R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Couple Questions...

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Couple Questions...

Hi All

Still reading and trying to get used to MINI.

I'll definitely like the car..

Will like to get some advice on the following.

Springs? I quoted Eibach, but like to see another options....

Front Headlamps? I will like to get some descent lamps with projectors to go HID...

HID Kit? What will be the best kit to swap the original lightning? Any aftermarket will work?

Thanks in advance...

Abdiel
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Springs can be gotten from many of the venders here. Check them out as there are a few options over Eibach. As for HIDS, I would avoid the aftermarket kits. Some people have had problems and there is no easy solution.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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As far as headlights, there has been mixed results on the aftermarket projector units, you will prob. just have to find a pair you like the look of and take your chances. Or you can keep your halogen headlights and do some projector fogs:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...og-lights.html
Or both of course, as far as the aftermarket hid kits, I've been using the slim ballasts from here:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/
For a few years now without a single issue, everything still works.

Look around the 1st gen / interior - exterior threads for peoples different lighting projects.
 
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