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Paul · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:29 PM

A little vogel tells me that MINI plans to introduce the option to have colour coded arches/sills. I think this is a great move and will be a popular choice judging by the feedback on here, what do you think?

I like the look from those I've seen, but would be nervous an aftermarket place MIGHT screw the job up, but as a factory fresh option... hmmmm....

Speedd · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:32 PM

Any idea when this maybe??

I think its a great idea and will be a hit for sure. I know there are quite a few people on here that have done this... roll on production I say

guru220 · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:34 PM

thats a great idea, you can choose the colors of everything else so that fits right in. i really want to paint mine.

Ibb · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:41 PM

Yeah for sure, that would be awesome! I personally don't like the matt black pastic arches, prefer to have body coloured ones

Rakey · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:56 PM

It would be a great factory option, and perhaps would be even better if it was added into the Chilli Pack.

Any idea on when this could be on the list Paul?

jasonfields007 · Oct 5th, 2003, 01:56 PM

SURWEEEET.... any idea when?

MINIALEX · Oct 5th, 2003, 03:53 PM

I think its a good idea, although

I'm sick of reading about all the cool things MINI are planning to introduce just after i've ordered my S for a nov del. - its the most annoying thing

NEMINI · Oct 5th, 2003, 05:05 PM

Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now

Byrnie · Oct 5th, 2003, 06:25 PM

Excellent Idea

Dazleech · Oct 5th, 2003, 06:33 PM

sounds like a a great option

ABG · Oct 5th, 2003, 07:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now

Agreed - I've seen some pics of painted black replacements and they do look striking!
(E.g. Bonnie Scotland's MINI below)

Faz · Oct 5th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Fantastic idea!

I'd also thought about having 'em sprayed by some aftermarket boys but didn't want to risk a botch job! (there's a really nice yellow MINI in the galleries somewhere thats also been done)

I'm in the queue for a MINI 'Open' and would definately order colour coded arches etc as an option. Wouldn't mind a fat Magnex exhaust as well. Do they sound any good? Ya gotta have a nice burble from the exhaust if you drive a cab!!!

Shawnster · Oct 5th, 2003, 11:21 PM

Hmmm... I hear about this as my MCS is in the shop right now getting the arches painted to match the aero kit and car

. Its a tough job to do it right, lots of sanding and filling, is what the body shop people are telling me. I wonder when we will see this factory option. Very interesting. To bad its not available now. I love the look ! I just have to get it the hard way. I will post pics on Tues or Wed when I finally get my baby !!

Shawn

Quote: Originally Posted by Faz

Fantastic idea!

I'd also thought about having 'em sprayed by some aftermarket boys but didn't want to risk a botch job! (there's a really nice yellow MINI in the galleries somewhere thats also been done)

I'm in the queue for a MINI 'Open' and would definately order colour coded arches etc as an option. Wouldn't mind a fat Magnex exhaust as well. Do they sound any good? Ya gotta have a nice burble from the exhaust if you drive a cab!!!

Ibb · Oct 5th, 2003, 11:30 PM

Wow that Titanium Grey MCS looks cool with black painted arches, gives a very nice effect along with the black roof (it is black right?)

Very nice indeed, almost tempted to either order one like that, full on black one or even maybe a Red with Black roof, hmmmmmmm

Spoilt for choices now!

BartMack · Oct 6th, 2003, 12:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now

o man I certainly agree! I was hoping someone (maybe even MINI?) would offer a pre-painted black skirt/wheel arch kit as a replacement to the matte ones. It's really a bugger trying to keep wax off of those things

. I want black though, I like the way the black accents look on my pure Silver MC. A shop would have to remove them, sand them, prime them with a special plastic-friendly primer, paint, maybe clearcoat, then reinstall..... lots of work.

LuckyRVA · Oct 6th, 2003, 05:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

A little vogel tells me that MINI plans to introduce the option to have colour coded arches/sills. I think this is a great move and will be a popular choice judging by the feedback on here, what do you think?

I like the look from those I've seen, but would be nervous an aftermarket place MIGHT screw the job up, but as a factory fresh option... hmmmm....

If they do then I'll b the first person in line at my dealership to pick up a set to retro fit to my DS Cooper S!

-Jason

scooterboy · Oct 6th, 2003, 08:39 PM

I'd like to get a set in chrome.

GregF · Oct 7th, 2003, 12:56 AM

Has anyone painted them white to match a white roof and mirrors?

red03miniS · Oct 7th, 2003, 01:03 AM

i am not sure about the chrome idea..hmm

as far as the white arches..i think if u have a pw/b then black glossy arches would be a better contrast

just my opinion

Paul · Oct 7th, 2003, 01:05 AM

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Oct 5th, 2003, 01:29 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Colour coded arches from MINI, do you think it would be a hit? A little vogel tells me that MINI plans to introduce the option to have colour coded arches/sills. I think this is a great move and will be a popular choice judging by the feedback on here, what do you think? I like the look from those I've seen, but would be nervous an aftermarket place MIGHT screw the job up, but as a factory fresh option... hmmmm....

Oct 5th, 2003, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 16,325 Offline	Any idea when this maybe?? I think its a great idea and will be a hit for sure. I know there are quite a few people on here that have done this... roll on production I say Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 50,610 Offline	It would be a great factory option, and perhaps would be even better if it was added into the Chilli Pack. Any idea on when this could be on the list Paul? Its only a forum you know!

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jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 1,976 Offline	SURWEEEET.... any idea when? '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

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MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 1,077 Offline	I think its a good idea, although I'm sick of reading about all the cool things MINI are planning to introduce just after i've ordered my S for a nov del. - its the most annoying thing Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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Oct 5th, 2003, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
guru220 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 10:48 PM Posts: 195 Offline	thats a great idea, you can choose the colors of everything else so that fits right in. i really want to paint mine.

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Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Yeah for sure, that would be awesome! I personally don't like the matt black pastic arches, prefer to have body coloured ones

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 5th, 2003, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Byrnie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Excellent Idea

Oct 5th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dazleech MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, England Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 32 Offline	sounds like a a great option mini cooper, velvet red/vr , Chilli Pack, Manual AirCon, ASC+T, Harman Kardon, Mfsw, SatNav, Visibility Package

Oct 5th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now Agreed - I've seen some pics of painted black replacements and they do look striking! (E.g. Bonnie Scotland's MINI below) Attached Thumbnails

Oct 5th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 249 Offline	Fantastic idea! I'd also thought about having 'em sprayed by some aftermarket boys but didn't want to risk a botch job! (there's a really nice yellow MINI in the galleries somewhere thats also been done) I'm in the queue for a MINI 'Open' and would definately order colour coded arches etc as an option. Wouldn't mind a fat Magnex exhaust as well. Do they sound any good? Ya gotta have a nice burble from the exhaust if you drive a cab!!!

Oct 5th, 2003, 11:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shawnster The Works! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 151 Offline	color arches Hmmm... I hear about this as my MCS is in the shop right now getting the arches painted to match the aero kit and car . Its a tough job to do it right, lots of sanding and filling, is what the body shop people are telling me. I wonder when we will see this factory option. Very interesting. To bad its not available now. I love the look ! I just have to get it the hard way. I will post pics on Tues or Wed when I finally get my baby !! Shawn Quote: Originally Posted by Faz Fantastic idea! I'd also thought about having 'em sprayed by some aftermarket boys but didn't want to risk a botch job! (there's a really nice yellow MINI in the galleries somewhere thats also been done) I'm in the queue for a MINI 'Open' and would definately order colour coded arches etc as an option. Wouldn't mind a fat Magnex exhaust as well. Do they sound any good? Ya gotta have a nice burble from the exhaust if you drive a cab!!! 04 John Cooper Works MCS *Grab a gear and GO !* Quaife LSD - Madness Intake - Mania Stage 2 Clutch - Short Shift Kit - Ultrik Aluminum Flywheel

Oct 5th, 2003, 11:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Wow that Titanium Grey MCS looks cool with black painted arches, gives a very nice effect along with the black roof (it is black right?) Very nice indeed, almost tempted to either order one like that, full on black one or even maybe a Red with Black roof, hmmmmmmm Spoilt for choices now!

Oct 6th, 2003, 12:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 3,383 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 Great idea but I hope they offer balck painted ones too (on non black cars of course) I like the stock look but I'd rather have them smooth and clearcoated the the rough somewhat flat vlack they are now o man I certainly agree! I was hoping someone (maybe even MINI?) would offer a pre-painted black skirt/wheel arch kit as a replacement to the matte ones. It's really a bugger trying to keep wax off of those things . I want black though, I like the way the black accents look on my pure Silver MC. A shop would have to remove them, sand them, prime them with a special plastic-friendly primer, paint, maybe clearcoat, then reinstall..... lots of work.

Oct 6th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 1,277 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett A little vogel tells me that MINI plans to introduce the option to have colour coded arches/sills. I think this is a great move and will be a popular choice judging by the feedback on here, what do you think? I like the look from those I've seen, but would be nervous an aftermarket place MIGHT screw the job up, but as a factory fresh option... hmmmm.... If they do then I'll b the first person in line at my dealership to pick up a set to retro fit to my DS Cooper S! -Jason 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

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scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 795 Offline	I'd like to get a set in chrome. My MINI Mods

Oct 7th, 2003, 12:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Has anyone painted them white to match a white roof and mirrors?

Oct 7th, 2003, 01:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 10:48 PM Posts: 875 Offline	i am not sure about the chrome idea..hmm as far as the white arches..i think if u have a pw/b then black glossy arches would be a better contrast just my opinion 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Racer, one of our John Cooper Challenge Racer members has...

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