I bought 2 "puddle" lights w/Mini logo. I decided not to mount them as "puddle" light on the door but as front courtesy lights. They light up only when the doors or hatch are open. The lights cost $12/pair on ebay (includes a hole saw). I would recommend Gen4 or 5 versions because the they are smaller in size. I fabricated a mount bracket using a 3" x 1" - 1/16 sheet metal strap with a hole at one end (created with the hole saw). I used double sided tape to mount the bracket under the dash. On the 1st Gen MSC, I tapped into courtesy light power connector that is conveniently located inches from the mount point.

I think this mod looks pretty good. My daughter now wants this mod in her VW Beetle.

 

Dude... That looks amazing. Bravo.

 

Wow ...That looks very cool

 

YES!!!!!! THIS!!!!!

 

Holy Awesomeness!!!!!

 

Very nice! I think I like this placement better than what they're meant for.

 

That's really cool, nice touch!

 

Wow!

 

That looks fantastic!
got a link to the ones you used?

 

Lola great! Any chance you want to give a tutorial? I'm totally doing this!

 

Link to product and DIY steps.

This is awesome.

 

Really does look awesome - great job!

 

This is one of the best mods I've seen! Very cool!

 

I installed this mod on a '04 MSC other models may vary slightly

Pic #1
View of the passenger bracket with the mounted puddle lamp. I used 1/16 sheet metal so that it is bendable after the final mount. This allows you to re-position and aim the logo location. The passenger side bracket should have a bend as shown to facilitate the mounting. I used a straight bracket and a bit shorter on the driver side.

Pic #2
This is where I mounted the passenger side bracket assembly. Dead center in the foot well, next to the to courtesy lamp. I used double sided tape but plan to drill and tap a screw for a more permanent mount

Pic #3
This this courtesy light where you can tap in for the power source. The brown w/black stripe wire is the ground. Connect the black lamp lead to the ground wire.

FYI, I tried to solder the lamp leads to the courtesy bulb holder but the solder would not stick.

Fairly straight and easy installation. It really looks cool when the lamps fade on/off.

Enjoy

 

Links to vender?

 

I got mines from ebay. Do an ebay search for "led logo door lamps". That should bring up multiple vendors and logo options

 

This is the one vendor I found who has this great price you mentioned in your first post.

I see many on eBay for $15 to $20. The difference seems to be where they're made, with those from Hong Kong being least expensive.

Outside of eBay, $50 to $80 for ONE logo puddle light. Makes these you found seem like a steal!

Thanks again for photos and all. Really looks nice!

Edit: this is the link I found, is it the vendor OP used?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-New-Car-Door-Courtesy-Welcome-Projector-Logo-LED-Light-BMW-Mini-Cooper-Series-/271218448358?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f25e117e6&vxp=mtr

 

Yep, Those are the ones I bought...

 

Really Amazing!

 

just got mine in the mail, i should be able to embark on this journey real soon, cant wait

 

I installed these lights a couple of weeks ago and the look great. If you don't want to splice into the wiring you can bend up the tabs that nest the bulb and use a female spade terminals.

 

So awesome, I've impulsively bought the same one for $20 shipped. HOW COULD YOU NOT FOR $20!?!

 

I'm tempted to do this... But the eBay seller also has an Osama Binladen shift ****. ( as well as an Obama one).

Sort of bothers me..

 

So order from the guy I ordered from! No Os(b)ama here!

4th gen:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330844040730...84.m1497.l2649

 

Thanks!