Official MINI DRLs Fitted
#305
#306
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?
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?
#307
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?
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?
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
#308
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?
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?
BAIT N SWITCH?
guess i'll wait for some kind soul to make a DIY :(
#310
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.
Find a great local MINI mechanic. The dealers have no clue.
#311
#312
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.
#313
#318
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 $$$, but really happy with them. Totally makes the car (pictures to be taken this weekend and posted!)
Negotiated it down to $440, which was still wayyyy higher than my original quote. If I can find that shop manual reference pointing to 1.5 hrs, I'm going back to re-negotiate. They said that had to remove the bumper (I think that was just convenience for them). But they did a great install...you'd never know it didn't come from the factory.
That said, WOW
Yes, when you lock the car, the upper 1/3 LED comes on (and even it puts out a lot of light).
Here's a twist. I have the Bi-Zenon headlamps, and the LED's (especially with the fog/driving lamps on) seem slightly whiter than even those!
In my short drive at night, the fog/driving lights had a really great dispersion rate. Maybe a hair high, but no one going the opposite way flashed me in the two miles I drove down a 4 lane highway.
I'm going to have to check out the turn signal/parking light option.
Yes, they were a ton of $$$, but really happy with them. Totally makes the car (pictures to be taken this weekend and posted!)
#319
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!
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!
#320
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!
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!!
#321
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.
-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.
#322
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.
-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.
#323
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!
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!
#324
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 $$$, but really happy with them. Totally makes the car (pictures to be taken this weekend and posted!)
Negotiated it down to $440, which was still wayyyy higher than my original quote. If I can find that shop manual reference pointing to 1.5 hrs, I'm going back to re-negotiate. They said that had to remove the bumper (I think that was just convenience for them). But they did a great install...you'd never know it didn't come from the factory.
That said, WOW
Yes, when you lock the car, the upper 1/3 LED comes on (and even it puts out a lot of light).
Here's a twist. I have the Bi-Zenon headlamps, and the LED's (especially with the fog/driving lamps on) seem slightly whiter than even those!
In my short drive at night, the fog/driving lights had a really great dispersion rate. Maybe a hair high, but no one going the opposite way flashed me in the two miles I drove down a 4 lane highway.
I'm going to have to check out the turn signal/parking light option.
Yes, they were a ton of $$$, but really happy with them. Totally makes the car (pictures to be taken this weekend and posted!)
#325
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.
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.