Low. The headlights will have halo rings on 14's according to pics.

 

is there a version for the R53?

 

No sorry

 

Just put my order in yesterday- hopefully they will arrive in time for the weekend!

 

2-4 days via DHL. I'll bet you get them on Fri. Congrats!! Good choice!

 

Guys, need your help!
Irvine Mini SA just called to say there's no way NOT to drop the bumper to install. I sent him the installation link, but he insists the picture even shows the bumper is removed in on of the pictures.

Naturally, there are no instructions in the package...and where did the 1.5 hour quoted come from. He's quoting me 4 hours at a cost of over $500

Right now they're waiting for direction from me....advice?

 

Thought your guy said they were intrigued and would do for $165?
My MINI mechanic did It in an hour 40 for $135. No bumper removal. Just headlights.
Come to Phx and I'll get you same price!

Greg

 

BAIT N SWITCH?

guess i'll wait for some kind soul to make a DIY :(

 

Or come to Phx and pay $135

 

His service advisor just has no clue. Can't blame their ignorance. My mechanic used his head. He was not afraid to do something new. He even posted my install on FB. Search EUROTECHS to see. His SA needs to think, replace fog lights, secure control box onto fuse box, tap blue wire onto grey wire in footwell.

Find a great local MINI mechanic. The dealers have no clue.

 

Greg, I'm searching what I think is their site...not coming up with anything. If you could send me a link, I'd be deeply appreciative (so I can forward it to the SA).

Thanks!

 

He just posted a pic and described the DRLs. He didn't list install instructions.
Have your SA call him if he doesn't believe you. No promise that the owner will give up his install method though. I waited and watched him. No bumper removal needed.

 

Just discovered something new. When you have your parking lights or headlights on and turn off the car and lock it, when you unlock it the position LEDs (the top third) light up too. Pretty cool!

 

Www.eurotechsaz.com
Www.facebook.com/EUROTECHS

 

If you get out of the car with it off, then hit the turn signal indicator, does it stay on? like its supposed to in the EU

 

No

 

Just find a great MINI technician. Don't go to the dealer. $135 labor in PHX, and I'll give you a free room. You just have to buy dinner :P

 

Update:
Negotiated it down to $440, which was still wayyyy higher than my original quote. If I can find that shop manual reference pointing to 1.5 hrs, I'm going back to re-negotiate. They said that had to remove the bumper (I think that was just convenience for them). But they did a great install...you'd never know it didn't come from the factory.

That said, WOW

Yes, when you lock the car, the upper 1/3 LED comes on (and even it puts out a lot of light).

Here's a twist. I have the Bi-Zenon headlamps, and the LED's (especially with the fog/driving lamps on) seem slightly whiter than even those!

In my short drive at night, the fog/driving lights had a really great dispersion rate. Maybe a hair high, but no one going the opposite way flashed me in the two miles I drove down a 4 lane highway.

I'm going to have to check out the turn signal/parking light option.

Yes, they were a ton of $$$, but really happy with them. Totally makes the car (pictures to be taken this weekend and posted!)

 

Help!

Anyone who installed these themselves, I totally dont get the part where you affix the control unit to the power distribution box (fuse box)? It shows it being squeezed in on the right side and zip tied over the top of the fuse box. How on earth is anyone supposed to access the fuse box in the future?
Also, the wire A1 that goes into the interior of the car, what did you tie it to to keep it from just running along the back of the engine?

Many thanks!

 

As far as the fuse box....pretty simple really. If you or anyone else needs access to it just cut the zip ties and replace them when you are finished.

Can't help you with the wire, but that sounds simple to. Just zip tie along somewhere so it is safe from damage. Is there a factory wire loom that runs anywhere near there that you can zip tie it to? There has to be one near I'd assume.

Good luck!!

 

I learned a thing or two after installing my DRL's (mostly learned the hard way)

-You can install the drivers side light by just loosening the bumper. Headlight removal is harder because you have the windshield washer bottle in the way.

-Passenger side can be done thru the wheel well by removing the front half of the liner, and one of the horns- very easy.

-Getting the wire into the passenger compartment is tricky because you have to go thru the rubber access port in the firewall just at the right angle.

-When installing the new lights in the frames that mount them to the car, a drop of black wow on the plastic nub allows it to slip into the mount easily without fear of breakage.

The lights look great and the color match with the Xenons is much better than the old fog lights.

 

Nice job white, they are crazy bright aren't they?

 

I didn't strap it, the space was so tight the double sided tape held it in place no problem, checked it a few days ago and it is still nicely tucked in the same spot

 

PM me your email address and I'll send you the factory install sheet

 

I didnt strap the control module in either. It IS a tight fit, but I was able to get the sticky tape in to make sure it wasnt going to wiggle anywhere.

These lights are crazy bright! Like Greg said, its fun to pull up behind another car at a stop and see these two halos reflected in their bumper.