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appmacguy · Sep 29th, 2006, 10:33 AM

Hi all,

Due to my disatisfaction of the bland looking centre console and the graphic designer in me I have had a play in photoshop and offer for your viewing pleasure 2 concepts that BMW I think should implement. One is to match the silver/alluminuim and the other is Rooster red. These could be done to match any colour combination.

ALSO notice the Volvo C30 influenced graphic elements between the heating controls. These could make sense a company offering these as an aftermarket option to us.

Love to know what you all think!

Will be ordering a R56 soon,
Paul

(Paul, can supply these higher res if needed)

Paul · Sep 29th, 2006, 10:39 AM

Depending on how easy these would be to make and snap on/off they could sell really well.

Rakey · Sep 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM

like the idea of the down tubes to match, bet it would be an easy add on for MINI to do

appmacguy · Sep 29th, 2006, 11:20 AM

Here is a close up of the graphic detail. Loads of different style could be offered including lots of mini logo's.

mark-o · Sep 29th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Can you attach the original pic that you started with?

appmacguy · Sep 29th, 2006, 03:29 PM

As requested here is the original image.

appmacguy · Sep 30th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Thought more people would comment on this

Paul · Sep 30th, 2006, 11:34 AM

Maybe they're all busy speaking to suppliers about bringing this to market.

The plastic is not a smooth finish, so decals would be difficult, but if you could have sticky back plastic shapes to make the pattern, or replace the entire panel (this is the centre backing) then that could be a very good idea indeed. I cant see stickers working due to the slightly rough/matt finish.

KPKalle · Sep 30th, 2006, 11:34 AM

I like the aluminium version myself. Matching the Interior Trim

Chris.F · Sep 30th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Great Idea- If the side sections could be used as a snap on/easy fit 'PROTECTOR' even better.

appmacguy · Sep 30th, 2006, 12:44 PM

I was thinking it would be good for BMW to offer these as options! The panel behind the controls could be smooth and have a selection of say ten designs to spec at ordering stage on either black or aluminium.

Come on BMW give us what would be even more cusomisation.

Nick_Wilkes · Oct 2nd, 2006, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Depending on how easy these would be to make and snap on/off they could sell really well.

Not easy to snap in/out from what i remember, depending what radio you have.

The heater controls are also fitted to this.

Juno · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:40 PM

Very interesting ...

I don't find the black verticals so offensive - For me, it's the high contrast between the silver switchgear and the flat black panel that could possibly be improved.

Should be easy enough to re-trim. What do you think?

Pete

gokartride · Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:02 PM

I've been wondering if we are just so used to seeing downtubes in our MINIs that we are still holding on to that concept a bit too much. The classic Mini had no downtubes, and no console. It seems that with R56 the dash is now the main focus of the interior in a way it was not before. If the console recedes to the background visually (downtubes are now gone) it's not a problem.

Now as far as graphic treatments, sure...why not? I'm just not sure the downtube concept needs visual reinforcement any more.

I do like the color in there!!!

inomis · Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:18 PM

Good ideas. I like the idea of matching the colorline color. Could either of you do one all red, the center section and the sides?

Baz F · Oct 3rd, 2006, 07:54 PM

I think the black is meant to give that 'floating' centre console look isn't it?
Must say I like the new improved look better..

MartinSSZ · Oct 14th, 2006, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appmacguy (original)

ALSO notice the Volvo C30 influenced graphic elements between the heating controls. These could make sense a company offering these as an aftermarket option to us.

Very nice, the graphics certainly give it more stylish look rather than the flat sheet with some controls sticking out of it - I do think this bit of the R56 console looks very 'unfinished' as it stands...

mister.t · Oct 17th, 2006, 02:58 PM

Im liking that a lot

Take the plans to BMW, you will be on to a nice arner I think, I'd definatly buy it.

JBB · Oct 17th, 2006, 05:57 PM

Just to reiterate what Nick said, this centre piece is not that easy to remove. And used to need the centre console removing to prevent damage to it.

It may have changed since I last saw it though (5+ Months ago) Entirely possible though!

Sep 29th, 2006, 10:33 AM	#1
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Mock-Up Centre Console R56 Mini Hi all, Due to my disatisfaction of the bland looking centre console and the graphic designer in me I have had a play in photoshop and offer for your viewing pleasure 2 concepts that BMW I think should implement. One is to match the silver/alluminuim and the other is Rooster red. These could be done to match any colour combination. ALSO notice the Volvo C30 influenced graphic elements between the heating controls. These could make sense a company offering these as an aftermarket option to us. Love to know what you all think! Will be ordering a R56 soon, Paul (Paul, can supply these higher res if needed) Attached Thumbnails 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Sep 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 50,322 Offline	like the idea of the down tubes to match, bet it would be an easy add on for MINI to do Its only a forum you know!

Sep 29th, 2006, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Graphics Detail Here is a close up of the graphic detail. Loads of different style could be offered including lots of mini logo's. Attached Thumbnails 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Sep 29th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Original Image As requested here is the original image. Attached Thumbnails 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Sep 30th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Thought more people would comment on this 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

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Sep 29th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Depending on how easy these would be to make and snap on/off they could sell really well.

Sep 29th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 12:19 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Can you attach the original pic that you started with?

Sep 30th, 2006, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Maybe they're all busy speaking to suppliers about bringing this to market. The plastic is not a smooth finish, so decals would be difficult, but if you could have sticky back plastic shapes to make the pattern, or replace the entire panel (this is the centre backing) then that could be a very good idea indeed. I cant see stickers working due to the slightly rough/matt finish.

Sep 30th, 2006, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 21,173 Offline	I like the aluminium version myself. Matching the Interior Trim Global Moderator

Sep 30th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chris.F MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennines Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Great Idea- If the side sections could be used as a snap on/easy fit 'PROTECTOR' even better.

Sep 30th, 2006, 12:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 234 Offline	I was thinking it would be good for BMW to offer these as options! The panel behind the controls could be smooth and have a selection of say ten designs to spec at ordering stage on either black or aluminium. Come on BMW give us what would be even more cusomisation. 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 11:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick_Wilkes MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoke & Redditch Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Depending on how easy these would be to make and snap on/off they could sell really well. Not easy to snap in/out from what i remember, depending what radio you have. The heater controls are also fitted to this.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Juno MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Very interesting ... I don't find the black verticals so offensive - For me, it's the high contrast between the silver switchgear and the flat black panel that could possibly be improved. Should be easy enough to re-trim. What do you think? Pete Attached Thumbnails

Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
gokartride MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 288 Offline	I've been wondering if we are just so used to seeing downtubes in our MINIs that we are still holding on to that concept a bit too much. The classic Mini had no downtubes, and no console. It seems that with R56 the dash is now the main focus of the interior in a way it was not before. If the console recedes to the background visually (downtubes are now gone) it's not a problem. Now as far as graphic treatments, sure...why not? I'm just not sure the downtube concept needs visual reinforcement any more. I do like the color in there!!! '03 IB/W Cooper

Oct 3rd, 2006, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
inomis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 33 Offline	Good ideas. I like the idea of matching the colorline color. Could either of you do one all red, the center section and the sides?

Oct 3rd, 2006, 07:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Baz F World Wide Flying Ace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belfast Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 845 Offline	I think the black is meant to give that 'floating' centre console look isn't it? Must say I like the new improved look better.. 'Just a funny looking dog, with a big black nose'

Oct 14th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 785 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by appmacguy (original) ALSO notice the Volvo C30 influenced graphic elements between the heating controls. These could make sense a company offering these as an aftermarket option to us. Very nice, the graphics certainly give it more stylish look rather than the flat sheet with some controls sticking out of it - I do think this bit of the R56 console looks very 'unfinished' as it stands...

Oct 17th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 3,929 Offline	Im liking that a lot Take the plans to BMW, you will be on to a nice arner I think, I'd definatly buy it. A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Oct 17th, 2006, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
JBB MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Just to reiterate what Nick said, this centre piece is not that easy to remove. And used to need the centre console removing to prevent damage to it. It may have changed since I last saw it though (5+ Months ago) Entirely possible though!

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