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KenL · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:53 PM

Well, after 21/2 years without a MINI I have ordered an R56 Cooper to replace my VW Golf

Spec is as follows (PLEASE COMMENT ON WHAT YOU THINK)

MINI Cooper

Chilli Red, Roof & Mirrors BLACK
BLACK Bonnet Stripes
CHILLI pack
Half leather sports seats ROOSTER RED
Colour Line ROOSTER RED
Interior Trim PIANO BLACK ***changed from fluid silver***
Smokers Pack
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Heater mirrors/jets
ASC + T
HiFI Upgrade

***added 12/12/06***

Delivery due end of January.

Big thanks to Clare at Menzies, Stirling

MINIAC · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:55 PM

Your MINI Profile indicates you have a Pure Silver MINI One

mGP · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM

What wheels are you going for?

Yes; If you are going for the colourline, then you should also get the piano black IMO, they look great together.

mister.t · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM

That sounds great to me!!! Must admit the Piano Black seems a good idea as the ring on the door trim is normally in plastic, whereas with the Piano black, its in Piano Black. Thats from what ive seen anyway...

KenL · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original)

What wheels are you going for?.

The standard CHILLI pack ones, 5 spoke "blaster" 16"

Yes; If you are going for the colourline, then you should also get the piano black IMO, they look great together.[/quote]

I'm thinking that too, worried it would be too dark though. The demo car had red colour line and silver which looked very nice.

The piano black really appeals as well though.

Conor · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:05 PM

Rooster Red with Piano black looks fantastic.

Dont worry about it looking too dark, think of the amount of people who have all black interior, seats, dash etc

KenL · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

That sounds great to me!!! Must admit the Piano Black seems a good idea as the ring on the door trim is normally in plastic, whereas with the Piano black, its in Piano Black. Thats from what ive seen anyway...

Fluid Silver (a £110 option) gives you a silver dash AND silver door elipses. It is the standard "fine white silver" that gives you a silver dash and black (cheap plastic) door elipses.

KenL · Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Your MINI Profile indicates you have a Pure Silver MINI One

True, I traded it in Sep 2004 - well spotted

S33BBY · Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:24 PM

It's great to have you back, Ken. You're one of the guys I really remember from when I joined back in December 2003 and got my first MINI - a One - shortly after (I've got a Cooper now).

You've got yourself a really nice spec there. I'd go for the piano black!

So did the Golf become a bit boring?

MINIAC · Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:45 PM

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Which quadrant do you fancy

rec · Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:48 PM

good on ya mate :]

R56's are multiplying !

Chas M · Dec 3rd, 2006, 10:19 PM

Ken,

I agree with them all, its got to be Black and Red, it looks even better in the flesh... I just need to convince my wife to have the stripes fitted...then it will nearly the same as your spec...

KenL · Dec 4th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

So did the Golf become a bit boring?

Not at all, the Golf is a great car.

KenL · Dec 4th, 2006, 08:52 AM

I've updated the spec to go for Piano Black, thanks for the advice :-)

Olly. · Dec 4th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Just a thought, what about the multi function steering wheel?

Freddo · Dec 4th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Attachment 125421

The antracite headliner is so worth the extra cost.
If I was you KenL i would defenitely add that to the spec.

S33BBY · Dec 4th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Just a thought, what about the multi function steering wheel?

Yep, definitely get the MFSW. That's the one option I wish I'd got that I didn't!

KenL · Dec 4th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

Yep, definitely get the MFSW. That's the one option I wish I'd got that I didn't!

How much is it?

I've got cruise in my Golf. I do use it but I wouldn't pay extra for it, tight git

S33BBY · Dec 4th, 2006, 09:05 PM

I don't mean for the cruise control feature. There's a few reasons I wish I'd got it. Firstly, it's good to be able to adjust the radio. Secondly, if you connect an iPod the MFSW buttons have some cool features. Thirdly, if you get a bluetooth handsfree kit, you can hide it and control it with the MFSW buttons.

quarter · Dec 4th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Not at all, the Golf is a great car.

What Golf do you have?

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:53 PM	#1
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	R56 Cooper order updated Well, after 21/2 years without a MINI I have ordered an R56 Cooper to replace my VW Golf Spec is as follows (PLEASE COMMENT ON WHAT YOU THINK) MINI Cooper Chilli Red, Roof & Mirrors BLACK BLACK Bonnet Stripes CHILLI pack Half leather sports seats ROOSTER RED Colour Line ROOSTER RED Interior Trim PIANO BLACK *changed from fluid silver* Smokers Pack Space Saver Spare Wheel Heater mirrors/jets ASC + T HiFI Upgrade *added 12/12/06* Delivery due end of January. Big thanks to Clare at Menzies, Stirling Last edited by KenL : Dec 12th, 2006 at 10:14 PM.

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 957 Offline	What wheels are you going for? Yes; If you are going for the colourline, then you should also get the piano black IMO, they look great together. GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
mister.t Useless... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 4,577 Offline	That sounds great to me!!! Must admit the Piano Black seems a good idea as the ring on the door trim is normally in plastic, whereas with the Piano black, its in Piano Black. Thats from what ive seen anyway... A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	It's great to have you back, Ken. You're one of the guys I really remember from when I joined back in December 2003 and got my first MINI - a One - shortly after (I've got a Cooper now). You've got yourself a really nice spec there. I'd go for the piano black! So did the Golf become a bit boring? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 8,463 Offline	Re: Fluid Silver versus Piano Black ... Which quadrant do you fancy Last edited by MINIAC : Dec 3rd, 2006 at 10:21 PM.

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Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 8,463 Offline	Your MINI Profile indicates you have a Pure Silver MINI One

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original) What wheels are you going for?. The standard CHILLI pack ones, 5 spoke "blaster" 16" Yes; If you are going for the colourline, then you should also get the piano black IMO, they look great together.[/quote] I'm thinking that too, worried it would be too dark though. The demo car had red colour line and silver which looked very nice. The piano black really appeals as well though.

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Conor Playing the waiting game. Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Rooster Red with Piano black looks fantastic. Dont worry about it looking too dark, think of the amount of people who have all black interior, seats, dash etc

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) That sounds great to me!!! Must admit the Piano Black seems a good idea as the ring on the door trim is normally in plastic, whereas with the Piano black, its in Piano Black. Thats from what ive seen anyway... Fluid Silver (a £110 option) gives you a silver dash AND silver door elipses. It is the standard "fine white silver" that gives you a silver dash and black (cheap plastic) door elipses.

Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) Your MINI Profile indicates you have a Pure Silver MINI One True, I traded it in Sep 2004 - well spotted

Dec 3rd, 2006, 08:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	good on ya mate :] R56's are multiplying ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Dec 3rd, 2006, 10:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chas M MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Horton Heath Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Piano Black - Rooster Red Ken, I agree with them all, its got to be Black and Red, it looks even better in the flesh... I just need to convince my wife to have the stripes fitted...then it will nearly the same as your spec...

Dec 4th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) So did the Golf become a bit boring? Not at all, the Golf is a great car.

Dec 4th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I've updated the spec to go for Piano Black, thanks for the advice :-)

Dec 4th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Just a thought, what about the multi function steering wheel?

Dec 4th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) Attachment 125421 The antracite headliner is so worth the extra cost. If I was you KenL i would defenitely add that to the spec.

Dec 4th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original) Just a thought, what about the multi function steering wheel? Yep, definitely get the MFSW. That's the one option I wish I'd got that I didn't! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Dec 4th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) Yep, definitely get the MFSW. That's the one option I wish I'd got that I didn't! How much is it? I've got cruise in my Golf. I do use it but I wouldn't pay extra for it, tight git

Dec 4th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	I don't mean for the cruise control feature. There's a few reasons I wish I'd got it. Firstly, it's good to be able to adjust the radio. Secondly, if you connect an iPod the MFSW buttons have some cool features. Thirdly, if you get a bluetooth handsfree kit, you can hide it and control it with the MFSW buttons. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Dec 4th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
quarter rock-mix.blogspot***** Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Penafiel Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Not at all, the Golf is a great car. What Golf do you have?

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