thanks for the write up

 

I decided to remove the amber while I was painting my grill. Possibly one of the easiest mods I have ever done. This was less complicated than removing the side scuttles!

 

google PY21W/ ebay ... you'll see lots of bulbs around 12 bucks/ w free shipping! i got mine today! nice post!

 

Looks like i found myself the very first mod to my 5 days old mini cooper S

Just joined the Mini scene last Saturday and cant seemed to get out of these forums LOL

Thanks alot for taking the time to come up with this guy and sharing it with everyone else... nothing like DIY guides

 

welcome willjv! i know its addicting! everyone on hear is real cool... you can find most of what your looking for but if not, just ask

 

Thank you MikeMC!

I actually just finished taking the orange indicators from my headlights using this tutorial and it was def as easy as stated. The only thing i had minor delay with was the removing the plastic that holds the turn signal bulb. I removed both torx screws and the thight was still tight and wouldnt even wiggle. But using a long skinny flat head screwdriver I was able to reach the 2 tabs holding the orange indicator and got it out without removing the black plastic.

Here are the results (sorry for the crappy quality, I had to use my phone camera)

Def took less than 15 mins to complete

 

I am on the way of removing the orange lenses and replace the bulbs.
Can anyone tell me please if these led bulbs fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories

 

I actually attempted this last night after ordering the bulbs, Not sure if mine is different, but the PY21W part number is for o150 degree offset contacts, but the ones currently in the Mini were 180 degrees off. Anyone else have this issue? (My cooper is an '08 btw)

 

I got mine on ebay.. here is a link... works fine for me...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

 

This is gonna be an EXTREMELY stupid question i know but how do you take off the 4 bolts in step two?

 

I have this issue and I have a 2011. I got the silvervision ones that look chrome but light amber. They are the 150 degrees offset ones and they dont fit I need the 180 degree set. Which I think are not sold.
Anyone wana buy this set? lol

 

oops that answered my previous ? thanks.

 

I can't believe no one has responded yet; so I'll step up: the four bolts should be able to be removed with a nut driver or socket -- I believe it states either an 8mm or 10 mm socket.

 

Just did it a few hours ago thank you very much. I didnt havbe the Socket so i actually used pliers (Gently) and it worked great.

Ill have some pics in a bit. Thanks again

 

Please excuse the Quality was taken with my iphone. Just took out the lenses. In CA i can have white turn signals so i didnt even have to replace the bulb

 

Just to clarify, the PY21W bulbs are the ones with the 150 degree offset pins? I wanna do this mod but need to order the chrome bulbs first from ebay.

 

I removed the egg yolks on my 2011 Clubman S.
You do not have to remove the headlights.
It is very fast and easy to do.
Remove the bulb,just use your finger or a pencil and pop it out.
Dont worry,it will fall down and you can pull it out from under the low beam.
took like 10 minutes to do. Just need to replace the bulbs with stealth bulbs.

 

Followed the excellent and superb instructions laid out by jpmcc00

It took me less than 30 mins to complete both sides and I love the look!
When I got the part of popping out the orange lens, I used the screwdriver handle and POP lens out! I did have to use my Dremel and eliminate one pin on the new bulb. They bulbs are not European and do not fit "exact", but they work and no error message.

I have attached pics to show the work.

THANX again to jpmcc00 for the excellent directions!!

 

I used your write up to do the same thing in my Countryman. Thanks

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3410051

 

Anybody found a source for replacement clear lenses?

 

I did mine today, I bought the stealth #1156 bulbs from Bavarian Autosport (www.BavAuto.com) . They look great!! Thank you for the clear tutorial. I used my hand to pop out the amber lenses, I was afraid the screwdriver would pop through and hit the inside of the headlight lens. Easy as pie!



Joanie

 

When ordering my justa, should I just leave the white turn signals options unselected and perform this mod? will it be less than 100?

 

Spend the $100 as the clear looks better than no lens plus the rears will be done already.

 

I recommend you select the white turn signal option. Better look.
I wished I had when I bought my Mini

 

I did it!
Without taking out the headlight!
I removed the turn signal light as if to change the bulb, reached in with my finger and pushed the orange lens out.
The first one that I did was a bit tricky because the lens flipped over and then did not fit to fall through the bottom of the assembly.
I left it alone and went to work on the other lens.
I popped it out with my finger and it fell right out of the bottom of the headlight assembly.
Then I went back and carefully "fiddled" with the other lens until it flipped over and fell out as well.
I was getting ready to take out that headlight when the lens finally flipped over.
Wow!
20 minutes total time for entire mod, including time spent trying to flip one lens over.
Both orange lenses are intact, no broken clips, and stored away in case I ever want to replace them.
Can't imagine that I will though.
Thanks for this thread!

FWIW:
The 2011 Florida Statutes
316.234 Signal lamps and signal devices.—
... The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/.../0316.234.html