Joey mod R56! - Page 22

eR1c · #**526** 05-12-2010, 10:08 PM

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Glad the additional effort and patience worked out for the best! The results are stunning.

-Thanks Adam, ..yeah I am totally happy w/ the results.

jckonrad · #**527** 07-02-2010, 07:26 PM

So, I just got done reading through every postregarding joey mods on NAM and I'm still running into a question.

Is the paint bubbling on the HIDs, the halogens, or both? The reason I ask is because if I were to paint the halogens with non heat proof paint will the paint start to fail?

eR1c · #**528** 07-05-2010, 08:30 AM

why not just use hi-temp paint? -I chose to use a gloss black in hi-temp. I think I am good up to around 1400 degree temps or something way beyond what my lights will ever get near to.

tominizer · #**529** 07-06-2010, 04:36 PM

I think the issue is the paint cracking. I know (now) that plasti-dip spray doesn't work. Today's fail and disappointment. Plastic dip would have allowed me to go back to factory.

eR1c · #**530** 07-08-2010, 03:48 PM

ah, yeah, not sure about plasti-dip having any kind of heat resistance.
sorry, you had to learn the hard way. I too had some difficulty at first w/ my Joey Mod. ....yet in the end the results came out stellar.

corin.mcblide · #**531** 08-13-2010, 04:38 PM

does anyone have problems with sealing them afterwords? i spend 9 months of the year in seattle and it rains alot so should i get more silicon to seal it or can i reuse what was on there?

pillar · #**532** 08-13-2010, 05:10 PM

The seal sits inside and underneath the chrome trim piece. Im sure it gets a little wet but i dont think rain water is directly hitting the seal....

Ive opened my headlights twice now and re-used that goopy stuff twice. So far no condensation under the lens.

toolazyforalogin · #**533** 08-13-2010, 05:42 PM

I put a small amount of clear silicone on the seal after I was done just to be safe. 1 year later no problems.

checkercoop · #**534** 08-13-2010, 10:04 PM

I just reused the original seal and it's been fine. 2 years of FL downpours and an OH winter. All is good

BostonR56S · #**535** 08-15-2010, 10:53 AM

the original headlight is not air tight... so no condensation will get in there

eR1c · #**536** 08-19-2010, 12:33 PM

...yeah, the "doors" on the back don't actually seal, (just lock into place).

Sketch · #**537** 08-23-2010, 03:33 AM

Hey guys just to let everyone know, I have a set of joey modded (matte black) xenons that I am looking to trade for someone's stock chrome ones. They are in excellent condition, with only a very small amount of bubbling. If your interested, PM me.

Yeah.ThatsRice. · #**538** 08-23-2010, 01:11 PM

So, I decided to go ahead and do this today with my spare time, after debating doing it for about 2 months. Well, I can't even get the assembly off. The body-side bolt (on BOTH HEADLIGHTS) has rusted from water run-off, and now both turn as they please without any give.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can get these things off?!

toolazyforalogin · #**539** 08-23-2010, 04:43 PM

^^^

go back and read page 11 -

here's a link to one of my posts - http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...4-post418.html

empire0007 · #**540** 12-17-2010, 03:07 PM

Hello Group and Happy Holiday's
I did the modification on the lights, but i wanted to do something a little different.

I have the Xeon lights and for the turn signal's bulbs, i was thinking of putting HID lights.

Has anyone done anything like this. Is it possible on the fitting, would it be just easier just have a bright LED bulb and make the turn signal into a running light.

I want the turn signal bulb to be the running lights. Wiring is not the issue, Fitting HID is??

MINIFIDE · #**541** 05-21-2011, 11:28 PM

So, I just finished the joey mods on my wife's MC and I'm very pleased with it. But, I have to say I should have never asked her to help because while we were cleaning the tape residue off the reflectors, she rubbed a decent size amount of the reflector off. She was extremely upset about it even though I was pretty supportive about it. I also promised her that we would get a new headlight because her cooper is literally 3 weeks old. So my question is: Where can I get a 2011 driver side halogen headlamp? And, how much am I looking to spend? Thanks in advance.

willsblackmini08 · #**542** 05-22-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MINIFIDE

So, I just finished the joey mods on my wife's MC and I'm very pleased with it. But, I have to say I should have never asked her to help because while we were cleaning the tape residue off the reflectors, she rubbed a decent size amount of the reflector off. She was extremely upset about it even though I was pretty supportive about it. I also promised her that we would get a new headlight because her cooper is literally 3 weeks old. So my question is: Where can I get a 2011 driver side halogen headlamp? And, how much am I looking to spend? Thanks in advance.

Don't let the wife get in involved. I learned that a long time ago. If she's not into cars don't let her get involved.

MINIFIDE · #**543** 05-22-2011, 06:23 AM

Will, my wife was actually really into it and other than making that one mistake, she was great. She is just really upset about that one mistake and I hate to see her all distraught over something that can easily be corrected by just buying a new headlight assembly. That's why I came on here to see is anyone knew of a vendor that I could purchase a 2011 halogen headlight? Or would a 2010 fit properly? Thanks

cenobyt · #**544** 05-30-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MINIFIDE

Will, my wife was actually really into it and other than making that one mistake, she was great. She is just really upset about that one mistake and I hate to see her all distraught over something that can easily be corrected by just buying a new headlight assembly. That's why I came on here to see is anyone knew of a vendor that I could purchase a 2011 halogen headlight? Or would a 2010 fit properly? Thanks

I may be able to help you out. I will know by next week. Once I'm done with my mod. I will have a gutted head light with a replacement of what you need. Only issue is to find out if the 2010 is the same as your 2011. Maybe $50.00.

MINIFIDE · #**545** 05-30-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cenobyt

I may be able to help you out. I will know by next week. Once I'm done with my mod. I will have a gutted head light with a replacement of what you need. Only issue is to find out if the 2010 is the same as your 2011. Maybe $50.00.

Thanks! I'm actually picking up my Countryman tomorrow, so I'll ask the service department about the '10 and '11 headlights. Also, she's seems to be okay now with the "mistake" because it's hardly noticeable anyway, but I'll ask her in the morning if she still wants to change it. Private message me when you know, thanks again.