Interior/Exterior Center Stripe
#1
Center Stripe
I'm a huge fan of the center stripe on Lil' Octane (that's his name, right? ) seen here: http://www.littlemini.us/technical/v...2/DSCN8901.jpg
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
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#6
Originally Posted by MooseMan
I'm a huge fan of the center stripe on Lil' Octane (that's his name, right? ) seen here: http://www.littlemini.us/technical/v...2/DSCN8901.jpg
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
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#8
Originally Posted by MooseMan
I'm a huge fan of the center stripe on Lil' Octane (that's his name, right? ) seen here: http://www.littlemini.us/technical/v...2/DSCN8901.jpg
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Second, my dealer wanted $700 for the driving lights (installed) , and since I'm pretty good under the hood I figure I'd just get the PIAA kit for $260 or so and do it myself. Anything wrong with this, any suggestions? The only problem I can forsee is not liking the PIAA light covers, and coming up with a custom batch of those somehow.
Thanks!
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It's all about proportion! I didn't like the proportions that were being sold by the various vendors. AestheticCreations wasn't around at the time, so I used my local sign shop. The installation is the tough part, especially if you don't take off the MINI emblem.
I know Mike can do it, so definitely get a pro--it's not something that can be done without a lot of experience. It's the center hump that's the problem, and why the center stripes are rare on the Coopers, it doesn't allow the vinyl to lay flat since you're applying it to a compound curve.
Richard
Originally Posted by MooseMan
I'm a huge fan of the center stripe on Lil' Octane (that's his name, right? ) seen here: http://www.littlemini.us/technical/v...2/DSCN8901.jpg
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Thanks!
I'm on the verge of ordering a SB/S MC and I'm thinking that one of those center bonnet stripes in silver plus some driving lights (speaking of which, see below) would look great! However, I couldn't seem to find such a center stripe in a matching silver. CooperFlags has something called 'Frost,' but I'm not quite sure what this is, and I was wondering if anyone could post some pics of a car with this stripe, or tell me where I could find such a stripe in silver.
Thanks!
Last edited by OctaneGuy; 06-05-2006 at 07:58 AM.
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Nice looking lights!
The only thing is I'm not sure that I'll be able to mount a light kit like that on an MC in that place. Also I'm getting the fog lights as an option and aren't driving lights supposed to be as high up as possible?
I didn't see a center stripe as an option . Do you have pics?
Edit: PS here's to shifting into first gear!
I didn't see a center stripe as an option . Do you have pics?
Edit: PS here's to shifting into first gear!
#12
Originally Posted by MooseMan
I didn't see a center stripe as an option . Do you have pics?
I was thinking of getting it since it goes down the back too, but I think i'm just going to stick with the traditional ones... You can get it over your roof too!
EDIT: Here is the direct link with photos! http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/m...onnet-stripes/
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Too bad whoever did it is in Australia.
Great pics! That looks awesome! The thing is I'm not a big fan of the stripes in the back and I'm going for an MC, and I only like the double center stripes on the MCS (something about that intake!). Again, I'm going for what OctaneGuy has in silver. Can you hook me up, dragonflyer?
Btw, Big Daddy, thanks for that link, they have some great stuff on that site.
Great pics! That looks awesome! The thing is I'm not a big fan of the stripes in the back and I'm going for an MC, and I only like the double center stripes on the MCS (something about that intake!). Again, I'm going for what OctaneGuy has in silver. Can you hook me up, dragonflyer?
Btw, Big Daddy, thanks for that link, they have some great stuff on that site.
#16
Originally Posted by MooseMan
Too bad whoever did it is in Australia.
Great pics! That looks awesome! The thing is I'm not a big fan of the stripes in the back and I'm going for an MC, and I only like the double center stripes on the MCS (something about that intake!). Again, I'm going for what OctaneGuy has in silver. Can you hook me up, dragonflyer?
Btw, Big Daddy, thanks for that link, they have some great stuff on that site.
Great pics! That looks awesome! The thing is I'm not a big fan of the stripes in the back and I'm going for an MC, and I only like the double center stripes on the MCS (something about that intake!). Again, I'm going for what OctaneGuy has in silver. Can you hook me up, dragonflyer?
Btw, Big Daddy, thanks for that link, they have some great stuff on that site.
Let's do this thing
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#18
Originally Posted by dragonflyer
Who ever did the install did a really nice job. That scoop is real hard to wrap.
Also, I reckon the single stripe with the pinstripes would look great on a cooper especially in the same metallic silver mine are done in I posted my pictures so you could see how good the metallic silver vinyl looks on space blue
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Originally Posted by MooseMan
Yeah I kinda have to wait for the car to be built first, though.
No but seriously, thanks for your help, and I'll be sure to give you a PM or an e-mail or something when the time comes (hopefully soon!).
No but seriously, thanks for your help, and I'll be sure to give you a PM or an e-mail or something when the time comes (hopefully soon!).
#25
i don't see them?
Originally Posted by dragonflyer