This company www.led.net sells led modules that replace factory style bulbs.

 

cost of each module they sell is about $40 dollars. this gives you a 1" cluster of LEDs.

we've had plenty of customers who've attempted to go that route. years ago, even I tinkered with some of those.. they are just not feasible. plugging in bulb-sized array of LEDs is the equivelent of plugging in an HID retrofit kit in a halogen headlamp assembly -- those who know about lighting know its a joke in terms of light output and performance.

Those LED bulb clusters are typically used by motorcycle enthusiasts.. but even then, they are barely sufficient. If I rode a bike, I think I would want the best lighting available.. considering my life is on the line. I mean, same applies with cars.. but atleast you have more to protect you in a car.

As always, buyer beware.

 

I can't wait to see the final product installed. Should be pretty sweet. It's an expensive mod, but you get what you pay for. I really like the look of the prototype. Makes the light look cleaner and more round or something. :smile:

 

I thought I would revive this old thread rather than start a new one and try to provide some "history". It has taken FOREVER but the tails are in the mail.

Take a look at this link: http://www.clearcorners.com/products/BMW/mini1/r_full/

I'm expecting them in a couple of days but it will probably be a couple of week before I can get them installed. It has been almost a year since I first asked Mike to do this custom job, not sure that I would do it over but SURE looking forward to seeing the results!

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2003 Cooper VR/W, Black Interior, Cold Pak MFSW, DSC, OBC
Mods: Clear 3rd Brake Light, Stubby Antenna, Cocomats, Clean Visors, Minilite Wheels, CNC Pedals

 

Regarding price, I can tell you right now there is no way this retrofit will be even close to the 100-120 price-range. The high-intensity LED circuit boards we work with are all custom fabricated and built-to-spec to fit within the clearances of each project we work on. It is just impossible at this point in time to offer LED at that low of a price. Not trying to scare anyone off, but its important you understand that technology like this costs much, much more. I estimate retail price on this entire conversion will be approx $700/pair.


At that price, I guess you ARE a low volume company.
Note to self: Do not modify factory tails...spend that money
on something more worthwhile.

And I don't think it's the technology that costs that much, rather the cost of the labor.

 

>>Note to self: Do not modify factory tails...spend that money
>> on something more worthwhile.
>>
>>And I don't think it's the technology that costs that much, rather the cost of the labor.
>>

You are absolutly correct. :smile:

You can spend the same to make your MINI sound better(?), or go faster(?), maybe "color code' the wheel arches to body color or replace some of the interior(?).

I guess what I am trying to say is we "mod" or MIN's in different ways, but I don't think any particular "mod" is more worthwhile than another.

I have simply done it my way!