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ncdave · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:32 AM

After 6 months of incident-free motoring with my vinyl cling sunroof flag in place at regular highway speeds, I learned that exceeding 90 for an extended period of time results in the flag ripping off the roof and traveling to parts unknown. A lesson to those who are considering the benefits of a "removable" graphic but who intend to do extended highway miles.

As I've really grown to like the flag but wasn't too fond of the moonroof being blocked anyway, a permanent perforated replacement is on order.

NEMINI · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:36 AM

thats some good info there ... unfortunately it came from a bad experience (hope it didn't land on someone's windshield

)

COOPERation · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:39 AM

Did ya see it go or did you notice it later?

Live and learn...good luck with the new one!

ncdave · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:40 AM

I was actually worried more about that than losing the flag. I heard the ripping sound when the decal on the rear sunroof section came off first and watched in my rearview mirror as it landed on the median of the New Jersey Turnpike. Same deal with the front section although that part blew into the woods in Virginia.

NEMINI · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:42 AM

good to hear it didn't put anyone in danger behind you

ncdave · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:44 AM

Absolutely! It only goes to show that MINI's are kind-hearted vehicles and are considerate even when shedding their (aftermarket) parts.

COOPERation · Oct 16th, 2003, 02:45 AM

Ahhh...road trip casualties...

stryder · Oct 16th, 2003, 03:12 AM

Best reason I've heard for an upgrade to perforated yet.

Just a question, did you install the decal yourself? or was it professional? (not that one is better then the other, just wondering to compare if it happens to anyone else)

NEMINI · Oct 16th, 2003, 03:17 AM

Just guessing but I'd assume he installed it himself since it was designed to be removable it was probably on and off a few times. Its a theory anyway

Kurtster · Oct 16th, 2003, 05:33 AM

I'm planning on ordering the perforated sunroof Union Jack for my MCS that arrives Nov. 15. Am I at risk of that coming off at high speeds? I don't *think* it's designed to be removable, but it certainly it a sticker of some sort.

I'm getting the one they sell at Mossmini.com

NEMINI · Oct 16th, 2003, 05:40 AM

no those kind won't come off kurt

red03miniS · Oct 16th, 2003, 06:16 AM

well you are not supposed to do 90 mph

paddy · Oct 16th, 2003, 10:00 AM

I have had my static-cling flag on for about 5 months. I have had three of the four leading edge corners come "unglued". I heard a flapping noise, pulled over and either removed that part of the flag or just put a little more water on and pressed it down. I have never had more than a piece the size of my hand come up at one time. Yes, I have been known to travel above the posted limit.

scooterboy · Oct 16th, 2003, 12:34 PM

I lost the front half of mine while driving in a rainstorm on the highway. I have a new one ready to go but I'm waiting til next summer to put it on. When I do, I'm going to use doublesided adhesive tape (thin, not thick) on the leading edges to make sure it stays.

mikeoconnor1 · Oct 16th, 2003, 07:26 PM

I also lost my roof flag in the rain. It was one of those vinyl cling ones. Came off at 5 AM while on my way to work, nobody else on the road, so nobody hurt. I plan on getting one of the adhesive versions soon although I really don't like the fact that the only ones I have seen have 49 not 50 stars. Think I might go with the checkerboard instead.

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:32 AM	#1
ncdave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 654 Offline	My Sunroof Flag Is Unfurled After 6 months of incident-free motoring with my vinyl cling sunroof flag in place at regular highway speeds, I learned that exceeding 90 for an extended period of time results in the flag ripping off the roof and traveling to parts unknown. A lesson to those who are considering the benefits of a "removable" graphic but who intend to do extended highway miles. As I've really grown to like the flag but wasn't too fond of the moonroof being blocked anyway, a permanent perforated replacement is on order.

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	thats some good info there ... unfortunately it came from a bad experience (hope it didn't land on someone's windshield ) NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	good to hear it didn't put anyone in danger behind you NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 16th, 2003, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Best reason I've heard for an upgrade to perforated yet. Just a question, did you install the decal yourself? or was it professional? (not that one is better then the other, just wondering to compare if it happens to anyone else) Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Oct 16th, 2003, 03:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Just guessing but I'd assume he installed it himself since it was designed to be removable it was probably on and off a few times. Its a theory anyway NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Oct 16th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Did ya see it go or did you notice it later? Live and learn...good luck with the new one!

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
ncdave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 654 Offline	I was actually worried more about that than losing the flag. I heard the ripping sound when the decal on the rear sunroof section came off first and watched in my rearview mirror as it landed on the median of the New Jersey Turnpike. Same deal with the front section although that part blew into the woods in Virginia.

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
ncdave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 654 Offline	Absolutely! It only goes to show that MINI's are kind-hearted vehicles and are considerate even when shedding their (aftermarket) parts.

Oct 16th, 2003, 02:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Ahhh...road trip casualties...

Oct 16th, 2003, 05:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kurtster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Local Time: 07:14 AM Posts: 313 Offline	I'm planning on ordering the perforated sunroof Union Jack for my MCS that arrives Nov. 15. Am I at risk of that coming off at high speeds? I don't think it's designed to be removable, but it certainly it a sticker of some sort. I'm getting the one they sell at Mossmini.com /// The Kurtster /// UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB-0032

Oct 16th, 2003, 05:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	no those kind won't come off kurt NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Oct 16th, 2003, 06:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 03:14 PM Posts: 875 Offline	well you are not supposed to do 90 mph 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

Oct 16th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 1,126 Offline	I have had my static-cling flag on for about 5 months. I have had three of the four leading edge corners come "unglued". I heard a flapping noise, pulled over and either removed that part of the flag or just put a little more water on and pressed it down. I have never had more than a piece the size of my hand come up at one time. Yes, I have been known to travel above the posted limit. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Oct 16th, 2003, 12:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 11:14 AM Posts: 795 Offline	I lost the front half of mine while driving in a rainstorm on the highway. I have a new one ready to go but I'm waiting til next summer to put it on. When I do, I'm going to use doublesided adhesive tape (thin, not thick) on the leading edges to make sure it stays. My MINI Mods

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Oct 16th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
mikeoconnor1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 116 Offline	I also lost my roof flag in the rain. It was one of those vinyl cling ones. Came off at 5 AM while on my way to work, nobody else on the road, so nobody hurt. I plan on getting one of the adhesive versions soon although I really don't like the fact that the only ones I have seen have 49 not 50 stars. Think I might go with the checkerboard instead. Mike 2003 MINI Cooper S Chili Red 2005 Jetta GLI

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