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devilsushi2000 · May 8th, 2004, 09:12 PM

I was just sifting through mini items on ebay and the following item caught my eye. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1
I like the idea of bonnet stripes but dont like the idea of their semi permanence (seems very ominous if i grow tired of them). Magnetic bonnet stripes...............surely not. They may be worth a bash for the 'buy it now' price of £8 with included delivery costs. You have got a great option of colour and trims, what do you fellow mini2ers think?
I am just concerned they may be too thick and protrude from the paint surface.
Dale

moorlockx · May 8th, 2004, 09:47 PM

Just don't go on the hi-way with them. There's a few threads from people reporting them flying off at speed.

PortRhombus · May 8th, 2004, 11:21 PM

Might be worth you popping down to your nearest Vehicle Graphics store.

I think if I remember right that you can get them cut to size with your own colour design for about the same price.

PortRhombus · May 8th, 2004, 11:22 PM

Also, the material comes in different sizes (in terms of thickness)

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 11:55 AM

Decided to get them, can't go wrong for £8 !! even if they do fly off.
Ill post pics when they arrive. The ones i got are black with a white outline which should suit my pure silver mini with a black roof perfectly. If i like them i may get the permanent ones.

AidenL · May 9th, 2004, 11:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by moorlockx

Just don't go on the hi-way with them. There's a few threads from people reporting them flying off at speed.

I've had mine at 3 figure speeds without any problems...........

GAM · May 9th, 2004, 01:14 PM

I would be worried about them scratching the paintwork???

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 03:21 PM

I would be too if i didnt clean my mini every couple of days!!

There should be no problem if i clean the bonnet and stripes before i put them on every time

klint · May 9th, 2004, 03:53 PM

Fellow M2 member, EBMCS03 has a set of magnetic bonnet stripes....

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 04:24 PM

They look pretty good!

KooperCrazy · May 9th, 2004, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

Decided to get them, can't go wrong for £8 !! even if they do fly off.
Ill post pics when they arrive. The ones i got are black with a white outline which should suit my pure silver mini with a black roof perfectly. If i like them i may get the permanent ones.

i was considering the magnetics also, but i didnt like the fact i had to remove them to wash the car and maybe when it rains and all that so i bought Self install Vinyl stripes, Black with White pins to match my black top on my Pure Silver Mini

i bought them from ministripes.com they were reasonable price shipping only $5.
when i get them put on i will post pics

-KooperCrazy

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 05:06 PM

Sounds good KooperCrazy, im getting black with white pins too. The only reason im not getting the permanent ones is that im not totally sure if i want racing stripes, so this is a tester! Looking forward to seeing your pics, ill post mine during the week when they arrive!

AidenL · May 9th, 2004, 05:10 PM

These are magnetic...............

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 06:11 PM

Thanks Aiden, they look really good! Any trouble with them flying off?

AidenL · May 9th, 2004, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

Thanks Aiden, they look really good! Any trouble with them flying off?

See Post # 6 above...............

devilsushi2000 · May 9th, 2004, 07:24 PM

Yeah i know................i read that after posting the message..................

May 8th, 2004, 09:12 PM	#1
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	Magnetic Bonnet stripes ?!?! I was just sifting through mini items on ebay and the following item caught my eye. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1 I like the idea of bonnet stripes but dont like the idea of their semi permanence (seems very ominous if i grow tired of them). Magnetic bonnet stripes...............surely not. They may be worth a bash for the 'buy it now' price of £8 with included delivery costs. You have got a great option of colour and trims, what do you fellow mini2ers think? I am just concerned they may be too thick and protrude from the paint surface. Dale Last edited by devilsushi2000 : May 9th, 2004 at 11:53 AM.

May 8th, 2004, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 884 Offline	Just don't go on the hi-way with them. There's a few threads from people reporting them flying off at speed. -- '03 S B/W

May 9th, 2004, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 46,308 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by moorlockx Just don't go on the hi-way with them. There's a few threads from people reporting them flying off at speed. I've had mine at 3 figure speeds without any problems........... *Global Moderator*

May 9th, 2004, 05:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 46,308 Offline	These are magnetic............... *Global Moderator*

May 9th, 2004, 06:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 46,308 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 Thanks Aiden, they look really good! Any trouble with them flying off? See Post # 6 above............... *Global Moderator*

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May 8th, 2004, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 610 Offline	Might be worth you popping down to your nearest Vehicle Graphics store. I think if I remember right that you can get them cut to size with your own colour design for about the same price.

May 8th, 2004, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 610 Offline	Also, the material comes in different sizes (in terms of thickness)

May 9th, 2004, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	Decided to get them, can't go wrong for £8 !! even if they do fly off. Ill post pics when they arrive. The ones i got are black with a white outline which should suit my pure silver mini with a black roof perfectly. If i like them i may get the permanent ones.

May 9th, 2004, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
GAM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 58 Offline	I would be worried about them scratching the paintwork???

May 9th, 2004, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	I would be too if i didnt clean my mini every couple of days!! There should be no problem if i clean the bonnet and stripes before i put them on every time

May 9th, 2004, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
klint Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Erf Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 1,727 Offline	Fellow M2 member, EBMCS03 has a set of magnetic bonnet stripes....

May 9th, 2004, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	They look pretty good!

May 9th, 2004, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
KooperCrazy MY 5UV Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 72 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 Decided to get them, can't go wrong for £8 !! even if they do fly off. Ill post pics when they arrive. The ones i got are black with a white outline which should suit my pure silver mini with a black roof perfectly. If i like them i may get the permanent ones. i was considering the magnetics also, but i didnt like the fact i had to remove them to wash the car and maybe when it rains and all that so i bought Self install Vinyl stripes, Black with White pins to match my black top on my Pure Silver Mini i bought them from ministripes.com they were reasonable price shipping only $5. when i get them put on i will post pics -KooperCrazy

May 9th, 2004, 05:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	Sounds good KooperCrazy, im getting black with white pins too. The only reason im not getting the permanent ones is that im not totally sure if i want racing stripes, so this is a tester! Looking forward to seeing your pics, ill post mine during the week when they arrive!

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May 9th, 2004, 06:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	Thanks Aiden, they look really good! Any trouble with them flying off?

May 9th, 2004, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 854 Offline	Yeah i know................i read that after posting the message..................

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