R56 Retrofit with F56 style headlight
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Retrofit with F56 style headlight
So there's this Taiwan company making this F56 headlight that will fit in our R56. And here're some pic that I get from a Chinese forum. The guy said it cost ~2800 rmb, (~460USD)
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...HyTtteon3K.jpg
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...9rN8rygx5R.jpg
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...eOSC8BE3wJ.jpg
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http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...HyTtteon3K.jpg
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...9rN8rygx5R.jpg
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...eOSC8BE3wJ.jpg
http://image.xcar.com.cn/attachments...zMVHM4Adf8.jpg
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/R52-R55-R56-R57-R58-R59-XENON-HID-CCFL-Projector-Headlight-BLACK-for-MINI-LHD/131428492482?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29171%26meid%3Da25c46b359484f558b158d7479f400fd%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131428492480&rt=nc
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Last edited by Ghetto Mr Bob; 02-25-2015 at 06:28 PM.
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[QUOTE=melodyhit;3975369]So there's this Taiwan company making this F56 headlight that will fit in our R56. And here're some pic that I get from a Chinese forum. The guy said it cost ~2800 rmb, (~460USD)
These look like the ones on Ebay for $799. Where can you buy for $460 and is a complete retro kit from halogen?
These look like the ones on Ebay for $799. Where can you buy for $460 and is a complete retro kit from halogen?
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They must've just started carrying those. I was on their site a while back and all they had were the LED halo style ones.
I still think those are SO good looking. I'm not the biggest fan of the new F56 styling but I think the headlights are fantastic looking.
If anyone buys these please give your experience. I'd love to get some HID's that won't have issues and don't cost an arm and a leg.
I still think those are SO good looking. I'm not the biggest fan of the new F56 styling but I think the headlights are fantastic looking.
If anyone buys these please give your experience. I'd love to get some HID's that won't have issues and don't cost an arm and a leg.
#11
Looks like CarID has these in stock now at a lower price. (Showing 421) for me. The brand also looks reputable.
Thoughts? Any reason I shouldn't buy?
http://www.carid.com/2009-mini-coope...ct-details-tab
Thoughts? Any reason I shouldn't buy?
http://www.carid.com/2009-mini-coope...ct-details-tab
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Finally received the lights from CarID.
WOOHOO! I finally received the lights from CarID.
I was halfway through the install, but then couldn't figure out where these two wires are supposed to go and what power source to tap the power from.
I asked CarID, and they nor Spyder were helpful.
Help?
I was halfway through the install, but then couldn't figure out where these two wires are supposed to go and what power source to tap the power from.
I asked CarID, and they nor Spyder were helpful.
Help?
#16
What is the ballast they connect to giving power to? It's hard to see from the pictures but it almost looks like it would be providing power to the outer ring of that style headlight. You might be able to tap power from your side markers (the ambers) like others have done with their LED style headlights.
Hopefully somebody else can chime in here or you get some info from either Spyder or CarID.
Edit: they didn't come with any install instructions?!?
Hopefully somebody else can chime in here or you get some info from either Spyder or CarID.
Edit: they didn't come with any install instructions?!?
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Like I said earlier, a lot of people that run the other LED type aftermarket headlights have tapped into the side marker power supply and were successful with that. If they included those quick splices that makes it even easier. My only hesitation in saying that's for sure where you should tap in for power comes from the fact that I'm not certain of whether the side markers light when you have the lights in the "DRL" position. I'd go check but I'm lazy and the car is downstairs
Good luck though and please post back if/when you get them working with your impressions and some pics.
Good luck though and please post back if/when you get them working with your impressions and some pics.
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#22
I had an F56 behind me yesterday and I believe that the DRL ring stays lit when the headlights are on. I could very well be wrong but that's what it looked like.
If you do pull the trigger and get it to work the way you described please post back. I really like that style headlight and would also pull the trigger if I knew they worked as such.
If you do pull the trigger and get it to work the way you described please post back. I really like that style headlight and would also pull the trigger if I knew they worked as such.
#23
It works! AND IT LOOKS AWESOME
I ended up taking it a custom audio shop, and paid more than I had initially estimated, but they look amazing!!!
Initially the guy suggested tapping power from inside the car, so that the DRLs would turn on with the ignition and turn off with the ignition, but we ended up deciding that tapping the fog lights would be the easier and cheaper install.
Now I want to do the LED fog light install, so it's all white.
Pros:
-Tapping the Fog Lights lets you turn them on and off at will.
Cons:
-Not sure yet.
Before the install, I usually left my lights on all the time, now I'm not so sure; but the bonus of leaving lights on all the time is that you get a cool parking/welcome light when you unlock the car :P
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rknzs94h2f..._4660.mov?dl=0
Initially the guy suggested tapping power from inside the car, so that the DRLs would turn on with the ignition and turn off with the ignition, but we ended up deciding that tapping the fog lights would be the easier and cheaper install.
Now I want to do the LED fog light install, so it's all white.
Pros:
-Tapping the Fog Lights lets you turn them on and off at will.
Cons:
-Not sure yet.
Before the install, I usually left my lights on all the time, now I'm not so sure; but the bonus of leaving lights on all the time is that you get a cool parking/welcome light when you unlock the car :P
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rknzs94h2f..._4660.mov?dl=0
#24
Those look pretty friggin slick. How are the HIDs and projectors?
Also is there any way you could post daylight pics?
Edit: I also meant to ask, does the kit comes with warning cancelers? I'm guessing if you're satisfied with them up to this point they aren't strobing like some have encountered on retrofits.
Also is there any way you could post daylight pics?
Edit: I also meant to ask, does the kit comes with warning cancelers? I'm guessing if you're satisfied with them up to this point they aren't strobing like some have encountered on retrofits.
Last edited by Ghetto Mr Bob; 05-28-2015 at 02:31 PM.