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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
A first time Mini owner here as well. I should be picking up my '09 AB/AB with aero kit today or tomorrow. And you know what that means? Painted fenders... =D
Just came from my MA; thought I would give anyone a heads up about the Astro Black; MINI is going to stop production on it in December this year. And replace it with a Midnight Black starting production when the Astro ends.
give us some more details, what exactly is 'midnight black'? I was told before that it would be jet black , non metalic which would be more of a piano black look.
I never drove the turbo prior to driving it off the lot. Been around the track in a few SC'ed R53's. And it has been since 91 or 92 since I've had a turbo (90 AWD Talon). Lots of fun. Very easy to drive.
The changes to the 09 speedo - where it goes up to 160, I don't like. At 12 o'clock, my speedo is at 80mph, in the 08's, with a top speed of 150, the 12 o'clock mark is at 70mph, and that is a bit more conservative.
Hello guys:
I need the color code for Astro Black so I can buy the touch-up paint for my JCW. Got a tiny tiny chip and would like to cover it ASAP.
Thanks everyone,
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Hey Astro Black Minis....come show them off by creating a "facebook" page for your them! You can click on my sig below :-) (My astro black is already there! )