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Rocco9999 · Mar 22nd, 2007, 08:54 AM

Hi all.

I went for the "delete model inscription" option on my MCS but I am regretting it now as my car looks a little dull from the back and might be mistaken for a "ONE" (yes I know that's the whole point of getting the Cooper S badge removed but i'm not sure now

)

So, has anyone got any ideas to brighten up the rear end without putting the old badge back on?
I've seen a few retro "Austin" style Cooper badges which look cool, any other ideas/pics/opinions.

Please bear in mind I wanted my car to be subtle (hence no roof decals, etc) so dont come back with any Tiger Stripe ideas

Cheers guys

sel · Mar 22nd, 2007, 08:59 AM

it wont look like a ONE....as u still have the twin exhaust!!!....any true MINI lover will be able to figure out that!!

mini pirate do a nice decal that 'hugs' around the corner of the number plate section....goes off to find pic

sel · Mar 22nd, 2007, 09:03 AM

chrome GB badge? some boot stripes?

hows about somethin like this from MINIPIRATE

:

Root Ginger · Mar 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM

What would be really cool is remove the MINI Wings Badge and replace it with the Austin Cooper S badge.

I think I may do that myself now I've thought of it.

GTT 280 · Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:47 AM

LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us?

An odd lot. *smile*

Cheers,
K.

Rocco9999 · Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

chrome GB badge? some boot stripes?

hows about somethin like this from MINIPIRATE

:

i was thinking of a chrome GB plate.....

Rocco9999 · Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:21 PM

I like this one from MINIPIRATE
https://sslrelay.com/www.minipirate....ll_100x100.jpg
Sorry dont know how to link the image properly

85NIXMIN · Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:38 PM

ahh too cute!

Root Ginger · Mar 22nd, 2007, 03:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 260 (original)

LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us?

An odd lot. *smile*

Cheers,
K.

Yes, it really is a shame they're like that. As I've said before, I've experienced their attitude twice. First when I had a twin point injection Mini. When they first came out no Mini owners would flash or wave at you. They seem to have forgotten all about that now though

:: Jon :: · Mar 22nd, 2007, 03:23 PM

you cant make an S look like a ONE...

remove the wing badge and place the red S in its place

msh441 · Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 260 (original)

LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us?.

I've seen stranger stuff... there's a car near where I'm at that has been rebadged by replacing the center circular section of the current MINI badge with BMW emblems. So it's a blue/white BMW emblem with MINI wings.

Talk about taking it from all sides. I thought it was funny, but I'm sure there and Mini, MINI and BMW people out there that would have some strong opinions about that one.

sel · Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:54 AM

my mini badges have pink centres!! (well they would be wouldnt they!!)

They are the centres for the wheels of a 'mini' but they fit the 'MINI' badge centre really well!!

Rocco9999 · Mar 23rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

Not sure i'd get away with that

marx87 · Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

it wont look like a ONE....as u still have the twin exhaust!!!....any true MINI lover will be able to figure out that!!

mini pirate do a nice decal that 'hugs' around the corner of the number plate section....goes off to find pic

I have seen many cooper s replicas that only have a One lump under the bonnet!

Get the cooper S badge back on!

sel · Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by marx87 (original)

Get the cooper S badge back on!

could buy the one that says Sooper (with the 's' at the start being the red one)

link below:
Badges : My Beautiful Mini!, The Home of Reasonably Priced Mini Accessories

jef the ref · Mar 30th, 2007, 04:27 PM

Monte Carlo Roundal (White) - Boot Stripe Decal. Monte Carlo Roundal Boot Stripe.
Single stripe for the left hand side of the boot.
Colour White stripe.

Also add a chrome GB to the right hand side. The white stripe will match your roof and mirrors and the red would look cool against the dark grey.

Rocco9999 · Apr 18th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Nice Idea thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by jef the ref (original)

Monte Carlo Roundal (White) - Boot Stripe Decal. Monte Carlo Roundal Boot Stripe.
Single stripe for the left hand side of the boot.
Colour White stripe.

Also add a chrome GB to the right hand side. The white stripe will match your roof and mirrors and the red would look cool against the dark grey.

DerekH · Apr 18th, 2007, 06:40 PM

Very nice idea jef the ref do you now if any intresting things to see related to Mini at Monte Carlo as due over for a few days in may thanks derek

*Vikki* · Apr 18th, 2007, 06:55 PM

and whats wrong with it looking like a ONE, huf!!

Phil Craddock · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:16 AM

We can do any number of custom ideas to go there.

Here is one of the original Austin Cooper S badges - front grille this one but it gives you they idea.

Phil.

Mar 22nd, 2007, 08:54 AM	#1
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Debadged MCS - Bad idea? How can I liven up the rear? Hi all. I went for the "delete model inscription" option on my MCS but I am regretting it now as my car looks a little dull from the back and might be mistaken for a "ONE" (yes I know that's the whole point of getting the Cooper S badge removed but i'm not sure now) So, has anyone got any ideas to brighten up the rear end without putting the old badge back on? I've seen a few retro "Austin" style Cooper badges which look cool, any other ideas/pics/opinions. Please bear in mind I wanted my car to be subtle (hence no roof decals, etc) so dont come back with any Tiger Stripe ideas Cheers guys

Mar 22nd, 2007, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	it wont look like a ONE....as u still have the twin exhaust!!!....any true MINI lover will be able to figure out that!! mini pirate do a nice decal that 'hugs' around the corner of the number plate section....goes off to find pic Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Mar 22nd, 2007, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	chrome GB badge? some boot stripes? hows about somethin like this from MINIPIRATE : Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Mar 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	What would be really cool is remove the MINI Wings Badge and replace it with the Austin Cooper S badge. I think I may do that myself now I've thought of it. It was acceptable in the 80's

Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 2,470 Offline	LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us? An odd lot. smile Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) chrome GB badge? some boot stripes? hows about somethin like this from MINIPIRATE : i was thinking of a chrome GB plate.....

Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 91 Offline	I like this one from MINIPIRATE https://sslrelay.com/www.minipirate....ll_100x100.jpg Sorry dont know how to link the image properly

Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 1,018 Offline	ahh too cute! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Mar 22nd, 2007, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 260 (original) LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us? An odd lot. smile Cheers, K. Yes, it really is a shame they're like that. As I've said before, I've experienced their attitude twice. First when I had a twin point injection Mini. When they first came out no Mini owners would flash or wave at you. They seem to have forgotten all about that now though It was acceptable in the 80's

Mar 22nd, 2007, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	you cant make an S look like a ONE... remove the wing badge and place the red S in its place EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 260 (original) LOL, then you really will annoy the original MINI owners - i thought they already threw eggs at us?. I've seen stranger stuff... there's a car near where I'm at that has been rebadged by replacing the center circular section of the current MINI badge with BMW emblems. So it's a blue/white BMW emblem with MINI wings. Talk about taking it from all sides. I thought it was funny, but I'm sure there and Mini, MINI and BMW people out there that would have some strong opinions about that one. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	my mini badges have pink centres!! (well they would be wouldnt they!!) They are the centres for the wheels of a 'mini' but they fit the 'MINI' badge centre really well!! Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Mar 23rd, 2007, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Not sure i'd get away with that

Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 472 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) it wont look like a ONE....as u still have the twin exhaust!!!....any true MINI lover will be able to figure out that!! mini pirate do a nice decal that 'hugs' around the corner of the number plate section....goes off to find pic I have seen many cooper s replicas that only have a One lump under the bonnet! Get the cooper S badge back on!

Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by marx87 (original) Get the cooper S badge back on! could buy the one that says Sooper (with the 's' at the start being the red one) link below: Badges : My Beautiful Mini!, The Home of Reasonably Priced Mini Accessories Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Mar 30th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
jef the ref MCS SS/B Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Monte Carlo Roundal (White) - Boot Stripe Decal. Monte Carlo Roundal Boot Stripe. Single stripe for the left hand side of the boot. Colour White stripe. Also add a chrome GB to the right hand side. The white stripe will match your roof and mirrors and the red would look cool against the dark grey.

Apr 18th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rocco9999 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Nice Idea thanks Quote: Originally Posted by jef the ref (original) Monte Carlo Roundal (White) - Boot Stripe Decal. Monte Carlo Roundal Boot Stripe. Single stripe for the left hand side of the boot. Colour White stripe. Also add a chrome GB to the right hand side. The white stripe will match your roof and mirrors and the red would look cool against the dark grey.

Apr 18th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Very nice idea jef the ref do you now if any intresting things to see related to Mini at Monte Carlo as due over for a few days in may thanks derek

Apr 18th, 2007, 06:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 2,220 Offline	and whats wrong with it looking like a ONE, huf!!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 2,056 Offline	We can do any number of custom ideas to go there. Here is one of the original Austin Cooper S badges - front grille this one but it gives you they idea. Phil. Attached Thumbnails Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

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