PDA

View Full Version : F56 Driving Lights, where to buy?



goggs
1st November 2018, 06:39 PM
Hi all,

Getting through the cosmetic upgrades to the F56, next on the list once I fit the front JCW pro splitter kit are front driving lights, does anyone have experience fitting these? Where’s the best place to buy a kit? I’m hoping these aren’t silly money like the Pro kit parts [emoji849]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CiderFex
1st November 2018, 07:20 PM
From MINI they are “from” £290 for the lights, bracket and grille £95.21 and the control unit is £44.90.
Oh, and they do recommend that they “are for installation by trained technicians and not by an end user. Installation must be performed exclusively by a specialist workshop.”

https://shop.mini.co.uk/mini-uk-responsive/en_GB/p/genuine-mini-accessories/exterior-design/lighting/retrofit-kit-additional-headlight-led/PID_86421/

Contact HF to see what kind of a deal that they would be willing to do for you.




Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint o’ sarcasm.

goggs
1st November 2018, 07:57 PM
Thanks CederFex, crichy not cheap !
Do NMS members get discount with HF ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CiderFex
1st November 2018, 07:59 PM
Thanks CederFex, crichy not cheap !
Do NMS members get discount with HF ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No probs.
[emoji106][emoji2532]
No, they ain’t cheap !!!
[emoji15]
Yeah, it’s a 10% NMS discount at HF.
[emoji106][emoji2532]


Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint o’ sarcasm.

goggs
1st November 2018, 08:01 PM
Great, thanks again, I’ll look into it and see what it’ll cost, may leave it for now


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

EcosseGP
2nd November 2018, 07:52 AM
Yeah as Pete says they’re not cheap but I think they’ll be worth it. I’m not even sure if they need to be coded into the car too.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

CiderFex
2nd November 2018, 07:54 AM
I do love the look of the additional drivings lights and a pair will be purchased for Rocky when the piggy bank allows.
[emoji4]


Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint o’ sarcasm.

MINI William
2nd November 2018, 11:24 AM
You get a 10% discount from Harry Fairbairn plus free postage if it’s needed. Message Elliot or one of the guys either by posting in the HF Section or PM them. I’m not sure if they will need coaded or not. I would be surprised if they didn’t need coaded

MINI William
3rd November 2018, 12:23 PM
On another note the Pro splitters are a doddle to fit

goggs
3rd November 2018, 01:24 PM
I can’t get at the clips to release them with the bumper on ! Is there a knack William?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

MINI William
3rd November 2018, 02:18 PM
I can’t get at the clips to release them with the bumper on ! Is there a knack William?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A little bit brute force, sounds horrible but it’s the only way. The clips are strong so don’t worry about them breaking. Also I take it you’ve undone the bolts 1 in the arch and 2 under the original splitter?

goggs
3rd November 2018, 02:25 PM
A little bit brute force, sounds horrible but it’s the only way. The clips are strong so don’t worry about them breaking. Also I take it you’ve undone the bolts 1 in the arch and 2 under the original splitter?

Yeah I’d removed the two bottom bolts and arch bolt, the plastic is extremely thin in the bumper hence me looking at bumper removal to get at the clips to properly release, I think the clips are stronger than the bumper [emoji849]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

MINI William
3rd November 2018, 02:34 PM
Yeah I’d removed the two bottom bolts and arch bolt, the plastic is extremely thin in the bumper hence me looking at bumper removal to get at the clips to properly release, I think the clips are stronger than the bumper [emoji849]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Definitely not a bumper off job. Fitted loads, pull the upper arch off and it’ll give you better access to the original splitter. If you’ve got a trim tool give it a shot.

goggs
3rd November 2018, 02:39 PM
Definitely not a bumper off job. Fitted loads, pull the upper arch off and it’ll give you better access to the original splitter. If you’ve got a trim tool give it a shot.

Yep I’ve got a set of trim tools from my Audi days, when you say upper arch do you mean the plastic outer wing trim or the arch liner?
If the rain stops I’ll have another go at it [emoji6]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

MINI William
3rd November 2018, 02:47 PM
Yep I’ve got a set of trim tools from my Audi days, when you say upper arch do you mean the plastic outer wing trim or the arch liner?
If the rain stops I’ll have another go at it [emoji6]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No the arch trim. Just gives you a little bit more room. Won’t need to take it all the way back

goggs
3rd November 2018, 02:49 PM
Cheers William [emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk