Put mine on last night. They are 5 inch KC Apollos with factory brackets all of which I got from outmotoring.

 

Their legality varies from state to state.

In New York state, it is legal to use them, as long as they're used with ONLY the high beams activated, (obviously).

 

CA is 6 lights total - driving lights have to switch on with the high beams.

 

PIAA520 SMR + madness brackets

 

Thanks for all the pics everyone, I think i may go for 2 Hella 500 lights on the upper grill, like the picture above.

 

I really want to see what 5" lamps look like, could post a photo?

Oh, and as far as legal. That varies from state to state. And, Primarily in response to trucks carrying multiple driving lights on the roof. Some require them to be on with the high beams, some limit the number and there may be other restrictions

 

Here ya go MotorWorf.

I have mine hooked in with the high beams and the really make driving at night a whole lot better.

 

i would go with the 500 FF series better light pattern then the normal 500

 

I hid mine alittle. Plus makes it easier to wash!!..

 

 

I like that.......a LOT.

 

I put these on STKRS this past October and love them!!

4 hella 500 Black Magic <3

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What brackets did you use to mount them? They look sweet!

 

lights from tire rack and bracket from VIP, www.vipcustomparts.com

 

hey Celia this is an gen 1 section only haha jk.
now you got stkrs with lights you need to get the ugly duckling with some lights

 

SO VIP makes brackets for 1st Gens too geez Chris, but yes the Duck will have light someday...

 

How did you modify the brackets to fit. I'm having trouble fitting the bumper once the brackets are mounted.

 

I had to make some small cuts to the bumper itself ( hidden underneath so it can't be seen) and I drilled holes into the metal bumper guard of the car behind the bumper and mounted there. I didn't like the way they had it set up. I would of just welded if I had the equipment at home. I would take some photos for you to better explain but Ive since sold this MINI. sorry.

 

this is what im in the process of doing, its been so darn cold in the winter i havent been able to pull my bumper off to put this in, unfortunatly i wanted to run hella 500ff driving and fog, but i onyl have 4 500ff drivings. but mine will be in that same spot, im going to make my own light bar tho, i just need to mount them up, i have the bar itself actually made.

how is the VIP bar? just incase if i get frustrated and give up on my own creation

 

Mine's not the VIP bar, it was an older eBay purchase. Very stable, and in just the right position. Turns out they're incredibly easy to make using steel angle, tubing, and long bolts. If only I could WELD, I'd make a few and sell 'em!

 

yea, thats why i decided to make my own, the VIP is way too much for what it is

 

For those putting these on, I noted this before but it's worth noting again: Use a trailer wire plug to connect the lights to the car. This way, you can unbolt the driving light "crossbar" and remove the lights if necessary, say, to bring the car to service level 1 (where you remove the front bumper cover, bumper, etc.). It's MUCH easier to wire in a plug than it is to cut/splice wires later. The trailer plug has a ground and (3) other wires, actually allowing you to wire the lights completely separately from each other, or to run driving lights, fog lights, and perhaps another accessory (a siren?) by using the common ground. DEFINITELY run a grounding wire, don't just ground to the bumper - this allows for off-vehicle circuit testing.

 

that is a great idea

 

Ditto

 

The details on this set up?