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LMB · Oct 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

It is not a million miles form the Porsche speed yellow Mo. It is much bolder than liquid yellow.

That is good to hear.

Thanks Neil.

R60 Mike · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Mad Brummie

Or any 1 who was there

Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver?

Does any one have any more pictures of this car?

Paul · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:06 PM

That's Sparkling Silver.

Washy · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original)

Mad Brummie

Or any 1 who was there

Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver?

Does any one have any more pictures of this car?

It is sparkling silver...

mad brummie · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original)

Mad Brummie

Or any 1 who was there

Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver?

Does any one have any more pictures of this car?

that was the only one i took i'm afraid

I was a bit remiss with the pictures!!

R60 Mike · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:39 PM

found this link

MINI Production Triangle and Oxford Plant Tour

Rakey · Oct 29th, 2006, 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original)

Mad Brummie

Or any 1 who was there

Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver?

Does any one have any more pictures of this car?

much nicer in the metal than a photo can make it, more like a lighter shade of Dark Silver than a gold/silver as I had thought originally

Paul · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:08 PM

It's probably best described as "champagne" or "metallic beige" I reckon.

Rakey · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

It's probably best described as "champagne" or "metallic beige" I reckon.

No, you can't call do that, it makes it sound like an old people colour again

Its very different, and rather nice

Jordan210 · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gene Hunt (original)

No, you can't call do that, it makes it sound like an old people colour again

Its very different, and rather nice

Lol at old people colour. I thort Nightfire red looked bit old peopleish.

I do like now how every alloy can come in white apart from Web spokes.

Washy · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:14 PM

I think it is a champagne colour....looked nicer under the artificial lights than the ones outside in the daylight...IMHO of course

jonjak · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:16 PM

Does anyone have any ideas about the sound system in the car. Lets face it, they have never been a strong point on the Mini, and 90% of owners replace them . Looking at the new design, I wonder if replacement is an option anymore....?
I love the idea of not making it look to different, after all if it aint broke......Depreciation could also affect older models if the new shape was to far away from the old.

Jordan210 · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:22 PM

You can get an Upgrade on the speakers.

Quote:

Hi-fi speaker system uses an 230-watt-8-channel digital amplifier and ten loudspeakers to deliver an outstanding listening experience. With powerfull bass and brilliant treble

Hope that helps

Paul · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:40 PM

I've ordered it, but only experienced it with bad Spanish radio reception, so cant really comment on how good it is yet!

Minnie Mouse · Oct 29th, 2006, 02:50 PM

Not much I can add really that hasn't already been said but Marcus was a very engaging fella and it was great to see someone totally loving their job.

The day was fabulous and I for one didn't really have any idea about how the Mini was designed. Marcus was very eager to tell us all that only Rolls Royce and Jaguar have as much chrome as a Mini

The design process is a very long and drawn out one, mostly drawn by hand and then models were built from clay and then sprayed, you would never know the difference. Marcus also told us that the new styling was to make the Mini look more masculine....I meant to ask him why! It would seem that the chances of 2 exactly the same Minis being produced in the same year are highly unlikely as there are so many options to choose from. Fascinating stuff!

Had I not recently traded in and got my Park Lane I would most certainly be off to my dealers and be placing an order. Nightfire red was a very beautiful colour and one I could have been more than tempted with. The sparkling silver was very nice and the photos here do it no justice at all. I personally didn't particularly like the yellow. I hate to say this as it will show my age but it reminded me of the the old GPO vans....they used to be that deep yellow colour! Who knows the colour may grown on me though!

Lunch was a complete delight! The little delicate bowls of sausage, mash and onions were yummy! The desserts were equally as good with more than one chocolate brownies finding their way into my belly

MINICooperMurph · Oct 29th, 2006, 03:09 PM

How did hear about it? Did you have to be invited?

N

Paul · Oct 29th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Yes, MINI sent out invites to clubs/owners groups.

DaveyC · Oct 29th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

Exterior i still think is made by a bright colour, walking around the factory the Astro Black just didn't look as good IMO.

I have ordered Astro Black,

now I am back in the mixer again.

Any other comments on Astro Black? The only other posible option would be Laser Blue/White.

Rakey · Oct 29th, 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveyC (original)

I have ordered Astro Black,

now I am back in the mixer again.

Any other comments on Astro Black? The only other posible option would be Laser Blue/White.

Astro Black is as it is now, a colour that is down to individual taste, have one on order and think we will keep that colour for now as the GF likes it, although me, I'd be choosing maybe a blue after yesterdays visit, but at least Astro black looks blue in certain light

I love MINI, Laura · Oct 29th, 2006, 05:34 PM

I've started posting my pics in another thread! Doh!

I had such an amazing time yesterday and so did my two friends, one not a MINI fan but was dragged along for the day, and she was completely won over and left thinking what options and colours she'd have! MINI its contagious!

Marcus was awe inspiring, especially as I'm a designer by trade, I wanted his job! Sadly I didn't get a chance to talk to him but his mood board presentation was brilliant and very funny. So interesting to know that MINI is the only car allowed to have so much chrome on. Didn't know that was so thought out. The clay 1 on 1 model sounded such an amazing prototyping tool. That aero kitted one in the photos looked so good and to think it was a clay shell. COOL!

Shame I didn't win one of the original drawings so wanted one of those (Buttons will you take bids?)

The new MINIs were fantastic. I had seen them at the Paris Motorshow but had to contend with the Paris public to see those so I felt far more relaxed viewing these babies. Missed deserts because I seeked back in to take more photos of the MINIs and to spend a little one on one time with them.

I'm personally not keen on the Sparkling silver but liking the laser blue/white more and more. I liked the fact that we could play with all the toys like the sat nav and the new interior lights pack at our own leisure.

The set up of the day was great, never been to Oxford on the tour before and enjoyed every bit of it including seeing the new Nightfire red/White and Lightning blue/black on USA Coopers on the final production line. Got very excited by the Nightfire red and have debated changing my ideas from the S to the Cooper so I can have it.

Its a very exciting point for MINI and its great to be invited and considered for such a privilege! THANKS!

Oct 29th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#21
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 27,993 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) It is not a million miles form the Porsche speed yellow Mo. It is much bolder than liquid yellow. That is good to hear. Thanks Neil. Global Moderator

Oct 29th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
R60 Mike MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sidcup, kent Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 200 Offline	Mad Brummie Or any 1 who was there Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver? Does any one have any more pictures of this car? Attached Thumbnails

Oct 29th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	That's Sparkling Silver. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Oct 29th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 18,960 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original) Mad Brummie Or any 1 who was there Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver? Does any one have any more pictures of this car? It is sparkling silver... Black to the future....

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Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original) Mad Brummie Or any 1 who was there Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver? Does any one have any more pictures of this car? much nicer in the metal than a photo can make it, more like a lighter shade of Dark Silver than a gold/silver as I had thought originally Food rule fanatic

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Oct 29th, 2006, 01:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 48,084 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by michaelcross1 (original) Mad Brummie Or any 1 who was there Is the atached picture Sparkling Silver, Or pure Silver? Does any one have any more pictures of this car? that was the only one i took i'm afraid I was a bit remiss with the pictures!!

Oct 29th, 2006, 01:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
R60 Mike MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sidcup, kent Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 200 Offline	found this link MINI Production Triangle and Oxford Plant Tour

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	It's probably best described as "champagne" or "metallic beige" I reckon. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) It's probably best described as "champagne" or "metallic beige" I reckon. No, you can't call do that, it makes it sound like an old people colour again Its very different, and rather nice Food rule fanatic

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jordan210 Jordan The Bounty Hunter My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 9,456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gene Hunt (original) No, you can't call do that, it makes it sound like an old people colour again Its very different, and rather nice Lol at old people colour. I thort Nightfire red looked bit old peopleish. I do like now how every alloy can come in white apart from Web spokes. MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 18,960 Offline	I think it is a champagne colour....looked nicer under the artificial lights than the ones outside in the daylight...IMHO of course Black to the future....

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#32 (permalink)
jonjak Have fun in a Mini Join Date: May 2006 Location: Church Langley Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 81 Offline	Does anyone have any ideas about the sound system in the car. Lets face it, they have never been a strong point on the Mini, and 90% of owners replace them . Looking at the new design, I wonder if replacement is an option anymore....? I love the idea of not making it look to different, after all if it aint broke......Depreciation could also affect older models if the new shape was to far away from the old. J9N BE

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
Jordan210 Jordan The Bounty Hunter My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 9,456 Offline	You can get an Upgrade on the speakers. Quote: Hi-fi speaker system uses an 230-watt-8-channel digital amplifier and ten loudspeakers to deliver an outstanding listening experience. With powerfull bass and brilliant treble Hope that helps MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:40 PM	#34 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	I've ordered it, but only experienced it with bad Spanish radio reception, so cant really comment on how good it is yet! Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Oct 29th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 26,200 Offline	Not much I can add really that hasn't already been said but Marcus was a very engaging fella and it was great to see someone totally loving their job. The day was fabulous and I for one didn't really have any idea about how the Mini was designed. Marcus was very eager to tell us all that only Rolls Royce and Jaguar have as much chrome as a Mini The design process is a very long and drawn out one, mostly drawn by hand and then models were built from clay and then sprayed, you would never know the difference. Marcus also told us that the new styling was to make the Mini look more masculine....I meant to ask him why! It would seem that the chances of 2 exactly the same Minis being produced in the same year are highly unlikely as there are so many options to choose from. Fascinating stuff! Had I not recently traded in and got my Park Lane I would most certainly be off to my dealers and be placing an order. Nightfire red was a very beautiful colour and one I could have been more than tempted with. The sparkling silver was very nice and the photos here do it no justice at all. I personally didn't particularly like the yellow. I hate to say this as it will show my age but it reminded me of the the old GPO vans....they used to be that deep yellow colour! Who knows the colour may grown on me though! Lunch was a complete delight! The little delicate bowls of sausage, mash and onions were yummy! The desserts were equally as good with more than one chocolate brownies finding their way into my belly ~~Global Moderator~~ http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/

Oct 29th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#36 (permalink)
MINICooperMurph aka Nick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 314 Offline	How did hear about it? Did you have to be invited? N

Oct 29th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	Yes, MINI sent out invites to clubs/owners groups. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Oct 29th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
DaveyC MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ingleby Barwick Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original) Exterior i still think is made by a bright colour, walking around the factory the Astro Black just didn't look as good IMO. I have ordered Astro Black, now I am back in the mixer again. Any other comments on Astro Black? The only other posible option would be Laser Blue/White.

Oct 29th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#39 (permalink)
Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaveyC (original) I have ordered Astro Black, now I am back in the mixer again. Any other comments on Astro Black? The only other posible option would be Laser Blue/White. Astro Black is as it is now, a colour that is down to individual taste, have one on order and think we will keep that colour for now as the GF likes it, although me, I'd be choosing maybe a blue after yesterdays visit, but at least Astro black looks blue in certain light Food rule fanatic

Oct 29th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#40 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 3,260 Offline	I've started posting my pics in another thread! Doh! I had such an amazing time yesterday and so did my two friends, one not a MINI fan but was dragged along for the day, and she was completely won over and left thinking what options and colours she'd have! MINI its contagious! Marcus was awe inspiring, especially as I'm a designer by trade, I wanted his job! Sadly I didn't get a chance to talk to him but his mood board presentation was brilliant and very funny. So interesting to know that MINI is the only car allowed to have so much chrome on. Didn't know that was so thought out. The clay 1 on 1 model sounded such an amazing prototyping tool. That aero kitted one in the photos looked so good and to think it was a clay shell. COOL! Shame I didn't win one of the original drawings so wanted one of those (Buttons will you take bids?) The new MINIs were fantastic. I had seen them at the Paris Motorshow but had to contend with the Paris public to see those so I felt far more relaxed viewing these babies. Missed deserts because I seeked back in to take more photos of the MINIs and to spend a little one on one time with them. I'm personally not keen on the Sparkling silver but liking the laser blue/white more and more. I liked the fact that we could play with all the toys like the sat nav and the new interior lights pack at our own leisure. The set up of the day was great, never been to Oxford on the tour before and enjoyed every bit of it including seeing the new Nightfire red/White and Lightning blue/black on USA Coopers on the final production line. Got very excited by the Nightfire red and have debated changing my ideas from the S to the Cooper so I can have it. Its a very exciting point for MINI and its great to be invited and considered for such a privilege! THANKS!

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