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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Xenons???

I have an 2006 MINI cooper S I would like to know since I don't have xenons is it possible take out the ENTIRE headlight and Swap my halogens for Xenons??? If so where do I buy the Headlight from thanks.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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I have an 2006 MINI cooper S I would like to know since I don't have xenons is it possible take out the ENTIRE headlight and Swap my halogens for Xenons??? If so where do I buy the Headlight from thanks.
There is many many posts on this topic. The simple answer no. The 02-04 Xenons will work, but you wont have the auto leveling or the headlight washers. I Think so one managed to get the 05-6 Xenons on a 05-06 halogen car. This is a retro fit kit available for the Xenons, but If I remember correct it runs a few thousand.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
There is many many posts on this topic. The simple answer no. The 02-04 Xenons will work, but you wont have the auto leveling or the headlight washers. I Think so one managed to get the 05-6 Xenons on a 05-06 halogen car. This is a retro fit kit available for the Xenons, but If I remember correct it runs a few thousand.
Not quite right, but close. It is expensive, atleast $600 (if you find OEM units on eBay, if you really search, they are always on there, usually one side at a time), but it is possible. I went from 05 halogens to 05 xenons. I bought the units from someone on NAM for $800 and after much searching and trial/error type stuff, I found a shop that could use a factory tool to flash the ECU for the upgrade to xenons. No additional parts necessary, just pull the halogens and put the xenons in and flash.

Here is the thread about it:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=xenon+halogen
 

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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THANK YOU!!!

Thanks That link you sent me WAS GREAT!!! NOW my question is WHERE do i get those HEADLIGHTS????
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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he just told you, sellers here on NAM, eBay, or from the Dealer.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Mossmini sells some as well. But you'll need DS2 bulbs/ballasts
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SnYpR
he just told you, sellers here on NAM, eBay, or from the Dealer.
The dealer is not an option unless you want to spend atleast 3 or 4x the amount of eBay or other second hand places. The eBay option is the best if you ask me. Alot of salvage yards sell them on eBay and they usually go for about $400. If you have a local salvage yard, you could call them as well. Still one of my favorite aesthetic exterior mods so far.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Mossmini sells some as well. But you'll need DS2 bulbs/ballastsThanx!!
 
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