Hi!

I posted this over in the Countryman forum, as that is the car that I have but the MINI Driving Lights should be the same across the model range.

Does anyone know what bulb type the lights are? I want to replace them with the brightest LEDs I can find.

Also, these lights aren't monitored by the computer for energy draw so I wouldn't need to wire in resistors right?

Thanks,
Kyle

 

I answered this on the Countryman side, as well. I'll put this here in case anyone else sees it.

On the current-gen OEM Mini Driving Lights (63120417885) for the R60, the bulb is: 12V 55W H3

These are not monitored, so you will be able to run an LED without resistors. Currently, the highest-powered LED H3 is a 7w CREE. I run them in various applications - they look good, but aren't very bright compared to 85w H1/H3s.

 

Okay thanks a lot! I'm not looking for anything really bright, it's more of a show thing... So it sounds like they should work great, and CREE in my opinion makes the best LEDs

Kyle

 

Maybe you can help me with replacing the ground screw inside the driving light. The screw attaching the ground wire is small and I don't know if it is a torx or allen head. I need to know what size torx or allen wrench to use. It in really tight and I can't remove it. Thanks

 

If its shaped like a star, it's a Torx head. Probably around a T10/15 if I'm guessing.

Otherwise it's just an Allen key screw. Go get a cheap Torx tool and an Allen key set at Lowes or HD. It will cost you less than $10 for everything, and you'll have the right sizes in the future.

 

Thanks for the reply--- but, a 10 torx is too small and a 15 is too large. I have tried every allen wrench I have in two sets. No go. This small screwhead is a pain. I can't even get a pair of pliers on the head to turn it. I don't know if there was such a thing as an in between torx- 11 thru 14 --

 

Yep, there are bits that are T11,12,13,14.

A good Torx set is cheap and should have them all up to 25 or so.

 

OK, thanks for the information----

 

hey kconner - did you ever get those LEDs installed on your driving lights? i was JUST wondering this same thing - did a quick search and saw this thread. it's exactly what I want to do - as long as it turned out good that is :-)