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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Which seller did you go with? One of the China outfits. Thanks.



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Ordered some LEDs for my interior and my license plate lights. Bought them on eBay for a total of $26 shipped. Supposed to be error free lights so for the price I'll try it out.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Which seller did you go with? One of the China outfits. Thanks.
Yes, should be here soon so I can report on how well they work.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Put my leds in and they are excellent, for $100 less than the competitors set. Only lights it didn't come with are the puddle lights so i just ordered some, otherwise my entire car, inside and out, has upgraded lighting.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Turned out great, and of course you can't beat the price.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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How was installing the license plate lights? Couldn't really see how to do that when I was poking around earlier.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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How was installing the license plate lights? Couldn't really see how to do that when I was poking around earlier.
just pop off the covers and pop the old bulb out and new one in. Very easy, if you want a set pm me.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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just pop off the covers and pop the old bulb out and new one in. Very easy, if you want a set pm me.
Maybe I was overcomplicating it, didn't see a way to pop them off. They have resistors integrated?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sevin
Maybe I was overcomplicating it, didn't see a way to pop them off. They have resistors integrated?
they must because they don't cause any error issues.
http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...3_Ziza_PDF.pdf
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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they must because they don't cause any error issues.
http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...3_Ziza_PDF.pdf
You bought Ziza's? I thought you found a cheaper Chinese option on eBay?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sevin
You bought Ziza's? I thought you found a cheaper Chinese option on eBay?
just sharing install instructions.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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Cool. Care to share the link to the ebay auction where you picked this kit up? Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Cool. Care to share the link to the ebay auction where you picked this kit up? Thanks!
Ditto that request.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 10:58 PM
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Of course, http://m.ebay.com/itm/White-LED-Interior-Light-Kit-15-Bulbs-Package-FIT-MINI-Cooper-S-R53-01-06-W1-/191725318189?nav=SEARCH
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 07:01 AM
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Thanks Bav
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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Thanks Bav
hey if you need some lights for the puddle lights let me know I ordered a bunch of them.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
hey if you need some lights for the puddle lights let me know I ordered a bunch of them.
k cool. I'll probably order a set of those this weekend.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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I just ordered the set that you ordered. I'll take a set of puddle lights when you get them.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Wertles
I just ordered the set that you ordered. I'll take a set of puddle lights when you get them.
cool sounds good
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 05:10 PM
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I've combined my iPad mount with the flex pod mount for my iPhone.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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I've combined my iPad mount with the flex pod mount for my iPhone.
cool. I still need to get something for my phone.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
cool. I still need to get something for my phone.
they are excellent, I'll have to order the tach mount like I had before. Cravenspeed has the best mount options imo.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 02:37 PM
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Bought an m7 tow hook from a member but it's pretty tired and faded so I gave it a respray.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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So a while back I plasti dipped my mirrors red to see how it looked, I liked it so I snagged a set off a member, thanks again. Also I put my notch scoop grille in since without it my scoop was getting a bit warped. I'm going to use a dremel to clean up the honeycombs on the scoop grille for more airflow.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
So a while back I plasti dipped my mirrors red to see how it looked, I liked it so I snagged a set off a member, thanks again. Also I put my notch scoop grille in since without it my scoop was getting a bit warped. I'm going to use a deemed to clean up the honeycombs on the scoop grille for more airflow.
I dig the notched scoop. Been eyeballing one for a while.
I like the red mirror caps. Was thinking the same thing with mine and a red beltline too. It's that GP thing about it that I like.

Doing the blackout road first for now.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by R53Minicoop
I dig the notched scoop. Been eyeballing one for a while. I like the red mirror caps. Was thinking the same thing with mine and a red beltline too. It's that GP thing about it that I like. Doing the blackout road first for now.
thanks. It's a pretty nice scoop just wish I went with the matte version instead.
 
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