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EAC · Apr 10th, 2006, 02:57 PM

I've got a checkmate MCS on order (due this month, hopefully), and I specified it with Recaros. If specified with a black leather interior (or the Recaros) the steering wheel reverts to standard black.

LMB · Apr 10th, 2006, 05:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by EAC

I've got a checkmate MCS on order (due this month, hopefully), and I specified it with Recaros. If specified with a black leather interior (or the Recaros) the steering wheel reverts to standard black.

Interesting.

I thought you were stuck with the interior.

Thank you.

What about the checkered side graphic? Can you ask for that to be removed?

EAC · Apr 10th, 2006, 06:23 PM

No, as far as I know, your are 'stuck' with the side graphics (I actually like them

) and the Space Blue dashboard.

minigolf · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:52 PM

The side graphic is "only" a decal though, so it should be no problem to remove it. IMO it is one of those things that gets better the more you see it. At first I was thinking, oh man how many people will take those off on the first day they get the car. But they actually grow on you a bit. And with Andrew's GT stripes which are more rigid/straight than the more curvy/flowing OEM Checkmate bonnet stripes they actually make a lot more sense I think. The shapes of the side checks and the OEM bonnet stripes tend to clash a little I reckon.

Mind, one thing that I still reckon looks a bit cheap and nasty is the side badging on the B-pillars. Instead of Checkmate they should have written "AFTER THOUGHT" on there. They look a bit twee I'm sorry to say.

TrufflePig · Apr 14th, 2006, 11:23 PM

you can actually have the dealer remove the decals on the side if you want.

it'll be a special order that in Canada cost 400 bucks. i opted to leave them on mine which shoudl be here in a 1.5 month. i can't wait.

benzamg · Apr 15th, 2006, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

The side graphic is "only" a decal though, so it should be no problem to remove it. IMO it is one of those things that gets better the more you see it. At first I was thinking, oh man how many people will take those off on the first day they get the car. But they actually grow on you a bit. And with Andrew's GT stripes which are more rigid/straight than the more curvy/flowing OEM Checkmate bonnet stripes they actually make a lot more sense I think. The shapes of the side checks and the OEM bonnet stripes tend to clash a little I reckon.

Same. I actually never really considered the Checkmate because I wasn't fond of the decal, stripe, or wheels.. The wheels and stripe's curvyness clashed with the rigidness of the checkers on the decal... now that I've changed out the wheels.. The decal has really grown on me..

Like those GT stripes, Andrew

AndrewH · Apr 15th, 2006, 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by benzamg

Like those GT stripes, Andrew

Thanks

minigolf · Apr 22nd, 2006, 12:11 PM

A few more pics of Mr H's car.

AndrewH · Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:55 PM

Thanks Mr C

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Mmmmm grey stripes, I bet that's a first

Did you have your camera set on non-sparkle mode?

minigolf · Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:58 PM

I'd say that would be the result of the polarising filter.

Brewmeister · Jun 7th, 2006, 04:29 PM

No new checkmate owners? Just pasted the 3000 mile mark... loving every mile!

benzamg · Jun 7th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Just passed 8,500 over here

Checkie_checkmate · Jun 7th, 2006, 05:41 PM

4800 miles with the addition of JCW brakes and JCW airfilter

Oooh am i happy!!!!!!!

chkm8 · Jun 7th, 2006, 10:08 PM

Purchased our Checkmate approx. one month ago. Just loving it..... It sure receives it's fair share of stares. It's just a "cute" little car and fun to drive. Looking forward to a long summer ahead. Sorry, the only photos I have are too large for this site.

AndrewH · Jun 7th, 2006, 10:56 PM

According to Mr minigolf, there were a bunch of Checkmates rolling off the production line when he did his Mini factory tour a couple of weeks ago so there certainly should be more owners signing up here

bigturtle · Jun 9th, 2006, 10:08 AM

This is ours. 4000km and 12 weeks old.

minigolf · Jun 9th, 2006, 11:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

According to Mr minigolf, there were a bunch of Checkmates rolling off the production line when he did his Mini factory tour a couple of weeks ago so there certainly should be more owners signing up here

That's right, there were heaps! The tour guide said they couldn't make them quick enough.

checker · Jun 10th, 2006, 04:08 AM

Just found today that my space blue checkmate will be completed on June 12, woohooo. There's still some waiting that needs to happen but it'll be worth the wait.

curv872 · Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:58 PM

northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/DSCN0940.jpg

benzamg · Jun 22nd, 2006, 05:07 PM

some checkmates from MINIs on Top (Mt Washington, NH, USA)

curv, your pic reminded me of this one:

some other checkmates at MOT..

checkmate cooper

checkmates "on top"

checkmate decal on a BRG

Apr 10th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#42 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 24,967 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by EAC I've got a checkmate MCS on order (due this month, hopefully), and I specified it with Recaros. If specified with a black leather interior (or the Recaros) the steering wheel reverts to standard black. Interesting. I thought you were stuck with the interior. Thank you. What about the checkered side graphic? Can you ask for that to be removed? Global Moderator

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	The side graphic is "only" a decal though, so it should be no problem to remove it. IMO it is one of those things that gets better the more you see it. At first I was thinking, oh man how many people will take those off on the first day they get the car. But they actually grow on you a bit. And with Andrew's GT stripes which are more rigid/straight than the more curvy/flowing OEM Checkmate bonnet stripes they actually make a lot more sense I think. The shapes of the side checks and the OEM bonnet stripes tend to clash a little I reckon. Mind, one thing that I still reckon looks a bit cheap and nasty is the side badging on the B-pillars. Instead of Checkmate they should have written "AFTER THOUGHT" on there. They look a bit twee I'm sorry to say. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Apr 15th, 2006, 11:33 PM	#47 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 4,209 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by benzamg Like those GT stripes, Andrew Thanks Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Apr 22nd, 2006, 12:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	A few more pics of Mr H's car. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:55 PM	#49 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 4,209 Offline	Thanks Mr C Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Mmmmm grey stripes, I bet that's a first Did you have your camera set on non-sparkle mode? Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

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EAC Forum Lurker... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Derbyshire Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 89 Offline	I've got a checkmate MCS on order (due this month, hopefully), and I specified it with Recaros. If specified with a black leather interior (or the Recaros) the steering wheel reverts to standard black.

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Apr 10th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#43 (permalink)
EAC Forum Lurker... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Derbyshire Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 89 Offline	No, as far as I know, your are 'stuck' with the side graphics (I actually like them ) and the Space Blue dashboard.

Apr 14th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
TrufflePig MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 93 Offline	you can actually have the dealer remove the decals on the side if you want. it'll be a special order that in Canada cost 400 bucks. i opted to leave them on mine which shoudl be here in a 1.5 month. i can't wait.

Apr 15th, 2006, 02:57 PM	#46 (permalink)
benzamg Just Checking... Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf The side graphic is "only" a decal though, so it should be no problem to remove it. IMO it is one of those things that gets better the more you see it. At first I was thinking, oh man how many people will take those off on the first day they get the car. But they actually grow on you a bit. And with Andrew's GT stripes which are more rigid/straight than the more curvy/flowing OEM Checkmate bonnet stripes they actually make a lot more sense I think. The shapes of the side checks and the OEM bonnet stripes tend to clash a little I reckon. Same. I actually never really considered the Checkmate because I wasn't fond of the decal, stripe, or wheels.. The wheels and stripe's curvyness clashed with the rigidness of the checkers on the decal... now that I've changed out the wheels.. The decal has really grown on me.. Like those GT stripes, Andrew

Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:58 PM	#50 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	I'd say that would be the result of the polarising filter. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 7th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#51 (permalink)
Brewmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Endicott, New York Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 89 Offline	No new checkmate owners? Just pasted the 3000 mile mark... loving every mile!

Jun 7th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#52 (permalink)
benzamg Just Checking... Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Just passed 8,500 over here

Jun 7th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#53 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 407 Offline	4800 miles with the addition of JCW brakes and JCW airfilter Oooh am i happy!!!!!!! Checkmate mad owner

Jun 7th, 2006, 10:08 PM	#54 (permalink)
chkm8 chkm8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunsw Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Purchased our Checkmate approx. one month ago. Just loving it..... It sure receives it's fair share of stares. It's just a "cute" little car and fun to drive. Looking forward to a long summer ahead. Sorry, the only photos I have are too large for this site. 06/mcs/sb/checkmate

Jun 7th, 2006, 10:56 PM	#55 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 4,209 Offline	According to Mr minigolf, there were a bunch of Checkmates rolling off the production line when he did his Mini factory tour a couple of weeks ago so there certainly should be more owners signing up here Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jun 9th, 2006, 10:08 AM	#56 (permalink)
bigturtle Oh God, what have I done? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Local Time: 01:51 PM Posts: 301 Offline	This is ours. 4000km and 12 weeks old. Attached Thumbnails

Jun 9th, 2006, 11:38 AM	#57 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH According to Mr minigolf, there were a bunch of Checkmates rolling off the production line when he did his Mini factory tour a couple of weeks ago so there certainly should be more owners signing up here That's right, there were heaps! The tour guide said they couldn't make them quick enough. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 10th, 2006, 04:08 AM	#58 (permalink)
checker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Just found today that my space blue checkmate will be completed on June 12, woohooo. There's still some waiting that needs to happen but it'll be worth the wait.

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curv872 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Ready for action! northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/DSCN0940.jpg

Jun 22nd, 2006, 05:07 PM	#60 (permalink)
benzamg Just Checking... Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 209 Offline	some checkmates from MINIs on Top (Mt Washington, NH, USA) curv, your pic reminded me of this one: some other checkmates at MOT.. checkmate cooper checkmates "on top" checkmate decal on a BRG Last edited by benzamg : Jan 10th, 2007 at 11:59 PM.

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