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Old 05-08-2013, 08:03 PM
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Added Xenons to GP 1616

After driving home last night I realized how much I hate the non xenon lights, so today I made it my goal to change over to xenon headlights. And it is done and working great.


These are Xenons from an 04 MCS, once I have chance I'll see if I can get an 05 set to work.
 
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I think it is awesome that you went with the pre face lift Xenons. Looks great.
 
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Yess... someone who is putting 05+ xenons into a first gen GP. Please keep us in the loop. It's been something I've wanted to do.
 
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[/QUOTE]These are Xenons from an 04 MCS, once I have chance I'll see if I can get an 05 set to work.[/QUOTE]

isn't the GP an 06...why wouldn't the 05 plus xenons work?
 
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Reflector based HID lights are horrible. Do it the right way.
 
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Way, got an update?
 
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Once I have a set of 05+ xenons to try I will
 
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Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
Once I have a set of 05+ xenons to try I will
Yeah, I see that Mini made a retrofit kit with harnesses and level sensors. But now not avail anymore. Have you had a chance to do the 05+ yet?

And would it work without the levelers?
 
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they don't need levelers to work, just need the modules to get power to ignite and stay lite.
 
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