Atlchica.... I LOVE your stripes! Super fun!

 

@inimini2007: AWESOME color scheme! I wish I would've thought about it 2.5 months ago!!

 

Easy install. Took me 10mins, used a bottle of soapy water and a squeegee to get it on and all the air bubbles out. The AC cover is much thinner then the one for my MCS but still keep it scratch free for a good long time.

 

Thank you.

I wanted to paint the roof CR to match the 2011 JCW...but the wife said "No"...I want to get the following done:

Brake Calipers painted Red
Matte Black w/ Red Pinstripes for Side Stripes
Blacken out the Grill
Gloss Black Headlight Rings
Gloss Black Tail Light Rings
JCW Exhaust
CAI

 

Well it was 8 LONG weeks, but the day finally came on Sunday. This car is a dream to drive. I am coming from 8 years of driving an SUV, so the change is quite dramatic.
So far in 190 miles, I would have to say that the car seems very solid. It drives like a small car, but feels bigger somehow. I am completely enamored with it! Oh yeah, I have to say that the xenons are amazing!
This photo is from the dealer at pick up. There's a couple more in the gallery. It didn't stay clean for more than 2 hours before it rained. (Hey it's western Washington) So now I need to find out what cleaning materials to purchase before I give it it's first bath!
That's all for now. Gotta go motoring before it get's dark.
Dave

 

dd,

Congrats.

Did you get All Season tires on your 17"s?

I have them and they have been great so far...especially during the winter months.

 

Yeah all seasons. They feel good. Actually I haven't had an issue with the run flats being to stiff either, but that's probably because I was driving a Jeep Liberty before.

 

Took it for a spin on the abandoned runway near my job during lunch. Stopped to take some pictures!

 

Just figured out the thumbnail thing since I didn't know if the pics were too large.

 

After 12 long weeks, my CM is finally on a truck, headed to my dealer in Escondido!

 

That settles it-I'm getting the boot stripes!

 

Congrats! It'll be nice to see another CM around Seattle!

 

The wait is finally over and I picked it up yesterday! I was nervious about how the red would look with the black but I think it turned out great. I also had the side scuttle pieces painted to match the car.

 

Agreed. Well done.

 

Great looking car!
Dit you paint the mirror covers and air-intakes yourself or are they from the JCW Design Package Chili Red?
Tnx!

 

I ordered the JCW design package but I was told about a week before I took delivery that they are still back ordered in Germany. So the dealer had them painted Chilli Red.

 

Tnx for your fast reply!
I'm waiting for it for almost 3 months now...

 

Congrats vonmark!! Looks fantastic! I think the black with red looks great.

 

That is serious hotness vonmark!

 

The Black with CR always look good.

 

vonmark, awesome color combo!
I hope to see you driving it on the roads of the Queen City.
Bring it to Cars & Coffee this May 7th at the North Lake Mall.
I wish I'd have mine by then, Oxford is still waiting to cross the Atlantic, another month to go I guess.
Happy Motoring!!

 

Looking good! Don't have mine yet, but been thinking about tinting the windows....what percent light is that? You happy with results?

 

Boot stripes are definitely the way to go!
I have 20% but they meter dark at about 17-18%. I love the tints. Unfortunately they are not legal in most states especially here in NY where its supposed to be 70%!

 

Finally arrived! Royal Grey MCSCm ALL 4 with 6-sp manual, sports suspension, 18" run-flats. Absolutely love it. Actually, much more fun to drive that my prior '03 MINI. Great in the curves, not too stiff, easy shifting. More pics later.

 

Looks awesome!