Hi mate Welcome back. Need help with bimmercode for clubman 2016 sd folding mirror wen lock n unlock. Is it possible if I don't have any button on the door.
man... amazing installing!! thank you for the info and details. I have a question though, after drilling the holes, how did you secure a bolt/screw there? since when you drill a hole, its not a threated hole? did you create the thread fot that little bolt/screw?
I'm only sharing this for those like minded. I wanted to fit these just for cosmetic reasons so wiring them up was of no interest to me as the LED headlights are blindingly bright on their own. Thankfully the need to remove the cowl thing by releasing the clips attached to the grille wasn't necessary as I had sufficient room to reach in and undo the crossbar screws which will secure the brackets. Also, I opted not to drill into the metal to accommodate the secondary hole of the brackets as the single attachment to the crossbar screws held the brackets solidly on their own. If, like me, your only intention is to fit these solely for cosmetic reasons then it's not as difficult as it appears, in fact it is very simple. 1. As demonstrated by Ben, remove the five torx screws to release the cowl. 2. Pull the grill (with cowl) toward yourself and there's enough room to reach in to undo the crossbar torx screws (deal with one side at a time). 3. Remove the screw, although a bit fiddly you'll be able line up the bracket outer hole on top of the crossbar and wriggle it through the exit gap in the grille before securing the bracket. (Tip: Put a strong magnet on the torx screw extractor so as not to drop the screws into the abyss.) 4. No need to drill through for the secondary hole of the bracket, as already mentioned above, the single crossbar fixing screws hold the brackets solidly when screwed tight down. 5. With the grille falling back into place, reattach the five cowl screws and all that's left to do is the fitting of the units to the brackets now extending through the grille. I'll finish off by mentioning Ben's video. Without it I would never have attempted this, was of great help to me. Thanks.
Hey Ben! I’ve been wanting to black out my ceiling and the the inside pillars on my mini and was wondering if this is something you Plan on doing in the future? Love the videos man keep up the good work.
Hi Ben, Gonna installing soon these bad boys no more stand halogen headlights on my F55 just fully LED on a F55/F56 LCI headlights goodness! Oh and the new digital dash board should arrive soon feature on new models! Any help or advice is gratefully received bud! Kindest Regards Niall
Hi Ben, great video. I have a question, did you need to change anything on the grid? Unfortunately for me, the fog light bracket does not come through anywhere on the grille. Can you show your Mini cooper where the console comes through the grille?
Hey mate! Thank you, it’s not actually a storage tray, it’s a wireless charging pad. I did a video a few months back showing the installation process. You can get it from SCP Automotive. Use code BEN10 for 10% off!
Hi Ben. Good video. Be honest with you. How did you take the top grill out. From the top without removing the bumper If so I'm thinking changing mine for the Jcw grill and maybe it's the same fit?. I've covered my chrome strip with the red stickon cover but don't like it. Any help would be good. Bob
As far as I’m aware, the switch is only an option on US models or the after market versions. UK versions of the OEM kit wire into the high beam via the BDC and an external high beam module.
@@BenRolfe Just researched it some more. The US kit is also wired into the High beam. The switch, when installed, defaults to the rally lights being disabled,. You must turn the switch on after starting the car, then it will work as designed, with the high beams. Shutting off the car turns the function off. Thus you need to push the switch prior to be able to use the rally lights. But, yes, the switch is an optional feature and is not needed. It installs on the lower column cover side next to the key icon. Right side for US. Left side for UK?
Thanks mate! I got them from a private seller on Facebook but you can get them from MINI directly. Give Rybrook Stratford Parts a message on Facebook! I’m sure they’ll do you a good deal for all the parts needed.
Its the side lights(upper half) that burn originaly when you turn on headlights, these are the ones i want to turn off when i am driven with headlights
Hey! Yeah it can be done. I had originally done this but didn’t feature it on the video. You have to wire the yellow activation cable to the cable which runs the fog lights.
I’d recommend contacting your local MINI parts department. ebay will also have a selection available but probably best to contact MINI so you get the correct additional parts
Hey Ben, great video. I've ordered auxilairy lights from SMPS, and the Interface (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit) from BMW. Do you know if the two are compatible? Also, does your PDF link also work for the F55 model? Cheers, James
@@BenRolfethanks for the quick response. Appreciated 👍🏻 I’ll give it a go and see what happens. The only bit about your video I’m a bit lost with is where did you get the single Yellow Wire from. Was that on your loom or in the car?!? I seem not to have a single Yellow wire. Hahahaha I feel robbed
Hi Ben I have bought a new driver side headlight with the module separately, have installed them but they still not working for some reason, any idea how this can be fixed pls
Enjoying the videos Ben. Currently waiting on delivery of my 3dr JCW. Binge watching your channel to help with the long wait.
Thank you ☺️ it’ll be worth the wait, trust me lol 😂
Welcome back Ben. Again
Thank you 😊
Those are insane!! Welcome back buddy!! Another great post!! 👍
Thank you ☺️
Nive work. Glad mine came preinstalled when I bought my Clubman.
I'm wanting some of these for my Cooper S. Good timing 👍🏼
They’re amazing! Definitely something I’d recommend people get!
Hi Ben, car looks amazing as always. Thanks for all the great advice
Thank you! Glad to help 😊
@@BenRolfe If I could only I could fly you to Australia to do some of the more technical issues lol. 👍
Hi mate
Welcome back. Need help with bimmercode for clubman 2016 sd folding mirror wen lock n unlock. Is it possible if I don't have any button on the door.
Hey! Do your mirrors mirrors fold electrically? If not it’s not something you can do as the motors won’t be in them.
They look great and a pretty straightforward install. I wouldn't trust myself drilling into the crash bar 🤣
I was slightly apprehensive but it was worth it 😁
man... amazing installing!! thank you for the info and details. I have a question though, after drilling the holes, how did you secure a bolt/screw there? since when you drill a hole, its not a threated hole? did you create the thread fot that little bolt/screw?
Hi! Thank you 😊 once you’ve drilled the hole you put the supplied rivet nuts in the hole and rivet them tight. You can then put the bolt into them.
@@BenRolfe man... Thank you for the details!!
Well done young man.👋
Perfekt timeing for the Video 😅✌🏼😎 thx Ben
Thank you 😊
Thanks a lot for your content✌🏻
I'm only sharing this for those like minded.
I wanted to fit these just for cosmetic reasons so wiring them up was of no interest to me as the LED headlights are blindingly bright on their own.
Thankfully the need to remove the cowl thing by releasing the clips attached to the grille wasn't necessary as I had sufficient room to reach in and undo the crossbar screws which will secure the brackets.
Also, I opted not to drill into the metal to accommodate the secondary hole of the brackets as the single attachment to the crossbar screws held the brackets solidly on their own.
If, like me, your only intention is to fit these solely for cosmetic reasons then it's not as difficult as it appears, in fact it is very simple.
1. As demonstrated by Ben, remove the five torx screws to release the cowl.
2. Pull the grill (with cowl) toward yourself and there's enough room to reach in to undo the crossbar torx screws (deal with one side at a time).
3. Remove the screw, although a bit fiddly you'll be able line up the bracket outer hole on top of the crossbar and wriggle it through the exit gap in the grille before securing the bracket.
(Tip: Put a strong magnet on the torx screw extractor so as not to drop the screws into the abyss.)
4. No need to drill through for the secondary hole of the bracket, as already mentioned above, the single crossbar fixing screws hold the brackets solidly when screwed tight down.
5. With the grille falling back into place, reattach the five cowl screws and all that's left to do is the fitting of the units to the brackets now extending through the grille.
I'll finish off by mentioning Ben's video. Without it I would never have attempted this, was of great help to me. Thanks.
I’m thinking of doing the same as you. What did you end up doing with the wires coming from the lights?
We will never know @@Whitefall-
Hey Ben! I’ve been wanting to black out my ceiling and the the inside pillars on my mini and was wondering if this is something you Plan on doing in the future? Love the videos man keep up the good work.
Hi Ben,
Gonna installing soon these bad boys no more stand halogen headlights on my F55 just fully LED on a F55/F56 LCI headlights goodness! Oh and the new digital dash board should arrive soon feature on new models! Any help or advice is gratefully received bud!
Kindest Regards
Niall
Great video. Question: what are those red and blue LEDs on the left side of your rear view mirror?
Hey! It’s my dash cam. I did an install video of it a while back.
Hi Ben, great video. I have a question, did you need to change anything on the grid? Unfortunately for me, the fog light bracket does not come through anywhere on the grille. Can you show your Mini cooper where the console comes through the grille?
Do you have part numbers for the kit and loom parts separate?
Hey Ben awesome video bud and thank you !! Could I ask where you got the storage tray from that is below your start button ? Thanks
Hey mate! Thank you, it’s not actually a storage tray, it’s a wireless charging pad. I did a video a few months back showing the installation process. You can get it from SCP Automotive. Use code BEN10 for 10% off!
Hi Ben. Good video. Be honest with you. How did you take the top grill out. From the top without removing the bumper
If so I'm thinking changing mine for the Jcw grill and maybe it's the same fit?. I've covered my chrome strip with the red stickon cover but don't like it. Any help would be good.
Bob
Hey, great video you mentioned you could wire to fog lights. How? cheers
You’d need to wire the yellow activation cable to pin 50 of A258*3B
Ben. I just ordered mine. LED Option so I got the interface, but I didn't see you install a switch as its an option.
As far as I’m aware, the switch is only an option on US models or the after market versions. UK versions of the OEM kit wire into the high beam via the BDC and an external high beam module.
@@BenRolfe Just researched it some more. The US kit is also wired into the High beam. The switch, when installed, defaults to the rally lights being disabled,. You must turn the switch on after starting the car, then it will work as designed, with the high beams. Shutting off the car turns the function off. Thus you need to push the switch prior to be able to use the rally lights. But, yes, the switch is an optional feature and is not needed. It installs on the lower column cover side next to the key icon. Right side for US. Left side for UK?
Where do you get them from Ben, missed your videos
Thanks mate! I got them from a private seller on Facebook but you can get them from MINI directly. Give Rybrook Stratford Parts a message on Facebook! I’m sure they’ll do you a good deal for all the parts needed.
Getting some of them yay 😃
Fantastic! If you need any help give me a shout!
@@BenRolfe cheers Ben
where did you get the passenger sport display please
Fab mate look kool
Do you know how much a mini dealer would charge to fit?
Help! We’re can I purchase those brackets?? Can you send me the link please
Hi, could you tell me how turn off the front lights under the LED lights? They always ON when you turn on the headlights😒
Which lights are they? The side lights or fog lights?
Its the side lights(upper half) that burn originaly when you turn on headlights, these are the ones i want to turn off when i am driven with headlights
Hi, one question, would it be possible to wire these down into the fog lights? Greetings all the way from Mexico
Hey! Yeah it can be done. I had originally done this but didn’t feature it on the video. You have to wire the yellow activation cable to the cable which runs the fog lights.
Hi,can you help,been given a pair of led f57 2017 headlights,my mini is f57 2016,the plug socket has 3 pins where my mini only has 2,can you help
What voltage do you get on pin 6 when activated. I’m only getting 9 which isn’t enough to activate the relay????
I’d imagine it should be either 9v or 12v. I don’t have a meter nearby to check sorry
Hello Ben, do you think these spotlight can be retrofitted to a r56?
Hey! I’d imagine so with a bit of effort. However I’m not sure of the process to wire them to the high beam.
@@BenRolfe ok thanks mate! I’ll do some research
Where can you buy the Additional OEM lights?
I’d recommend contacting your local MINI parts department. ebay will also have a selection available but probably best to contact MINI so you get the correct additional parts
Hey Ben, great video. I've ordered auxilairy lights from SMPS, and the Interface (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit) from BMW. Do you know if the two are compatible? Also, does your PDF link also work for the F55 model? Cheers, James
Hey, i can’t comment as to if they’re compatible as I’m not 100% sure if they are. But the manual will work for the F55 too
@@BenRolfethanks for the quick response. Appreciated 👍🏻
I’ll give it a go and see what happens.
The only bit about your video I’m a bit lost with is where did you get the single Yellow Wire from. Was that on your loom or in the car?!? I seem not to have a single Yellow wire. Hahahaha I feel robbed
Hi Ben
I have bought a new driver side headlight with the module separately, have installed them but they still not working for some reason, any idea how this can be fixed pls
the new module has to be coded
Hey Ben, I can't see the instructions
I've always wanted lamps for my r58 local official mini garage quoting around £400 :/
I paid around £200 for all the necessary parts and installed myself.
that's why I was looking at your video see how its done :) @@BenRolfe
Saw these on a car today and said “I want some of those”, get home and …..
Ahaha! Get some ordered 😉
Remember US owners🧐, everything is done mirrored to Ben!!!
How much ££
They cost me £250 but usually go for around £500
So does your insurance need to know about these mods ??
They do indeed!