New Owner - Questions

[R36 Dreamer]

Hi Everyone,

As of tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a 2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate.

Actually it is my wifes new car, and she is dead set excited.

Colour is hyper blue, with white roof and full leather (Blue and Black).

I have done a bit of research on here, which has greatly assisted with the purchase process.

We were originally going for a Cooper with CVT, but after reading bought a "S" so we could get the full auto box, as it seems more reliable.

The car is great. We were curious as to why it would have a white roof being a checkmate model, as normally they have a silver roof, but Mini confirmed it was the real deal.

Only has 15,000 kms on it, so pretty happy with that.

My wife wants to put bonnet stripes on, but she wants the checkmate stripe. Does anyone know if the checkmate stripe comes in white (to match the roof)?

Is there any aftermarket websites for Mini accessories?

Any help would be appreciated, and I look forward to being part of the Mini2 community.

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2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate - Auto, Hyper Blue, White Roof.
2008 Volkswagen R36 Wagon - DSG, Biscay Blue.

[pw4]

Heaps and heaps of aftermarket sites, mainly USA and UK. I've bought things online from several and they've been prompt and reliable with their deliveries.
You can start with the Site Sponsors of this forum and follow links from there.

For stripes particularly, try:
MINI Pirate - big range
MINI PIRATE.com || 2008 || Mini Decals & Graphics

Lyle's Vinyl Styles - really customized stuff Lyles Vinyl Styles - Custom MINI accessories

A few general ones (with some stripes) I've found that look good are:

OutMotoring MINI Cooper Accessories : MINI Cooper Parts : OutMotoring - I've bought a number of things from them - very helpful and a good range of products



MINImania in US and UK - payment is a bit clunky so I haven't used them but big range
MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories - Mini Mania - MiniMania.com

Alta Alta Performance - Home Page

MINI UK official shop - full range of the official gear (only some of them available to buy in Australia)
https://shop.bmwgroup.com/is-bin/INT...tart?shop=MINI

Lohen
Welcome To Lohen.co.uk - The UK's Best Independent New Mini Tuning and Performance Specialists

Finally, if you need to track down official parts, see RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog

[07BPB]

I have also had no problems with Moss Mini.
BMW Mini Cooper Parts and Accessories at MossMini.com