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barbaloot · Jun 30th, 2005, 10:06 PM

This is just for fun. But I think of the rollbars being inside the car, not outside.

am0eba · Jul 1st, 2005, 03:30 PM

Huh?

No idea what you're asking...

_Dave_

TastsLikeChicken · Jul 1st, 2005, 03:43 PM

I don't understand what you are asking either... sorry...

barbaloot · Jul 1st, 2005, 04:10 PM

The rollbar in chrome are part of the Chrome Line Exterior. But I think of them as inside the car, and should be part of the Chrome Line Interior.

indimini · Jul 1st, 2005, 04:12 PM

MINI includes the chrome rollbars on the 'vert as part of the chrome line exterior. I think the poll is asking if they really should be inlcuded as part of the chrome line interior.

I'm personally conflicted as they are "outside" when the top is down (which is most of the time) but certainly seem to be inside when the top is up.

Gr8Dain · Jul 1st, 2005, 04:42 PM

We did not get the Chrome Line Exterior, but we got the CHrome hoops. We did get the CHrono Pack which includes the Chrome Interior. So I am not sure if we got the Chrome hoops because of it being a 'vert, because of the interior, or because it is an S. I have heard all things. Did not want them anyway.

Someone please PM me that you are willing to swap your black ones.

Dain

Gr8Dain · Jul 1st, 2005, 04:44 PM

By the way, isn't everything that is on the inside, on the OUTSIDE when the top is down?

That would make it part of the exterior since you signed a contract to keep the top down 90% of the time.

Dain

barbaloot · Jul 1st, 2005, 05:43 PM

Ha ha ha, good point.

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain

By the way, isn't everything that is on the inside, on the OUTSIDE when the top is down?

That would make it part of the exterior since you signed a contract to keep the top down 90% of the time.

Dain

Gr8Dain · Jul 1st, 2005, 06:13 PM

Thank you, thank you. I am here all week. Try the veal. Tip your waiters ......

am0eba · Jul 2nd, 2005, 03:03 AM

In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare.

A recent discussion on another thread was concrned with whether the roll hoops were high enough to protect passengers during rollover. I thought your question was related to that...

_Dave_

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barbaloot · Jul 2nd, 2005, 07:36 AM

I am 6 foot. And when I have sat in the back seat. I am so not getting saved by the roll bars.

But my question is a total cosmetic one, and just for fun.

Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba

In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare.

A recent discussion on another thread was concrned with whether the roll hoops were high enough to protect passengers during rollover. I thought your question was related to that...

_Dave_

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mxyzptlk · Jul 6th, 2005, 01:34 AM

I think they should be optional without the rest of the exterior package. The hinges and mirror caps are too much I think, but I almost refused to drive my mini off the lot without my chrome rollbars installed. (i relented to picking up the part a week later when jarod came out with my keys in hand

)

edit: you know, i take that back.. they should just be standard period

Gr8Dain · Jul 6th, 2005, 03:37 PM

So did you swap them yourself? What was the process?

And NO, they should not be standard

I want the black/gray (whatever).

mxyzptlk · Jul 6th, 2005, 08:07 PM

no they did it at the dealer where they were delivered.. Took maybe 15 minutes, most of which i assume was my MA convincing someone to do it.. They two pieces simply snap together after i'm assuming the standard black plastic snaps off.

Gr8Dain · Jul 6th, 2005, 09:22 PM

Did they let you keep the black ones?

meinamini · Jul 7th, 2005, 01:36 AM

Over here in the antipodes, all cooper S cabrios come standard with the chrome roll over hoops, whilst the cooper cabrios have the black, regardless of chrome interior/ exterior.

BTW I love my chromey hoops

I didn't go for either the chrome interior or exterior, but did invest in some chrome mirror caps and I have now moved onto chequered flags

paulworthing · Jul 8th, 2005, 08:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba

In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare.

I agree with you. The car is wonderful and, IMHO, the only thing that spoils it are the incongruous roll bars - luckily for me I could not afford the MCSC so mine did not come with them as standard and as I wanted a keep mine 'understated' I did not have them added

View Poll Results: Are the rollbars really outside?...
Yes!	8	53.33%
No way, should be part of Chrome Line Interior!	7	46.67%
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Jun 30th, 2005, 10:06 PM	#1
barbaloot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Roll Bars, are they really outside? This is just for fun. But I think of the rollbars being inside the car, not outside.

Jul 1st, 2005, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 256 Offline	Huh? No idea what you're asking... _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Jul 2nd, 2005, 03:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 256 Offline	In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare. A recent discussion on another thread was concrned with whether the roll hoops were high enough to protect passengers during rollover. I thought your question was related to that... _Dave_ l "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Jul 8th, 2005, 08:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
paulworthing MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worthing Local Time: 09:02 AM Posts: 389 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare. I agree with you. The car is wonderful and, IMHO, the only thing that spoils it are the incongruous roll bars - luckily for me I could not afford the MCSC so mine did not come with them as standard and as I wanted a keep mine 'understated' I did not have them added MINI One Convertible Hot Orange, Full Aero Kit, Heated Sports Seats, X-Lites, etc

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Jul 1st, 2005, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
TastsLikeChicken MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 47 Offline	I don't understand what you are asking either... sorry...

Jul 1st, 2005, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
barbaloot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 164 Offline	The rollbar in chrome are part of the Chrome Line Exterior. But I think of them as inside the car, and should be part of the Chrome Line Interior.

Jul 1st, 2005, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
indimini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland (DC Suburbs Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 516 Offline	MINI includes the chrome rollbars on the 'vert as part of the chrome line exterior. I think the poll is asking if they really should be inlcuded as part of the chrome line interior. I'm personally conflicted as they are "outside" when the top is down (which is most of the time) but certainly seem to be inside when the top is up.

Jul 1st, 2005, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 818 Offline	We did not get the Chrome Line Exterior, but we got the CHrome hoops. We did get the CHrono Pack which includes the Chrome Interior. So I am not sure if we got the Chrome hoops because of it being a 'vert, because of the interior, or because it is an S. I have heard all things. Did not want them anyway. Someone please PM me that you are willing to swap your black ones. Dain

Jul 1st, 2005, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 818 Offline	By the way, isn't everything that is on the inside, on the OUTSIDE when the top is down? That would make it part of the exterior since you signed a contract to keep the top down 90% of the time. Dain

Jul 1st, 2005, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
barbaloot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Ha ha ha, good point. Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain By the way, isn't everything that is on the inside, on the OUTSIDE when the top is down? That would make it part of the exterior since you signed a contract to keep the top down 90% of the time. Dain

Jul 1st, 2005, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 818 Offline	Thank you, thank you. I am here all week. Try the veal. Tip your waiters ......

Jul 2nd, 2005, 07:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
barbaloot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 164 Offline	I am 6 foot. And when I have sat in the back seat. I am so not getting saved by the roll bars. But my question is a total cosmetic one, and just for fun. Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba In the US at least, the chrome hoops are standard on the S mode. I would have preferred the dark gray to avoid glare. A recent discussion on another thread was concrned with whether the roll hoops were high enough to protect passengers during rollover. I thought your question was related to that... _Dave_ l

Jul 6th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
mxyzptlk kltpzyxm Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 112 Offline	I think they should be optional without the rest of the exterior package. The hinges and mirror caps are too much I think, but I almost refused to drive my mini off the lot without my chrome rollbars installed. (i relented to picking up the part a week later when jarod came out with my keys in hand ) edit: you know, i take that back.. they should just be standard period

Jul 6th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 818 Offline	So did you swap them yourself? What was the process? And NO, they should not be standard I want the black/gray (whatever).

Jul 6th, 2005, 08:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
mxyzptlk kltpzyxm Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 112 Offline	no they did it at the dealer where they were delivered.. Took maybe 15 minutes, most of which i assume was my MA convincing someone to do it.. They two pieces simply snap together after i'm assuming the standard black plastic snaps off.

Jul 6th, 2005, 09:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 818 Offline	Did they let you keep the black ones?

Jul 7th, 2005, 01:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 07:02 PM Posts: 3,932 Offline	Over here in the antipodes, all cooper S cabrios come standard with the chrome roll over hoops, whilst the cooper cabrios have the black, regardless of chrome interior/ exterior. BTW I love my chromey hoops I didn't go for either the chrome interior or exterior, but did invest in some chrome mirror caps and I have now moved onto chequered flags

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