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PmP · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Ok this has probably been discussed elsewere before but just wanting to clarify.

Whats the difference in the halo side lights for a stock bumper and an aero bumper? Can a set made for stock bumper be made to fit an aero bumper? If so how?

Looking at a set but im flitting between front bumpers at the minute and dont want to buy the wrong thing.

Snowie · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:49 PM

The lower mounting bracket is shorter on the Aero and GP bumper than on standard

On standard bumper the bracket has 2 holes and is full length

On Aero / GP you cut the lower bracket off between the holes creating a shorter lower bracket and Hey presto it fits.

If you take the side lights out of your GP you will see how they have cut the bracket off.

Conclusion
Buy the standard ones and then you have both options covered.

PmP · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Just to clarify are these the same as the Ultra ones?

Snowie · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:53 PM

Both sets of mine have come from Mikey - not sure what the ultra ones are.

Note
Irrespective of make they have to fit in the same location and mounting points as BMW provide in then bumper.

The only reason you have to cut the Aero / GP ones is because they foul on the shaped section of the lower element of the bumper. It is nothing to do with screw locations.

PmP · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

Both sets of mine have come from Mikey - not sure what the ultra ones are.

Note
Irrespective of make they have to fit in the same location and mounting points as BMW provide in then bumper.

The only reason you have to cut the Aero / GP ones is because they foul on the shaped section of the lower element of the bumper. It is nothing to do with screw locations.

I guessed that what you meant in the first post, cheers, you should be on commission for Mikey, lol.

Crammy · Apr 8th, 2008, 03:27 PM

I didnt have to do anything when I moved mine from my standard bumper to my aero bumper, car was an 06 not sure if maybe they only have to be modified on older or newer cars?

p.s i think the ones mikey sells are Ultra ones as they are the only ones im aware that exist

Jaw_F430 · Apr 8th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Thinking of buying these, did I read somwhere that you get discount for being M2 member? If that is correct do you still get it if I go to the shop as it is not far from me?

James

super c00per · Apr 8th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I think hes already discounted his prices within the past couple of weeks!!

super c00per · Apr 8th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Mikey offers the Halo lights with a variation of bulbs...keep your standard one (none), Silver bulbs, Diadem and LED.

By this am I right in thinking that the standard sidelights are the same fitment as the Ultra Halo Lights???

This is because I already have silver bulbs in my sidelights at the moment and then I might not have to fork out for unneccessary bulbs!!

PmP · Apr 8th, 2008, 10:37 PM

So we dont get further discount as mini2 privilege members on the website prices??

mikeythemini · Apr 9th, 2008, 07:17 AM

Hi - you get 5% extra off for PRIV

If you have silver indicator bulbs these can be carried across to the halos

super c00per · Apr 9th, 2008, 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Hi - you get 5% extra off for PRIV

If you have silver indicator bulbs these can be carried across to the halos

Thats awesome Mikey, im getting the aero bumper fitted to the front at the end of the month so I will be giving you a call then. Apparantly its worth doing whilst the bumper is off!!!

Jaw_F430 · Apr 21st, 2008, 08:06 PM

Just fitted my halos and they look great, one question though, there seems to be a slight glow from them when lights are switched off, is this normal?

mikeythemini · Apr 21st, 2008, 08:14 PM

Yes - it dissapears after a while. They also flicker when you start the car

Jaw_F430 · Apr 21st, 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Yes - it dissapears after a while. They also flicker when you start the car

Flicker all the time or just when they are glowing?

Ended up taken the bumper off lol

was just quicker than trying to get my hands down.

super c00per · Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:14 PM

Mikey I havent forgotten you, but still havent had the bumper painted so give me a week and I'll have a set of these!

Crammy · Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:30 PM

another cool thing about them is when u press the lock button on ur keys when the car is locked they start glowing slightly. (This also works on your car when other people press the button on their key!)

Apr 8th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#1
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	Halo sidelights Ok this has probably been discussed elsewere before but just wanting to clarify. Whats the difference in the halo side lights for a stock bumper and an aero bumper? Can a set made for stock bumper be made to fit an aero bumper? If so how? Looking at a set but im flitting between front bumpers at the minute and dont want to buy the wrong thing.

Apr 8th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 1,374 Offline	The lower mounting bracket is shorter on the Aero and GP bumper than on standard On standard bumper the bracket has 2 holes and is full length On Aero / GP you cut the lower bracket off between the holes creating a shorter lower bracket and Hey presto it fits. If you take the side lights out of your GP you will see how they have cut the bracket off. Conclusion Buy the standard ones and then you have both options covered. In Italy

Apr 8th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 1,374 Offline	Both sets of mine have come from Mikey - not sure what the ultra ones are. Note Irrespective of make they have to fit in the same location and mounting points as BMW provide in then bumper. The only reason you have to cut the Aero / GP ones is because they foul on the shaped section of the lower element of the bumper. It is nothing to do with screw locations. In Italy

Apr 8th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 575 Offline	I think hes already discounted his prices within the past couple of weeks!! Electrifing Blue

Apr 8th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 575 Offline	Mikey offers the Halo lights with a variation of bulbs...keep your standard one (none), Silver bulbs, Diadem and LED. By this am I right in thinking that the standard sidelights are the same fitment as the Ultra Halo Lights??? This is because I already have silver bulbs in my sidelights at the moment and then I might not have to fork out for unneccessary bulbs!! Electrifing Blue

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Apr 8th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	Just to clarify are these the same as the Ultra ones?

Apr 8th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) Both sets of mine have come from Mikey - not sure what the ultra ones are. Note Irrespective of make they have to fit in the same location and mounting points as BMW provide in then bumper. The only reason you have to cut the Aero / GP ones is because they foul on the shaped section of the lower element of the bumper. It is nothing to do with screw locations. I guessed that what you meant in the first post, cheers, you should be on commission for Mikey, lol.

Apr 8th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crammy MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 947 Offline	I didnt have to do anything when I moved mine from my standard bumper to my aero bumper, car was an 06 not sure if maybe they only have to be modified on older or newer cars? p.s i think the ones mikey sells are Ultra ones as they are the only ones im aware that exist

Apr 8th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 657 Offline	Thinking of buying these, did I read somwhere that you get discount for being M2 member? If that is correct do you still get it if I go to the shop as it is not far from me? James

Apr 8th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	So we dont get further discount as mini2 privilege members on the website prices??

Apr 9th, 2008, 07:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 9,081 Offline	Hi - you get 5% extra off for PRIV If you have silver indicator bulbs these can be carried across to the halos Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 9th, 2008, 08:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 575 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Hi - you get 5% extra off for PRIV If you have silver indicator bulbs these can be carried across to the halos Thats awesome Mikey, im getting the aero bumper fitted to the front at the end of the month so I will be giving you a call then. Apparantly its worth doing whilst the bumper is off!!! Electrifing Blue

Apr 21st, 2008, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 657 Offline	Just fitted my halos and they look great, one question though, there seems to be a slight glow from them when lights are switched off, is this normal?

Apr 21st, 2008, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 9,081 Offline	Yes - it dissapears after a while. They also flicker when you start the car Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 21st, 2008, 08:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 657 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Yes - it dissapears after a while. They also flicker when you start the car Flicker all the time or just when they are glowing? Ended up taken the bumper off lol was just quicker than trying to get my hands down.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 575 Offline	Mikey I havent forgotten you, but still havent had the bumper painted so give me a week and I'll have a set of these! Electrifing Blue

Apr 22nd, 2008, 07:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Crammy MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 947 Offline	another cool thing about them is when u press the lock button on ur keys when the car is locked they start glowing slightly. (This also works on your car when other people press the button on their key!)

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