R60 Adaptive headlights
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Joined: Jun 2010
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The adaptive lights are by far, my favorite feature of the car. I love them in the mountains of course, but they have even been nice driving through the highway at night in Utah where there are a few places the highway makes significant turns...
They give you that slight edge on being able to see something as you turn that I find invaluable.
Also, even if you don't want to use Auto mode on headlights - just turn your headlight switch to Auto when you want them on, and off again when you want them off. That way if they are on when you pull into your garage it will be because you pulled in at night.
They give you that slight edge on being able to see something as you turn that I find invaluable.
Also, even if you don't want to use Auto mode on headlights - just turn your headlight switch to Auto when you want them on, and off again when you want them off. That way if they are on when you pull into your garage it will be because you pulled in at night.
The auto headlights/wiper option is part of my 2013 premium #2 package so forking out only an extra $100 for the adaptive lights was a no-brainer. I've driven on plently of dark, windy roads and, truthfully, never felt that I needed extra illumination while cornering, but having extra assurance never hurts! You just never know. Plus, it looks cool.
Last edited by CalsonicSE; Apr 30, 2013 at 08:43 AM.
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Normal. You have to be moving for them to go left. Try it out when moving with your high beams on and you will see a big difference!
Neutral
Joined: May 2013
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I didn't try that while moving, another forum said it was a Canadian code, they deactivate the left turn as to not interfere with oncoming traffic. Stupid "big brother"
Last edited by jreimer; Oct 24, 2013 at 07:01 PM.
thanks
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: SF Bay Area
A couple of owners have pursued installing adaptive xenons after receipt of the car - the process was expensive and tedious. As far as I can tell, the cars are built to order and needed communication links aren't present (have to be added) to support more complex options.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Northeast Ohio
Retrofitting 99% of the options MINI offers is expensive and extremely difficult. The cost is rarely worth the result.
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