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feverdiva21 · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:36 PM

Hi
I'm about to have some Cooperflags Racing stripes fitted onto my MCS... and I've been torn between having them "cut around" the scoop surround (like this) ...

or whether to have them go "into" the scoop (like this)

anyone got them "in" the scoop? is there any problem with the stripe getting overheated and coming loose?

I've only seen these options in photos - anyone seen them in real life and have a preference???

Tonyt3 · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:59 PM

I wouldn't worry about 'overheating', the scoop doesn't get overly hot, it being made out of plastic. Actually, the bonnet probably gets hotter, when parked out in the sun.

Choose whichever you prefer the look of - I think this picture looks pretty good, but would probably look just as good with the stipes not going in the scoop. At the end of the day, which do you prefer?

LMB · Nov 21st, 2004, 07:02 PM

I'd have them go "into" the scoop, it looks much better IMO.

feverdiva21 · Nov 21st, 2004, 09:10 PM

I'm not out to make a feature of the scoop to be honest so I would prefer to have them in the scoop. But on the other hand I didn't want it to look wrong when it goes over the "joins" of the scoop.
Sometimes things look different in real life to photos so hence my question...

I just want my baby to look right

Tonyt3 · Nov 21st, 2004, 11:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21

I'm not out to make a feature of the scoop to be honest so I would prefer to have them in the scoop. But on the other hand I didn't want it to look wrong when it goes over the "joins" of the scoop.
Sometimes things look different in real life to photos so hence my question...

I just want my baby to look right

Why not get them fitted into the scoop, live with it a day or so, see if you like it, if you don't, rip them off.....?

Bilbo Baggins · Nov 21st, 2004, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

I'd have them go "into" the scoop, it looks much better IMO.

This hobbit agrees

feverdiva21 · Nov 22nd, 2004, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the reassurances guys - the stripes were fitted today (into the scoop) and they are looking fandabbydozy! I'll try and get some piccies into my gallery as soon as its daylight!!!

feverdiva21 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 07:45 PM

Weather not good for photos... but here are a couple - I'm soooooooooo pleased

Trophy160 · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:57 AM

Hi,

Where did you get the stripes fitted, I'm thinking of getting some stripes from
cooperflags but i'm not sure about the fitting bit . . . .

Paul;

feverdiva21 · Nov 24th, 2004, 01:35 PM

Hi Paul
I had mine fitted by Top Notch Signs and Graphics in Gosport... 023 9252 0333. He also did the stripe fitting for I Love Mini, Laura - and I can 100% recommend him. He did a great job!

What sort of stripes are you after??? - depending on what stripes you want you might be able to get him to supply as well as fit which simplifies the whole thing.... (and would probably make it cheaper) if you give them a call ask for Simon and mention that you saw the piccies of my car on the MINI2 forum...

If you need any other info just let me know I'd be happy to help if I can

wibbly · Nov 24th, 2004, 04:24 PM

Hey Feverdiva, the pics look great..... I have been looking at the this stripe for a couple of weeks now.... really like it on your car......

Looks like its back to the drawing board for something different

Well done tho.... it looks terrific

feverdiva21 · Nov 24th, 2004, 04:36 PM

Gee Wibbly - the Purple Princess says thanks for the compliment - she's loving the attention

Its changed the whole character of the car and I love it - and glad you like it too!!

Do keep us posted with your choices... I'm now planning my roof graphics and/or possibly something on the sides... bit like tattoos (i assume!) once you get started its difficult to know when to stop!!!

PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them??

Tuigamala · Nov 24th, 2004, 05:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21

Gee Wibbly - the Purple Princess says thanks for the compliment - she's loving the attention

Its changed the whole character of the car and I love it - and glad you like it too!!

Do keep us posted with your choices... I'm now planning my roof graphics and/or possibly something on the sides... bit like tattoos (i assume!) once you get started its difficult to know when to stop!!!

PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them??

Hi feverdiva21, you're stripes look great. I've been pondering over whether to get the racing stripes for a while now. How much did it cost in total to get them from Cooperflags and have them shipped to the UK and how much to get them fitted?

Cheers,
Lee

wibbly · Nov 24th, 2004, 05:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21

PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them??

Oh yeah that won't put me off just fancy something a little different and as soon as I see someone else's the same as I look at in the UK, I just start thinking hhhmmmm, time to look elsewhere

:P

Doesn't stop me admiring what you had done, and you made the right choice going into the scoop

monkeynuts · Nov 24th, 2004, 06:17 PM

hey wibbers why dont you go for the GT40 look similar to the viper but closer together
think it would look awesome matey

feverdiva21 · Nov 24th, 2004, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tuigamala

Hi feverdiva21, you're stripes look great. I've been pondering over whether to get the racing stripes for a while now. How much did it cost in total to get them from Cooperflags and have them shipped to the UK and how much to get them fitted?

Cheers,
Lee

Hi Lee I've just looked on Cooperflags and it looks like they have reduced their prices since I bought mine

looks like about $80-90 dollars for boot &bonnet including shipping... - I've sent you a PM with some other details

wibbly · Nov 24th, 2004, 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212

hey wibbers why dont you go for the GT40 look similar to the viper but closer together
think it would look awesome matey

I have a scary feeling that may be reincarnated on the new Fiesta RST

Nuff said

Tuigamala · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21

Hi Lee I've just looked on Cooperflags and it looks like they have reduced their prices since I bought mine

looks like about $80-90 dollars for boot &bonnet including shipping... - I've sent you a PM with some other details

Cheers. Got some new wheels coming on Friday and I think stripes will be next on my shopping list.

nylo · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:44 PM

those look fantastic! ive always thought to myself that im not very keen on the way the stripes are cut round the scoop, but it never actually occured to me that they could be done 'into' the scoop, but they really look so much better- nice one!

luckblackbird · Nov 26th, 2004, 10:24 AM

I like them

I'll probably prefer OEM one

Nov 21st, 2004, 06:36 PM	#1
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Fitting Racing Stripes "into" S scoop? Hi I'm about to have some Cooperflags Racing stripes fitted onto my MCS... and I've been torn between having them "cut around" the scoop surround (like this) ... or whether to have them go "into" the scoop (like this) anyone got them "in" the scoop? is there any problem with the stripe getting overheated and coming loose? I've only seen these options in photos - anyone seen them in real life and have a preference???

Nov 21st, 2004, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 23,727 Offline	I'd have them go "into" the scoop, it looks much better IMO. Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2004, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 8,852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB I'd have them go "into" the scoop, it looks much better IMO. This hobbit agrees Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Nov 23rd, 2004, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Weather not good for photos... but here are a couple - I'm soooooooooo pleased Attached Thumbnails

Nov 24th, 2004, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 6,433 Offline	Hey Feverdiva, the pics look great..... I have been looking at the this stripe for a couple of weeks now.... really like it on your car...... Looks like its back to the drawing board for something different Well done tho.... it looks terrific \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

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Nov 21st, 2004, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	I wouldn't worry about 'overheating', the scoop doesn't get overly hot, it being made out of plastic. Actually, the bonnet probably gets hotter, when parked out in the sun. Choose whichever you prefer the look of - I think this picture looks pretty good, but would probably look just as good with the stipes not going in the scoop. At the end of the day, which do you prefer?

Nov 21st, 2004, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	I'm not out to make a feature of the scoop to be honest so I would prefer to have them in the scoop. But on the other hand I didn't want it to look wrong when it goes over the "joins" of the scoop. Sometimes things look different in real life to photos so hence my question... I just want my baby to look right

Nov 21st, 2004, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21 I'm not out to make a feature of the scoop to be honest so I would prefer to have them in the scoop. But on the other hand I didn't want it to look wrong when it goes over the "joins" of the scoop. Sometimes things look different in real life to photos so hence my question... I just want my baby to look right Why not get them fitted into the scoop, live with it a day or so, see if you like it, if you don't, rip them off.....?

Nov 22nd, 2004, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Thanks for the reassurances guys - the stripes were fitted today (into the scoop) and they are looking fandabbydozy! I'll try and get some piccies into my gallery as soon as its daylight!!!

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 12:57 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Hi, Where did you get the stripes fitted, I'm thinking of getting some stripes from cooperflags but i'm not sure about the fitting bit . . . . Paul;

Nov 24th, 2004, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Hi Paul I had mine fitted by Top Notch Signs and Graphics in Gosport... 023 9252 0333. He also did the stripe fitting for I Love Mini, Laura - and I can 100% recommend him. He did a great job! What sort of stripes are you after??? - depending on what stripes you want you might be able to get him to supply as well as fit which simplifies the whole thing.... (and would probably make it cheaper) if you give them a call ask for Simon and mention that you saw the piccies of my car on the MINI2 forum... If you need any other info just let me know I'd be happy to help if I can

Nov 24th, 2004, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Gee Wibbly - the Purple Princess says thanks for the compliment - she's loving the attention Its changed the whole character of the car and I love it - and glad you like it too!! Do keep us posted with your choices... I'm now planning my roof graphics and/or possibly something on the sides... bit like tattoos (i assume!) once you get started its difficult to know when to stop!!! PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them??

Nov 24th, 2004, 05:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tuigamala Geordie Lurker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Toon Local Time: 12:57 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21 Gee Wibbly - the Purple Princess says thanks for the compliment - she's loving the attention Its changed the whole character of the car and I love it - and glad you like it too!! Do keep us posted with your choices... I'm now planning my roof graphics and/or possibly something on the sides... bit like tattoos (i assume!) once you get started its difficult to know when to stop!!! PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them?? Hi feverdiva21, you're stripes look great. I've been pondering over whether to get the racing stripes for a while now. How much did it cost in total to get them from Cooperflags and have them shipped to the UK and how much to get them fitted? Cheers, Lee

Nov 24th, 2004, 05:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 6,433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21 PS surely you can still have the Racing Stripes if you like them?? Oh yeah that won't put me off just fancy something a little different and as soon as I see someone else's the same as I look at in the UK, I just start thinking hhhmmmm, time to look elsewhere :P Doesn't stop me admiring what you had done, and you made the right choice going into the scoop \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Nov 24th, 2004, 06:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 4,959 Offline	hey wibbers why dont you go for the GT40 look similar to the viper but closer together think it would look awesome matey m o n k e y : n u t s Last edited by monkeynuts : Sep 3rd, 2006 at 01:02 AM.

Nov 24th, 2004, 06:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 191 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tuigamala Hi feverdiva21, you're stripes look great. I've been pondering over whether to get the racing stripes for a while now. How much did it cost in total to get them from Cooperflags and have them shipped to the UK and how much to get them fitted? Cheers, Lee Hi Lee I've just looked on Cooperflags and it looks like they have reduced their prices since I bought mine looks like about $80-90 dollars for boot &bonnet including shipping... - I've sent you a PM with some other details Last edited by feverdiva21 : Nov 24th, 2004 at 07:49 PM.

Nov 24th, 2004, 07:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 6,433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212 hey wibbers why dont you go for the GT40 look similar to the viper but closer together think it would look awesome matey I have a scary feeling that may be reincarnated on the new Fiesta RST Nuff said \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tuigamala Geordie Lurker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Toon Local Time: 12:57 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by feverdiva21 Hi Lee I've just looked on Cooperflags and it looks like they have reduced their prices since I bought mine looks like about $80-90 dollars for boot &bonnet including shipping... - I've sent you a PM with some other details Cheers. Got some new wheels coming on Friday and I think stripes will be next on my shopping list.

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
nylo Swig & pass, swig & pass! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:57 PM Posts: 19,418 Offline	those look fantastic! ive always thought to myself that im not very keen on the way the stripes are cut round the scoop, but it never actually occured to me that they could be done 'into' the scoop, but they really look so much better- nice one! photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Nov 26th, 2004, 10:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
luckblackbird luckyMCS Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: istanbul Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 62 Offline	I like them I'll probably prefer OEM one Attached Thumbnails

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