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Elvind · Nov 15th, 2005, 08:00 AM

I din't find any Chili Red registry in this forum, so here it is!

Since I don't have my car yet, I will let you start

Post information about you car, factory options, changes (after market), pictures and more.
Discuss roof colors, bonnet stripes, wheels, chrome/red/black grille, interior, exterior etc.
Pros/Cons with a Chili Red MCS.
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Sisters and brothers unite!

Nov 15th, 2005, 06:19 PM

Hah and i was thinking of starting one...

Why wasnt there a Chili Red registry before?!

I just got my car a lil over 2 weeks ago. CR/B MCS, sport package, premium package, lsd, nav, black bonnet stripes, 17" S lites, aero grille (on top only), black leatherette, anthracite dash.

I never knew a red car could look THIS GOOD! washed and waxed my baby over the weekend, looks AWESOME. i'm just afraid of the color fading too much and turning orange later, but with the right care should be okay.

Chili red is the best color!!

justbob · Nov 16th, 2005, 02:02 AM

,,,,the rest are just mistakes!

Seriously, there's a thread somewhere under general discussion that I started using a similar tagline, and it created quite a controversial discussion, as you may well imagine!

(Actually it's a line I stole from a Corvette engineer, who, when asked what color the first C5 Corvette should be painted, replied, "All Corvettes are red, the rest are just mistakes. Paint it red.")

At any rate, here's a small thumbnail of mine. 2004 CR/W MCS MC40 #199. Sports package, front and rear fogs, R90 17" Anthracite, carbon fibre dash, all the chrome MINI could find, rubber rally floor mates, red and black leather interior, etc etc. Removed all the stickers except the one on the bonnet.

This is the first RED car I've ever owned, and I was a bit trepiditious about it at first--my father referred to it as the proverbial "write-me-a-ticket red." But I've had it for 16 months and only one ticket so far. I like the white roof, it really sets the red off, but it may be more conspicuous than the CR/B combo.

More importantly, it's trick and classic looking--and probably will be in 20 years. Oh, and no fading at all after 16 months and 33,000 miles; it's still a deep, vibrant color (just make sure you park WAY far out in parking lots--avoid Ding City!

Elvind · Nov 16th, 2005, 05:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by justbob

All MCS's are Red....

,,,,the rest are just mistakes!

Excellent saying

Quote: Originally Posted by justbob

At any rate, here's a small thumbnail of mine. 2004 CR/W MCS MC40 #199. Sports package, front and rear fogs, R90 17" Anthracite, carbon fibre dash, all the chrome MINI could find, rubber rally floor mates, red and black leather interior, etc etc. Removed all the stickers except the one on the bonnet.

Can't see any thumbnail of your lovely car, and no Gallery either. You should make one if possible

stephen orford · Nov 16th, 2005, 07:26 AM

My wife and I own a 2003 MCS with the chili pack 17 inch wheels and 6 stacker CD changer.I have had the car fitted with a 15% reduction pulley. Best value for $ invested.When driving out West from Newcastle to Binnaway the winding road climbing out of the Hunter valley allows the MCS to be seen at its best.The whine from the supercharger would bring a tear to a glass eye and the road holding capability of the car often sees larger engined cars left behind. Passing those B doubles is an absolute joy as you drop down the box to 4th gear hit the loud pedal and pass the cab touching 160 km/Ph. How easy it is to just want to spend every weekend driving one of the best engineered cars on the market. I know I'm a mini tragic.

CoryB · Nov 16th, 2005, 02:10 PM

I've had my 2004 CR/W MCS since May 2004. No fading to the paint at all. The red is clearcoated so it won't oxidize the way single-stage red paint does.

Well, that and I wash it weekly (at least) and polish it monthly. If anything, I'll probably wear the paint off of it.

It has no options other than what comes standard in the USA (boost radio w/CD, A/C.) It came with bonnet stripes but they've since been removed. I've since added 5Zigen wheels with Toyo Proxes 4 tyres, Ian's auto-up circuit and MTH.

ignote · Nov 17th, 2005, 01:31 PM

I gave up a Chipped 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg for my Mini. The Jetta was probably a bit faster being chipped but the Mini handles way better. Lots more fun to drive. I love this car.

2005 MCS, Chili Red Black, Sport Package, LSD, Chrono Pack, Leatherette, Rear Fog, Web Spokes, 6-Speed

CHRIS COOPER · Nov 18th, 2005, 12:53 PM

A picture can speak a thousand words! (Check personal gallery)

My dad had a 91 J reg mini Cooper that looked exactly the same, so I had to follow and it does get some lovely looks and comments.

Downside - I love driving it and its recently covered 10200 miles since I picked it up on May 7th 2005 but they have been great fun and best memories to date are taking it Normandy for the 61st D-Day anniversary, it certainly got some looks then! Also met some of the real veterans from Band of Brothers, how superb?
Stonechips are a pain, recently got a scratch on both doors from stones being flung up from the wheels. Does anyone have the mudguards? Do they help and how do they look? Pics would be most welcome!

Cheers

timmydamini · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:04 PM

Great colour eh?

Paul · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:10 PM

Had an indi/white Cooper, then a red/white S, then an indi/indi S.... Now back in a red/white S....

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/1009

emu_p · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:19 PM

Emu's New S

timmydamini · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Had an indi/white Cooper, then a red/white S, then an indi/indi S.... Now back in a red/white S....

Welcome back.

Nice car.

timmydamini · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:24 PM

Another, just for fun.

Magnetic stripes.

Minnington · Nov 23rd, 2005, 01:11 PM

Had my Red & Black MCS for 2 weeks now. Before that had a Blue & W Cooper, and before that (rather spookily) a Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport

Hope you're getting Bonnet Stripes !!

Elvind · Nov 23rd, 2005, 01:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnington

Had my Red & Black MCS for 2 weeks now. Before that had a Blue & W Cooper, and before that (rather spookily) a Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport

Hope you're getting Bonnet Stripes !!

Cool! Did you like the Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport ? I think it's okay with sufficient enginepower and space. It's quite different from the Mini though.

I'm getting bonnett stripes if it was me you asked.

Minnington · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Elvind

Cool! Did you like the Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport ? I think it's okay with sufficient enginepower and space. It's quite different from the Mini though.

I'm getting bonnett stripes if it was me you asked.

Yeah, the Nissan was OK, my Ex is still driving it now as I bought it of the company, Separation lawers Huh

I always thought it could use more power, as the chassis was pretty darn good, as you say, completely different to the Mini though.

Glad to hear you're going with stripes, makes the car stand out from the crowd

twig · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:38 PM

RED

Brynster · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chows4us

RED

(And black...and white)

but very nice, too.

Elvind · Nov 24th, 2005, 09:51 PM

Great looking car, chows4us!

However your avatar should look more like this. (Terrible paintbrush job hehe

)
Feel free to use it if you like

twig · Nov 24th, 2005, 11:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Elvind

Great looking car, chows4us!

However your avatar should look more like this. (Terrible paintbrush job hehe

)
Feel free to use it if you like

Thanks GUYS!

Nov 16th, 2005, 02:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
justbob MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 694 Offline	All MCS's are Red.... ,,,,the rest are just mistakes! Seriously, there's a thread somewhere under general discussion that I started using a similar tagline, and it created quite a controversial discussion, as you may well imagine! (Actually it's a line I stole from a Corvette engineer, who, when asked what color the first C5 Corvette should be painted, replied, "All Corvettes are red, the rest are just mistakes. Paint it red.") At any rate, here's a small thumbnail of mine. 2004 CR/W MCS MC40 #199. Sports package, front and rear fogs, R90 17" Anthracite, carbon fibre dash, all the chrome MINI could find, rubber rally floor mates, red and black leather interior, etc etc. Removed all the stickers except the one on the bonnet. This is the first RED car I've ever owned, and I was a bit trepiditious about it at first--my father referred to it as the proverbial "write-me-a-ticket red." But I've had it for 16 months and only one ticket so far. I like the white roof, it really sets the red off, but it may be more conspicuous than the CR/B combo. More importantly, it's trick and classic looking--and probably will be in 20 years. Oh, and no fading at all after 16 months and 33,000 miles; it's still a deep, vibrant color (just make sure you park WAY far out in parking lots--avoid Ding City!

Nov 16th, 2005, 05:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elvind MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baerum, Norway Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 937 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by justbob All MCS's are Red.... ,,,,the rest are just mistakes! Excellent saying Quote: Originally Posted by justbob At any rate, here's a small thumbnail of mine. 2004 CR/W MCS MC40 #199. Sports package, front and rear fogs, R90 17" Anthracite, carbon fibre dash, all the chrome MINI could find, rubber rally floor mates, red and black leather interior, etc etc. Removed all the stickers except the one on the bonnet. Can't see any thumbnail of your lovely car, and no Gallery either. You should make one if possible Elvind's Chili Red MINI Cooper S

Nov 16th, 2005, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
stephen orford MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 109 Offline	My wife and I own a 2003 MCS with the chili pack 17 inch wheels and 6 stacker CD changer.I have had the car fitted with a 15% reduction pulley. Best value for $ invested.When driving out West from Newcastle to Binnaway the winding road climbing out of the Hunter valley allows the MCS to be seen at its best.The whine from the supercharger would bring a tear to a glass eye and the road holding capability of the car often sees larger engined cars left behind. Passing those B doubles is an absolute joy as you drop down the box to 4th gear hit the loud pedal and pass the cab touching 160 km/Ph. How easy it is to just want to spend every weekend driving one of the best engineered cars on the market. I know I'm a mini tragic. Attached Thumbnails

Nov 16th, 2005, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
CoryB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chester VA USA Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 263 Offline	I've had my 2004 CR/W MCS since May 2004. No fading to the paint at all. The red is clearcoated so it won't oxidize the way single-stage red paint does. Well, that and I wash it weekly (at least) and polish it monthly. If anything, I'll probably wear the paint off of it. It has no options other than what comes standard in the USA (boost radio w/CD, A/C.) It came with bonnet stripes but they've since been removed. I've since added 5Zigen wheels with Toyo Proxes 4 tyres, Ian's auto-up circuit and MTH. His - 04 CR/W MCS Hers - 05 BEP/W MCS

Nov 17th, 2005, 01:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
ignote MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Local Time: 09:34 AM Posts: 34 Offline	I gave up a Chipped 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg for my Mini. The Jetta was probably a bit faster being chipped but the Mini handles way better. Lots more fun to drive. I love this car. 2005 MCS, Chili Red Black, Sport Package, LSD, Chrono Pack, Leatherette, Rear Fog, Web Spokes, 6-Speed Attached Thumbnails

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Nov 15th, 2005, 08:00 AM	#1
Elvind MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baerum, Norway Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 937 Offline	Chili Red MCS registry I din't find any Chili Red registry in this forum, so here it is! Since I don't have my car yet, I will let you start Post information about you car, factory options, changes (after market), pictures and more. Discuss roof colors, bonnet stripes, wheels, chrome/red/black grille, interior, exterior etc. Pros/Cons with a Chili Red MCS. Chat Sisters and brothers unite! Elvind's Chili Red MINI Cooper S

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Nov 15th, 2005, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
candiecat Posts: n/a	Hah and i was thinking of starting one... Why wasnt there a Chili Red registry before?! I just got my car a lil over 2 weeks ago. CR/B MCS, sport package, premium package, lsd, nav, black bonnet stripes, 17" S lites, aero grille (on top only), black leatherette, anthracite dash. I never knew a red car could look THIS GOOD! washed and waxed my baby over the weekend, looks AWESOME. i'm just afraid of the color fading too much and turning orange later, but with the right care should be okay. Chili red is the best color!!

Nov 18th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
CHRIS COOPER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 48 Offline	A picture can speak a thousand words! (Check personal gallery) My dad had a 91 J reg mini Cooper that looked exactly the same, so I had to follow and it does get some lovely looks and comments. Downside - I love driving it and its recently covered 10200 miles since I picked it up on May 7th 2005 but they have been great fun and best memories to date are taking it Normandy for the 61st D-Day anniversary, it certainly got some looks then! Also met some of the real veterans from Band of Brothers, how superb? Stonechips are a pain, recently got a scratch on both doors from stones being flung up from the wheels. Does anyone have the mudguards? Do they help and how do they look? Pics would be most welcome! Cheers

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
timmydamini Li'l ol' wine drinker, me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cork Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Great colour eh? Attached Thumbnails

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 40,712 Offline	Me... Had an indi/white Cooper, then a red/white S, then an indi/indi S.... Now back in a red/white S.... http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/1009

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
emu_p Now on my 3rd Mini !!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 593 Offline	Now also in a Red/white S Emu's New S Attached Thumbnails

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
timmydamini Li'l ol' wine drinker, me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cork Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Had an indi/white Cooper, then a red/white S, then an indi/indi S.... Now back in a red/white S.... Welcome back. Nice car.

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
timmydamini Li'l ol' wine drinker, me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cork Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Another, just for fun. Magnetic stripes.

Nov 23rd, 2005, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Minnington MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Had my Red & Black MCS for 2 weeks now. Before that had a Blue & W Cooper, and before that (rather spookily) a Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport Hope you're getting Bonnet Stripes !!

Nov 23rd, 2005, 01:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Elvind MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baerum, Norway Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 937 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnington Had my Red & Black MCS for 2 weeks now. Before that had a Blue & W Cooper, and before that (rather spookily) a Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport Hope you're getting Bonnet Stripes !! Cool! Did you like the Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport ? I think it's okay with sufficient enginepower and space. It's quite different from the Mini though. I'm getting bonnett stripes if it was me you asked. Elvind's Chili Red MINI Cooper S

Nov 24th, 2005, 08:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minnington MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Elvind Cool! Did you like the Nissan Primera 1.8 Sport ? I think it's okay with sufficient enginepower and space. It's quite different from the Mini though. I'm getting bonnett stripes if it was me you asked. Yeah, the Nissan was OK, my Ex is still driving it now as I bought it of the company, Separation lawers Huh I always thought it could use more power, as the chassis was pretty darn good, as you say, completely different to the Mini though. Glad to hear you're going with stripes, makes the car stand out from the crowd

Nov 24th, 2005, 08:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
twig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 183 Offline	RED

Nov 24th, 2005, 08:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Brynster No guts, no glory! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chows4us RED (And black...and white) but very nice, too.

Nov 24th, 2005, 09:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Elvind MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baerum, Norway Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 937 Offline	Great looking car, chows4us! However your avatar should look more like this. (Terrible paintbrush job hehe ) Feel free to use it if you like Attached Images Elvind's Chili Red MINI Cooper S

Nov 24th, 2005, 11:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
twig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Elvind Great looking car, chows4us! However your avatar should look more like this. (Terrible paintbrush job hehe ) Feel free to use it if you like Thanks GUYS!

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