R50/53 Opinions on Xenon headlights
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Originally Posted by tradiuz
They'd just make the whole front bumper a bank of LED's! 
They'd prolly use 10* for the bottom row, and then work up to 90-120* for the middle set, then back down to 10*. Would have an even better cut off than Xenons, be better solid light, and last forever! (and not use any electricity to speak of, compared to anything these days).
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Is there a way to add mini Xenons to a '05 MC without Xenons? Like an official retrofit kit.
They'd prolly use 10* for the bottom row, and then work up to 90-120* for the middle set, then back down to 10*. Would have an even better cut off than Xenons, be better solid light, and last forever! (and not use any electricity to speak of, compared to anything these days).
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Is there a way to add mini Xenons to a '05 MC without Xenons? Like an official retrofit kit.
I know that you can retrofit the new '05 halogens/Xenons to older '02-'04 cars but I am not sure whether you can "cross" upgrade from Halogens to Xenons.
Do a search on the article PDF here:
www.motoringfile.com
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104885
My wife's cousin works for one of the led manufacturers and he told me audi will have them in 07. This article says a couple more years so maybe 09.
Anyway, I sure we'll see them in the near future.
My wife's cousin works for one of the led manufacturers and he told me audi will have them in 07. This article says a couple more years so maybe 09.
Anyway, I sure we'll see them in the near future.
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Originally Posted by lot15
Up here we can only get a MINI with xenons,and the cold weather package
Heated seats are still an option
Heated seats are still an option
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Originally Posted by Cooper4us
Also don't forget that Canucks get the heated front windshield and standard ASC+T in the Cooper model (ASC+T is standard in the MCS only).
And to stay on thread,I'd get the HIDs if they were an option.
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The other consideration with Xenons is where you live and where you park. They're a high value, high theft risk item for cars parked on the street in urban areas. (I read a post by a guy in Boston who's lost two sets.) Furthermore if they do get stolen there's usually collateral damage to the bonnet and a roughly $3 grand fix and replace bill.
FWIW I have Xenons on my 05 MCS and like them a lot. And yes, mine is parked in a garage.
I haven't driven a Mini with regular halogens at night so have no comparison. In general people I know who do have Xenons on other cars also like them a lot.
Neil
FWIW I have Xenons on my 05 MCS and like them a lot. And yes, mine is parked in a garage.
I haven't driven a Mini with regular halogens at night so have no comparison. In general people I know who do have Xenons on other cars also like them a lot.
Neil
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