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Anyone have these LED side markers? Thinking about getting them. Would like to see a pic of them installed, if someone has them. I searched and didn't find a pic. Also, not sure if I should stick with the red/amber combo or go clear on all four?

http://www.urotuning.com/F56-MINI-Co...rts-s/6660.htm
 
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Clear on all four are illegal.
You can get LED bulbs in amber & red on eBay for 50cents a piece from China if you can wait a few weeks.
 
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I am aware of this, on both, however, if I just wanted LED bulbs, I'd grab them from AutoZone. I'm not worried about the clears. Just want to know if anyone here has installed either color on their car?



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Clear on all four are illegal.
You can get LED bulbs in amber & red on eBay for 50cents a piece from China if you can wait a few weeks.
 
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Originally Posted by FunToMini
Anyone have these LED side markers? Thinking about getting them. Would like to see a pic of them installed, if someone has them. I searched and didn't find a pic. Also, not sure if I should stick with the red/amber combo or go clear on all four?

http://www.urotuning.com/F56-MINI-Co...rts-s/6660.htm
Yep. light up correctly and I don't have to look at red or orange markers.
 
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Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.




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Yep. light up correctly and I don't have to look at red or orange markers.
 
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Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.
My pleasure. Worth the money. Usually, my first mod or I paint the front ones ( Macan GTS as there are no clear options) These are great quality. When installing remember they are two-way taped in the front of the lens to the arches.
 
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I think this tint would be a nice way to tone them down... Gets closer to the clean euro version without lights.

https://www.outmotoring.com/tinted-s...6-7-mn613.html
 
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Ah, yes, the Macan. Great little SUV. Thanks for the tidbit. I will remember that. Do you by chance have a pic of the car from the side showing both installed? Maybe a pic with them lit at night? Just want to make sure clear is the option I want to choose. If no pics, I still appreciate the help thus far.


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My pleasure. Worth the money. Usually, my first mod or I paint the front ones ( Macan GTS as there are no clear options) These are great quality. When installing remember they are two-way taped in the front of the lens to the arches.



I've tried films like this on other cars before, and my issue with it, is it never seems to stay on long. I'd rather just spend the money upfront on something that I know will look nice, but also function without me needing to reapply it numerous times. But appreciate the idea.


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I think this tint would be a nice way to tone them down... Gets closer to the clean euro version without lights.

https://www.outmotoring.com/tinted-s...6-7-mn613.html
 
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Ah, yes, the Macan. Great little SUV. Thanks for the tidbit. I will remember that. Do you by chance have a pic of the car from the side showing both installed? Maybe a pic with them lit at night? Just want to make sure clear is the option I want to choose. If no pics, I still appreciate the help thus far.







I've tried films like this on other cars before, and my issue with it, is it never seems to stay on long. I'd rather just spend the money upfront on something that I know will look nice, but also function without me needing to reapply it numerous times. But appreciate the idea.

I will get a night shot for you, they look very good. Remind me of a set I had on a Cayman.

Here is a full side shot.
 
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Thank you, and look forward to the night pic.
 
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I had originally used black PlastiDip on my side markers. I live in Florida and we have no vehicle inspections here, so I found a great deal at ECS Tuning for the JCW Euro fender arches, whcih come without side markers. I love the clean “shaved” look.
 
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Those look great and yes we are like the only people to carry them here in the US. There is the normal version (NON JCW) and then the JCW version with the little flares.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-...european_mini/



We also carry those LED side markers.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/HMINI14/



 
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Originally Posted by Forcerecontrojan
Yep. light up correctly and I don't have to look at red or orange markers.
That looks really nice with that paint!
 
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