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Interior/Exterior LEDs installed in our R56

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Sorry for the blurry images... but you get a good idea of what it looks like

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Looking forward to receiving mine now. Odered a dome light for center in blue.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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dy_xfactor,
What's the green light down by the console? Is that a light up cancer stick lighter?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdman
dy_xfactor,
What's the green light down by the console? Is that a light up cancer stick lighter?
I don't smoke so I put the GREEN LED Dragon in its place
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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For those who have the red, do you think the red map light is bright enough to read maps? I like the red but am trying to determine if I should go with the white for map light and trunk light.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tetraodon
For those who have the red, do you think the red map light is bright enough to read maps? I like the red but am trying to determine if I should go with the white for map light and trunk light.
Do what I did. Order the full red LED package but just leave the standard map lights in. I didn't even put them in to see how bright they were. I just figured I don't use the map light too often and when I do I'm sure it's because I actually want to see something.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I also left the original map light in place. The idea behind the red was to preserve night vision at astronomy star parties. I wouldn't be using the map light in those situations. If/when my map lights burn out, I'll replace them with white LEDs.

Whether you want white in the boot depends on the reason for red. If it is to preserve night vision, you don't want white there because it will be on frequently.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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I don't need night vision, just thought it looks cool. Since the map lights have to be turned on seperately, I think I'll go with red LEDs overall and white LEDs for map light. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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I would not recommend changing out the map lights with a color'd light. You rarely use the map lights, except when you need to really see (aka read) something or similar situation. So not changing them has no affect on the ascetics of the cool looking led's. And leaving them as bright white, still gives you the ability to see when needed.

The LED's do look cool!!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Wow. Neat stuff! That red LED is just eeee-vil. I imagine yellow might not be all that popular outside of thematics, unless, of course, you're going for the jaundice look.

I saw a tire wheel stem valve cap in yellow LED on some site that lights up when you're going faster than 30mph. It creates a sort of light-stripe around the tire while it's moving. I thought that was kind of cool.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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We have a kit for the Clubman now. HERE.

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Pray4dirt, please call Lyle and black out that beauty. You won't regret it.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Is there anyway that a green kit will ever be avaliable for the 07+ Cooper S. I don't know about anyone else, but i believe that a green kit on my laser blue mcs w/ white top/mirror and white crown-spoke would look really good...

any thoughts? maybe a possibility?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TBMINI
Is there anyway that a green kit will ever be avaliable for the 07+ Cooper S. I don't know about anyone else, but i believe that a green kit on my laser blue mcs w/ white top/mirror and white crown-spoke would look really good...

any thoughts? maybe a possibility?
Not likely. Sorry.

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Birdman
I would not recommend changing out the map lights with a color'd light. You rarely use the map lights, except when you need to really see (aka read) something or similar situation. So not changing them has no affect on the ascetics of the cool looking led's. And leaving them as bright white, still gives you the ability to see when needed.

The LED's do look cool!!
I have to agree with this. I did change the map lights to blue and they are really not bright enough to read anything with. I'm going to change mine back.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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I have gotten the red LEDs with white map lights. Love it! The white map lights are bright enough for me to read maps.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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? is it possible to get the footwell lights on without opening the doors, i know its a bit arbirary, but has anyone rigged up a switch or anything?
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dwebber18
? is it possible to get the footwell lights on without opening the doors, i know its a bit arbirary, but has anyone rigged up a switch or anything?
You can turn on the footwell lights with the interior dome light switch, but the center ceiling light will also turn on.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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I just installed the super whites in my Clubman. They look much better that I thought they would. I used a paint can opener to get the housing off. I still cannot get the original bulbs out from the reading lamps. Help??
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiji.Chan
I still cannot get the original bulbs out from the reading lamps. Help??
Try prying them out with a little pick or screwdriver. Just make sure they're not on at the time -- you don't want to blow a fuse!

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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I am little confused on which set to get. I have a 2004 MC and would like the BLUE LED's. Dome included. The 2004 set on your page says it's only available in super white. Is there a way to get it in blue?

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gob15
I am little confused on which set to get. I have a 2004 MC and would like the BLUE LED's. Dome included. The 2004 set on your page says it's only available in super white. Is there a way to get it in blue?
The PANEL only comes in white, but if you order the BUDGET kit, you get a conventional LED bulb for the dome light, and that's available in blue.

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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My car is blue and it came with the blue lights in the interior. I think it looks great!
and whats nice is if they burn out you can get them at any auto parts store.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mach V Dan
The PANEL only comes in white, but if you order the BUDGET kit, you get a conventional LED bulb for the dome light, and that's available in blue.

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AHHHH.. I see. Thanks for the clarification. Would you say that the LED blub alone would be sufficient to get the desired effect?

Also, not sure if this is the right forum to ask but I'll try anyways...my 2004 cooper did not come with over head map lights. Does an option exits to add these?

Also, what other car light fixtures does "Budget" kit include. Is it only the dome? And in the description, it's say 2007+ Copper and S. Will these fit the 2004?

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