Zenon Headlights for Mini

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  1. Minidave

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    Does anyone know of a retrofit kit to put Zenons on a classic?

    As I've gotten older, regular headlights just don't cut it anymore so I'd love to find an affordable source for better lights. Halogens and Silverlights are OK, but they're not in the same league as Zenons, especially in rainy weather. I'm Ok with upgrading the wiring too, I can easily add a relay and heavier cables if needed.

    I see kits such as these for sale, and I wonder about lens design and so on - I don't want to blind oncoming drivers.....

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    #3 Minidave, Mar 14, 2014
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    Now that I have Buzz, I'm looking at this more seriously....

    I appreciate both links you posted, the Morimoto is a little misleading in that you still have to add the harness/relay kit and several other options - my kit came out to $505!

    The Dapper kit seems simpler and more plug and play, for $369.

    I'm going to have to get new buckets anyway as mine are #1 - rotted out and #2 RHD......and won't fit sealed beams or any replacement light kits. I thought I could just buy some halogen sealed beams and at least have LHD lights, but nooooooooooooooo...........:crazy:

    So now I have to make sure any kit I'm interested in will fit the new buckets too, or I have to find buckets that will work with the Zenons.....
     
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    They make 90/55 watt H4 lamps for motorcycles. I had them on my MG for years, they're real bright.

    Dave
     

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