These are the ones I used:
http://www.spyderauto.com/product.ph...-YD-MC02-DRL-C

I should finally get a chance to do the write-up tonight!

 

Just finished the write-up. Once a mod approves it, I'll post the link.

 

Cool, cant wait.thanks

 

awsome for write up and awsome for those are the lights i want hah

 

Gknorr no word on the approval yet? Can't wait lol very impatient lol. Thanks

 

Yeah, not sure what's taking so long for the approval. In the meantime, here's a pdf of it.

 

Genius, thanks a lot, hopefully I'll order the spyder kit soon, Amazon had them for less than $300 a couple of weeks ago, now they are like $500 plus :-(. Thanks again for the PDF great write up

 

thats a nice PDF, how much $$ you have invested in that?

 

Not as much as you'd think. I was able to sell my halogens for about $80 on eBay which helped offset the cost.

Spyder Headlights (used): $150
HID bulbs/ballasts: $68
HID Projector, LED Halo/wiring, etc. from TRS (got a Black Friday deal): $167.20

Not sure what other extra connectors, wiring, zip ties, etc. added up to, but nothing too crazy $$-wise. I'd say the whole thing probably added up to $400 tops. Considering one used OEM xenon headlight runs that and I like the looks of these better, it's pretty decent upgrade for the $$.

 

Check eBay too - I think I saw them there for around $200 not too long ago. Don't just search for "spyder" - the exact same headlights sometimes don't carry the Spyder name:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper-02-05-Projector-Halo-Angel-Eyes-LED-Headlights-Chrome-RH-LH-PAIR-/331113518462?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACooper&hash=item4d17e7557e&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks for the link

 

sounds like you got a great deal at TRS, every other retro fit ive seen is like $400 id like to do it as well, i love the lights and the crispness of HID's

 

They always have a great sale Thanksgiving weekend if you can wait until then...

 

hah it may happen, none the less ill end up getting the lights

 

Do the have a kit to convert the existing OEM Halogens into projectors or is it a major PITA ? Or Is it better to just buy the Spyder or equivalent ? Regardless I like the look of the blacked out Spyder and it would look great on my Jet Black 05. Thanks

 

They do have kits to install into your existing halogens. It could be a cheaper way to get projectors. Check out this video:


If the clear plastic cover has yellowed, you would want polish and clearcoat it for longevity too.

 

Thanks again for the link, very detailed

 

OP,
I'm curious as to your lights (parking) on the bumper below the headlights. Are these retrofitted with fogs?
They look great!

 

Write is now up over in the how-tos:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...eadlights.html

 

I think at least part of it is halo rings.

 

Where did you order those from?

 

HID KIT i got it from Amazon "Kensun HID Xenon H7 Conversion Kit - "ALL COLORS" - 6000k - 2 Year Warranty"

Headlight - Ebay

 

Not the hid kit, I meant the headlight assemblies that were pictured in your post, the '06 style projectors. Did you order those or already have them on your car? I have the pre facelift reflector xenons and like the looks of projectors better

Thanks,
Chris

 

there you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191026877020...S:1123&vxp=mtr

I am waiting for a good weather to paint the rings (Black matte). i will post a pic once am done.

 

Sweet, thanks! How do you like yours so far? Quality seem pretty good?