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roc888 · Jan 15th, 2005, 12:07 AM

Hi,

Does anyone have any pics of the 2005 clear rear lenses for the mini convertible?

Thanks.

Alex

Rakey · Jan 15th, 2005, 10:39 AM

I don't have the photo myself, but my dealer showed me one, it is basically just the top section of the light unit that is clear, the dividing line is pretty much straight across the unit.

IMO looked poor and couldn't see the point in just this little bit being clear

You can if you want clear lights fit the old full lenses, Mikey the MINI has done this and its on his website newministuff, and you will find a link in the sponsor section of MINI2

roc888 · Jan 15th, 2005, 12:12 PM

Hi Rakey,

Thanks for your help !

Alex

mikeythemini · Jan 16th, 2005, 12:17 PM

Far Nicer

dalboyne · Jan 16th, 2005, 01:13 PM

That looks very nice, Mikey. Don't suppose you got any shots of a Cool Blue that's had the same treatment?

Ian

Hmmmm · Jan 16th, 2005, 01:31 PM

I'm getting mine with the so called "clear rear lights" on Tuesday so will be able to post some pics soon after. I hope you are wrong Rakey and it doesn't look too pants!!

roc888 · Jan 16th, 2005, 03:47 PM

Hi,

I am a bit confused.

What is the differnce between what Mikeythemini is selling and what BMW Mini is selling as the clear rear lenses ?

Are there any pics of BMW Mini's rear clear lenses ?

Thanks.

Alex

garyjp · Jan 16th, 2005, 06:37 PM

picked mine up yesterday - see gallery...not sure if we are talking clear or white here

thumb of rear lense attached, it's what you might describe as subtle

roc888 · Jan 16th, 2005, 08:09 PM

Hi Garyjp,

I am confused. I cant tell the difference between yours and mine.

I will have a look at my car tomorrow to see whether there is a difference.

Alex

Hmmmm · Jan 16th, 2005, 08:36 PM

Clear as mud.

I think Rakey was right ...

mikeythemini · Jan 16th, 2005, 08:52 PM

Hardly worth producing 2 types of lamps there is so little difference

ALD0 · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by garyjp

picked mine up yesterday - see gallery...not sure if we are talking clear or white here

thumb of rear lense attached, it's what you might describe as subtle

Very subtle-How can they charge £50/£35 for doing that!!!!

Rakey · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roc888

Hi,

I am a bit confused.

What is the differnce between what Mikeythemini is selling and what BMW Mini is selling as the clear rear lenses ?

Are there any pics of BMW Mini's rear clear lenses ?

Thanks.

Alex

What Mikey has on his pic is the pre-facelift lights, they need a bit more work to fit them and work, but well worth the effort IMO, the others, well those are the present light format, both are BMW

I know which ones I shall be putting on my red MCSC

thanks for the pic again Mike

roc888 · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:36 PM

Hi Rakey,

The ones which Mike sells were the ones I originally wanted from Mini Park Lane, but they told me that they were not available. When I saw the article about the clear rear lenses for £85 from Mini, I thought that was so cheap. It know seems that that is not the same product as the one Mike is selling. How can Mini UK mislead us ?

Alex

garyjp · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:37 PM

I was anticipating something a little more, erm white than this, but it does look OK in the flesh, goes well with rest of car spec - but £35 is pushing it, IMHO should be a no cost option like the white wheels.

Will live with the car for a few months before considering changing....

Gary

Rakey · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roc888

Hi Rakey,

The ones which Mike sells were the ones I originally wanted from Mini Park Lane, but they told me that they were not available. When I saw the article about the clear rear lenses for £85 from Mini, I thought that was so cheap. It know seems that that is not the same product as the one Mike is selling. How can Mini UK mislead us ?

Alex

I don't think its MINI UK, more likely to be the dealer, they aren't always that switched on, ask him what day of the week it is, if he gets it right then you are a lucky man

Park Lane is a newly opened and enlarged dealership, and one that I have heard in the past aren't exactly the best for info or accurate info, you might have got a new sale person, there could be a number of reasons really

But there is no excuse, because at the end of the day he should care as much as all of us on MINI2 and know as much about the product that he is selling. Oh and don't ask him what day of the week it is on a Sunday or Saturday as he might think you are just rubbing it in that he is working and you are out shopping

Those lights posted by Mikey, are not available from MINI as an option for any of the 05 spec cars, only as a spare part to go in a pre-facelift car. But with some changing of the bulbs with your trusty soldering iron you can make them compatible, or just buy them from Mikey already done

Rakey · Jan 16th, 2005, 09:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by garyjp

I was anticipating something a little more, erm white than this, but it does look OK in the flesh, goes well with rest of car spec - but £35 is pushing it, IMHO should be a no cost option like the white wheels.

Will live with the car for a few months before considering changing....

Gary

I think the price increase is there basically to make it seem a bit more premium, as really the process for making the lights clear is only marginally more to make those, then add of the smaller numbers of production and the management of the part in the assembly process, hmmm actually £35 should cover it with the dealer margin in there too

Jan 15th, 2005, 12:07 AM	#1
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 57 Offline	2005 Clear rear lenses for convertible Hi, Does anyone have any pics of the 2005 clear rear lenses for the mini convertible? Thanks. Alex

Jan 15th, 2005, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 50,610 Offline	I don't have the photo myself, but my dealer showed me one, it is basically just the top section of the light unit that is clear, the dividing line is pretty much straight across the unit. IMO looked poor and couldn't see the point in just this little bit being clear You can if you want clear lights fit the old full lenses, Mikey the MINI has done this and its on his website newministuff, and you will find a link in the sponsor section of MINI2 Its only a forum you know!

Jan 16th, 2005, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,076 Online	Far Nicer Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 16th, 2005, 06:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
garyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 63 Offline	picked mine up yesterday - see gallery...not sure if we are talking clear or white here thumb of rear lense attached, it's what you might describe as subtle Attached Thumbnails

Jan 16th, 2005, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,076 Online	Hardly worth producing 2 types of lamps there is so little difference Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Jan 15th, 2005, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi Rakey, Thanks for your help ! Alex

Jan 16th, 2005, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
dalboyne Impatient for R57! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 1,608 Offline	That looks very nice, Mikey. Don't suppose you got any shots of a Cool Blue that's had the same treatment? Ian

Jan 16th, 2005, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hmmmm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I'm getting mine with the so called "clear rear lights" on Tuesday so will be able to post some pics soon after. I hope you are wrong Rakey and it doesn't look too pants!!

Jan 16th, 2005, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi, I am a bit confused. What is the differnce between what Mikeythemini is selling and what BMW Mini is selling as the clear rear lenses ? Are there any pics of BMW Mini's rear clear lenses ? Thanks. Alex

Jan 16th, 2005, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi Garyjp, I am confused. I cant tell the difference between yours and mine. I will have a look at my car tomorrow to see whether there is a difference. Alex

Jan 16th, 2005, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hmmmm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Clear as mud. I think Rakey was right ...

Jan 16th, 2005, 09:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by garyjp picked mine up yesterday - see gallery...not sure if we are talking clear or white here thumb of rear lense attached, it's what you might describe as subtle Very subtle-How can they charge £50/£35 for doing that!!!!

Jan 16th, 2005, 09:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roc888 Hi, I am a bit confused. What is the differnce between what Mikeythemini is selling and what BMW Mini is selling as the clear rear lenses ? Are there any pics of BMW Mini's rear clear lenses ? Thanks. Alex What Mikey has on his pic is the pre-facelift lights, they need a bit more work to fit them and work, but well worth the effort IMO, the others, well those are the present light format, both are BMW I know which ones I shall be putting on my red MCSC thanks for the pic again Mike Its only a forum you know!

Jan 16th, 2005, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
roc888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 57 Offline	Hi Rakey, The ones which Mike sells were the ones I originally wanted from Mini Park Lane, but they told me that they were not available. When I saw the article about the clear rear lenses for £85 from Mini, I thought that was so cheap. It know seems that that is not the same product as the one Mike is selling. How can Mini UK mislead us ? Alex

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Jan 16th, 2005, 09:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
garyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 63 Offline	I was anticipating something a little more, erm white than this, but it does look OK in the flesh, goes well with rest of car spec - but £35 is pushing it, IMHO should be a no cost option like the white wheels. Will live with the car for a few months before considering changing.... Gary

Jan 16th, 2005, 09:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roc888 Hi Rakey, The ones which Mike sells were the ones I originally wanted from Mini Park Lane, but they told me that they were not available. When I saw the article about the clear rear lenses for £85 from Mini, I thought that was so cheap. It know seems that that is not the same product as the one Mike is selling. How can Mini UK mislead us ? Alex I don't think its MINI UK, more likely to be the dealer, they aren't always that switched on, ask him what day of the week it is, if he gets it right then you are a lucky man Park Lane is a newly opened and enlarged dealership, and one that I have heard in the past aren't exactly the best for info or accurate info, you might have got a new sale person, there could be a number of reasons really But there is no excuse, because at the end of the day he should care as much as all of us on MINI2 and know as much about the product that he is selling. Oh and don't ask him what day of the week it is on a Sunday or Saturday as he might think you are just rubbing it in that he is working and you are out shopping Those lights posted by Mikey, are not available from MINI as an option for any of the 05 spec cars, only as a spare part to go in a pre-facelift car. But with some changing of the bulbs with your trusty soldering iron you can make them compatible, or just buy them from Mikey already done Its only a forum you know!

Jan 16th, 2005, 09:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by garyjp I was anticipating something a little more, erm white than this, but it does look OK in the flesh, goes well with rest of car spec - but £35 is pushing it, IMHO should be a no cost option like the white wheels. Will live with the car for a few months before considering changing.... Gary I think the price increase is there basically to make it seem a bit more premium, as really the process for making the lights clear is only marginally more to make those, then add of the smaller numbers of production and the management of the part in the assembly process, hmmm actually £35 should cover it with the dealer margin in there too Its only a forum you know!

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