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10-27-2008, 10:16 PM
I really like the scuttles Parkerton, I am a bit cheap to put out close to $400 for them. I was thinking of getting the vinyl checkered stickers from AE. If I do not like them we are only out $30. If we do like them we have saved over $300.
I wish you could just pop out the chrome part of the scuttle and pop in the checkered piece. If that was the case I would have purchased it already.
I fly up to SF tomorrow for a meeting at our South SF office, I will keep my eyes open for your beautiful Clubman.
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10-27-2008, 10:46 PM
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What are you talking about? I thought you were the moderator on the HSM forum I go to. I really like Zach..
I really like the scuttles Parkerton, I am a bit cheap to put out close to $400 for them. I was thinking of getting the vinyl checkered stickers from AE. If I do not like them we are only out $30. If we do like them we have saved over $300.
I wish you could just pop out the chrome part of the S and pop in the checkered piece. If that was the case I would have purchased it already.
I fly up to SF tomorrow for a meeting at our South SF office, I will keep my eyes open for your beautiful Clubman.
I really like the scuttles Parkerton, I am a bit cheap to put out close to $400 for them. I was thinking of getting the vinyl checkered stickers from AE. If I do not like them we are only out $30. If we do like them we have saved over $300.
I wish you could just pop out the chrome part of the S and pop in the checkered piece. If that was the case I would have purchased it already.
I fly up to SF tomorrow for a meeting at our South SF office, I will keep my eyes open for your beautiful Clubman.
Since I have a non-S, I HAD to switch out the scuttles. It's not that I'm especially enamored with the UJ scuttles (although I do like them very much), it's just that the stock scuttles look really plasticky and cheap on the non-S. If I had an S like I believe you do, I would be perfectly content to keep that stock scuttle cause I think it looks good. But the non-S scuttle?
Do you work in biotech? There are a lot of biotechs in South San Francisco. If you fly in during commute hours, look for my CR/S Clubman on the 101
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10-27-2008, 11:16 PM
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You're funny!!! Alright, don't tell anyone I moderate the HSM forum.
Since I have a non-S, I HAD to switch out the scuttles. It's not that I'm especially enamored with the UJ scuttles (although I do like them very much), it's just that the stock scuttles look really plasticky and cheap on the non-S. If I had an S like I believe you do, I would be perfectly content to keep that stock scuttle cause I think it looks good. But the non-S scuttle?
Do you work in biotech? There are a lot of biotechs in South San Francisco. If you fly in during commute hours, look for my CR/S Clubman on the 101
Since I have a non-S, I HAD to switch out the scuttles. It's not that I'm especially enamored with the UJ scuttles (although I do like them very much), it's just that the stock scuttles look really plasticky and cheap on the non-S. If I had an S like I believe you do, I would be perfectly content to keep that stock scuttle cause I think it looks good. But the non-S scuttle?
Do you work in biotech? There are a lot of biotechs in South San Francisco. If you fly in during commute hours, look for my CR/S Clubman on the 101
I was then thinking of the black/grey UJ instead, add a touch of chrome, methinks... Still, I'm undecided, and the cost is rather more than the worth. How much did you end up paying? It was hands-down worth it on your beautiful clubbie! 
If some bored soul who happens to be a whiz with Photoshop would like a small project: Take my gallery pic 'Working on my tan' and add the RWB UJ scuttle to it, and email it to me...I could possibly convince the wife it won't be ruined, and you'll be my new bestest friend (which could go either way).
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10-28-2008, 09:31 AM
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10-28-2008, 09:45 AM
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Lookin mighty fine, Parkerton! I'm having a tiff with the wiff over the scuttles..I think Pelle would look superb with a small 'splash' of UJ color (I agree it beats the h*ll outta the stock black 'stuff'), but she thinks it would draw attention away from the clean, sleekness of the color combo..she says I'll mess it all up! I was then thinking of the black/grey UJ instead, add a touch of chrome, methinks... Still, I'm undecided, and the cost is rather more than the worth. How much did you end up paying? It was hands-down worth it on your beautiful clubbie!
If some bored soul who happens to be a whiz with Photoshop would like a small project: Take my gallery pic 'Working on my tan' and add the RWB UJ scuttle to it, and email it to me...I could possibly convince the wife it won't be ruined, and you'll be my new bestest friend (which could go either way).
I was then thinking of the black/grey UJ instead, add a touch of chrome, methinks... Still, I'm undecided, and the cost is rather more than the worth. How much did you end up paying? It was hands-down worth it on your beautiful clubbie! If some bored soul who happens to be a whiz with Photoshop would like a small project: Take my gallery pic 'Working on my tan' and add the RWB UJ scuttle to it, and email it to me...I could possibly convince the wife it won't be ruined, and you'll be my new bestest friend (which could go either way).
http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm
HEY!!! I just checked out your gallery and noticed your Clubbie is the same one that I commented on on Flickr yesterday! I love your color combo and totally get what your wife is saying (no, I’m not taking her side on this one). I guess I would be more apt to go with the BW UJ, checkerflag, or some of the other aftermarket silver scuttles out there…hmm, I guess I am taking her side afterwards. Sorry, gotta call em as I see em.
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10-28-2008, 11:14 AM
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Thanks Alphawave! I bought them here for about $200 for the pair + holders.
http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm
HEY!!! I just checked out your gallery and noticed your Clubbie is the same one that I commented on on Flickr yesterday! I love your color combo and totally get what your wife is saying (no, I’m not taking her side on this one). I guess I would be more apt to go with the BW UJ, checkerflag, or some of the other aftermarket silver scuttles out there…hmm, I guess I am taking her side afterwards. Sorry, gotta call em as I see em.
http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm
HEY!!! I just checked out your gallery and noticed your Clubbie is the same one that I commented on on Flickr yesterday! I love your color combo and totally get what your wife is saying (no, I’m not taking her side on this one). I guess I would be more apt to go with the BW UJ, checkerflag, or some of the other aftermarket silver scuttles out there…hmm, I guess I am taking her side afterwards. Sorry, gotta call em as I see em.
It's okay to take sides...I wouldn't have mentioned it if I was decided!
Still, I'd love to see a 'shopped pic, as the suspense is rattling! I do think chrome/white lens would look super, though. Thanks Parkerton!
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10-28-2008, 12:41 PM
You're funny!!! Alright, don't tell anyone I moderate the HSM forum.
Since I have a non-S, I HAD to switch out the scuttles. It's not that I'm especially enamored with the UJ scuttles (although I do like them very much), it's just that the stock scuttles look really plasticky and cheap on the non-S. If I had an S like I believe you do, I would be perfectly content to keep that stock scuttle cause I think it looks good. But the non-S scuttle?
Do you work in biotech? There are a lot of biotechs in South San Francisco. If you fly in during commute hours, look for my CR/S Clubman on the 101
Since I have a non-S, I HAD to switch out the scuttles. It's not that I'm especially enamored with the UJ scuttles (although I do like them very much), it's just that the stock scuttles look really plasticky and cheap on the non-S. If I had an S like I believe you do, I would be perfectly content to keep that stock scuttle cause I think it looks good. But the non-S scuttle?
Do you work in biotech? There are a lot of biotechs in South San Francisco. If you fly in during commute hours, look for my CR/S Clubman on the 101
I finally get the HSM reference, after looking at your picture about 20 times, I guess when I see a clubman I have tunnel vision.
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10-28-2008, 12:49 PM
wurking girl, Congrats. Love your sticker!
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10-28-2008, 01:10 PM
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[QUOTE=rasputinj;2529215]How is the quality of the plastic carrier compared to the original one? Is the Mini Mania part aftermarket or OEM?
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The MINI Mania part is OEM. However, given that the quality of the original scuttle is nominal at best, I'd say that the plastic carrier is comparable.
Swapping out the non-S scuttle is really a case of addition by subtraction.
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The MINI Mania part is OEM. However, given that the quality of the original scuttle is nominal at best, I'd say that the plastic carrier is comparable.
Swapping out the non-S scuttle is really a case of addition by subtraction.
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10-28-2008, 03:32 PM
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10-28-2008, 03:46 PM
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Good to know they are OEM...
How is the quality of the plastic carrier compared to the original one? Is the Mini Mania part aftermarket or OEM?
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The MINI Mania part is OEM. However, given that the quality of the original scuttle is nominal at best, I'd say that the plastic carrier is comparable.
Swapping out the non-S scuttle is really a case of addition by subtraction.
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The MINI Mania part is OEM. However, given that the quality of the original scuttle is nominal at best, I'd say that the plastic carrier is comparable.
Swapping out the non-S scuttle is really a case of addition by subtraction.
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10-28-2008, 03:58 PM
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Congrats to you both - working_gurl, and Formula Fun - on your beauties! Always have loved Lightening Blue and that HC with black stripes looks very sharp! 
And, um, Alphawave, old buddy, I have to say that I cast my lot with your wife and Parkerton regarding those scuttles... I think you should concentrate on coco mats and forget about changing out the scuttles unless, as Parkerton suggest, you can find some nice aftermarket silver scuttles...and when you find some nice ones, let me know.
And, um, Alphawave, old buddy, I have to say that I cast my lot with your wife and Parkerton regarding those scuttles... I think you should concentrate on coco mats and forget about changing out the scuttles unless, as Parkerton suggest, you can find some nice aftermarket silver scuttles...and when you find some nice ones, let me know.
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10-28-2008, 05:50 PM
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And, um, Alphawave, old buddy, I have to say that I cast my lot with your wife and Parkerton regarding those scuttles... I think you should concentrate on coco mats and forget about changing out the scuttles unless, as Parkerton suggest, you can find some nice aftermarket silver scuttles...and when you find some nice ones, let me know.
I hear ya..all of ya (even you, dear!) No splash of color..it's either the black UJ, or a solid chrome, with a new white lens/amber bulb.
Formula Fun and Grubman- Beautiful clubbies you both have! We 'need' interior pics too! Fill up your galleries, add them to Flicker pool!
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Great photo Grubman, love the backdrop.
She's a beauty Parkerton! (scuttles rocks on your red)
Forumula Fun, great stripes and nice shots of the foliage, the htc looks great in those colors.
wurking-girl, very sporty!
Alphawave, I'm with the others, hold out of silver...jmhho
Thanks for all the pics everyone, I haven't seen a DS posted for some time, maybe mine will be next.
She's a beauty Parkerton! (scuttles rocks on your red)
Forumula Fun, great stripes and nice shots of the foliage, the htc looks great in those colors.
wurking-girl, very sporty!
Alphawave, I'm with the others, hold out of silver...jmhho
Thanks for all the pics everyone, I haven't seen a DS posted for some time, maybe mine will be next.
