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LMB · Feb 26th, 2002, 04:46 AM

Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off.

LMB

My MINI me and me · Feb 26th, 2002, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB
Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off.

LMB

Not to mention the obvious that it would be freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer.

LMB · Feb 26th, 2002, 08:53 AM

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Originally posted by My MINI me and me

Not to mention the obvious that it would be freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer.

Plastic it is then

Clutch Cargo · Feb 26th, 2002, 12:16 PM

BTW, I think that "wood" interior isn't even an option anymore.

One less thing to think about.

BruceK · Feb 26th, 2002, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by Clutch Cargo
BTW, I think that "wood" interior isn't even an option anymore.

One less thing to think about.

Elimination of the "faux" wood trim option would make me happier - I don't want anything that tacky to be a MINI-sanctioned item.

But what makes you think the wood option is no more? It's still on the MINIUSA website, isn't it?

ricardo · Feb 26th, 2002, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by ricardo
Any one know if it's going to be possible to spec the "usual" bright silver trim in an "S" - in place of the Vaseline smeared effect?

I'm tempted by the "S" but the interior finish looks awful - in contrast to that of my current MINI.

Any one know the answer to this then? I don't want to have to hack the dashboard apart and fit some aftermarket thing. I'd just prefer the "normal" MINI interior.

BruceK · Feb 26th, 2002, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ricardo
Any one know if it's going to be possible to spec the "usual" bright silver trim in an "S" - in place of the Vaseline smeared effect?

I'm tempted by the "S" but the interior finish looks awful - in contrast to that of my current MINI.

I doubt the silver trim will be an option on the S, as having it different allows MINI to have a distinct interior for both the standard Cooper and the Cooper S.

But perhaps you'll find someone who owns a standard Cooper and would like to do a swap.

Viscount Charles · Feb 26th, 2002, 04:33 PM

The aluminium trim looks a lot better in this photo:
Panther Black/Panther Black interior and H/K speaker

minimott · Feb 26th, 2002, 05:12 PM

I never did like the look of the faux brushed aluminum either. It looks really bright in all the photos except the one Viscount Charles posted in this thread. In person, it looks bad. It's not as bright but it looks like it's been stated here: smudged fingerprints. And I noticed that this pattern varied from car to car at the auto show - on some Ses it was not as apparent as others. Did anyone else notice this?

minimott

noahe · Feb 26th, 2002, 05:40 PM

That's the first picture I've ever noticed that the brushed alloy effect is only on some of the dash. The uprights in the centre stack, the guage surrounds and the door pulls are still only in the silver paint, with patina paint on everything else. That's kinda weird.

Oh well, it didn't stand out at the autoshows like that. Funny light in the picture I guess. I'm sure I'll live, if the rest of the car is as fantastic as they say it is.

karmuze · Feb 26th, 2002, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB
Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off.

LMB, I think you're funning wit me. But in case some other reader doesn't get the joke: Airbags do not explode the dashboard apart when they deploy, they exit the dash above, below a segment, or a weakened (scored) section in the center part of a dash pad.

see adamlewin gallery, for hi-res version of this photo, I can't get it to fit in this post.

At any rate, I like REAL WOOD and REAL BRUSHED ALUM dash treatments and will hope to find someone who will do dash veneers for a MINI when I get my car.

Killerbee · Feb 27th, 2002, 02:26 AM

Aluminum, real wood, fake wood, silver plastic and smudged alloy plastic will each look best to different people. MINI people are going to be more individualistic than the average car buyer and I believe this will make the car more fun to be around. I also believe that having a car that can be modified easily and having an aftermarket willing to supply us with alternatives will keep us excited about our MINIs longer and more intensely than other makes. This has been true in my experiences with Miatas. Myself...removal of these plastic pieces and a bright yellow paint applied to them will be my choice. I'll love it but I won't mind if you don't. I love to attend a Miata meet and see how Miata people have fun with their cars and how they express themselves in what they add to their cars. I hope owning a MINI will give the same pleasure.
ps.....I'll still keep a Miata.

Clutch Cargo · Feb 27th, 2002, 02:43 PM

from Bruce K:

Quote:

But what makes you think the wood option is no more? It's still on the MINIUSA website, isn't it?

Nope. It's in the new brochure I got, but not on MINIUSA.COM anymore.

Feb 26th, 2002, 04:46 AM	#41
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:38 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off. LMB Global Moderator

Feb 26th, 2002, 05:07 AM	#42 (permalink)
My MINI me and me MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London (north) Local Time: 12:38 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off. LMB Not to mention the obvious that it would be freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer. I shall call him..."MINI-Me"! Silver/Black MC CVT 30/03/02 -11/02/06 "MINI Me Too" Chilli Red MCSa arrived 03/03/06 "MINI Me 3" Chilli Red/Black Clubman D 18/01/08 - AKA Jeremy C

Feb 26th, 2002, 08:53 AM	#43 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:38 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by My MINI me and me Not to mention the obvious that it would be freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer. Plastic it is then Global Moderator

Feb 26th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#45 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Clutch Cargo BTW, I think that "wood" interior isn't even an option anymore. One less thing to think about. Elimination of the "faux" wood trim option would make me happier - I don't want anything that tacky to be a MINI-sanctioned item. But what makes you think the wood option is no more? It's still on the MINIUSA website, isn't it? + 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

Feb 26th, 2002, 01:22 PM	#46 (permalink)
ricardo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 12:38 AM Posts: 546 Offline	Re: Opting out of the aluminium trim? Quote: Originally posted by ricardo Any one know if it's going to be possible to spec the "usual" bright silver trim in an "S" - in place of the Vaseline smeared effect? I'm tempted by the "S" but the interior finish looks awful - in contrast to that of my current MINI. Any one know the answer to this then? I don't want to have to hack the dashboard apart and fit some aftermarket thing. I'd just prefer the "normal" MINI interior.

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Feb 26th, 2002, 12:16 PM	#44 (permalink)
Clutch Cargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Near NYC Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 348 Offline	BTW, I think that "wood" interior isn't even an option anymore. One less thing to think about.

Feb 26th, 2002, 01:37 PM	#47 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: Re: Opting out of the aluminium trim? Quote: Originally posted by ricardo Any one know if it's going to be possible to spec the "usual" bright silver trim in an "S" - in place of the Vaseline smeared effect? I'm tempted by the "S" but the interior finish looks awful - in contrast to that of my current MINI. I doubt the silver trim will be an option on the S, as having it different allows MINI to have a distinct interior for both the standard Cooper and the Cooper S. But perhaps you'll find someone who owns a standard Cooper and would like to do a swap. + 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

Feb 26th, 2002, 04:33 PM	#48 (permalink)
Viscount Charles MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 449 Offline	The aluminium trim looks a lot better in this photo: Panther Black/Panther Black interior and H/K speaker Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though. Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed

Feb 26th, 2002, 05:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
minimott MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 130 Offline	faux brushed aluminum I never did like the look of the faux brushed aluminum either. It looks really bright in all the photos except the one Viscount Charles posted in this thread. In person, it looks bad. It's not as bright but it looks like it's been stated here: smudged fingerprints. And I noticed that this pattern varied from car to car at the auto show - on some Ses it was not as apparent as others. Did anyone else notice this? minimott

Feb 26th, 2002, 05:40 PM	#50 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	That's the first picture I've ever noticed that the brushed alloy effect is only on some of the dash. The uprights in the centre stack, the guage surrounds and the door pulls are still only in the silver paint, with patina paint on everything else. That's kinda weird. Oh well, it didn't stand out at the autoshows like that. Funny light in the picture I guess. I'm sure I'll live, if the rest of the car is as fantastic as they say it is.

Feb 26th, 2002, 10:25 PM	#51 (permalink)
karmuze MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: colorado Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 259 Offline	You can't be serious! Quote: Originally posted by LMB Would it not be dangerous to have the dash made of a real alloy as opposed to plastic. Whilst it may look the part I wouldn't fancy my chances in an accident, especially if I were the passenger. There would be a good change of you getting a face full of metal when the airbag goes off. LMB, I think you're funning wit me. But in case some other reader doesn't get the joke: Airbags do not explode the dashboard apart when they deploy, they exit the dash above, below a segment, or a weakened (scored) section in the center part of a dash pad. see adamlewin gallery, for hi-res version of this photo, I can't get it to fit in this post. At any rate, I like REAL WOOD and REAL BRUSHED ALUM dash treatments and will hope to find someone who will do dash veneers for a MINI when I get my car. Jerry

Feb 27th, 2002, 02:26 AM	#52 (permalink)
Killerbee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Aluminum, real wood, fake wood, silver plastic and smudged alloy plastic will each look best to different people. MINI people are going to be more individualistic than the average car buyer and I believe this will make the car more fun to be around. I also believe that having a car that can be modified easily and having an aftermarket willing to supply us with alternatives will keep us excited about our MINIs longer and more intensely than other makes. This has been true in my experiences with Miatas. Myself...removal of these plastic pieces and a bright yellow paint applied to them will be my choice. I'll love it but I won't mind if you don't. I love to attend a Miata meet and see how Miata people have fun with their cars and how they express themselves in what they add to their cars. I hope owning a MINI will give the same pleasure. ps.....I'll still keep a Miata. The whole world is buzzing about the MINI! 2002 MINI Cooper black w/yellow stripes 2000 Miata Evolution Orange EO2K project car 1996 XJ6 Last edited by Killerbee : Feb 27th, 2002 at 03:15 PM.

Feb 27th, 2002, 02:43 PM	#53 (permalink)
Clutch Cargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Near NYC Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 348 Offline	genuine fakewood from Bruce K: Quote: But what makes you think the wood option is no more? It's still on the MINIUSA website, isn't it? Nope. It's in the new brochure I got, but not on MINIUSA.COM anymore.

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