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BartMack · Aug 12th, 2003, 12:08 AM

Finished pictures toward end of thread.....

When I ordered Felix I envisioned a checkered roof...
but since I was getting the sunroof I could not get the decal factory fitted.
I figured white checks on a black roof/sunroof, and you could see out between the checks when looking up from inside.

But before I actually do it, I want some input from you all!
Here is a pic of the car, and an image of the 2 types that Idle Gear has that I'm interested in. The ones I saw from Cooper Flags seemed to be solid, not clear in-between. So far only Idle Gear has what I'm looking for.

I'm favoring the smaller checks bacause 1) I haven't seen any like this yet & 2) I'm thinking the smaller checks will look better with the extra seams for the sunroof. The checks would be white with the black roof/sunroof showing through.

Should I do it? Which one, small or large? Should I just put it off a while?
Please comment pro or con. I think I'll do a poll too. Thanks y'all...

dinlo · Aug 12th, 2003, 08:57 AM

I'm not a big fan of checkered roof, so I voted for somthing else.

Just my $0.02

low_n_loud1 · Aug 12th, 2003, 10:00 AM

How about large checks...
.... in Chrome???
Dunno if anyone can do them... but I think it would look pretty sweet...

BartMack · Aug 13th, 2003, 01:32 AM

Hey thanks for the input (really). It helps to get others opinions sometimes,
even though usually I'm really headstrong about stuff.
The little checks are losin' big in the polls.... (hmmm.. the big Chech wins for Governator?

)
So please continue to post comments.. does anybody really like the checkered roof on the MC?

olarte · Aug 13th, 2003, 01:44 AM

I would wait... if you had a white roof I can see it, but not with the sunroof... it's too cool to cover it up with a checker pattern... a flag or other design that fits the sunroof I can see...

I would love to see a white\black yinyang that you can still see through the sunroof...

ivan

pincity · Aug 13th, 2003, 02:04 AM

Hey BartMack those rims are sweet! I am already board with my MINI (HaHa) and am asking myself the same question as you, Oh what to do? I personally like the bigger checks, can we find perforated white so that we can see through the whole thing? I was also considering side checks instead.

I went to a cruise nite in town last week. Upon entering the sign said classic cars. I did not want to interfer so I parked at the back of the lot. Within minutes I had 15 people asking questions much to the dismay of the classic car folks. OOPs!

PinCity

mojomini · Aug 13th, 2003, 02:17 AM

I like the Jolly Roger for the sunroof

My 2 cents...keep the change

pincity · Aug 13th, 2003, 02:29 AM

OK mojomini,

I'll bite, what's a Jolly Roger?

PinCity

mojomini · Aug 13th, 2003, 02:37 AM

go to cooperflags.com (I think that's the address) it's on that site......I'm a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan (NFL), so I am kind of biased

Bound4NW · Aug 13th, 2003, 02:45 AM

BartMack - Big checks all over, not just the sunroof. joho

BartMack · Aug 13th, 2003, 03:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by pincity

Hey BartMack those rims are sweet! I am already board with my MINI (HaHa) and am asking myself the same question as you, Oh what to do? I personally like the bigger checks, can we find perforated white so that we can see through the whole thing? I was also considering side checks instead.

I went to a cruise nite in town last week. Upon entering the sign said classic cars. I did not want to interfer so I parked at the back of the lot. Within minutes I had 15 people asking questions much to the dismay of the classic car folks. OOPs!

PinCity

Thanks

I can change wheels when I get bored!

...the tread pattern on the Kumho Ecsta tires looks neat too, its sort of consecutive Vs

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>
MINI tracks

That's very funny about the classic car meet you ran across. I heard from others that even the classic Mini owners have a strange antagonism toward
new MINI owners

I don't understand it though.

I'm more and more convinced of using large checks rather than small. Dunno what I was thinking...
both Cooper Flags & Car Vogue have perforated versions, but they are black and white vinyl with holes in both.... the way I'm thinking would be only white vinyl like the pic below. Can still see out pretty good-

BartMack · Aug 13th, 2003, 03:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bound4NW

BartMack - Big checks all over, not just the sunroof. joho

I could get the plate CKMEOWT

lugnutz · Aug 13th, 2003, 04:19 AM

Actually, I'd recommend SILVER checks on your car.

Got 'em from Idle Gear. Self install.

moorlockx · Aug 13th, 2003, 05:16 AM

You've already got the name. Why not see if Cooper Flags can do a large Felix the Cat for your roof? Be bold! Be different!

pincity · Aug 13th, 2003, 11:08 AM

a big Felix. Now that's a cool idea.

BartMack · Aug 13th, 2003, 12:30 PM

I'm warming up to the silver checks idea, thanks! and if you successfully did a self
install I feel more confident that I can do it too..... c'mon guys, a giant Felix the Cat?
a bit OTT don't you think ?!

BartMack · Aug 13th, 2003, 05:26 PM

How about a silver confederate flag?

AprilWhine · Aug 13th, 2003, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack

How about a silver confederate flag?

Naw, go with the silver checkerboard. I think that would be neat!

brave1 · Aug 14th, 2003, 12:37 PM

Yep I like the bigger checks, maybe in silver and black..or a totally unique design. Dang you Bartmack for having your car already..I have to wait another 31 hrs to get mine!lol

BartMack · Aug 15th, 2003, 12:22 AM

You know I'm really glad I did this - thank you guys for suggesting silver checks rather than white, I really like that idea.

And big checks it is. not all the way to the roof edge, though, I want it to be apparent that it's silver checks on a black roof.

I'm planning to order the kit from IdleGear in the UK, £60 I think which should be about $96 or so. I hope they will ship to the US. I have no idea how long it will take.
I'm also planning to do the install myself.

Brave1, after the delivery you won't remember the pain. ( or so I've heard

)
No really the last day or so is the worst, after that its the break in period,
learning to park in the outer regions of the shopping zone,
finding wax good enough for your MINI,
answering everybody's questions,
feeling amazed that you have such cool car when others are driving Hondas and Kias
.......see you'll be so busy you'll forget all about that horrendous w . . . . . a . . . . .i . . . . . t . . . . . . .

View Poll Results: A checkered roof - yea or nay?
The big checks	23	51.11%
The small checks	8	17.78%
Wait awhile or do something else	6	13.33%
Looks best just the way it is	8	17.78%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

Aug 12th, 2003, 12:08 AM	#1
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Checkered Sunroof: Finished Job Finished pictures toward end of thread..... When I ordered Felix I envisioned a checkered roof... but since I was getting the sunroof I could not get the decal factory fitted. I figured white checks on a black roof/sunroof, and you could see out between the checks when looking up from inside. But before I actually do it, I want some input from you all! Here is a pic of the car, and an image of the 2 types that Idle Gear has that I'm interested in. The ones I saw from Cooper Flags seemed to be solid, not clear in-between. So far only Idle Gear has what I'm looking for. I'm favoring the smaller checks bacause 1) I haven't seen any like this yet & 2) I'm thinking the smaller checks will look better with the extra seams for the sunroof. The checks would be white with the black roof/sunroof showing through. Should I do it? Which one, small or large? Should I just put it off a while? Please comment pro or con. I think I'll do a poll too. Thanks y'all... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BartMack : Aug 30th, 2003 at 05:42 PM. Reason: follow up after installation

Aug 12th, 2003, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	I'm not a big fan of checkered roof, so I voted for somthing else. Just my $0.02 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Aug 13th, 2003, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Hey thanks for the input (really). It helps to get others opinions sometimes, even though usually I'm really headstrong about stuff. The little checks are losin' big in the polls.... (hmmm.. the big Chech wins for Governator?) So please continue to post comments.. does anybody really like the checkered roof on the MC?

Aug 13th, 2003, 02:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
mojomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 105 Offline	I like the Jolly Roger for the sunroof My 2 cents...keep the change I have enough troubles overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that God has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.

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Aug 12th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
low_n_loud1 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Me! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sunny Dundee Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 212 Offline	How about large checks... .... in Chrome??? Dunno if anyone can do them... but I think it would look pretty sweet...

Aug 13th, 2003, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
olarte MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Massachussetts Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 108 Offline	I would wait... if you had a white roof I can see it, but not with the sunroof... it's too cool to cover it up with a checker pattern... a flag or other design that fits the sunroof I can see... I would love to see a white\black yinyang that you can still see through the sunroof... ivan

Aug 13th, 2003, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
pincity Toy Kahuna Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 730 Online	Hey BartMack those rims are sweet! I am already board with my MINI (HaHa) and am asking myself the same question as you, Oh what to do? I personally like the bigger checks, can we find perforated white so that we can see through the whole thing? I was also considering side checks instead. I went to a cruise nite in town last week. Upon entering the sign said classic cars. I did not want to interfer so I parked at the back of the lot. Within minutes I had 15 people asking questions much to the dismay of the classic car folks. OOPs! PinCity

Aug 13th, 2003, 02:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
pincity Toy Kahuna Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 730 Online	OK mojomini, I'll bite, what's a Jolly Roger? PinCity

Aug 13th, 2003, 02:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
mojomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 105 Offline	go to cooperflags.com (I think that's the address) it's on that site......I'm a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan (NFL), so I am kind of biased I have enough troubles overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that God has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.

Aug 13th, 2003, 02:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bound4NW in MINI XTC Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 56 Offline	BartMack - Big checks all over, not just the sunroof. joho http://onlytoys.com/lilbit_bbanner.jpg PW/B MC PREMIUM+CWP CVT CBL FOG WHR

Aug 13th, 2003, 03:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by pincity Hey BartMack those rims are sweet! I am already board with my MINI (HaHa) and am asking myself the same question as you, Oh what to do? I personally like the bigger checks, can we find perforated white so that we can see through the whole thing? I was also considering side checks instead. I went to a cruise nite in town last week. Upon entering the sign said classic cars. I did not want to interfer so I parked at the back of the lot. Within minutes I had 15 people asking questions much to the dismay of the classic car folks. OOPs! PinCity Thanks I can change wheels when I get bored! ...the tread pattern on the Kumho Ecsta tires looks neat too, its sort of consecutive Vs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> MINI tracks That's very funny about the classic car meet you ran across. I heard from others that even the classic Mini owners have a strange antagonism toward new MINI owners I don't understand it though. I'm more and more convinced of using large checks rather than small. Dunno what I was thinking... both Cooper Flags & Car Vogue have perforated versions, but they are black and white vinyl with holes in both.... the way I'm thinking would be only white vinyl like the pic below. Can still see out pretty good- Attached Thumbnails

Aug 13th, 2003, 03:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bound4NW BartMack - Big checks all over, not just the sunroof. joho I could get the plate CKMEOWT

Aug 13th, 2003, 04:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
lugnutz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: us Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 105 Offline	BIG FREAK"N CHECKS! Put 'em on the glass... Actually, I'd recommend SILVER checks on your car. Got 'em from Idle Gear. Self install.

Aug 13th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 884 Offline	You've already got the name. Why not see if Cooper Flags can do a large Felix the Cat for your roof? Be bold! Be different! -- '03 S B/W

Aug 13th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
pincity Toy Kahuna Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rhode Island Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 730 Online	a big Felix. Now that's a cool idea.

Aug 13th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	I'm warming up to the silver checks idea, thanks! and if you successfully did a self install I feel more confident that I can do it too..... c'mon guys, a giant Felix the Cat? a bit OTT don't you think ?!

Aug 13th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	How about a silver confederate flag?

Aug 13th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack How about a silver confederate flag? Naw, go with the silver checkerboard. I think that would be neat! Global Moderator

Aug 14th, 2003, 12:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 04:20 PM Posts: 272 Offline	Yep I like the bigger checks, maybe in silver and black..or a totally unique design. Dang you Bartmack for having your car already..I have to wait another 31 hrs to get mine!lol MINI is a way of life!

Aug 15th, 2003, 12:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	You know I'm really glad I did this - thank you guys for suggesting silver checks rather than white, I really like that idea. And big checks it is. not all the way to the roof edge, though, I want it to be apparent that it's silver checks on a black roof. I'm planning to order the kit from IdleGear in the UK, £60 I think which should be about $96 or so. I hope they will ship to the US. I have no idea how long it will take. I'm also planning to do the install myself. Brave1, after the delivery you won't remember the pain. ( or so I've heard ) No really the last day or so is the worst, after that its the break in period, learning to park in the outer regions of the shopping zone, finding wax good enough for your MINI, answering everybody's questions, feeling amazed that you have such cool car when others are driving Hondas and Kias .......see you'll be so busy you'll forget all about that horrendous w . . . . . a . . . . .i . . . . . t . . . . . . .

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