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rei00 · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:15 AM

Those who are interested, here's some pics of my new yellow S I picked up last Friday.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...?gallery=rei00

No problems except Tire flat monitor and DSC light came on for a while and went out for no reason at all.

Also, front bottom black (plastic one) grill is pushed in slightly - shouldn't be a problem pushing it back out.

The biggest problem I have is I am relatively inexperienced manual driver and I stalled engine about five times - Anyone know if this will damage the engine? I am getting better though.

Additionally, I though S came with colored front grills???

chiph · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by rei00
Additionally, I though S came with colored front grills???

I thought so too. Maybe the yellow is different for some reason? Or maybe your dealer swapped it out for chrome?

In any case - looks good!

Chip H.

sjbartnik · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:37 AM

Yes, the S should come with a body-colored grille. Interesting. Perhaps this is a running change, or more likely, perhaps it's just a production error and they put the wrong grille on at the factory

Ady · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:45 AM

As far as i know the S does come with a body coloured grill, if you look on yours the bottom slat in the bumper is yellow, wonder if your dealer had a little accident and changed.
Car looks cool though

Ady (R50)

MINIMiller · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:56 AM

Wow, that is unusual. First, yellow on yellow is cool. But to have gotten the chromed front grill is very interesting. Every S I've seen has the body colored grill - They're supposed to.

I see you got your car from MINI of Sterling so we will look forward to seeing you at some MINI events.

Enjoy!

rei00 · Aug 5th, 2002, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by MINIMiller

I see you got your car from MINI of Sterling so we will look forward to seeing you at some MINI events.

Enjoy!

Thanx.
I will look forward to seeing other MINI drivers.

LANER · Aug 5th, 2002, 11:33 AM

I agree, it looks good!!

Looks like your dealer has swapped the top section of the grille for the chromed cooper section, but has missed the lower grille slat! the Cooper S top grille is meant to be coloured and only have 3 slats, where as the cooper has 4 chromed slats.

just ring up the parts department and order the lower slat, its about 15 english quid, so it wont set you back that much, plus youll have a very individual S!!

sjjn · Aug 5th, 2002, 11:47 AM

Rei,

Could you please find out from your dealer why (and how) they managed to get you the Chrome grill? And if he has any info if MINI plan that as an option. That is an option if offered I would surely go for.

Nice ride BTW....

rei00 · Aug 5th, 2002, 01:55 PM

sjjn,

I called my dealer MINI of sterling, who is great BTW, who was just as purplexed as me.

She did say that when I come in, she will take a look at it and call MINIusa to clear up a few things and perhaps install bottom slat as chrome, too.

It all depends since I right now on bad side of dealer for messing up their paperwork. oops.

smiffy · Aug 5th, 2002, 02:02 PM

Looks nice, would look awesome with tinted windows

komulainen · Aug 5th, 2002, 02:15 PM

Gorgeous! Looks like it should say "Have A Nice Day" underneath it!

I LOVE the chrome grill. I would be psyched to have that as an option. Does anyone know how expensive/easy it would be to change out the body colored grill for a chrome one? Can't be too difficult if someone "accidentally" put it on this S!

PIT · Aug 5th, 2002, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by komulainen
Can't be too difficult if someone "accidentally" put it on this S!

hehe..the upper grille is quite easy..
BUT the single slat of the bumper is the horror to change
because its glued..

Isnt it, Smiffy ?

smiffy · Aug 5th, 2002, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by PIT
Isnt it, Smiffy ?

ohh yes

MINIsota_Cuke · Aug 5th, 2002, 02:59 PM

Love that Yellow S!

I wouldn't even bother changing out the bottom slat. I think it looks great just the way it is.
I'm getting Yellow/White S and I would LOVE to have a chrome grill.
I want it! I Want It! I WANT IT!!!!
(throwing a tantrum usually works)

Corleone · Aug 5th, 2002, 03:36 PM

Magnificent !!!

Your car is just excellent my friend, it's very very nice even with this chrome grill !!!!

Yellow is the ultimate color for any MINI.

ENJOY !!!!

Markie · Aug 5th, 2002, 03:47 PM

Nice car, yours is the first I have seen all yellow. The grill mixup is interesting, I guess for all the computers and robotics there still is human error involved? Nice to see the English haven't lost their touch for putting the wrong parts on (please don't flame me, I know American made cars are the same). My Triumph TR8 came from the factory with a TR7 steering wheel and wheels from a TR7 Spider. I'd certainly get them to replace that bottom yellow fin if you stay with the chrome grill. Certainly unique. Makes me wonder what my Cooper S will look like in a couple of weeks?

I wouldn't worry about the Tire flat monitor and DSC light, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it may stay on for a bit when you fill your tires or change tires until it adjusts itself.

BTW, nice color if I say so myself...

majerlenbean · Aug 5th, 2002, 08:46 PM

I agree that yellow is the best color also. I wish my S had the chrome grille. It looks great. That would be great if the cooper grille fits the S. I thought about having mine chromed, but if this is an option, time to check out the price at the dealer. What do you think about yellow with the flairs painted body color?http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...an/image01.jpg

Markie · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by majerlenbean
I agree that yellow is the best color also. I wish my S had the chrome grille. It looks great. That would be great if the cooper grille fits the S. I thought about having mine chromed, but if this is an option, time to check out the price at the dealer. What do you think about yellow with the flairs painted body color?http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...an/image01.jpg

Very nice, I like it. I also like your window tinting, I'm thinking about getting my windows tinted, besides being practical down here in the hot and sunny south it really looks good with yellow.

Basil · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:40 PM

Come off it. Someone would have noticed a grille was wrong before it left the factory !!. I would be asking some VERY serious questions of your dealer, particularly as you mention problems with a pushed in panel at the front.

You've paid a small fortune, and waited half a life time for your car, it should be PERFECT.

Apart from that, it looks very smart.

Cheers

noahe · Aug 5th, 2002, 10:47 PM

Agreed Basil, that car looks wrong. Since chrome or body coloured slats isn't merely the issue - it's three slats vs. four, and the bottom slat is wider than the chrome ones, and body painted. Someone should have noticed it.

While I certainly don't mind the chrome grill, actually I prefer it, the S should have three chrome slats on the top to look right.

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#1
rei00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 120 Offline	Pics of my new yellow on yellow cooper S Those who are interested, here's some pics of my new yellow S I picked up last Friday. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...?gallery=rei00 No problems except Tire flat monitor and DSC light came on for a while and went out for no reason at all. Also, front bottom black (plastic one) grill is pushed in slightly - shouldn't be a problem pushing it back out. The biggest problem I have is I am relatively inexperienced manual driver and I stalled engine about five times - Anyone know if this will damage the engine? I am getting better though. Additionally, I though S came with colored front grills??? --------------------------------------- Cooper S with Cold weather, Fog lamps, MFSW, DSC, PDC, Xenon, OBC, BMP intake, All Liquid Yellow.

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Re: Pics of my new yellow on yellow cooper S Quote: Originally posted by rei00 Additionally, I though S came with colored front grills??? I thought so too. Maybe the yellow is different for some reason? Or maybe your dealer swapped it out for chrome? In any case - looks good! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 629 Offline	Yes, the S should come with a body-colored grille. Interesting. Perhaps this is a running change, or more likely, perhaps it's just a production error and they put the wrong grille on at the factory Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 741 Offline	Wow, that is unusual. First, yellow on yellow is cool. But to have gotten the chromed front grill is very interesting. Every S I've seen has the body colored grill - They're supposed to. I see you got your car from MINI of Sterling so we will look forward to seeing you at some MINI events. Enjoy! Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Aug 5th, 2002, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
rei00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 120 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIMiller I see you got your car from MINI of Sterling so we will look forward to seeing you at some MINI events. Enjoy! Thanx. I will look forward to seeing other MINI drivers. --------------------------------------- Cooper S with Cold weather, Fog lamps, MFSW, DSC, PDC, Xenon, OBC, BMP intake, All Liquid Yellow.

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Aug 5th, 2002, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ady Tinkering In The Garage Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Midlands, Uk Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 2,258 Offline	As far as i know the S does come with a body coloured grill, if you look on yours the bottom slat in the bumper is yellow, wonder if your dealer had a little accident and changed. Car looks cool though Ady (R50)

Aug 5th, 2002, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
LANER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 143 Offline	I agree, it looks good!! Looks like your dealer has swapped the top section of the grille for the chromed cooper section, but has missed the lower grille slat! the Cooper S top grille is meant to be coloured and only have 3 slats, where as the cooper has 4 chromed slats. just ring up the parts department and order the lower slat, its about 15 english quid, so it wont set you back that much, plus youll have a very individual S!! Hold on, ive got a plan!!

Aug 5th, 2002, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
sjjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 167 Offline	Rei, Could you please find out from your dealer why (and how) they managed to get you the Chrome grill? And if he has any info if MINI plan that as an option. That is an option if offered I would surely go for. Nice ride BTW.... MINE!! on 10/18/02 - IB/W Cooper S, White Bonnet Stripes, Premium - Sport - Cold, Lapis Blue interior, Nav, Rally Lamps, 17" White Spokes. Wouldn't change a thing....

Aug 5th, 2002, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
rei00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 120 Offline	sjjn, I called my dealer MINI of sterling, who is great BTW, who was just as purplexed as me. She did say that when I come in, she will take a look at it and call MINIusa to clear up a few things and perhaps install bottom slat as chrome, too. It all depends since I right now on bad side of dealer for messing up their paperwork. oops. --------------------------------------- Cooper S with Cold weather, Fog lamps, MFSW, DSC, PDC, Xenon, OBC, BMP intake, All Liquid Yellow.

Aug 5th, 2002, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Looks nice, would look awesome with tinted windows S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 5th, 2002, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
komulainen MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 102 Offline	Gorgeous! Looks like it should say "Have A Nice Day" underneath it! I LOVE the chrome grill. I would be psyched to have that as an option. Does anyone know how expensive/easy it would be to change out the body colored grill for a chrome one? Can't be too difficult if someone "accidentally" put it on this S! 2003 Indi Blue S with White Roof White Bonnet Stripes Premium/Sport(with 16"s)/Cold Park Assist 6 MONTHS OF WAITING IS OVER!!!

Aug 5th, 2002, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by komulainen Can't be too difficult if someone "accidentally" put it on this S! hehe..the upper grille is quite easy.. BUT the single slat of the bumper is the horror to change because its glued.. Isnt it, Smiffy ? ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

Aug 5th, 2002, 02:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by PIT Isnt it, Smiffy ? ohh yes S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 5th, 2002, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINIsota_Cuke MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 117 Offline	Looks GREAT!!!! Love that Yellow S! I wouldn't even bother changing out the bottom slat. I think it looks great just the way it is. I'm getting Yellow/White S and I would LOVE to have a chrome grill. I want it! I Want It! I WANT IT!!!! (throwing a tantrum usually works) '03 Cooper "Aileen" Silk Green/White, CVT, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenons "All things being equal, I'd rather be in a MINI." . . . Me

Aug 5th, 2002, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Corleone MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Excelent.... Magnificent !!! Your car is just excellent my friend, it's very very nice even with this chrome grill !!!! Yellow is the ultimate color for any MINI. ENJOY !!!!

Aug 5th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Nice car, yours is the first I have seen all yellow. The grill mixup is interesting, I guess for all the computers and robotics there still is human error involved? Nice to see the English haven't lost their touch for putting the wrong parts on (please don't flame me, I know American made cars are the same). My Triumph TR8 came from the factory with a TR7 steering wheel and wheels from a TR7 Spider. I'd certainly get them to replace that bottom yellow fin if you stay with the chrome grill. Certainly unique. Makes me wonder what my Cooper S will look like in a couple of weeks? I wouldn't worry about the Tire flat monitor and DSC light, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it may stay on for a bit when you fill your tires or change tires until it adjusts itself. BTW, nice color if I say so myself... Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Aug 5th, 2002, 08:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
majerlenbean MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, Arizona Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 9 Offline	I agree that yellow is the best color also. I wish my S had the chrome grille. It looks great. That would be great if the cooper grille fits the S. I thought about having mine chromed, but if this is an option, time to check out the price at the dealer. What do you think about yellow with the flairs painted body color?http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...an/image01.jpg

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by majerlenbean I agree that yellow is the best color also. I wish my S had the chrome grille. It looks great. That would be great if the cooper grille fits the S. I thought about having mine chromed, but if this is an option, time to check out the price at the dealer. What do you think about yellow with the flairs painted body color?http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...an/image01.jpg Very nice, I like it. I also like your window tinting, I'm thinking about getting my windows tinted, besides being practical down here in the hot and sunny south it really looks good with yellow. Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:00 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Come off it. Someone would have noticed a grille was wrong before it left the factory !!. I would be asking some VERY serious questions of your dealer, particularly as you mention problems with a pushed in panel at the front. You've paid a small fortune, and waited half a life time for your car, it should be PERFECT. Apart from that, it looks very smart. Cheers

Aug 5th, 2002, 10:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 1,639 Offline	Agreed Basil, that car looks wrong. Since chrome or body coloured slats isn't merely the issue - it's three slats vs. four, and the bottom slat is wider than the chrome ones, and body painted. Someone should have noticed it. While I certainly don't mind the chrome grill, actually I prefer it, the S should have three chrome slats on the top to look right. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

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