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R50/53 LED lightbar on a MINI?

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Old 03-17-2016, 01:28 AM
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Looks good but how does it attach to the body?
 
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Old 03-17-2016, 05:18 AM
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Is that 40" built on the roof rack? Do you have any detailed pics of the mount?
 
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Old 03-17-2016, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by OneSlowMini
40" curved that fab up brackets to mount up over windshield. (pics removed from quoted text)
That is the most delightful case of lighting overkill I think I've ever seen!
 
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Old 03-17-2016, 04:09 PM
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These are the brackets thats i made to mount the LED light bar. I made them out of aluminum then had them powder coated black. I had to shave a bit of the black plastic that goes over the A pillar where they come through. They bolt on the A pillar under the plastic.



 
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Old 03-17-2016, 05:36 PM
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Very cool. Do you have close up pics of them bolted on? I have a pair of Rigid Duallys in hyperspot, but have been thinking of putting a bigger bar on for a bit of wash for corners.

EDIT: And what does it do for mileage? I commute ~140 miles each way for work.

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Old 03-18-2016, 03:22 AM
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Not on my R53, but I have a 20" Rigid SR on my R60.



 
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Old 03-18-2016, 04:57 AM
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if I had a CM that's what id do as well!
 
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I totally recommend you to use LEDs.
 

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Originally Posted by OneSlowMini
40" curved that fab up brackets to mount up over windshield.




That looks awesome. Been wanting to put a light bar on my R58. I've never seen one on an R58 yet. Maybe there's a reason why. lol
 
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Old 10-05-2016, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LORDVDR
That looks awesome. Been wanting to put a light bar on my R58. I've never seen one on an R58 yet. Maybe there's a reason why. lol
Thank you LORDVDR. My R53 get all kind of attention both good as well as haters on the LED light bar but hey at least i got them talking about my car haha. I also just picked up a R58 and was thinking on mods for it but don't think i'll be putting a LED light bar on that but hey you never know maybe tomorrow ill change my mind...
 
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Old 10-06-2016, 06:12 PM
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Thank you LORDVDR. My R53 get all kind of attention both good as well as haters on the LED light bar but hey at least i got them talking about my car haha. I also just picked up a R58 and was thinking on mods for it but don't think i'll be putting a LED light bar on that but hey you never know maybe tomorrow ill change my mind...
**** the haters. Just keep being you man.
 
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Mini off road grill guard with light bar

Here's what I have!


Grill guard with LED light bar
 
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Old 11-11-2016, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad McCollister
Here's what I have!


Grill guard with LED light bar
Very nice! I think that bull bar has been discontinued by Aries, so it's going to become an even rarer look with time.
 
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Old 11-11-2016, 06:51 PM
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20 inch on my r53.
 
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Old 11-12-2016, 10:47 AM
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What do you guys use these lights for? Blinding other drivers? LOL
 
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I don't blind anyone. If someone is heading towards me my bar is shut off. When I've got open road ahead of me though I use mine to help detect deer and coyotes.
 
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What do you guys use these lights for? Blinding other drivers? LOL
I live rural, my rally lights are for survival, both mine and the critters.
 
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A little late to the party, but where are you guys mounting the switch to, or where are you tying in to?
 
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Originally Posted by flashover604
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Just finished it a day ago. It's like turning on the sun.
i love the look, what light bar did you use, if you don't me asking?
 
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where did you buy the mounts for the led bar?
 
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Led light bar mounting brackets and bar

Originally Posted by LORDVDR
That looks awesome. Been wanting to put a light bar on my R58. I've never seen one on an R58 yet. Maybe there's a reason why. lol
Where did you buy the light bar above the windshield and the mounting brackets for it?
 
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Old 08-28-2017, 08:37 AM
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where did you get the 40" light bar?
 
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Hey! I have a 2011 countryman and I want to lift it so I can get AT tires I was wondering where you got your rims from?
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Here's what I have!


Grill guard with LED light bar
 
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Originally Posted by rattlemini
20 inch on my r53.
Hey I like your set up. What light did you use? And how did you set it up? Wanted to do the exact same thing.
 
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