R56 The Official Ice Blue Owners Club
#76
Hi all :) Just got my 2012 Ice Blue Clubby
Here is "Seeley" my 2012 Ice Blue Clubman, just got it on 10/11/11
Ice Blue, white bonnet stripes, black jack sunroof graphics, black jack mirror caps, premium pkg, blue tooth ipod, harmon kardan sound system, satelllite grey lounge leather interior, heated sets.
I am in love
Ice Blue, white bonnet stripes, black jack sunroof graphics, black jack mirror caps, premium pkg, blue tooth ipod, harmon kardan sound system, satelllite grey lounge leather interior, heated sets.
I am in love
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Have you considered using a dark orange like the Aston Martin racing team. That is the Gulf Oil company colors.
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...t-2_460x0w.jpg
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...t-2_460x0w.jpg
#85
I considered the orange, but not a dark one. Actually, when we picked up Fenimore, they had a display case with mirror caps (among other things) in it. One was bright orange. My wife mentioned that if I got that, it would look like a Gulf Oil car.
If I were to go that route, I might swap out the white stripes for orange. Or I might just do the grille surround in orange.
The idea behind using a vinyl pinstripe is that I could easily change my mind down the road, so if I decide to go with a Gulf-inspired scheme later, it wouldn't be much trouble.
The red idea is from an old "bathtub" Porsche 356 we saw last weekend. It was (almost) "Fenimore blue", and had a red interior. It looked very sharp.
If I were to go that route, I might swap out the white stripes for orange. Or I might just do the grille surround in orange.
The idea behind using a vinyl pinstripe is that I could easily change my mind down the road, so if I decide to go with a Gulf-inspired scheme later, it wouldn't be much trouble.
The red idea is from an old "bathtub" Porsche 356 we saw last weekend. It was (almost) "Fenimore blue", and had a red interior. It looked very sharp.
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Me too!! I love this color. I've been driving her for about 6 weeks (weekends) and I've had quite a few compliments (from fellow women, ha ha!). A friend of mine wants a CM but is pissed because she can't get it in Ice Blue and is hoping it is available for CM when she is ready in 2013 or so.
#91
I painted my Ice Blue Clubman's roof white this week, it was the one option I really wanted that I could not order. So, now she has a white roof
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
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I painted my Ice Blue Clubman's roof white this week, it was the one option I really wanted that I could not order. So, now she has a white roof
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
#94
I would rather have the white roof because I live in the Mojave desert, but silver is not bad either. Black and Ice Blue has that retro look but just makes me feel toasted in 115-degree weather!!!
Anyways, I couldn't wait to do all the personalization because of a car accident. It wasn't in the plan for me to get a new car at this time, but since I have to have something to drive ....... well, let's talk "turkey" MINI dealer and get me in a 2012 MINI!!
I wanted the Clubman model and preferred the silver roof if I couldn't get white. My dealer took a look to see if they had something or if there was a Clubman available they could "get" in SoCal. The dealership did have an Ice Blue with the Silver roof/trim in whip me, beat me, make me take the S model!!
Sigh. Yeah, like that was a hard-fought battle on their part!! I would have been satisfied with 'justa'. At least it's coming with not too many options, didn't really want anything other than the Bluetooth/Ipod option which it does have and got a good deal on the financing.
Anyways, thanks for the person who posted their Clubman with the Silver trim! Even though I won't get to see MY car until Tuesday, a picture is worth a thousand words, and it's a very pretty couple of pictures. I agree with every Ice Blue (and potential) Ice Blue owner in this thread. Ice Blue is a very cool MINI color!
It is so very hard selling MINIs. I want to be a MINI dealer when I retire from my day job!
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Finally took delivery of my MCS on Monday night. The entire process was 3 days short of 8 weeks... What seemed like the longest 8 weeks! Now the fun begins, Mod-City! Today I installed the VIP exhaust, Craven Stubby Antenna, NM short throw shifter w/ cover, and the 5 piece Samco Silicone turbo hose kit. Dealer put on the JCW strut brace. Next week Craven gauges, Integral Sub system, MINI-Madness 22mm r. sway. Koni struts on order- I guess the sky is the limit!
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I painted my Ice Blue Clubman's roof white this week, it was the one option I really wanted that I could not order. So, now she has a white roof
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...104626&cat=500
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Finally took delivery of my MCS on Monday night. The entire process was 3 days short of 8 weeks... What seemed like the longest 8 weeks! Now the fun begins, Mod-City! Today I installed the VIP exhaust, Craven Stubby Antenna, NM short throw shifter w/ cover, and the 5 piece Samco Silicone turbo hose kit. Dealer put on the JCW strut brace. Next week Craven gauges, Integral Sub system, MINI-Madness 22mm r. sway. Koni struts on order- I guess the sky is the limit!
LOVE!!!
I also love how the color looks different in various light situations.
#99
Here's IceBluesCat at his first "pitstop:" The parking lot at the Torrance Trader Joe's. On my wish list:
Trader Joe's in the high desert.
MINI dealership (for their service department, natch)
Oh well, I can go to MINI Ontario or I hear there's a MINI dealership in Las Vegas ....
#100
I bet your sunroof option is nice in New England. I live in the Mojave Desert, black roof or sunroof can you say Easy Bake MINI Oven? Just wanted either a light color all over or the silver roof option. I think the silver lends some shine to the blue by association.
There is only one thing missing (well two). I'd like a little IceBlue and Silver cartoon for my sig line, and also:
An "Ice Blue Owner's Club" badge!!! I asked for the badge already, for my color combo/R55 and for all the other IceBlue standard models/color combis. Would it be too much for a little IceBlueLove?
There is only one thing missing (well two). I'd like a little IceBlue and Silver cartoon for my sig line, and also:
An "Ice Blue Owner's Club" badge!!! I asked for the badge already, for my color combo/R55 and for all the other IceBlue standard models/color combis. Would it be too much for a little IceBlueLove?