I recently installed side marker and tail light blackout film on my DS/B MCS for a stealthy look. I am a bit concerned that the tail lights and brake lights may be too dim. Someone told me of the availability of ultra bright bulbs that fit the MINI tail lights but I have been unable to find them. They may be from a euro vendor. Anyone got a link?

 

Contact this guy for brighter bulbs: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

 

Sorry man don't have a link but, if you haven't already, do the rear fog light mod, and your rear lights will be just fine

 

I had the same concern before I installed the blue protective film over the OEM clear tail lamps. However, with the additional top brake lights after fog light mod, the brightness is actually sufficient. :smile:

 

Davecsumini,

This link may be of great help to you. I have installed the upgraded bulbs into my rear brake lights/turn signals/reverse light/rear fog lights. There is a noticable increase in brightness with these new bulbs. Hope this helps.

How to upgrade the exterior lighting on your MINI

PS: Doing the brake light mod is also a very good addition to the safety of the rear of the vehicle, especially with tinted tail light assemblies.

 

i have my tailights & side markers blacked out
and i think the stock blubs work fine day & night
btw: the brake light mod is a must (tint or no tint)
i've even been pulled over a couple of times and the cop's didn't even say anything about the taillight tint

 

um ... is anyone else out there laughing?

 

>>um ... is anyone else out there laughing?


laughing at what??? I really hope you don't mean the blacked out lights...

 

I think I will eventually go with the clear tail and sides, but in the meantime, i like the look of the black out film. ( For my DS/B deliv in May )