R56 PICS! New 2011 Eclipse Gray - Just Picked it Up!
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PICS! New 2011 Eclipse Gray - Just Picked it Up!
After a long wait (ordered in September 2010), I finally was able to pick up my 2011 MCS with 8 miles on it - see pictures below. It was worth the wait for sure. For any of you getting something similar or have questions about a 2011, I will be happy to answer if I can. Also, the Mini dealer in Murray Utah was awesome - they pulled alot of strings for me. They won me as a customer and that's a tall order for a "type A" person like me. PM me for the Mini Advisor I worked with and I can tell you more.
I can already tell you that the TitaNM turbo heat shield does 'not' fit the 2011's due to a new valve cover design. I am modifying the shield mounting hardware slightly and I think I can get it to fit anyway.
You will also see in the pictures that the first thing I did was take the Bridgestone run flats off and put a new set of 'siped' Toyo Proxes 4's on it (215/45/17). I can tell you it made a big difference in the ride, grip, and look of the Mini. A local tire dealer gave me a hell of a trade for my run flats - they had 10 miles on them! There are other threads that debate the run flat issue, I just want to add my 2 cents that I agree on the switch - plus the Toyo tread design looks much tougher than the family safety design/look of the Bridgestones (IMHO).
It's in the shop today getting a clear bra installed from a local 3M clear bra dealer/installer. I am also considering window tint, but might wait since Winter is coming on and radiant heat from the sun will be minimal for a few months.
I can already tell you that the TitaNM turbo heat shield does 'not' fit the 2011's due to a new valve cover design. I am modifying the shield mounting hardware slightly and I think I can get it to fit anyway.
You will also see in the pictures that the first thing I did was take the Bridgestone run flats off and put a new set of 'siped' Toyo Proxes 4's on it (215/45/17). I can tell you it made a big difference in the ride, grip, and look of the Mini. A local tire dealer gave me a hell of a trade for my run flats - they had 10 miles on them! There are other threads that debate the run flat issue, I just want to add my 2 cents that I agree on the switch - plus the Toyo tread design looks much tougher than the family safety design/look of the Bridgestones (IMHO).
It's in the shop today getting a clear bra installed from a local 3M clear bra dealer/installer. I am also considering window tint, but might wait since Winter is coming on and radiant heat from the sun will be minimal for a few months.
Last edited by tvanhouten; 11-03-2010 at 05:48 AM. Reason: spelling
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mtbscott, I didn't say it at first because I didn't want to sway the audience, but I totally agree there is some green in the Eclipse color. I have also seen where the sun will catch it just right and I think there may be a slight bit of brown in there too. All in all, I am happier with the color than I thought. My first color choice was Sparkling Silver, but that was discontinued for the 2011's MCS.
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More on the Eject button...
Here is the link to the 'eject' button - started as a 'panic' button thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ton-decal.html
I paid $15 for a set of like 6 decals that fit the glove-box button from vinylstyles.com. Received them in two days in Idaho from California.
The other decals that came in the pack was 'panic' - 'coffee' - 'eject' - 'do not push'. For $15 EVERYONE that has seen my new mini says how cool that is. They say 'what happens if I push that button?' - I say, 'just don't do it!' - then laugh my butt off...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ton-decal.html
I paid $15 for a set of like 6 decals that fit the glove-box button from vinylstyles.com. Received them in two days in Idaho from California.
The other decals that came in the pack was 'panic' - 'coffee' - 'eject' - 'do not push'. For $15 EVERYONE that has seen my new mini says how cool that is. They say 'what happens if I push that button?' - I say, 'just don't do it!' - then laugh my butt off...
Last edited by tvanhouten; 11-03-2010 at 09:41 AM. Reason: smile
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Congrats!
Your car looks very similar to Dark Silver in some of your pictures but the new color looks nothing like Dark Silver in person IMHO. It is much darker and has that hint of green as others have suggested.
I suggest that anyone considering this color should check it out in person before ordering.
Your car looks very similar to Dark Silver in some of your pictures but the new color looks nothing like Dark Silver in person IMHO. It is much darker and has that hint of green as others have suggested.
I suggest that anyone considering this color should check it out in person before ordering.
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