Stripe fitting at dealer

[deaglecat]

Hi, I have just placed my order for an EB/W MCS with Chili pack, Auto aircon and CD upgrade. I have a build date of Late Nov.

I am undecided about the white stripes and time is running short for any changes !

I was wondering whether you can get the official stripes fitted by the dealer after delivery ?

[Keith]

Great choice of color! This is what it will look like with stripes:


The dealer installed mine. I am pretty sure the stipes never get installed at the factory - the dealer is the only one who puts them on. If you are also getting the lights, it is worth asking the dealer to make sure the lights and stripes line up.

[Graham Robert Emery]

You can get ones with out the black edge down, them but not with.They would cost £50 to buy and another £25 to fit Unless your fitting them yourself.Easier enough to do using plenty of `Fairy` to be able to move them around before getting them in the correct position.

[deaglecat]

Thanks for the replies and the picture.

Are the lights on the piccy above, the same ones as the Fog lights that you get in the Chili Pack ?

So I can get the stripes fitted after delivery - even by another dealer ?

[Keith]

Quote:

Originally posted by deaglecat
Thanks for the replies and the picture.

Are the lights on the piccy above, the same ones as the Fog lights that you get in the Chili Pack ?

So I can get the stripes fitted after delivery - even by another dealer ?

No - the fog lamps are integrated in the front bumper. These are the rally lights - sometimes called driving lights.

I expect any dealer would be happy to sell you stripes! But it is convenient to get it done before you pick up the car.

Here's a better shot of the lights:

[2fast4u2pass]

installed at the dealer even after delivery. It is a dealer installed option (among other things like aero kit and wheels).

[scooby76]

I already have my EB/W and want the dealer to fit me some stripes. Are we saying that they don't do the ones with the black edges?

Also do the dealers not line the stripes up the same on all cars, because I would like the driving lamps eventually and would like the stipes and them to line up.

Mark

[Keith]

Quote:

Originally posted by scooby76
I already have my EB/W and want the dealer to fit me some stripes. Are we saying that they don't do the ones with the black edges?

Also do the dealers not line the stripes up the same on all cars, because I would like the driving lamps eventually and would like the stipes and them to line up.

Mark

The ones in the photos above on my car are the standard MINI stipes with black edges and were installed by the dealer.

Neither the stripes nor the lights have a consistent position - they are placed by eye. The stripes are just stuck on so can go anywhere they fit. The bracket for the lights requires drilling and rivets so can also be put in different positions. My guess is that, within reason, whichever goes on second can be made to line up with whatever was first installed. However, it is worth asking the dealer to make sure the stipes are placed somewhere where lights can be later added in alignment.

[scooby76]

ok cool. thanks.