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Scrogg · Sep 7th, 2006, 09:49 PM

This would appear to be the right thread to ask this question in, rather than starting a new one, so...

Is anyone upset/annoyed/worse that Flame Spoke Alloys are one of the two available factory-fit 17" alloys on the next Cooper and Cooper S?

The other choice is a sort of S-Spoke looking attempt!

Checkie_checkmate · Sep 7th, 2006, 10:07 PM

Personally think they are the only nice looking alloys in the options list, don't like any of the others

rhardaker · Sep 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original)

Personally think they are the only nice looking alloys in the options list, don't like any of the others

I agree

but it is also a shame about them becoming available as a standard - although it will make it easier to pick up a spare wheels perhaps in case of any kerbing incidents etc....

Does anybody know how these wheels compare to the S Spokes weight wise?

rhardaker · Sep 8th, 2006, 10:18 AM

Anybody having issues with the decals on the wings getting water in the edge of them or worse beginning to peel?

When I was looking to buy mine nearly all the ones I saw had this issue on at least one side. My friend got hers replaced before picking the car up. Mine have just got about 2mm in places. The dealer says this issue is covered by warrany and has ordered some in for me.

Checkie_checkmate · Sep 8th, 2006, 10:21 AM

I had this on mine, they replaced them straight away no questions asked. Had mine done within 3 weeks of getting the car. No probs with new decals

rhardaker · Sep 12th, 2006, 10:23 PM

Ok - so my number plate looks up on the insurers databases as a checkmate...which it is. Trouble is it has a works kit fitted. Most insurance companies list checkmates and Cooper S Works as separate cars....trouble is none of them seem to list a checkmate works. I am currently insured as a Cooper S Works as I'm sure that is the most honest solution. It did get me thinking though as to what they would actually replace it with if the worst happened and it has to be replaced. I did try to talk to one about the changes made over the checkmate but it was just a waste of time. Most compaines also list Cooper S and then Cooper S chilli bit not works and works chilli...same issue.

What are other checkmate works drivers doing?

PS. found Car Insurance, Cheap Car Insurance, Travel Insurance Quotes Online UK very cheap

J.a.y · Sep 26th, 2006, 09:54 AM

Does anyone know how many (R50, R52 & R53) Checkmate´s have ever been made?

Darren Briggs · Oct 16th, 2006, 06:28 PM

i have a sexy checkmate,

see UKmini.com - BMW Mini Club York, UK for some pics of my decals

CC07ERS · Oct 16th, 2006, 06:47 PM

the checkmate is by far the best model

J.a.y · Oct 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM

Got my Cooper S Checkmate friday 13 OCT so about a week ago

Couldn´t be more happy

Specs:

Checkmate package - Space Blue
Differential Lock
Chrome Line Exterior
Chrome Line Interior
Cockpit Chrono Package
Armrest
Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Today got Ice Link Plus installed

Here´s a picture about week and a half ago from my dealers backyard (still missing bonnet stripes).

rhardaker · Oct 21st, 2006, 08:35 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club

Checkie_checkmate · Oct 21st, 2006, 10:11 PM

Congrats on the new checkmate and enjoy!

I'm upto 9100 miles and can't stop smiling still

eleanor.shepherd · Oct 22nd, 2006, 09:27 PM

Congratulations!
The grin comes with the car for sure - been out on the derbyshires dales run today and had a load of fun

rhardaker · Oct 22nd, 2006, 09:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eleanor.shepherd (original)

Congratulations!
The grin comes with the car for sure - been out on the derbyshires dales run today and had a load of fun

Me too!!!

J.a.y · Oct 24th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Thanks. It just

every day with my new Checkmate...

Does anyone know what´s the part number for the silver bonnet stripes on a checkmate as seen in picture?

227 BHA · Oct 31st, 2006, 07:41 AM

Hi. I have just bought my Checkmate - absolutely love it!
But mine does'nt have the bonnet scoop and stripes in silver.
Anyone know whats the best way of getting this done and where to go as I think they look great with the bonnet done

rhardaker · Oct 31st, 2006, 08:14 AM

I believe the stripes are £120'ish plus fitting. The Scoop has to be painted to match. All this is a no cost option when new but works out quite expensive as a retrofit.

Darren Briggs · Nov 2nd, 2006, 07:52 PM

How about my unique graphics..
see here....
Scoop...
http://www.ukmini.com/Decals/Checkmate/DSCF0750.JPG
and
Rear Soiler...
http://www.ukmini.com/Decals/Checkmate/DSCF0753.JPG

Checkie_checkmate · Nov 2nd, 2006, 08:22 PM

Funky!.....Roof next??

227 BHA · Nov 6th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Anyone know what the colour code is for the Checkmate silver?

I know the blue is Space Blue Metallic (A49 M) but there is no mention on the car what actual colour the silver is

(So I can get my scoop sprayed)

Sep 7th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#81
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 16,119 Offline	This would appear to be the right thread to ask this question in, rather than starting a new one, so... Is anyone upset/annoyed/worse that Flame Spoke Alloys are one of the two available factory-fit 17" alloys on the next Cooper and Cooper S? The other choice is a sort of S-Spoke looking attempt! 29

Sep 7th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#82 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 399 Offline	Personally think they are the only nice looking alloys in the options list, don't like any of the others Checkmate mad owner

Sep 8th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#84 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	Checkmate wing decals Anybody having issues with the decals on the wings getting water in the edge of them or worse beginning to peel? When I was looking to buy mine nearly all the ones I saw had this issue on at least one side. My friend got hers replaced before picking the car up. Mine have just got about 2mm in places. The dealer says this issue is covered by warrany and has ordered some in for me.

Sep 8th, 2006, 10:21 AM	#85 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 399 Offline	I had this on mine, they replaced them straight away no questions asked. Had mine done within 3 weeks of getting the car. No probs with new decals Checkmate mad owner

Sep 12th, 2006, 10:23 PM	#86 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	Checkmate Insurance question... Ok - so my number plate looks up on the insurers databases as a checkmate...which it is. Trouble is it has a works kit fitted. Most insurance companies list checkmates and Cooper S Works as separate cars....trouble is none of them seem to list a checkmate works. I am currently insured as a Cooper S Works as I'm sure that is the most honest solution. It did get me thinking though as to what they would actually replace it with if the worst happened and it has to be replaced. I did try to talk to one about the changes made over the checkmate but it was just a waste of time. Most compaines also list Cooper S and then Cooper S chilli bit not works and works chilli...same issue. What are other checkmate works drivers doing? PS. found Car Insurance, Cheap Car Insurance, Travel Insurance Quotes Online UK very cheap

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Sep 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#83 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original) Personally think they are the only nice looking alloys in the options list, don't like any of the others I agree but it is also a shame about them becoming available as a standard - although it will make it easier to pick up a spare wheels perhaps in case of any kerbing incidents etc.... Does anybody know how these wheels compare to the S Spokes weight wise?

Sep 26th, 2006, 09:54 AM	#87 (permalink)
J.a.y MINI2 Checkmate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Does anyone know how many (R50, R52 & R53) Checkmate´s have ever been made?

Oct 16th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#88 (permalink)
Darren Briggs ukmini***** Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 160 Offline	i have a sexy checkmate, see UKmini.com - BMW Mini Club York, UK for some pics of my decals www.ukmini.com

Oct 16th, 2006, 06:47 PM	#89 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 2,707 Offline	the checkmate is by far the best model

Oct 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM	#90 (permalink)
J.a.y MINI2 Checkmate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Got my Cooper S Checkmate friday 13 OCT so about a week ago Couldn´t be more happy Specs: Checkmate package - Space Blue Differential Lock Chrome Line Exterior Chrome Line Interior Cockpit Chrono Package Armrest Multi-Function Steering Wheel Today got Ice Link Plus installed Here´s a picture about week and a half ago from my dealers backyard (still missing bonnet stripes). Last edited by MINIAC : Oct 21st, 2006 at 08:47 PM. Reason: fix ImageShack link

Oct 21st, 2006, 08:35 PM	#91 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	Congrats and welcome to the club

Oct 21st, 2006, 10:11 PM	#92 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 399 Offline	Congrats on the new checkmate and enjoy! I'm upto 9100 miles and can't stop smiling still Checkmate mad owner

Oct 22nd, 2006, 09:27 PM	#93 (permalink)
eleanor.shepherd excited...? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Congratulations! The grin comes with the car for sure - been out on the derbyshires dales run today and had a load of fun

Oct 22nd, 2006, 09:36 PM	#94 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eleanor.shepherd (original) Congratulations! The grin comes with the car for sure - been out on the derbyshires dales run today and had a load of fun Me too!!!

Oct 24th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#95 (permalink)
J.a.y MINI2 Checkmate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Thanks. It just every day with my new Checkmate... Does anyone know what´s the part number for the silver bonnet stripes on a checkmate as seen in picture?

Oct 31st, 2006, 07:41 AM	#96 (permalink)
227 BHA MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Hi. I have just bought my Checkmate - absolutely love it! But mine does'nt have the bonnet scoop and stripes in silver. Anyone know whats the best way of getting this done and where to go as I think they look great with the bonnet done

Oct 31st, 2006, 08:14 AM	#97 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 303 Offline	I believe the stripes are £120'ish plus fitting. The Scoop has to be painted to match. All this is a no cost option when new but works out quite expensive as a retrofit.

Nov 2nd, 2006, 07:52 PM	#98 (permalink)
Darren Briggs ukmini***** Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 160 Offline	How about my unique graphics.. see here.... Scoop... http://www.ukmini.com/Decals/Checkmate/DSCF0750.JPG and Rear Soiler... http://www.ukmini.com/Decals/Checkmate/DSCF0753.JPG www.ukmini.com

Nov 2nd, 2006, 08:22 PM	#99 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 399 Offline	Funky!.....Roof next?? Checkmate mad owner

Nov 6th, 2006, 04:19 PM	#100 (permalink)
227 BHA MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Anyone know what the colour code is for the Checkmate silver? I know the blue is Space Blue Metallic (A49 M) but there is no mention on the car what actual colour the silver is (So I can get my scoop sprayed)

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