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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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OEM Driving Lights - What size covers will fit?

My 2011 Cooper S is currently in production and we probably won't get it for another four weeks or so. I ordered it with the factory driving lights in black. I would like to order aftermarket grill style covers for them - but have no clue what size to buy.
What size are they and does anyone know of website that sells a wide variety of them??

Also, would love to see some pics of your mini w/ driving light covers...

Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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What is the point of covers? You gonna pull over to take the covers off when you need to use them? Been on my car for over 2 years. No issues, no chips or cracks. No covers necessary.

Here they are naked.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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onefish the OP is looking for the grill style (rock guard style) so he does not have to stop and take them off.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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I got that. And my response is that its not necessary.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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I just measured my covers

5 & 3/4 inch across.

Try google for places that would sell spotlight covers.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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I usually cover my hellas during the day after snow's when there is a lot of salt and sand/ash on the ground, then uncover them at night. Painting my covers so i can have the black look like the ones they sell.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by onefish2
.... You gonna pull over to take the covers off when you need to use them? ....

I guess I just don't understand why you would ask him about stopping to take them off then.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Some states also require aux lighting to be covered when not in use, like VA.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Im in va, i drive with them off quite a bit i hope i dont get popped!

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Some states also require aux lighting to be covered when not in use, like VA.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Yeah like me and my front plate, still have not put that on yet hehe.

Most of the time you wont. Its that one State Trooper who needs another ticket that gets ya.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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State troopers

FFX county


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Yeah like me and my front plate, still have not put that on yet hehe.

Most of the time you wont. Its that one State Trooper who needs another ticket that gets ya.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Yeah the Troopers that patrol I95, I64 and I195 through Richmond are the worst...
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigprfed22
I usually cover my hellas during the day after snow's when there is a lot of salt and sand/ash on the ground, then uncover them at night. Painting my covers so i can have the black look like the ones they sell.
Same, I have the stock black ones from MINI, they look pretty nice, I put em on to protect from the salt and crude after snow... makes em easier to clean.
 
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