My auto headlamps have been completely unaffected by the LED DRLs, as one might expect.

What I get from headlamps set at 'auto' is:
- normally (day): full ring DRLs on, headlamps off.
- dim/night: auto headlamps come on, DRLs switch down to just top quarter.

Switching on the foglights (or switching on headlamps or sidelights manually) also cuts the DRLs down to the top quarter.

Trying to run the full DRLs at night is anti-social - they are designed to glare in the daytime (which is why other people notice them), so having them on at night is the same as using low-power bright/main beam headlights.

 

so are the fogs in these LED as well?

 

Angib,

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I tried your test and everything works as described. I guess the overcast day yesterday wouldn't allow the Automatic Headlamp function to turn off the headlamps. So, now I know the Automatic Headlamps work as intended.

And, to JCW_Coupe,

> The fogs are the center light and controlled by the foglight switch on the center console.
> The outside ring is the DRL which is on all the time when the headlamps are off.
> The eyebrow shows up when the headlamps are on.

 

thanks i was asking if the foglights in these are led bulbs or std incandescent?

 

Foglights are very bright LED bulbs

 

tyvm!

 

Got mine installed today by Edge Motor Works in Mtn View, very happy with the way they look.


Trying to capture the lights is almost impossible with an iPhone, just too bright
Halo's


Sidelights


Fogs


Close-up

 

Well just tried to order a set from MINI.Strangely they have 45 in country but are not releasing them? Wonder what s up?

Art

 

If in the US, believe it is due to the fact that the lighting is not yet DOT approved.
My local dealer said I can order, and pay for them but cannot get them shipped.
I thought to myself, I can order and pay for them too but the difference, I got them delivered


Cheers~ Neil

 

Also, they need to get the instructions straightened out. The 2nd diagram on page 9 shows the footwell module upside down which could easily lead to placing the blue wire on the wrong plug-in and possible computer damage.

 

Have been watching these closely, and I'm almost sold. Having made the mistake of not ordering factory fogs with the xenons (big wall of white in fog) I am curious if any of you have actually used the fog lights yet in thick fog are they helpful or just pretty? Outmotoring says they have the brackets needed for adding these in and that i will need reprogramming would be willing if they actually help with visibility.

 

Beam is low, wide and bright...works.

Adjusted as per the website they will work great
http://www.centraliowaminiclub.org/?s=fog

Also, they may need to be aimed correctly. You have a hex adjustment in the top center of each lamp accessed from the outside of the bumper. It is easily spotted and I believe is 5.5mm Scottab36 said, "The adjustment screw is at the top of the housing and takes a 5.5mm hex. Simply find a large open level area at night and adjust them so the reach out a bit shorter than the headlights. Remember they're used to illuminate the road below the fog."

 

Has anyone installed the LED foglights on to a Canadian spec car?
Canadian spec cars have xenons as DRL. And there is no way of turning them off on the turn stalk without doing some programming on NCSExpert. Im trying to see if i can get away without programming.

I know the LEDs will "work" without doing anything, but im not sure if I can get the full functionality out of them (ie. Full halo while driving.)

 

None that I know of. I would be interested to hear from a fellow Canadian about how they might go around to install these. Bump.

 

Can I ask how much they charged you for the install?

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I paid $135 for my install in the Phx, AZ area

 

Cool thanks Greg! I knew when dealer asked for $246 labor that it sounded too high. I was thinking $150 for my area should be more fair but will see and call around.

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Didn't get done at dealer though. I went to an indie MINI mechanic.

 

Where's the best place to get these now?

 

Have not checked. Maybe still the UK? Don't know if dealers in the US have now or not.

 

I'd bought them from one of the Forum's sponsors:

http://www.ecstuning.com/

 

How much?

 

outmotoring has them for $498.95

 

I bought for about $450 shipped from the UK.

 

ECS's is $451 but are backordered.