R55 Using the International Mini Configurator
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Using the International Mini Configurator
There is one option that I didn't order on my Clubman that I now regret - the Anthracite headliner. I really didn't understand why I would want it and when I added the option in Mini Configurator, nothing visually changed. So I passed on it.
Then after ordering my Clubman and getting the pass into the Owner's Lounge, I stumbled onto the Mini International web site. It also has a Mini Configurator, but it quite different from the US version, and IMHO, a hundred times better. It allows you to rotate the car in three directions, and more importantly, gives you a much better view of interior selections. Select the anthracite option there and the visual change is quite apparent.
For folks getting ready to order their new Mini. I would highly recommend viewing your selections in both configurators before you make your final choices.
Since you may not have direct access via the Owner's Lounge, here is the link to the U.K. site which is the easiest to use since it is in english:
http://www.mini.co.uk/
There are quite a few differences in available options, etc, so you likely will not be able to build up your exact Mini. You will also notice that we are getting a great deal on our Mini's vs. what they pay across the pond. Mine was an $8k difference based on currency exchanges.
Then after ordering my Clubman and getting the pass into the Owner's Lounge, I stumbled onto the Mini International web site. It also has a Mini Configurator, but it quite different from the US version, and IMHO, a hundred times better. It allows you to rotate the car in three directions, and more importantly, gives you a much better view of interior selections. Select the anthracite option there and the visual change is quite apparent.
For folks getting ready to order their new Mini. I would highly recommend viewing your selections in both configurators before you make your final choices.
Since you may not have direct access via the Owner's Lounge, here is the link to the U.K. site which is the easiest to use since it is in english:
http://www.mini.co.uk/
There are quite a few differences in available options, etc, so you likely will not be able to build up your exact Mini. You will also notice that we are getting a great deal on our Mini's vs. what they pay across the pond. Mine was an $8k difference based on currency exchanges.
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There is one option that I didn't order on my Clubman that I now regret - the Anthracite headliner. I really didn't understand why I would want it and when I added the option in Mini Configurator, nothing visually changed. So I passed on it.
Then after ordering my Clubman and getting the pass into the Owner's Lounge, I stumbled onto the Mini International web site. It also has a Mini Configurator, but it quite different from the US version, and IMHO, a hundred times better. It allows you to rotate the car in three directions, and more importantly, gives you a much better view of interior selections. Select the anthracite option there and the visual change is quite apparent.
For folks getting ready to order their new Mini. I would highly recommend viewing your selections in both configurators before you make your final choices.
Since you may not have direct access via the Owner's Lounge, here is the link to the U.K. site which is the easiest to use since it is in english:
http://www.mini.co.uk/
There are quite a few differences in available options, etc, so you likely will not be able to build up your exact Mini. You will also notice that we are getting a great deal on our Mini's vs. what they pay across the pond. Mine was an $8k difference based on currency exchanges.
Then after ordering my Clubman and getting the pass into the Owner's Lounge, I stumbled onto the Mini International web site. It also has a Mini Configurator, but it quite different from the US version, and IMHO, a hundred times better. It allows you to rotate the car in three directions, and more importantly, gives you a much better view of interior selections. Select the anthracite option there and the visual change is quite apparent.
For folks getting ready to order their new Mini. I would highly recommend viewing your selections in both configurators before you make your final choices.
Since you may not have direct access via the Owner's Lounge, here is the link to the U.K. site which is the easiest to use since it is in english:
http://www.mini.co.uk/
There are quite a few differences in available options, etc, so you likely will not be able to build up your exact Mini. You will also notice that we are getting a great deal on our Mini's vs. what they pay across the pond. Mine was an $8k difference based on currency exchanges.
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I wasn't really trying to suggest the anthracite headliner was an obvious choice, just that the US configurator did not give me an accurate representation of how the option would appear. That lack of detail caused me to make a choice that I likely would not have made if I had more/better information.
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I wasn't really trying to suggest the anthracite headliner was an obvious choice, just that the US configurator did not give me an accurate representation of how the option would appear. That lack of detail caused me to make a choice that I likely would not have made if I had more/better information.
I can't show what I mean but if anyone wants to Photoshop my headliner they're very welcome!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18843279@N03/2333326354/
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dlpruk's mini if anthractic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24645490@N05/2332571789/
Here's a quick and dirty photoshop of the link dlpruk provided to show his Clubman's interior if it were anthractic. This is about as close as I can get without losing all the detail. Probably would really still be darker.
Here's a quick and dirty photoshop of the link dlpruk provided to show his Clubman's interior if it were anthractic. This is about as close as I can get without losing all the detail. Probably would really still be darker.
Last edited by Copywrites; 03-14-2008 at 10:17 AM.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/24645490@N05/2332571789/
Here's a quick and dirty photoshop of the link dlpruk provided to show his Clubman's interior if it were anthractic. This is about as clas as I can get without losing all the detail. Probably would really still be darker.
Here's a quick and dirty photoshop of the link dlpruk provided to show his Clubman's interior if it were anthractic. This is about as clas as I can get without losing all the detail. Probably would really still be darker.
And I know which version I prefer!
Last edited by dlpruk; 03-14-2008 at 09:08 AM. Reason: Added question.
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We need someone to point a camera at one.
#13
I agree, some actual photos would be real helpful. Mini does not do a real good job showing these types of options in their brochures either.
Another concern I had was I added the center console. Would it be the medium gray color if I had ordered the anthracite headliner? In the accessory catalog they list two versions of the armrest, and in the UK configurator, it changes color depending on your headliner color choice. But it doesn't change color in the USA configurator.
I've noticed the USA configurator has evolved over that past few weeks - I suspect they are still working in all the details.
Another concern I had was I added the center console. Would it be the medium gray color if I had ordered the anthracite headliner? In the accessory catalog they list two versions of the armrest, and in the UK configurator, it changes color depending on your headliner color choice. But it doesn't change color in the USA configurator.
I've noticed the USA configurator has evolved over that past few weeks - I suspect they are still working in all the details.
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That photo is just my interpretation of what anthracite would look like from photoshopping a standard gray interior photo. I based the items I changed to anthracite on the U.K. mini configurator which shows much more of the interior than the US configurator shows us. In fact, it has a very cool 360 degree pan of the interior showing all your selections.
My view was that if the Mini has a moonroof, that would mostly eliminate the potential problem of a very dark interior, at least during the day.
My view was that if the Mini has a moonroof, that would mostly eliminate the potential problem of a very dark interior, at least during the day.
#16
Both are sorely lacking in not having the interactive 360 view that many other manufacturers have.
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Hmm - I may need to go sit in some hardtops. The underside of the folding top on my convertible is a very dark grey (probably even darker than an anthracite headliner), there's *much* less glass in a convertible, and I've still never thought of the interior as "too dark". Plus, I have dark blue carpet, dark blue seats, and my dash, downtubes and trim rings are carbon-fiber, so if any interior would look too dark, I'd think it would be mine.
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