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Old 06-08-2005, 04:52 PM
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Just need a few quick opinions on bonnet stripe colors

Hello to all interested parties!

I've got a Chili Red MC with color matched roof, black mirror caps, and full chrome grille (oh, and rally lights and, of course, a GB Euro plate.)

Do you think I should go with black or white stripes? I'm thinking black just because of the caps and black trim. Also, if I go with black, I've considered getting silver striping on the edges to set it off. Too many colors? White with black edges? I'm just not sure!!! I've seen a few pics with both but I'm still torn. I'll be happy either way, I think. I'll be happier if the rest of the motoring community likes them as much as I do, hence the question.

Thanks for the opinions.
Mike
 
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Old 06-08-2005, 04:53 PM
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I would check out:

http://www.mightystripes.com/

They have tons of different stripes to choice from.

But I would go with the Black with chrome accents.
Check out GBMINI and his color combo likes yours:
http://www.gbmini.net/mtblog/archive..._earns_h.shtml
 
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Old 06-08-2005, 04:57 PM
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White. Just my opinion....:smile:
 
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Of those choices it sounds like black with chrome, or chrome with black, would go nicely with your color scheme
 
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black w/ chrome edge
 
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Great! Thanks

That's the way I was leaning and after reading the posts, I looked out the second floor window at the pano roof and realized there's more black on the car than I thought. So the black with chrome accents it is!

To TheOldMan, I'll put white ones on the MCS when I finally decide to give up my bimmer and buy one! Thanks!
 
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Check http://www.gbmini.net/mtblog/archive..._earns_h.shtml to see Ian Cull's red MCS with black/silver striping.
 
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Check http://www.gbmini.net/mtblog/archive..._earns_h.shtml to see Ian Cull's red MCS with black/silver striping.
I posted the same thing.
 
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Originally Posted by mdsbrain
I posted the same thing.
Sorry. I scanned the posts rather than read them completely. That's what I get for trying to multi-task...
 
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Originally Posted by turbo740
So the black with chrome accents it is!
Good call...especially w/ that sunroof. All in all, your Cooper will look awesome!!!!!
 
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