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#101
08-09-2007, 02:33 PM
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You'll be one happy dude !!
I just bought my first MINI today. I've been driving the same silver Civic DX Hatchback since high school and decided to pass it on to my brother, who will be living off-campus this year.
I bought a Mellow Yellow MCS with a black roof off the lot. It was really close to the car I would have ordered from the factory with a few extras. She has the Sports Package with Black Checkered Cloth Upholstery, rear fog lamps, and the leather sport wheel (I wanted the multifunction sport wheel, but that was the only option missing from my "ideal" configuration).
The dealership is having her detailed over the weekend. My motoring advisor at Princeton MINI offered free wheel locks for my 17" wheels, and I requested black racing stripes for the bonnet and back. I'll be picking her up on Monday and I can't wait!
I was sold on Mellow Yellow from the get-go but had trouble deciding on white or black roof and stripes. After seeing Cheerio (from above), I'm glad to see I couldn't have gone wrong either way
Although the black racing stripes remind me of my alma mater's mascot!
I bought a Mellow Yellow MCS with a black roof off the lot. It was really close to the car I would have ordered from the factory with a few extras. She has the Sports Package with Black Checkered Cloth Upholstery, rear fog lamps, and the leather sport wheel (I wanted the multifunction sport wheel, but that was the only option missing from my "ideal" configuration).
The dealership is having her detailed over the weekend. My motoring advisor at Princeton MINI offered free wheel locks for my 17" wheels, and I requested black racing stripes for the bonnet and back. I'll be picking her up on Monday and I can't wait!
I was sold on Mellow Yellow from the get-go but had trouble deciding on white or black roof and stripes. After seeing Cheerio (from above), I'm glad to see I couldn't have gone wrong either way
Although the black racing stripes remind me of my alma mater's mascot!
#102
08-09-2007, 03:38 PM
I just bought my first MINI today. I've been driving the same silver Civic DX Hatchback since high school and decided to pass it on to my brother, who will be living off-campus this year.
I bought a Mellow Yellow MCS with a black roof off the lot. It was really close to the car I would have ordered from the factory with a few extras. She has the Sports Package with Black Checkered Cloth Upholstery, rear fog lamps, and the leather sport wheel (I wanted the multifunction sport wheel, but that was the only option missing from my "ideal" configuration).
The dealership is having her detailed over the weekend. My motoring advisor at Princeton MINI offered free wheel locks for my 17" wheels, and I requested black racing stripes for the bonnet and back. I'll be picking her up on Monday and I can't wait!
I was sold on Mellow Yellow from the get-go but had trouble deciding on white or black roof and stripes. After seeing Cheerio (from above), I'm glad to see I couldn't have gone wrong either way
Although the black racing stripes remind me of my alma mater's mascot!
I bought a Mellow Yellow MCS with a black roof off the lot. It was really close to the car I would have ordered from the factory with a few extras. She has the Sports Package with Black Checkered Cloth Upholstery, rear fog lamps, and the leather sport wheel (I wanted the multifunction sport wheel, but that was the only option missing from my "ideal" configuration).
The dealership is having her detailed over the weekend. My motoring advisor at Princeton MINI offered free wheel locks for my 17" wheels, and I requested black racing stripes for the bonnet and back. I'll be picking her up on Monday and I can't wait!
I was sold on Mellow Yellow from the get-go but had trouble deciding on white or black roof and stripes. After seeing Cheerio (from above), I'm glad to see I couldn't have gone wrong either way
Although the black racing stripes remind me of my alma mater's mascot!
Mines also a MY w/ Black roof, Checkerd cloth seats, Sport PKG, Sport Leather Steering wheel, and rear Fogs! Also the Black bonnet stripes. I also wanted the multifunctionsteeringwheel, but ohh well I'm very happy what with I have.
We got a nice ride man!!! Have fun motoring. I just got my "Actual Size" Sticker put on the rear windshiel and I've gotten some good coments
Check my gallery for pictures.Post some pictures if you can!!!!
Last edited by kevinminict; 08-09-2007 at 03:41 PM.
#103
08-09-2007, 04:32 PM
MINI Photos
Here are photos of my MINI. Check em out!!! Quite a few deatailed Photos of my Mellow Yellow MCS all in one nice Gallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1092662...57601335407581
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1092662...57601335407581
Last edited by kevinminict; 08-09-2007 at 04:34 PM.
#105
08-09-2007, 04:47 PM
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#106
08-09-2007, 05:08 PM
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08-09-2007, 05:24 PM
My feeling was that the white roof and white stripes really made the black interior/glass and black trim around the wheels really pop. I had really not seen the white roof and stripes before i ordered it, so i was somewhat worried how it would come out. When i did finally see it, i was very happy on how great the car looked. Very amazing and it really looks good with the chrome too. As an added benefit, i found that white is also cooler in the sun (I was amazed how cool the interior was on hot sunny days with a whilte roof and windshield sunshade).
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with either. Take a look at my Gallery to see the white roof/stripes combo. Check out Sowellman's Gallery to see the black roof/stripes combo.
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with either. Take a look at my Gallery to see the white roof/stripes combo. Check out Sowellman's Gallery to see the black roof/stripes combo.
#108
08-09-2007, 06:06 PM
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First Pic's
We picked her up this week and finalyy had a chance to shoot a couple of sunset shots. Can't wait till the 1,200 mi is over 
Still playing with the add-ons. Going for the no-chrome look (except the polished wheel lip)
In progress:
*. CF Stripes
*. CF Side vents and door handles
*. Painted Headlight and tail light trim ring
*. Quad Driving lights when sombody makes a bracket for an R 56
*. A day or two with the manual and settings.
Still playing with the add-ons. Going for the no-chrome look (except the polished wheel lip)
In progress:
*. CF Stripes
*. CF Side vents and door handles
*. Painted Headlight and tail light trim ring
*. Quad Driving lights when sombody makes a bracket for an R 56
*. A day or two with the manual and settings.
Last edited by Rubino; 08-09-2007 at 06:09 PM.
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08-09-2007, 08:53 PM
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08-10-2007, 07:02 AM
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WOAH, LOL your MCS is the exact same MCS I got 2 weeks ago.
Mines also a MY w/ Black roof, Checkerd cloth seats, Sport PKG, Sport Leather Steering wheel, and rear Fogs! Also the Black bonnet stripes. I also wanted the multifunctionsteeringwheel, but ohh well I'm very happy what with I have.
We got a nice ride man!!! Have fun motoring. I just got my "Actual Size" Sticker put on the rear windshiel and I've gotten some good coments Check my gallery for pictures.
Post some pictures if you can!!!!
Mines also a MY w/ Black roof, Checkerd cloth seats, Sport PKG, Sport Leather Steering wheel, and rear Fogs! Also the Black bonnet stripes. I also wanted the multifunctionsteeringwheel, but ohh well I'm very happy what with I have.
We got a nice ride man!!! Have fun motoring. I just got my "Actual Size" Sticker put on the rear windshiel and I've gotten some good coments
Check my gallery for pictures.Post some pictures if you can!!!!
I guess it's a suggested configuration that a lot of dealers like to keep on the lot. But oh well, the stripes will set her apart and maybe I'll have enough money to afford something really unique when I get my second MINI!
Great pics, I will definitely post mine after I pick her up!
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08-10-2007, 07:07 AM
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#115
08-10-2007, 07:41 AM
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The stripes are still in question. Thnking of CF with a black edge band but I might go "nekid" for a while. The fuel door was sanded w/600 and quick sprayed with a can of textured black paint from Lowes. Total time 6 min, total cost $4.99. Still trying to de-chrome the rest of the car but it will take a body shop to coplete the task.
#116
08-10-2007, 08:44 AM
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Uma
Also, I think I've settled on a good nickname for my Mellow Yellow/Black MINI. I will call her... Uma!
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08-10-2007, 08:53 AM
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yay
My feeling was that the white roof and white stripes really made the black interior/glass and black trim around the wheels really pop. I had really not seen the white roof and stripes before i ordered it, so i was somewhat worried how it would come out. When i did finally see it, i was very happy on how great the car looked. Very amazing and it really looks good with the chrome too. As an added benefit, i found that white is also cooler in the sun (I was amazed how cool the interior was on hot sunny days with a whilte roof and windshield sunshade).
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with either. Take a look at my Gallery to see the white roof/stripes combo. Check out Sowellman's Gallery to see the black roof/stripes combo.
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with either. Take a look at my Gallery to see the white roof/stripes combo. Check out Sowellman's Gallery to see the black roof/stripes combo.
and yes, there is some black on the car anyway...
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08-10-2007, 08:59 AM
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08-14-2007, 07:33 PM
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