JCW Need some guidance - driving lights
#1
Need some guidance - driving lights
Have a new-to-me '15 JCW 3 door coupe - pretty well equipped except for front driving lights. It has the rear fogs which are great but I would like to add some front ones that fit in the space provided for them as well as utilize the switch location on the dash.
Headlights are LED so I assume driving lights should be too. Correct?
Please make recommendations for sourcing these - I am looking for non OEM, if possible. Appreciate your whatever you have for advice..
Headlights are LED so I assume driving lights should be too. Correct?
Please make recommendations for sourcing these - I am looking for non OEM, if possible. Appreciate your whatever you have for advice..
#2
If you have the front fog switch, you have (or had) the front fog lights.
I believe oem driving lights use a separate switch & are not part of the bulb-check so no coding is needed.
It is simplest to wire non-oem driving lights without a switch - just trigger the relay from the high-beam wiring & they'll come on with the high beams.
I believe oem driving lights use a separate switch & are not part of the bulb-check so no coding is needed.
It is simplest to wire non-oem driving lights without a switch - just trigger the relay from the high-beam wiring & they'll come on with the high beams.
#3
Key here is the JCW bit. No driving lights or front fogs. A front switch blank will be on the lower dash to the left of the steering column. Also no easy mount spot for thelights.
Me - wouldnt fill the functional drivers side space with a fog light assembly a la cooper s. . You'll block off the additional oil cooler.
cleanest option likely the OEM rally driving lights or thei atermarket equlvalent. . Bolt on the corner of your grill. Used to have halogen and LED options. Chrome or black housings.
Depends on why you want them. Clarity in fog/mist. To light up dark country roads. to look funky.
Me - wouldnt fill the functional drivers side space with a fog light assembly a la cooper s. . You'll block off the additional oil cooler.
cleanest option likely the OEM rally driving lights or thei atermarket equlvalent. . Bolt on the corner of your grill. Used to have halogen and LED options. Chrome or black housings.
Depends on why you want them. Clarity in fog/mist. To light up dark country roads. to look funky.
#4
Thank you both for the responses. I have one active switch (for rear fogs) and one dummy switch on the lower left section of the dash. I was under the impression that the dummy switch was there should I want to add OEM front fog / driving lights. I did not know they were unavailable for the JCW version.
I live in the mountains of Western, NC and except for the highways, it's hard to find any straight or flat roads - the extra lights would be for visibility in the mountains at night. I am not a fan of the big rally style lights but prefer small but bright LED's similar to those made by Clearwater or Rigid for motorcycles.
I'll wait a bit to see if anyone else comes up with an idea before I go the Clearwater / Rigid route.
Be safe.
Steve
I live in the mountains of Western, NC and except for the highways, it's hard to find any straight or flat roads - the extra lights would be for visibility in the mountains at night. I am not a fan of the big rally style lights but prefer small but bright LED's similar to those made by Clearwater or Rigid for motorcycles.
I'll wait a bit to see if anyone else comes up with an idea before I go the Clearwater / Rigid route.
Be safe.
Steve
#5
I ordered the driving lights with my new 2015 JCW.....dealer installed and they are fine but for the money I question the practicality! I have the covers on must of the time. The MINI install calls for a button on the right side of the steering column.
Only problem I had is the dealer forgot to properly reinstall the temperature sensor....it just lays in the opening....not a real issue but I will mention to dealer at some point....I avoid the dealer as much as possible!
Cost was just under $1,700! Yikes! I still like having extra lights when needed but the led’s are really enough in most situations.
Only problem I had is the dealer forgot to properly reinstall the temperature sensor....it just lays in the opening....not a real issue but I will mention to dealer at some point....I avoid the dealer as much as possible!
Cost was just under $1,700! Yikes! I still like having extra lights when needed but the led’s are really enough in most situations.
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