MINI2

simeski · Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:36 AM

Hi folks,

Well after much deliberation I went down to my dealer last night and ordered another MCS to replace my 54.

I've opted for Dark Silver this time with Black roof and stripes. The thing is - I'm not too sure about the stripes! I worked them into the deal so theres no cost, but just wondered if anyone has any opinions on them? - is the black roof enough? I've currently got Hyper Blue with white roof and stripes and really like them but wanted something a little more subtle this time round. I'm stuck.

The other question I have is about the stripe decals themselves - do they all have a white border or are they all black - which is best? Links to any photos welcome.

Thanks for your thoughts!!

Simeski

devaisl · Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:45 AM

Definitely go for the stripes - they make the car look sportier!!

Paul · Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:49 AM

Get them (as they're free), if you don't like them, peel them off. Simple.

louisthethird · Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:51 AM

I'd get them as they are free but then remove them after 6 months as I am sorry to say that other 'inferior' car producers are joining the bandwaggon. Can't have you lot looking like Swift drivers, can we?

Louis III

Dainewb · Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:57 AM

I prefer it without personally. Check out my pics for ds/b no stripes

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...0/ppuser/41516

Olly. · Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:16 AM

Stripes look great on that combo, go for it

DaiB · Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeski (original)

Hi folks,

Well after much deliberation I went down to my dealer last night and ordered another MCS to replace my 54.

I've opted for Dark Silver this time with Black roof and stripes. The thing is - I'm not too sure about the stripes! I worked them into the deal so theres no cost, but just wondered if anyone has any opinions on them? - is the black roof enough? I've currently got Hyper Blue with white roof and stripes and really like them but wanted something a little more subtle this time round. I'm stuck.

The other question I have is about the stripe decals themselves - do they all have a white border or are they all black - which is best? Links to any photos welcome.

Thanks for your thoughts!!

Simeski

Yes, they do have a white border. DS/B looks great with or without stripes - you go for what you prefer.

caesar · Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:35 AM

If you order with the stripes, then at a later date decide to remove them, you may find that the paintwork will not quite match due to weathering of the non-striped areas .

Mike Schumacher · Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:05 AM

i picked mine up yesterday with the stripes. next to it in the garage was a d/s with b roof with no stripes. my personal opinion get the stripes. i will get round to posting a pic asap.

as paul says, if you dont like, take them off

KenL · Mar 2nd, 2007, 01:25 PM

I say get the stripes, as Paul says you can always remove them.

Mike Schumacher · Mar 2nd, 2007, 03:29 PM

here's a link to a picture of mine with stripes

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...t-ya-pics.html

sandiegan · Mar 2nd, 2007, 05:29 PM

I think they look good ^

mister.t · Mar 4th, 2007, 02:54 PM

Defo get the stripes. I think that the R56 is a little bare without them, especially in white. I can't imagine ours without bonnet stripes.

Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:36 AM	#1
simeski MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 8 Offline	New MCS - Two stripe or not two stripe? Hi folks, Well after much deliberation I went down to my dealer last night and ordered another MCS to replace my 54. I've opted for Dark Silver this time with Black roof and stripes. The thing is - I'm not too sure about the stripes! I worked them into the deal so theres no cost, but just wondered if anyone has any opinions on them? - is the black roof enough? I've currently got Hyper Blue with white roof and stripes and really like them but wanted something a little more subtle this time round. I'm stuck. The other question I have is about the stripe decals themselves - do they all have a white border or are they all black - which is best? Links to any photos welcome. Thanks for your thoughts!! Simeski

Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 46,076 Offline	Get them (as they're free), if you don't like them, peel them off. Simple. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mike Schumacher Number 19... My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 304 Offline	i picked mine up yesterday with the stripes. next to it in the garage was a d/s with b roof with no stripes. my personal opinion get the stripes. i will get round to posting a pic asap. as paul says, if you dont like, take them off what we achieve in life echoes in eternity

Mar 2nd, 2007, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 5,257 Offline	I say get the stripes, as Paul says you can always remove them. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 2nd, 2007, 03:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike Schumacher Number 19... My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 304 Offline	here's a link to a picture of mine with stripes http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...t-ya-pics.html what we achieve in life echoes in eternity

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Discussions concerning the Cooper S

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Definitely go for the stripes - they make the car look sportier!!

Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
louisthethird MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 176 Offline	I'd get them as they are free but then remove them after 6 months as I am sorry to say that other 'inferior' car producers are joining the bandwaggon. Can't have you lot looking like Swift drivers, can we? Louis III

Mar 2nd, 2007, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dainewb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 154 Offline	I prefer it without personally. Check out my pics for ds/b no stripes http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...0/ppuser/41516

Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 3,562 Online	Stripes look great on that combo, go for it

Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaiB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 127 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeski (original) Hi folks, Well after much deliberation I went down to my dealer last night and ordered another MCS to replace my 54. I've opted for Dark Silver this time with Black roof and stripes. The thing is - I'm not too sure about the stripes! I worked them into the deal so theres no cost, but just wondered if anyone has any opinions on them? - is the black roof enough? I've currently got Hyper Blue with white roof and stripes and really like them but wanted something a little more subtle this time round. I'm stuck. The other question I have is about the stripe decals themselves - do they all have a white border or are they all black - which is best? Links to any photos welcome. Thanks for your thoughts!! Simeski Yes, they do have a white border. DS/B looks great with or without stripes - you go for what you prefer.

Mar 2nd, 2007, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 664 Offline	If you order with the stripes, then at a later date decide to remove them, you may find that the paintwork will not quite match due to weathering of the non-striped areas .

Mar 2nd, 2007, 05:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
sandiegan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 6 Offline	I think they look good ^

Mar 4th, 2007, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
mister.t Ambitious, but useless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 1,838 Offline	Defo get the stripes. I think that the R56 is a little bare without them, especially in white. I can't imagine ours without bonnet stripes. 2007 R56 Cooper

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shelby Stripe on EB MCS	wilo	Exterior	3	Aug 1st, 2007 09:51 AM
To Stripe Or Not To Stripe That Is The Question	M11NYL	Exterior	27	Jul 30th, 2006 08:20 PM
To stripe or not to stripe? That is the question...	-Jonathan-	MINI Cooper S	25	Mar 1st, 2006 06:25 AM
To stripe or not to stripe - that is the question!	chughes163	General Discussion	6	Jun 10th, 2003 04:40 AM
To Stripe Or Not To Stripe (that is the question)	Old School Jonnie	Exterior	21	Apr 10th, 2003 10:11 PM