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minicabrio · Nov 20th, 2006, 02:32 PM

Hi folks,

Noticed on my dealers demo R56 Cooper S (in Sparkling Silver) the 17" web spoke alloys have been colour coded to match the bodywork...

Have all the dealer demo cars been given this treatment or has the dealer just used their own initiative?

Looks

though

Jon Chalk · Nov 20th, 2006, 02:46 PM

Can you sneak some pics, minicabrio?

Been wondering how to tidy up my web-spokes when they start looking a bit rough

minicabrio · Nov 20th, 2006, 02:58 PM

If I'm out of work on time I'll stop by on my way home....

neilobe · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM

My dealers one just has ordinary crown 17in ones on,,, must be dealer doing something diffrent, probblary if you wanted them on your car you would pay a premium...lol..another extra,,

minicabrio · Nov 20th, 2006, 05:25 PM

I dropped in on the way home and the dealer says they are as they came from MINI (launch spec car).

Perhaps it was a trick of the showroom light, or just them being on a silver car that made them look the same.

Couldn't check tonight as the car was parked out in the dark.

mGP · Nov 20th, 2006, 05:33 PM

I have a sneaky suspicion; that MINI are going to offer a 'Body Coloured wheel' option for the R56 as there were pictures posted yesterday of a Laser Blue MCS; fitted with Laser Blue JCW R105's.
Not too everyones tastes,I know, But could work well on certain wheels/colours....

Either way, If MINI do Introduce it, I think it'll be a great move.

mGP · Nov 20th, 2006, 05:37 PM

Found It;
http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-w...-cooper-s.html

I very much doubt it's a coincidence....

KPKalle · Nov 20th, 2006, 05:41 PM

The Sparkling Silver I drove didn't have colour coded wheels. A UK special perhaps? A photo would be cool Jon

S33BBY · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original)

Either way, If MINI do Introduce it, I think it'll be a great move.

I'm not sure. I think it could be a step too far...

Jon Chalk · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

I dropped in on the way home and the dealer says they are as they came from MINI (launch spec car).

Perhaps it was a trick of the showroom light, or just them being on a silver car that made them look the same.

Couldn't check tonight as the car was parked out in the dark.

Cheers for trying anyway

mGP · Nov 20th, 2006, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

I'm not sure. I think it could be a step too far...

It's not something i'd personally go for; but I can see why a lot of other people might like the Idea.

Also, nothing is a 'step too far' for MINI, as long as it get's people dipping deep into their pockets!

S33BBY · Nov 20th, 2006, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original)

Also, nothing is a 'step too far' for MINI, as long as it get's people dipping deep into their pockets!

minicabrio · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:21 AM

What I really need to do is park two web spoked cars side by side.... damn this is going to be difficult...

Jon Chalk · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:47 AM

Did they look like this?

These were brand new -1.5 miles back from dealer

minicabrio · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperama (original)

Did they look like this?

These were brand new -1.5 miles back from dealer

Well I look at those and can tell they're standard silver... these didn't look 'standard' silver, they matched the bodywork!

I'll get a photo tomorrow AM - I drive past the dealer at 8am every day so will stop in with some wheel wash and a camera

They'll be bemused when they arrive to find one clean wheel - but hey!

Jon Chalk · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:45 PM

You're a star, minicabrio - mad but a star!

minicabrio · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperama (original)

You're a star, minicabrio - mad but a star!

Mad as they come

sel · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Mad as they come

true!

........ i dont know many people madder than u.... who drive with the doors open and their hands above their head whilst eating jelly tots!!

minicabrio · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

true!

........ i dont know many people madder than u.... who drive with the doors open and their hands above their head whilst eating jelly tots!!

.... you forgot to add with the Ghostbusters theme playing !!

best try to keep this on topic

sel · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:58 PM

tru!!

im not a fan of sparlkin silver...think it looks dirty...so best that u do try and clean the 'one' wheel b4 a shot!!.... lookin 4ward 2 the pics

Nov 20th, 2006, 02:32 PM	#1
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	Colour Coded web spokes on Sparkling Silver... Hi folks, Noticed on my dealers demo R56 Cooper S (in Sparkling Silver) the 17" web spoke alloys have been colour coded to match the bodywork... Have all the dealer demo cars been given this treatment or has the dealer just used their own initiative? Looks though

Nov 20th, 2006, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 957 Offline	I have a sneaky suspicion; that MINI are going to offer a 'Body Coloured wheel' option for the R56 as there were pictures posted yesterday of a Laser Blue MCS; fitted with Laser Blue JCW R105's. Not too everyones tastes,I know, But could work well on certain wheels/colours.... Either way, If MINI do Introduce it, I think it'll be a great move. GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 20th, 2006, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Found It; http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-w...-cooper-s.html I very much doubt it's a coincidence.... GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 20th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 21,168 Offline	The Sparkling Silver I drove didn't have colour coded wheels. A UK special perhaps? A photo would be cool Jon Global Moderator

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original) Either way, If MINI do Introduce it, I think it'll be a great move. I'm not sure. I think it could be a step too far... JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Nov 20th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Can you sneak some pics, minicabrio? Been wondering how to tidy up my web-spokes when they start looking a bit rough

Nov 20th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	If I'm out of work on time I'll stop by on my way home....

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 343 Offline	My dealers one just has ordinary crown 17in ones on,,, must be dealer doing something diffrent, probblary if you wanted them on your car you would pay a premium...lol..another extra,,

Nov 20th, 2006, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	I dropped in on the way home and the dealer says they are as they came from MINI (launch spec car). Perhaps it was a trick of the showroom light, or just them being on a silver car that made them look the same. Couldn't check tonight as the car was parked out in the dark.

Nov 20th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) I dropped in on the way home and the dealer says they are as they came from MINI (launch spec car). Perhaps it was a trick of the showroom light, or just them being on a silver car that made them look the same. Couldn't check tonight as the car was parked out in the dark. Cheers for trying anyway

Nov 20th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) I'm not sure. I think it could be a step too far... It's not something i'd personally go for; but I can see why a lot of other people might like the Idea. Also, nothing is a 'step too far' for MINI, as long as it get's people dipping deep into their pockets! GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 20th, 2006, 08:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 3,123 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original) Also, nothing is a 'step too far' for MINI, as long as it get's people dipping deep into their pockets! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	What I really need to do is park two web spoked cars side by side.... damn this is going to be difficult...

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Did they look like this? These were brand new -1.5 miles back from dealer

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperama (original) Did they look like this? These were brand new -1.5 miles back from dealer Well I look at those and can tell they're standard silver... these didn't look 'standard' silver, they matched the bodywork! I'll get a photo tomorrow AM - I drive past the dealer at 8am every day so will stop in with some wheel wash and a camera They'll be bemused when they arrive to find one clean wheel - but hey!

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 698 Offline	You're a star, minicabrio - mad but a star!

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperama (original) You're a star, minicabrio - mad but a star! Mad as they come

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Mad as they come true! ........ i dont know many people madder than u.... who drive with the doors open and their hands above their head whilst eating jelly tots!! Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:15 AM Posts: 14,991 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) true! ........ i dont know many people madder than u.... who drive with the doors open and their hands above their head whilst eating jelly tots!! .... you forgot to add with the Ghostbusters theme playing !! best try to keep this on topic

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	tru!! im not a fan of sparlkin silver...think it looks dirty...so best that u do try and clean the 'one' wheel b4 a shot!!.... lookin 4ward 2 the pics Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

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