Most liked posts in thread: Would anyone be interested in replica OEM Euro taillights R53

  1. Professor

    Professor New Member

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    Makes me sad I sold my old pair.
     
  2. Roosey

    Roosey New Member

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    ahh i would've paid a pretty penny for those :(
     
  3. SuperCoop

    SuperCoop New Member

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    To be clear, are these only for the 02-04 Coopers? I don't see a reverse light there.
     
  4. ScottinBend

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    ...confused

    Looks like the stock ones?
     
  5. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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    The one pictured is only for 02-04, but MINI also made a version for 05+.

    They are still available from European vendors, about $300-$350 shipped (also includes white 3rd brake light).
    http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop.php?action=productshow&id=314
    http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mini-parts/info_BM63_21_0_150_980.html
    05+ style: http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop.php?action=productshow&id=184
     
  6. Roosey

    Roosey New Member

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    sorry about that, yes they are only for 02-04 pre-facelift minis
     
  7. drabdub

    drabdub Well-Known Member

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    I actually like them but I'm not sure how they would look on the brg
     
  8. Roosey

    Roosey New Member

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    U.S. tails have an amber signal
     
  9. Professor

    Professor New Member

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    Posted something for you on MU
     
  10. ScottinBend

    ScottinBend Space Cowboy
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    So they use an amber bulb?
     
  11. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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    Yes, but for it to look completely white when the bulb is off, you need to use an silvered bulb (same as the front turn signals).

    The white turn lens taillight was a factory option in Europe, but in the US it was only available as an accessory part sold by the dealer.
     
  12. ScottinBend

    ScottinBend Space Cowboy
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    Ahhh....gotcha.