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NAM @ the R56 Press Launch

Some initial impressions: the wood dash looks fantastic and sparkling silver/white looks great too.




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That mellow yellow is the one I want.!!!
 
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Nice

Thanks Dave,
Fantastic photos, as usual!!

 
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Dave... gimme a ring man.... I am litterally 10min from MNS if that...
 
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Originally Posted by dave
Some initial impressions: the wood dash looks fantastic and sparkling silver/white looks great too.
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Sparkling silver/white looks good? That's what I wanted but was talked out of it by almost everyone, so I went with sparkling silver/black, which looks great in your pictures. But so does the SS/White. Back to square one.
 
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Dave, thanks for the fast impression of the wood dash,makes the wait harder
 
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Originally Posted by Rennie
Sparkling silver/white looks good? That's what I wanted but was talked out of it by almost everyone, so I went with sparkling silver/black, which looks great in your pictures. Did you mean SS/Black?


 
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Dave, thanks for the fast impression of the wood dash,makes the wait harder
Here's a quick snapshot from outside the car looking through the window. I'll get you a better shot tomorrow.

 
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Love the exhaust layout, much better than before as I shreaded my header once.

I am not a BIG fan of the different look to the bonnet, but at least it's not a big change.

Kinda wish it could have stayed unchanged like the Mini did throuought it's production, but it is CLOSE.

Wood dash is cool for a less sporty look.
 
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Thanks, Dave. They both look great.
 
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Wow, thinkin' that Silver/White combo may become one of my favorites...very nice
 
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Saweeeeet pics of the mellow yellow! My husband said I could tell you I love you but I can't say that I'll have your babies!!

I love the mellow yellow! Thanks for taking the pics, and so many of that color. It has Jersey plates on it so it must be my car!!
 
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Originally Posted by dave
the wood dash looks fantastic
Wow...good to know. Now if only Oxygen Blue can make it to the States I'd be hooked up (but at this point I'm still clinging to my backup plan).
 
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Dave,

You guys are gonna have a great day at the track tomorrow ( sunday ) -- we were out there today and they have the whole place set up with drag & road courses

and LOTS OF MINI's

Oh yeah - we got some photos also

check out my flickr page
 
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We get to drive the following tomorrow:
  • timed autocross
  • track
  • drag strip

I'll be posting some additional photos later tonight.
 
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Great photos!

The photo of the Blue Mini Cooper has the exterior chrome package. It looks good. Unfortunately, when you go to the Mini build site you can't build one that looks like that. If you want the exterior chrome you must also order the chrome caps for the side view mirrors. I tried. Even wrote a note suggesting that requirement be changed. Received an answer that, in essence, said no. I gave up after that.
 
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I just noticed how awkward those new mirrors look...
 
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Dave - Thanks for the SS/W pics. Now I REALLY feel great about the color selection I have put my deposit down on. From my mid-January post
....I suspect after the official debut in February that we will see much more interest in Sparkling Silver in these forums. And it actually WOULD be better if I’m NOT the only one out there on the roads with this color combination.....
I am still having some difficulty trying to figure out what interior combination would look good. It WILL have the checkered cloth seats. Basically looking for a 'lighter' interior color (Gotham Grey) with an interesting contrast. Keep your eyes open for me!
 
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Thanks so much Dave -- It's nice getting a sneak peak from the US.
 
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Y'all are so fortunate.
What an honor to be able to attend this event.

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