Aftermarket Racing Stripes

[Ex Con]

Im about to order my car and was wondering if there are aftermarket stripes that are preferable to the dealer stripes. Any websites that people can suggest?

[Coopah]

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...egory_Code=EXT

And its a complete front and rear kit.. for about what it costs to get the front-only bonnet stripes!

Something to think about, anyway.
Happy MINIing!

[alexcroft]

Ex con,

try doing a search in the exterior styling forum. Loadsof info there.

Alex.

[ELISEBOY]

Quote:

Originally posted by Coopah
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...egory_Code=EXT

And its a complete front and rear kit.. for about what it costs to get the front-only bonnet stripes!

Something to think about, anyway.
Happy MINIing!

i think those stripes would look great on the DS

[Fallschirmjeager]

Hmmmmm,,, nice subtle Rogue Engineering stripes on DS or riceboy Union Jack Stripes completely covering an Indi Blue "S". nahhhhh,, I'm too old to drive anything Austin Powers would be seen in.

[Basil]

Hmmm...they are quite subtle.

[Colorado "S"]

Here's the factory stripes on my car.





Something worth noting:
-the factory stripes are about 1/2" too short in my estimation. There is a gap at either the leading edge or the back edge of the bonnet because of that. You can kind of make out the gap in the picture at the top.

Personally I really like the look of the factory stripes, but not that gap. So today I had a local sign shop remove my factory stripes (which were free to me), and then install a set of custom stripes in the factory pattern. I tried to go wider, but because of the hood curvature, the factory width is about as wide as you can go with vinyl and mount them outboard (as opposed to the inboard mounted Rogue stripes). Min now extend the full length of the bonnet, and the black ruled lines on the outside are a little wider and more distinct. I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow.

COST: Even by doing a one off custom stripe, the sign shop only charged me $30 for the material and then $45 for the install. So still cheaper than the $80 MINI would normally charge for the factory stripes.

[Basil]

Here's another........the provider is fairly obvious This UK mob have really got their act together. Good web site.

[Coopah]

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Hmmm...they are quite subtle.

I'm seriously leaning toward the Rogue stripes myself.. I really like the look. Wondering though, think they would look good on Indi blue (w/white roof) ... or should I just stick with the white bonnet stripes? Would love to see pics of Rogue stripes on an IB MC! hint hint..

[smiffy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Hmmm...they are quite subtle.

mmmmmmmmmmm, these get my vote, only on a Cooper S though

[paddy]

Give Rogue Engineering a call or drop them an e-mail and ask for a sample of their 'shadow stip'. I have placed the sample on my bonnet and boot. Looks good, but the 'shadow stripe' is more sliver than translucent. I was hoping for more of a translucent effect to allow the BRG color to show through. Still looking for just the right racing stripe. I like the idea of finding a local sign shop. The hunt goes on.....

[MrsCooper]

As MINIUSA would say "You-ify it" Go to your local sign shop and design your own. I did! Looks killer. I thought the MINI got a lot of attention before. Now it's crazy.

[Coopah]

Quote:

Originally posted by MrsCooper
As MINIUSA would say "You-ify it" Go to your local sign shop and design your own. I did! Looks killer. I thought the MINI got a lot of attention before. Now it's crazy.

Oh yeah? Got pics? Would love to see this "killer" look!
Thanks!
~Coopah

[MrsCooper]

Faster than a speeding bullet...



More powerful than a locomotive...



It's Super Cooper!

[dinger]

I bet the owner of that MINI is Clarke Kent.