Are you putting these on an R60 or one of your R53s?

My info would only pertain to the Countryman, unfortunately.

 

Anyone know if these will work?

Hella Rallye FF 4000 CELIS

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HELLA-RAL...ht_5390wt_1192

 

The 4000s are quite large - I've seen them in-person on an SUV. Just an observation.

Even the 1000s are pretty big on the Countryman. As far as actually *working*, though - there should not be an issue with the proper wiring and the VIP mounts. Can't possibly imagine the stock mounts would work.

 

Actually they are the compact ones.

It's the "proper wiring" and "mounts" that i am worried about...

 

I see those now - It appears these 4000 compacts are 24% smaller than the 1000s.

As far as the wiring goes, you'll just wire the harness into the main power (battery lead) and throw a relay in there. All of that comes with those lights.

The mounts are really simple to install, and will certainly hold the weight. The only thing you'll want to make sure of is the depth required for the 4000s.

 

The depth is approx 130mm, but sure if the VIP brackets stick out that far. Anyone can confirm?

 

I'd love to help you out, but I'm not home right now to measure. If nobody else gets around to it, I'll try to do it for you as soon as I get back.

I can tell you from memory that I have around 0.75" of clearance behind the 500s.

 

Thanks mate!

 

As promised:

 

VIP just confirmed that it won't work for Hella Rallye FF 4000 Compact CELIS

 

Electrical noob here.

Those with the VIP kit, when you say tap into fogs/high beams, do you actually need to cut any wires?

What do you have to do to tap? Does the kit come with the components to do the tapping?

 

Anyone to share some wisdom?

 

Yes. Taps are included and it is really the easiest part of the install.

 

Guys with the VIP quad kit, how did you go about cutting the grill? What sort of knife did you use?

Just received my kit and thinking to do the install this weekend.

 

I just used a hot knife and a dremel bit on it. Then a file to clean up the rough edges.

 

Looks like more tools to buy... just found out i need to Torx keys as well!

Anyone having problems with the middle support piece not clamping tight on the front bumper?

 

All done! End up getting my work shop to do it.
They had to modify the mid bracket because the Aus spec bumper seems to be different in size.

 

Hi all,

I picked up the R60 MINI OEM driving light kit and am eager to get going. Locating the MINI instructions was no big deal, but I'm stuck on one key step.

I need to locate the footwell module. I'm guessing that it's behind the trim panel that houses the hood/bonnet release, as it's where severl wire bundles dissapear once the lower dashboard trim is off. I've tried to pop the trim panel (have removed the fastener at the rear end of the panel) but having no joy removing it. Am I in the right place? The instructions reference ISTA No 61 35 015

TIA for your assistance

Thx,
kents

 

If you still are holding off on this -- you're on the right track.

You're going to remove the long trim panel extending from the middle of the door sill all the way to the front of the footwell. There is a screw on the sill-end, there should be another screw at the tip of the footwell section, and the rest of the panel is held on by large clips. You will want to pull either up or out - you will see the clips after it's out.

 

Thanks for getting back. I was able to pop the panel as you mention and proceed with the installation!

Thanks for the advice

 

My 500's have been mounted to the VIP brackets for awhile now & 95% wired since the initial install. I havent decided on a switch location/configuration yet.
Tomorrow I'm just going to tap into the factory fog wire near the panel switch (for the 12v+ relay trigger wire).
I really want to run a separate switch for these & thats why I havent completed the wiring yet. I want a switch so I can run the factory fogs w/o the Hellas. The Hellas are mostly covered but I like using the factory fogs a bit more often. A 2nd switch allows me to independently run the Hella's as well.
I'm thinking a toggle switch in the panel somewhere(similar metal toggle design) or possibly under the column clamshell to keep it with in reach & out of site/discreet.

Has anyone else mounted any sort of independent fog switch?
if so, what type & where? pics please

 

I wired my lights up like mentioned in the VIP instructions, but tapped into the yellow/brown wire down on the drivers-side fog light. I ran the included kill switch up to the cab an installed it just to the left of the steering wheel. In this layout, I can flip the kill switch off and have just factory fog lights, or on and have fog lights and the driving lights.

Stopping there works just fine, but then I also re-coded my car to allow the fog lights to stay on even without the headlights; I like this option as I can switch to just the fog+driving lights if I want.

 

Thx.
I have VIP brackets but got my Hellas elsewhere do only hella general instructions.
My CM allows me to run factory fogs w/ parking lights. No need for HLs to be on to run them.
I like this, allows me to use just factory fogs or factory + Hella w/o either needs the HL's on.
I didn't do any coding for this.

 

I ended up just tapping into the fog wire near the housing for the relay source. Now all fogs come on at once. I might interrupt this w/ a separate switch later on the independently control fogs.

I also swapped the in 2500K Yellow bulbs(halogen) in my Hella's & OEM fogs.
For a more consistent look upfront I might change the parking lights to an LED to better match the Xenons color.

 

This is where I decided to put the switches for my Driving Lights and Rear Fog light.