Better looking headlights for R56??

[anzzyde]

hi all,

Have bought myself a very nice cooper D R56 (6 months old)

But the previous owner didn't select the funky bi-xenon lighting and i've been told that two devastating things: it's not currently possible to retro-fit the buggers; and even if you could, they're too darn expensive!


So if this is true, does anyone know of any good 3rd party stuff out there??

[anzzyde]

Surprised no one's replied to this yet... seriously no third party headlights out there for owners who've not opted for the factory fitted xenon lighting??

How about changing the bulbs... any funky road legal bulbs out there and enhances the look of your mini??

[I love MINI, Laura]

Check out mikey's website NewMINIStuff.com hes got a number of new stuff on here from bulbs to new light clusters but don't know if they are for the new R56 or for the old R50 and R53. Check it out.

[anzzyde]

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Check out mikey's website NewMINIStuff.com hes got a number of new stuff on here from bulbs to new light clusters but don't know if they are for the new R56 or for the old R50 and R53. Check it out.

thanks Laura, i've browsed around there before... it all seems to be for older mini's. I've just sent them an email asking about R56 headlight stuff... will report back if i get anywhere

[anzzyde]

Got email back. No 3rd party lights yet.

Bit of a gap in the market surely?? I guess it's just a matter of time before we see some really nice lights for the R56 (a la Audi style!)

[mikeythemini]

Rear lights will be coming - LED
However fronts are not a big seller as most people have xenons

[ItsNumptyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by anzzyde (original)

Got email back. No 3rd party lights yet.

Bit of a gap in the market surely?? I guess it's just a matter of time before we see some really nice lights for the R56 (a la Audi style!)

What about performing the "Joey Mod"...as termed by the Americans??

I'll try to find a photo of a non-xenon Joey Mod for you

[ItsNumptyBoy]

Before


After


See thread here...later pages have more examples of the non-xenon lights
MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Joey mod R56!!

[I love MINI, Laura]

That looks cool!

[LookalikeJCW]

Ive got a number of a guy who can fit some xenon bulbs in the R56 so they look nice and shiney :-). PM me
Mark

[mikeythemini]

we do have carbon headlight rings for the r56//r55
NewMINIStuff.com