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M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:37 PM

TO STRIPE OR NOT TO STRIPE THAT IS THE QUESTION

I have a electric blue MCS with white sripes and i am seriously considering removing them, what do people think i should do?

supa-dupa-cooper · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM

it earnt its stripes, you cant take them away from it

its down to personal taste again i guess

minicore · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM

I'm de-striping mine... people seem to think that bonnet stripes = looking for a race.

M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper

it earnt its stripes, you cant take them away from it

its down to personal taste again i guess

I know what your saying but i think the car looks a little bit sleaker with out them, but as you say it earnt them

M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore

I'm de-striping mine... people seem to think that bonnet stripes = looking for a race.

im not too bothered about the race thing but one of the other reasons was, i saw the Mini GP2 coopers s bonnet vinal round the air intake and i think i may have fallen for it big time.

nice cream mini i think you should leave yours as the contrast is fantastic

minicore · Jul 25th, 2006, 08:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL

im not too bothered about the race thing but one of the other reasons was, i saw the Mini GP2 coopers s bonnet vinal round the air intake and i think i may have fallen for it big time.

nice cream mini i think you should leave yours as the contrast is fantastic

I'm not especially bothered about the race thing either - most of the time, I'm more than happy to thrash a sh*tty Nova or Corsa at the lights, or leave some other hot hatch behind on the twisties... but it gets sooo tedious on the morning drive to work sometimes!

The new GP scoop decal is pretty cool though!

And thanks - if I take the stripes off, I'll get a black grille, so I don't entirely lose the contrast.

minidew · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:03 PM

I started with a Purle Haze MCS, black roof & caps but no stripes. Then I added stripes -- it feels so much more like a MINI with them. I'm picking up my new MINI tomorrow -- Hyper Blue MCS, white roof, caps & stripes. I am a stripe convert! I do think it really just comes down to personal space. But then again, I've also not noticed anyone treating me differently since I added them, as far as racing and whatnot.

When I had mine added, they weren't quite even, so they had to take them off and re-apply -- so certainly it can be done without a problem.

M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:16 PM

nice one on the new mini, i bet you wont get a winks sleep tonight it will be like being a kid a xmas all over again.

so they are easy to remove that good to know.

Dawn · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL

TO STRIPE OR NOT TO STRIPE THAT IS THE QUESTION

I have a electric blue MCS with white sripes and i am seriously considering removing them, what do people think i should do?

Get em off!!!!

Worse thing i ever did was putting them on my old MCS, i never liked them !!

M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dawn

Get em off!

Lol

minisoopercooper · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:27 PM

I dislike stripes and most graphics with a passion - guess they are just not for everyone

My way of thinking is why spoil such a beautifull car with bits of plastic stuck all over it.

If you really want something that looks good i would go down the custom graphic and be individual - the way MINI is meant to be

Stripes are just so common and so "uniform" these days.

Paul

M11NYL · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore

And thanks - if I take the stripes off, I'll get a black grille, so I don't entirely lose the contrast.

in the words of dawn "get em off!" with the grill you cant go wrong

Dawn · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL

in the words of dawn "get em off!" with the grill you cant go wrong

Gowan..be a devil, see how clean lines make a difference

You know ya wanna

Im outta here before i cause a stir lol

Robert Stancliff · Jul 25th, 2006, 09:49 PM

I took the white stripes off my CR/W MC after about two years. Within a month I missed them and ordered a new set. It seems to attract a little more attention with the stripes and I suppose I like that.

Root Ginger · Jul 25th, 2006, 10:38 PM

The stripes looked fantastic on the classic as they had a definitive edge to line up against.

I've never liked the factory stripes as head on they never look to be in the correct position as there isn't a line on the car for them to follow.

I much prefer vipers as these run parallel rather than at a slight angle although never gone for them myself.

Really shows in the two pics M11NYL has posted that the stripes do make the car look significantly different though.

MiniMpi · Jul 25th, 2006, 11:12 PM

A MINI is'nt a MINI without bonnet stripes in my opinion.

DeadCanDanceR · Jul 25th, 2006, 11:28 PM

I asked for the dealership to remove the stripes off my MINI before final delivery (there are a couple of photos of my MINI before having the stripes removed in my gallery). And, I must confess that I'm happy I decided not to keep them! After 17 months with my car I've never seen another LY/W without them!

But, it's not that I don't like bonnet stripes, I guess that it has to do with the MINI's colour, wheels and exterior accessories, and especially with the owner's personality! I just thought that stripes didn't fit with my personality. I think EB/W MINIs look better with bonnet stripes, just as I think LY and CR look better without them! It's a matter of personal taste!

MiniLover247 · Jul 25th, 2006, 11:36 PM

i vote you take the stripes off. and put differant stripes on

single drivers side for example

herbie hind · Jul 26th, 2006, 12:11 AM

stripe the hell out of it .

Zipperblues · Jul 26th, 2006, 12:33 AM

All MINIs should have stripes. I don't think they should be optional

.

I bought magnetic bonnet stripes, to see if I liked the look, and I haven't taken them off in four months.

(BTW, I have an EB/W MCS just like yours)

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Jul 25th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#1
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	To Stripe Or Not To Stripe That Is The Question TO STRIPE OR NOT TO STRIPE THAT IS THE QUESTION I have a electric blue MCS with white sripes and i am seriously considering removing them, what do people think i should do? Attached Thumbnails

Jul 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 16,837 Offline	it earnt its stripes, you cant take them away from it its down to personal taste again i guess * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Jul 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 2,259 Offline	I'm de-striping mine... people seem to think that bonnet stripes = looking for a race. Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

Jul 25th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 2,259 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL im not too bothered about the race thing but one of the other reasons was, i saw the Mini GP2 coopers s bonnet vinal round the air intake and i think i may have fallen for it big time. nice cream mini i think you should leave yours as the contrast is fantastic I'm not especially bothered about the race thing either - most of the time, I'm more than happy to thrash a shtty Nova or Corsa at the lights, or leave some other hot hatch behind on the twisties... but it gets sooo tedious on the morning drive to work sometimes! The new GP scoop decal is pretty cool though! And thanks - if I take the stripes off, I'll get a black grille, so I don't entirely lose the contrast. Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe* PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

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Jul 25th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper it earnt its stripes, you cant take them away from it its down to personal taste again i guess I know what your saying but i think the car looks a little bit sleaker with out them, but as you say it earnt them

Jul 25th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicore I'm de-striping mine... people seem to think that bonnet stripes = looking for a race. im not too bothered about the race thing but one of the other reasons was, i saw the Mini GP2 coopers s bonnet vinal round the air intake and i think i may have fallen for it big time. nice cream mini i think you should leave yours as the contrast is fantastic

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
minidew MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somerville, MA Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 34 Offline	I started with a Purle Haze MCS, black roof & caps but no stripes. Then I added stripes -- it feels so much more like a MINI with them. I'm picking up my new MINI tomorrow -- Hyper Blue MCS, white roof, caps & stripes. I am a stripe convert! I do think it really just comes down to personal space. But then again, I've also not noticed anyone treating me differently since I added them, as far as racing and whatnot. When I had mine added, they weren't quite even, so they had to take them off and re-apply -- so certainly it can be done without a problem.

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	nice one on the new mini, i bet you wont get a winks sleep tonight it will be like being a kid a xmas all over again. so they are easy to remove that good to know.

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 3,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL TO STRIPE OR NOT TO STRIPE THAT IS THE QUESTION I have a electric blue MCS with white sripes and i am seriously considering removing them, what do people think i should do? Get em off!!!! Worse thing i ever did was putting them on my old MCS, i never liked them !! EssexMINI2 click me Charity Donations here

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dawn Get em off! Lol

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Me again Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 18,636 Offline	I dislike stripes and most graphics with a passion - guess they are just not for everyone My way of thinking is why spoil such a beautifull car with bits of plastic stuck all over it. If you really want something that looks good i would go down the custom graphic and be individual - the way MINI is meant to be Stripes are just so common and so "uniform" these days. Paul ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
M11NYL obsessive Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hedingham Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicore And thanks - if I take the stripes off, I'll get a black grille, so I don't entirely lose the contrast. in the words of dawn "get em off!" with the grill you cant go wrong

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 3,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M11NYL in the words of dawn "get em off!" with the grill you cant go wrong Gowan..be a devil, see how clean lines make a difference You know ya wanna Im outta here before i cause a stir lol EssexMINI2 click me Charity Donations here

Jul 25th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Robert Stancliff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 204 Offline	I took the white stripes off my CR/W MC after about two years. Within a month I missed them and ordered a new set. It seems to attract a little more attention with the stripes and I suppose I like that. Robert Stancliff Sr.

Jul 25th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 4,780 Offline	The stripes looked fantastic on the classic as they had a definitive edge to line up against. I've never liked the factory stripes as head on they never look to be in the correct position as there isn't a line on the car for them to follow. I much prefer vipers as these run parallel rather than at a slight angle although never gone for them myself. Really shows in the two pics M11NYL has posted that the stripes do make the car look significantly different though. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 25th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 809 Offline	A MINI is'nt a MINI without bonnet stripes in my opinion. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Jul 25th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 18,878 Offline	I asked for the dealership to remove the stripes off my MINI before final delivery (there are a couple of photos of my MINI before having the stripes removed in my gallery). And, I must confess that I'm happy I decided not to keep them! After 17 months with my car I've never seen another LY/W without them! But, it's not that I don't like bonnet stripes, I guess that it has to do with the MINI's colour, wheels and exterior accessories, and especially with the owner's personality! I just thought that stripes didn't fit with my personality. I think EB/W MINIs look better with bonnet stripes, just as I think LY and CR look better without them! It's a matter of personal taste!

Jul 25th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
MiniLover247 ///Michael Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: riiiiiight here Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 77 Offline	i vote you take the stripes off. and put differant stripes on single drivers side for example Happily Motored

Jul 26th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 451 Offline	stripe the hell out of it .

Jul 26th, 2006, 12:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 223 Offline	All MINIs should have stripes. I don't think they should be optional . I bought magnetic bonnet stripes, to see if I liked the look, and I haven't taken them off in four months. (BTW, I have an EB/W MCS just like yours)

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