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Ant FR · Aug 12th, 2007, 01:24 AM

i was wondering as i am always moaning about how low my 2002 xenons are, loads of light on the floor byt not enough up ahead. So wondered are the facelifted Xenons any better as may try to source some off ebay.

thebigyin · Aug 12th, 2007, 02:15 AM

When you say that there is lots of light down low, is this after the lights "auto-level"?
My Xenons start low when they come on then immediately scan up to a position which gives great coverage down the road.
Perhaps you should get your auto-levelling checked out..

minigolf · Aug 12th, 2007, 08:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

i was wondering as i am always moaning about how low my 2002 xenons are, loads of light on the floor byt not enough up ahead. So wondered are the facelifted Xenons any better as may try to source some off ebay.

My 04.04 MCS has the original xenon style and I actually reckon they're better than the newer style. From the limited time I've spent behind the wheel of an 05 MCS with xenons I find mine have a much softer cut off and actually shine a bit further up the road.

Are you sure yours are aimed correctly???

MINI-Morgan · Aug 12th, 2007, 07:05 PM

I believe the facelifts are brighter on the road but have you had yours checked to make sure they are levelled right.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 12th, 2007, 07:22 PM

My current facelift R53 Xenons are the best headlamps I've ever had, by a huge margin (even when compared to other Xenons). But, as others have said, get the aligment sorted ASAP as it sounds like that's your most likely problem.

Tigger.

Ant FR · Aug 12th, 2007, 10:26 PM

Yeah, i have'nt them checked yet, is it only BmW who can play with em, or cn any mot test centre with beam calibration units do em. Its gutting as i had retro fit Xenons on my old ibiza and they were amazing at night, where as these look good but just don't light up amzingly, remind me of my old Golf Mk4 which was also *****. Will get em checked then.

But i kinda prefer the look of the facelift ones too, i think i have a xenon fetish.....lol But they seem to have dried up on ebay again, few months back there were tonnes on there, same with bloody 3-spoke steering wheels.

Thanks for help

burley · Aug 17th, 2007, 04:04 AM

Anyone have pics of the different beam patterns? I'd like to compare the two. I just bought a set of 1st gen Xenons to retrofit. I wonder how they compare....

Aug 12th, 2007, 01:24 AM	#1
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 1,789 Offline	much difference between early and face lift Xenons? i was wondering as i am always moaning about how low my 2002 xenons are, loads of light on the floor byt not enough up ahead. So wondered are the facelifted Xenons any better as may try to source some off ebay.

Aug 12th, 2007, 02:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
thebigyin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairport, NY Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 278 Offline	When you say that there is lots of light down low, is this after the lights "auto-level"? My Xenons start low when they come on then immediately scan up to a position which gives great coverage down the road. Perhaps you should get your auto-levelling checked out.. If you know how many MINIs you have you don't have enough ...

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 14,017 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) i was wondering as i am always moaning about how low my 2002 xenons are, loads of light on the floor byt not enough up ahead. So wondered are the facelifted Xenons any better as may try to source some off ebay. My 04.04 MCS has the original xenon style and I actually reckon they're better than the newer style. From the limited time I've spent behind the wheel of an 05 MCS with xenons I find mine have a much softer cut off and actually shine a bit further up the road. Are you sure yours are aimed correctly??? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 4,574 Offline	I believe the facelifts are brighter on the road but have you had yours checked to make sure they are levelled right. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 4,512 Offline	My current facelift R53 Xenons are the best headlamps I've ever had, by a huge margin (even when compared to other Xenons). But, as others have said, get the aligment sorted ASAP as it sounds like that's your most likely problem. Tigger. May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

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Aug 12th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Yeah, i have'nt them checked yet, is it only BmW who can play with em, or cn any mot test centre with beam calibration units do em. Its gutting as i had retro fit Xenons on my old ibiza and they were amazing at night, where as these look good but just don't light up amzingly, remind me of my old Golf Mk4 which was also *****. Will get em checked then. But i kinda prefer the look of the facelift ones too, i think i have a xenon fetish.....lol But they seem to have dried up on ebay again, few months back there were tonnes on there, same with bloody 3-spoke steering wheels. Thanks for help

Aug 17th, 2007, 04:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
burley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Anyone have pics of the different beam patterns? I'd like to compare the two. I just bought a set of 1st gen Xenons to retrofit. I wonder how they compare....

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