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granny · Sep 1st, 2004, 08:00 PM

New Cooper arrived today and very pleased with "Poppy", dealer had fitted 4 spotlights to car instead of a customer's with same surname who was picking their car up after ours. Initially said we could have them for £200 (said they should cost more than £700!!!! which seems very expensive). Alternatively, they would remove them. They then said this would leave holes behind, so we could have them for free.

I read here a while ago that BMW had instructed dealers not to fit 4 spotlights due to restricted airflow through grille, but several cars had them fitted for the new registration deliveries today.

Also, the car has the 2 spoke mutilfunction steering wheel. The on/off resume buttons light up at night, but not the set +/- buttons. Is this correct and if not, does it need a new sterring wheel assembly or can the affected component be changed?

Cheers in advance for your help

L13 Cooper · Sep 1st, 2004, 10:29 PM

i heard the 4 lamps drain on the battery as well, i recomend removing two of them, selling them and then just keeping two on there!!

that way everyone is happy and you have made some moeny!!!

BlackeyedCoop · Sep 2nd, 2004, 12:09 PM

I think you will find that the problem with fitting 4 spots only affects the MCS, as it affects the airflow to the bonnet scoop, or something similar. Keep them, unless you are driving in the countrside at night all the time, and no daylight driving, I can't see the battery running out...wish I got some free ones.

KJ_daGreenMini · Sep 6th, 2004, 03:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by L13 Cooper

i heard the 4 lamps drain on the battery as well, i recomend removing two of them, selling them and then just keeping two on there!!

that way everyone is happy and you have made some moeny!!!

i have 4 operational spot lamps fitted, and yeh its a drain on the batteries, but how often do you drive will your full beam on? besides, you're driving so the power consumption is covered.

i'd keep all of em, otherwise disconnect two, but dont remove em.

mad brummie · Sep 6th, 2004, 04:04 PM

i have 4 on an MCS and don't have any problems with airflow or cooling

I have heard this about BMW and the spots but i think they ae just covering their backs

and being over cautious

But 4 spots on main beam at night is awesome

I wouldn't be without them now

KJ_daGreenMini · Sep 7th, 2004, 03:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

i have 4 on an MCS and don't have any problems with airflow or cooling

I have heard this about BMW and the spots but i think they ae just covering their backs

and being over cautious

But 4 spots on main beam at night is awesome

I wouldn't be without them now

awrite mate, hows it going

mad brummie · Sep 7th, 2004, 03:53 PM

good and you?

Jordysport · Mar 30th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Do you Know where i can get the Quad Spotlights so i can fit them to my cooper??

Streeters · Apr 22nd, 2008, 11:06 PM

Granny,what a result you lucky so and so ! keep them i say

Jordysport, there are a few options, you can fit as 4 seperate lamps or some places sell with a bar to fit the 4 to, rather than stright onto the grille.

try one of the sites supporting vendors NewMINIStuff.com, mikey does all things electrical

Sep 1st, 2004, 08:00 PM	#1
granny MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 01:23 AM Posts: 3 Offline	cooper spot lights (x4) New Cooper arrived today and very pleased with "Poppy", dealer had fitted 4 spotlights to car instead of a customer's with same surname who was picking their car up after ours. Initially said we could have them for £200 (said they should cost more than £700!!!! which seems very expensive). Alternatively, they would remove them. They then said this would leave holes behind, so we could have them for free. I read here a while ago that BMW had instructed dealers not to fit 4 spotlights due to restricted airflow through grille, but several cars had them fitted for the new registration deliveries today. Also, the car has the 2 spoke mutilfunction steering wheel. The on/off resume buttons light up at night, but not the set +/- buttons. Is this correct and if not, does it need a new sterring wheel assembly or can the affected component be changed? Cheers in advance for your help

Apr 22nd, 2008, 11:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 480 Offline	Granny,what a result you lucky so and so ! keep them i say Jordysport, there are a few options, you can fit as 4 seperate lamps or some places sell with a bar to fit the 4 to, rather than stright onto the grille. try one of the sites supporting vendors NewMINIStuff.com, mikey does all things electrical JCW Sound Kit No. D0641

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Sep 1st, 2004, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
L13 Cooper Astro Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 306 Offline	i heard the 4 lamps drain on the battery as well, i recomend removing two of them, selling them and then just keeping two on there!! that way everyone is happy and you have made some moeny!!!

Sep 2nd, 2004, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackeyedCoop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 24 Offline	I think you will find that the problem with fitting 4 spots only affects the MCS, as it affects the airflow to the bonnet scoop, or something similar. Keep them, unless you are driving in the countrside at night all the time, and no daylight driving, I can't see the battery running out...wish I got some free ones.

Sep 6th, 2004, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 1,687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by L13 Cooper i heard the 4 lamps drain on the battery as well, i recomend removing two of them, selling them and then just keeping two on there!! that way everyone is happy and you have made some moeny!!! i have 4 operational spot lamps fitted, and yeh its a drain on the batteries, but how often do you drive will your full beam on? besides, you're driving so the power consumption is covered. i'd keep all of em, otherwise disconnect two, but dont remove em.

Sep 6th, 2004, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 48,482 Offline	i have 4 on an MCS and don't have any problems with airflow or cooling I have heard this about BMW and the spots but i think they ae just covering their backs and being over cautious But 4 spots on main beam at night is awesome I wouldn't be without them now

Sep 7th, 2004, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 1,687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie i have 4 on an MCS and don't have any problems with airflow or cooling I have heard this about BMW and the spots but i think they ae just covering their backs and being over cautious But 4 spots on main beam at night is awesome I wouldn't be without them now awrite mate, hows it going

Sep 7th, 2004, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 48,482 Offline	good and you?

Mar 30th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordysport MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Do you Know where i can get the Quad Spotlights so i can fit them to my cooper??

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