I'd like to intall a set of 4 spot/driving lights on my newly acquried classic Mini. NE season prevents me from seeign a variety other's setups live so I am hoping to get some opinions here as I am too anxious to get going on mods to wait for springtime . I prefer the appearance of the raised middle two lights, but am not married to the idea if there aren't any sturdy quality bars/sets available at reasonable prices. Sooo, I am looking for opinions on light brands, appearance, bar vs no bar, raised vs "works" look, etc.

Thanks!

 

well its your choice I have 4 in a row middle 2 slightly higher............this wiring diagram may help you ....................

 

Excellent diagram-I will use that if I do 2X2. How did you mount? Full width bracket?

 

this place sells a custom made one that bolts to the subframe.....really nice!
www.heritagegarage.com

 

Thanks! Looks good on site. Not cheap, but nice.

 

not cheap, but different.....plus it's stainless steel so it'll probably outlast some chrome UK stuff.

 

How does it mount? I see they say it attaches using subframe bolts and then what, does it curve up behind the front bumper and then does the cross member sit within the bumper cave or above it?

 

curves up to be just infront of the bumper.
bolt on by removing the bolts that attach the front apron to subframe.

 

if you email of call them, they can provide you a pic of it mounted on a car with lights.

 

Thanks, and I will give them a call for a pic.

 

you are looking fro something cheaper....you can get a complete bar with lights for that much from gbcarparts.com

 

Thats the set up I have.Wipac. I like them but had to make my own bracing to mount them at the top to keep them from vibrating when driving.

I used a 4 pole trailer connector so I could detach them when removing the grill.

 

that's a good idea to make them removal....you they are going on a 70 or newer there is a grill with built in lights as well.

 

Your S is a BEAUTY! ( I like the snow-globe artistry too)

I've been looking at the WIPAC or similar setup too as I like the raised center light appearance. The bracket seems flimsy. How did you do the bracket bracing? Do I see a bar screwed into the backs of all 4 lights?

 

Thanks for the kind words.
Yes I made a flate alum bar that I pop riveted to the back of each light.This bar is then tied in to the grill.No shake.

 

Nicely done! Not sure I have the talent to pull that off.

 

That's pretty much exactly what I'm planning on doing to mine.

 

I would like to see detailed pics of such bar. thx

 

Any particualer pics?

 

Not hard at all.It only takes a drill,pop rivet gun, 1/2 flat stock and exactly 3 Sam Adams beers.....4 if it is a hot day and your friend helps.

 

thanks....i see what you did....i guess the pics are not visible at work.

 

Aluminum stock it looks to be. Alignment must be a bear given the fixed covers ( if one uses the covers).

1 Sam for my friend? I have no such friends.

 

Let your friends get thsir own beer. Yes it is aluminum.

 

here is a pic of my old set up.....sure helped with visibility..lol

 

might have to make one of those aluminum support bars
I think I might make an individual bar for each light that curves up from the mount beneath each light

will definitely use the trailer connector idea, i have my lights mounted but not wired yet