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ZAMIRZ · Aug 24th, 2003, 02:54 AM

I looked at adgrimes' post with his new car and the old one and now I'm second guessing my order for BRG/ black roof. I want to get green, and I'm getting the sunroof so I figured with the black roof it'd blend in the best.......but the white roof looks so good, can you guys htink of any pros/cons to the white or black roof? I mean, it'd suck to get my car and regret anything about it after two months of waiting.

thanks,

amir

Robert Moreau · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:08 AM

A white roof is a classic look with the BRG. In addition it is much cooler during the summer months as the white tends to reflect the heat while the black tends to absorb the heat.

Jim and Basil · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:26 AM

I got mine with a white roof because I thought the contrast looked nicer, and the green is rather dark and blends with the black roof too easily. I also have the sunroof, and like the look.

Of course, nothing beats looking at pictures and deciding for yourself. There are plenty of pictures of BRGs with different combos (with/without sunroof, black/white roof) online.

BruceK · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:27 AM

White, definitely. White roofs just look better on MINIs (and classic Minis, too) Additionally, a white roof on a MINI provides the "floating roof" affect where the roof appears to be placed on top of the full glass structure of the windows (i.e. unlike most other cars, the roof pillars are hidden on a MINI and the white roof emphasizes that design feature).

Jim and Basil · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:40 AM

Here's the best picture I could find of Basil. Unfortunately, I don't have one that shows the sunroof very well, because it's hard to see from normal viewing angles.

erazo · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:48 AM

I never really understood the idea behind the black roof (except on a black car of course). The white roof is intended to contrast with the body color, which it does well. The black roof in contrast looks like an unfinished paint job. I may be old-fashioned, but I say if you want a two-tone paint scheme, the second color should be white.

uptick · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:28 AM

If you go with the white roof/mirrors, consider going with other things white: wheels, side-indicators (think that's standard on the MCS), bonnet stripes, etc.

NEMINI · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by erazo

I may be old-fashioned, but I say if you want a two-tone paint scheme, the second color should be white.

See thats exactly why I would never get a white roof. To me white makes the MINI tri-colored. You have the body color, the glass section and wheel arches (plus other assorted trim) is black and then the white roof. This even more true for those who go with dark tint on their windows.

Thats why they make choices though ... there is no rightor wrong just what makes you happy.

brett · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:55 AM

It actually looks quite good. I have seen a BRG Mini with Black room. It stands out as being different.

claire · Aug 24th, 2003, 10:28 AM

I don't think you should go for the white or black roof, but should go for the brg roof - if you like the colour, then have it all over! Like mine. But then I have the One and the dealer said it would have cost me £800 to have the roof a different colour.

cristo · Aug 24th, 2003, 11:09 AM

I got the green roof. We don't have One's around here (USA),
so BRG/BRG is pretty rare. I haven't seen another one yet.

uptick · Aug 24th, 2003, 01:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cristo

I got the green roof. We don't have One's around here (USA),
so BRG/BRG is pretty rare. I haven't seen another one yet.

Nice summer wheels - cristo
BRG/BRG is indeed rare - but hard to make out in the pics.

jasonfields007 · Aug 24th, 2003, 01:42 PM

brg+white=class

MiniMinor · Aug 24th, 2003, 02:29 PM

Go for white, i would it looks at lot better.

BartMack · Aug 24th, 2003, 03:20 PM

I recommend a white roof with BRG as well.

My last MINI was BRG/BRG, and (had I kept it) I think I would have put a white checkered roof on it, white mirror caps & maybe white wheels to brighten it up. Someone termed the BRG/BRG as a "stealth MINI look" - which I think means it doesn't stand out much. I always felt it looked too dark, and didn't take advantage of the playfulness that works on MINIs that would look out of place on most other cars. (like contrasting roofs, graphics, etc.)

The only drawback to a white roof w/sunroof is if you wanted to install a graphic that allowed the roof color to show through - with black you can treat the sunroof as back & go right over it.

On the other hand, several of the roof graphic suppliers have solid sheet graphics that can go on any roof, special sunroof graphics including solid white, and perforated graphics, so there's always a way to do whatever you want.

I also started noticing a problem with paint chips showing up gray on the BRG.
If the dealer offers paint protection, think about getting it.

Spy Car · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:23 PM

Ok I'll be the contrarian and urge you to get the black roof.

While it's true that British Racing Green and White is a classis combo, it's also true that the perfectly lovely metallic green the MINI is available in is NOT British Racing Green. So white roof or not, you can't get that "classic" combo.

With the black roof, however, you really amplify the stylishness of the dark green metallic. Much the same way the darkness of Velvet Red looked really classy with Black, the subtle contrast of the dark green with the black really works. So its a less cartoonish, more elegant combination.

Flame suit on

mini2mad · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:27 PM

Get the white roof or NO BRG.
Its cooler in those summer temps. as well !!

Spy Car · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini2mad

Get the white roof or NO BRG.
Its cooler in those summer temps. as well !!

Better yet get a Black roof with sunroof, perfect in the Woodland Hills heat all year round. Have mine open 90% of the time I'm driving.

And one must admit a sunroof looks a bit more integrated in a Black roof.

Love that Shropshire cheese

Pasiphae · Aug 24th, 2003, 05:12 PM

Take a look at the pics of the color combos in the galleries and go with what you like best.

That said, my personal preference is BRG/B.

I really like the subtle contrast between the two colors. If you want something flashier, go with the BRG/W.

(Why do almost all the MINI smilies have white roofs?

)

RedUn · Aug 24th, 2003, 05:44 PM

I saw a BRG S in my dealers, the roof was BRG as well as the wheel arches and sideskirts and it looked amazing, so I say do that, it made the car look soooo much wider and lower you could also get yourself some nice BRG tints

Aug 24th, 2003, 02:54 AM	#1
ZAMIRZ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 132 Offline	BRG Mini: Should I get the white roof or black roof? I looked at adgrimes' post with his new car and the old one and now I'm second guessing my order for BRG/ black roof. I want to get green, and I'm getting the sunroof so I figured with the black roof it'd blend in the best.......but the white roof looks so good, can you guys htink of any pros/cons to the white or black roof? I mean, it'd suck to get my car and regret anything about it after two months of waiting. thanks, amir BRG/B S

Aug 24th, 2003, 03:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Robert Moreau MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 106 Offline	White is classic A white roof is a classic look with the BRG. In addition it is much cooler during the summer months as the white tends to reflect the heat while the black tends to absorb the heat. 2003 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver w/White Roof, Sport Package, Auto Climate Control, 17S-Lites, Rain Sensing Wiper, MFSW, Grey Space Cloth Interor.

Aug 24th, 2003, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jim and Basil MINI2 Part-time Lurker Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 61 Offline	I got mine with a white roof because I thought the contrast looked nicer, and the green is rather dark and blends with the black roof too easily. I also have the sunroof, and like the look. Of course, nothing beats looking at pictures and deciding for yourself. There are plenty of pictures of BRGs with different combos (with/without sunroof, black/white roof) online. "Wallace" : '08 Laser Blue Cooper S Clubman "Gromit" : '07 Sparkling Silver Cooper S Sidewalk convertible

Aug 24th, 2003, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:26 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	White, definitely. White roofs just look better on MINIs (and classic Minis, too) Additionally, a white roof on a MINI provides the "floating roof" affect where the roof appears to be placed on top of the full glass structure of the windows (i.e. unlike most other cars, the roof pillars are hidden on a MINI and the white roof emphasizes that design feature). + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Aug 24th, 2003, 03:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jim and Basil MINI2 Part-time Lurker Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 61 Offline	Here's the best picture I could find of Basil. Unfortunately, I don't have one that shows the sunroof very well, because it's hard to see from normal viewing angles. Attached Thumbnails "Wallace" : '08 Laser Blue Cooper S Clubman "Gromit" : '07 Sparkling Silver Cooper S Sidewalk convertible

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Aug 24th, 2003, 03:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:26 PM Posts: 526 Offline	I never really understood the idea behind the black roof (except on a black car of course). The white roof is intended to contrast with the body color, which it does well. The black roof in contrast looks like an unfinished paint job. I may be old-fashioned, but I say if you want a two-tone paint scheme, the second color should be white.

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 901 Offline	If you go with the white roof/mirrors, consider going with other things white: wheels, side-indicators (think that's standard on the MCS), bonnet stripes, etc.

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by erazo I may be old-fashioned, but I say if you want a two-tone paint scheme, the second color should be white. See thats exactly why I would never get a white roof. To me white makes the MINI tri-colored. You have the body color, the glass section and wheel arches (plus other assorted trim) is black and then the white roof. This even more true for those who go with dark tint on their windows. Thats why they make choices though ... there is no rightor wrong just what makes you happy. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 2,410 Offline	It actually looks quite good. I have seen a BRG Mini with Black room. It stands out as being different.

Aug 24th, 2003, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
claire MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 50 Offline	I don't think you should go for the white or black roof, but should go for the brg roof - if you like the colour, then have it all over! Like mine. But then I have the One and the dealer said it would have cost me £800 to have the roof a different colour.

Aug 24th, 2003, 11:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 2,202 Offline	I got the green roof. We don't have One's around here (USA), so BRG/BRG is pretty rare. I haven't seen another one yet.

Aug 24th, 2003, 01:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 901 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cristo I got the green roof. We don't have One's around here (USA), so BRG/BRG is pretty rare. I haven't seen another one yet. Nice summer wheels - cristo BRG/BRG is indeed rare - but hard to make out in the pics.

Aug 24th, 2003, 01:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 12:26 AM Posts: 1,976 Offline	brg+white=class '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Aug 24th, 2003, 02:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMinor Lost in the Woods ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Here.. Local Time: 12:26 AM Posts: 85,807 Offline	Go for white, i would it looks at lot better.

Aug 24th, 2003, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 3,383 Offline	I recommend a white roof with BRG as well. My last MINI was BRG/BRG, and (had I kept it) I think I would have put a white checkered roof on it, white mirror caps & maybe white wheels to brighten it up. Someone termed the BRG/BRG as a "stealth MINI look" - which I think means it doesn't stand out much. I always felt it looked too dark, and didn't take advantage of the playfulness that works on MINIs that would look out of place on most other cars. (like contrasting roofs, graphics, etc.) The only drawback to a white roof w/sunroof is if you wanted to install a graphic that allowed the roof color to show through - with black you can treat the sunroof as back & go right over it. On the other hand, several of the roof graphic suppliers have solid sheet graphics that can go on any roof, special sunroof graphics including solid white, and perforated graphics, so there's always a way to do whatever you want. I also started noticing a problem with paint chips showing up gray on the BRG. If the dealer offers paint protection, think about getting it.

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 04:26 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Ok I'll be the contrarian and urge you to get the black roof. While it's true that British Racing Green and White is a classis combo, it's also true that the perfectly lovely metallic green the MINI is available in is NOT British Racing Green. So white roof or not, you can't get that "classic" combo. With the black roof, however, you really amplify the stylishness of the dark green metallic. Much the same way the darkness of Velvet Red looked really classy with Black, the subtle contrast of the dark green with the black really works. So its a less cartoonish, more elegant combination. Flame suit on

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
mini2mad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:26 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Get the white roof or NO BRG. Its cooler in those summer temps. as well !! mini2mad BRG/W JCW Cooper S

Aug 24th, 2003, 04:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 04:26 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini2mad Get the white roof or NO BRG. Its cooler in those summer temps. as well !! Better yet get a Black roof with sunroof, perfect in the Woodland Hills heat all year round. Have mine open 90% of the time I'm driving. And one must admit a sunroof looks a bit more integrated in a Black roof. Love that Shropshire cheese

Aug 24th, 2003, 05:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pasiphae MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Seattle Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Take a look at the pics of the color combos in the galleries and go with what you like best. That said, my personal preference is BRG/B. I really like the subtle contrast between the two colors. If you want something flashier, go with the BRG/W. (Why do almost all the MINI smilies have white roofs? ) SEVERUS - BRG/B Cooper - MINE as of 6/19/04

Aug 24th, 2003, 05:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 12:26 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	I saw a BRG S in my dealers, the roof was BRG as well as the wheel arches and sideskirts and it looked amazing, so I say do that, it made the car look soooo much wider and lower you could also get yourself some nice BRG tints

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