[edesignuk]

Just booked my Mini Cooper (Chili Red & White) in @ Fairfield's for installation of white bonnet stripes and driver lights (the two spots). w00t! Can't wait! Sept 11th roll on!

[ALD0]

How much is it costing to have the driving lights put on if you don't mind me asking?

[edesignuk]

Driving Lights
Part#: 63120137301
Cost: £123 + VAT
Fitting: £100 inc. VAT

Stripes
Part#: 51147030287288
Cost: £18 + VAT (each)
Fitting: £47 inc. VAT

[ALD0]

Oh right, those prices have confused me?

Oh right, I fancy getting the lamps, and £110 I suppose is not too bad, I also want the Sports Exhaust silencer, but 400 quid is a bit steep.

[anthonyyule]

Interceptor, the lamps will end up not costing £110.00 but £244.00,...which is £123.00 + £21.00 VAT + £100 fitting.

[No Golf Clubs at all]

how do you switch the new fogs on? are they operated from the existing front fog lamp switch or do they provide another one somewhere?

The police up here must be getting bored, I got pulled up for driving with my fogs on the other night. I think that front fogs are better than normal headlights as they do not blind anyone.

I may get the fogs myself, is this price £244 a mini dealer price?
Post pics when complete please.

[21Blue]

wow...fitting costs more than the bonnet stripes~

[anthonyyule]

i dont think the new spots ARE extra fog lights,....I thought that they were extra driving lights, similar to the extra lighting that may be fitted to a rally car for night stages,...but smaller,..obviously!!

[Hat]

you're right anthony, they are extra driving lights which come on when you use full beam headlights which means you dont get to use them too often (unless you live in the middle of nowhere) but they look good.

£244 fitted doesn't sound too bad. i had them fitted by the dealer prior to taking delivery of the ar & they were £270. i'm sure you can get after market ones fitted a lot cheaper though

[edesignuk]

Yay! It's all done, and I am very happy with the results

[edesignuk]

...I guess no one cares...*sob sob*

[NEMINI]

you Brits sure get the aux lights ahelluva lot cheaper then we do in the states ($400usd retail for lights and my dealer wanted another $395 install)

Looks good edesign, whats next on the mod schedule?

[edesignuk]

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

you Brits sure get the aux lights ahelluva lot cheaper then we do in the states ($400usd retail for lights and my dealer wanted another $395 install)

Looks good edesign, whats next on the mod schedule?

Damn! And I thought what I had to pay was bad enough!

Next is the chrome side vents, and chrome edging for the bonnet vents,then I think that's it really, I don't wanna over do it

[NEMINI]

I had intended on doing no mods .... however 20 mods or so later I've got another 50 in mind ah well its fun

[vegasmini]

Looks really nice. How bright are the lights, and can you legally drive with them on at night?

[NEMINI]

dunno, yet, about the brightness but they only function with the highbeams so yes they are legal to drive with when no one else is coming them other way/infront of you

[randap]

Quote: Originally Posted by No Golf Clubs at all

The police up here must be getting bored, I got pulled up for driving with my fogs on the other night. I think that front fogs are better than normal headlights as they do not blind anyone.

Actually, front fogs do dazzle oncoming drivers (and the driver in front), which is why it's illegal to have them on unless visibility is less than 100ft (or metres, I can't remember - anyway it's a lot less than folk appear to think). I understand that the maximum penalty is a £1500 fine for lighting offences, with is actually a bigger problem than speeding but the police don't consider it a priority (yet).

Front fogs are high intensity lights designed so shine under the fog, but when there is no fog, they still shine sufficiently upwards to dazzle - I also think they are not subject to the left bias of normal headlights (in the UK) hence they give the impression of better light coverage but are just dazzling oncoming drivers.

However, some cars do have driving lights which if they are not high intensity lights are legal for normal conditions (although I think they can still only be used with sidelights on, not dipped beams) - it's a bit of a minefield, but if you have lights designated as "fogs" they should only be used in poor visibility, not for normal driving - this is why the extra spots only come on with full beam headlights (I got there in the end).

Note that dazzling headlights are a particular hazard to oncoming motorcyclists (the visor can make it worse) which is why I have a particular beef with folk incorrectly using fogs.

[Intrepid]

She's a beaut edesignuk!!! have you seen the Italian Job???!!!

Enjoy her....

[edesignuk]

Thanks Intrepidmini! I haven't seen the film yet, maybe this weekend.