How could they fit the shiftlight up there?

As far as I know, it won't fit without any heavy modification.

It looks cool though.

 

Followed the ALTA instructions (and bought it from them) cut it off the R56 piece and basically chuck that, two screw under neath slip the wire under the tack and it looks stock!

Thanks,
Drew

 

So you are just removing the light and putting it on the stock R53 column cover when you get the lights for the R53 from Alta?

 

Man, I should have got that one instead.

Picture please.

 

If you search around there is a Thread by ALTA with the instructions as they did iton there GP
Tried to shed a little more light on it toward the end, I'll have to get a decent photo after the suncomes up.

 

Does the JCW shift lights dim when you turn on your headlights, like how the radio and clock lights dim. I would think that if they didn't they woudl be awfully bright and distracting at night.

 

No it doesn't dim, which with that one green so brigth at night is taking some getting used to but isnt as horrific as it was ashort while ago. I dont mind the brightness with the rest as the only light up for a brief period of time, I'm starting to think a paritally tinted piece of lexan or plastic with a dark center bias may be helpful.

Here are some more photos forthose that asked.










^^^The only angle you can see the wire from, I often foget about it, and will likely paint it black so it blends perfectly





I have the redline set to 6500 RPM so I can look ahead max it let it flas thenn shift and not hit the limiter while still getting the most out of the engine.

 

 

bumping this. I've got a JCW sitting in the garage. I was thinking about tinting the LED's...perhaps some VHT Nightshades or something? Even just a little....don't need the 'Tokyo-At-Night' thing going on in my car

 

I was followed by VA trooper couple of times. They might have thought that my JCW was a radar detector.

 

my buddy who sells laser jammers err, laser parking devices was eyeballing mine for just that purpose

 

let me know how that turns out...the green light kills me.

 

Also, check out Raptor shift lights. Have used them on Motorcycles in the past and they work great. Small, accurate, and very bright LED bulbs.

 

Could a photocell be added?

 

I like these ones

 

anyone know how to do any of the above?^

 

I need links!
Can't find any website for GTech, as it's an overused company name for anything from hard drives to flash lights.

 

http://www.gtechpro.com/

i have one and like it alot

 

my friend (has an old 'teg) wired his check engine light or his parking brake light to be a shift light. it was pretty sweet. looks obviously totally stock if you don't like a big light staring you in the face on your dash.

 

Sweet techno-gadgetry gauges! Those GTech's are ecstasy-inducing!

That's more for the Honda users. We like DIY's, but not those kinds. ;P

edit: I've noticed that a lot of people's MINIs have a digital display for speed. I don't have that. =( What's the deal?

And I'm thinking the JCW would be everyone's best bet. Noticeably annoying and ya can't miss it. Now... to get it into my R53...

 

This isn't in the instructions but I will add it soon. On the BACK of the indication. You will see a small squarish tab looking thingy with a raised dot on it. It is an on/off button for the green light.

I didn't even realize that is what it was until I tried it!

just an FYi from Adam!

 

See above. No Green light at night. Just poke the button!

 

BTW, where's that guide for how to get the R56 one onto the R53 steering column?

edit: Nevermind. Didn't realize that you'd actually done it, Adam. =)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=115769

 

took mine apart and sprayed with some VHT Nightshades, just enough to color them black.

 

I've got the R56 shift light on my R50. Love it.