has two reversing lights. The Clubman only has a reversing light on one side. How well does it illuminate the other side?

noddy · Feb 27th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Hi,

actually this very thing struck me this morning. I was backing out of my parking space when I found myself thinking: "it's pretty damn dark back there".
Coming from an BMW E46 I must say the reverse light is pretty bad on the Clubman. In addition having the dark toned windows doens't help much. I still would have bought it though!

in da clubman · Feb 28th, 2008, 09:21 PM

I have to agree, the light is pretty poor on my clubman, but hey, it's hardly a deal breaker.....just a pain in the proverbial.

Andy

Feb 24th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#1
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 589 Offline	Reverse/backup lighting adequate in the Clubman? The reverse lamp is only on one side and appears to be a rather small bulb. Even on my R52, I modded my rear fog to enhance backup lighting (LINK). How does the reverse lighting in a Clubman compare with a coupe? I'm starting to think about a Clubman and this is not an issue that would stop me -- just already planning for custom modifications!

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Feb 26th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 381 Offline	I can only say the reversing light is very bright on my R56

Feb 26th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 589 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original) I can only say the reversing light is very bright on my R56 But the R56 has two reversing lights. The Clubman only has a reversing light on one side. How well does it illuminate the other side?

Feb 27th, 2008, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
noddy Tommy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Local Time: 11:43 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hi, actually this very thing struck me this morning. I was backing out of my parking space when I found myself thinking: "it's pretty damn dark back there". Coming from an BMW E46 I must say the reverse light is pretty bad on the Clubman. In addition having the dark toned windows doens't help much. I still would have bought it though!

Feb 28th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
in da clubman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I have to agree, the light is pretty poor on my clubman, but hey, it's hardly a deal breaker.....just a pain in the proverbial. Andy

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