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Old 01-01-2009, 11:11 AM
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Quad Lights vs. Engine Cooling

I see the quad lights on the old Mini, but the grill is much larger. Would four on the 2009 possibly cause a problem with cooling in hot weather?

I saw this topic mentioned in other posts, but never addressed as to good or bad idea.

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MINIUSA only recommends 2 lights, this is the only option they offer as OEM. Will 4 be harmful, don't know. Guess it would depend on how big they were.
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Check State Laws & adding more weight to an underpowered vehicle already.

Two should be more than enough.
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Check State Laws & adding more weight to an underpowered vehicle already.

Two should be more than enough.
State laws: Check

Adding more weigh: Check

Underpowered: ????????

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MINIUSA only recommends 2 lights, this is the only option they offer as OEM. Will 4 be harmful, don't know. Guess it would depend on how big they were.
The quad set up is actually something that harks back to the rally days of the old Mini (I'm old so I know that). Most likely four were used because the candle power was not as good back then and more were needed (The first Monte Carlo rally winner had five). I like the look, but do not want to cause a cooling problem. There are kits all over to do this, but nobody addresses if it would cause a problem. I have the OEM driving lights, but they look small to my eye and do not give the "rally car" effect. I could use the extra light (like I said, I'm old), but I am going more for a look then enything else.

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Check my friend's gallery out (2007MiniMe). He's got Quad Lights on his PW/B MCS.
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Check my friend's gallery out (2007MiniMe). He's got Quad Lights on his PW/B MCS.
Thanks, but I went to Gallery and typed that in and got negative results. Did I do it wrong?

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The ones on my friend's car was the HELLAs and was custom drilled through the bumper.
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Thank you. Now that looks very right. Larger lights and mounted between the to grills so I doubt there would be a problem. That is a very nice ride.

I do not have an "S", but it gives me food for thought........

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