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So I've been looking and I have yet to find an Official Sparkling Silver Owners Club. How about we start one here? I'm wondering just how many SS's there are wondering about. Although I don't quite have mine yet, I should within the next week (hopefully). I'm dying to talk to others that have theirs or waiting for theirs. I have yet to see a picture of an SS/B MC w/stripes. Is there any one else out there? Please show yourselves. My mini wants to know if it has any brothers or sisters!
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'07 MC, SS/B, 6 spd. Manual Transmission, Premium Pkg, Front Fog Lights, Checkered Carbon Black Cloth Sports Seats, Anthracite Headliner...Mombo was #184 in the GWR 300 Run!!
Yes, Smiley, I agree that we need an official SS Owners' Club.
We could use an official logo, and perhaps a motoring badge as well, don't you think? Some of the clubs on NAM seem to assign serial numbers to their members. Not quite sure what purpose this serves...anyone?
Even though Sparkling Silver is apparently one of the most popular colors for the R56, I have yet to see one in the wild, not counting my own and ones I've seen at the dealer. For the moment, at least, we're a rare (and elegant, if I do say so myself) sight.
I also noticed when I updated my profile on the MINIUSA Owners' Lounge that they did not even list Sparkling Silver as one of the color choices. Come on guys, get with it!
I have one (see my gallery). I'll join. Question about SS: At a recent rally in Scottsdale (50-60 cars at least) there were zero SS, only the new R56's from the dealer. I see one around town, but it's a convertable. Is this a new color for the sedan?
__________________ April 07:MCS SS/B/Tuscan Beige/Cream colorline interior/Manual/Conv Pkg/Premium Pkg/17" Flame Spoke/LSD/Chrome Line/English Oak/Xenon/HiFi/Anthracite Headliner. African Blackwood/Amboyna burl inlay shift knob and ebrake handle by Robin Casady (see my gallery) 19mm H-sport rear asb, Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid non-RF tires. HTC Incredible phone.
I have one (see my gallery). I'll join. Question about SS: At a recent rally in Scottsdale (50-60 cars at least) there were zero SS, only the new R56's from the dealer. I see one around town, but it's a convertable. Is this a new color for the sedan?
According to the 1st Gear Forum sticky on colors, Sparkling Silver is new for 2007. But you're right, it's not just for R56's, but for the convertibles as well.
There are certainly plenty of new Sparkling Silver owners out there and they merit a club. It's a great color, and hopefully there will be plenty of owners in the future.
I was a little nervous about getting the sparkling silver after some people called it tan not silver. But I get more compliments on the color than about
any other car I've owned.
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Cooper S, Sparkling Silver/Black Roof, Redwood Lounge Leather, Sport Pkg., Cold Weather, LSD, Sport Suspension, 6spd
Count me into your club, if you will. I have said it before and I'll repeat it I think Sparkling silver is a very "upscale" looking color, especially with the oak amd 16" bridge spokes ( ok I'm biased)
I too get great compliments on my "tan" car, or even once my "green" car!!
So I've been looking and I have yet to find an Official Sparkling Silver Owners Club. How about we start one here? I'm wondering just how many SS's there are wondering about. Although I don't quite have mine yet, I should within the next week (hopefully). I'm dying to talk to others that have theirs or waiting for theirs. I have yet to see a picture of an SS/B MC w/stripes. Is there any one else out there? Please show yourselves. My mini wants to know if it has any brothers or sisters!
Sign me up!
R56 MCS SS/B Black stripes, Leatherette, Chrome Line Interior, LSD, Sport Suspension, Hi-Fi Sound, Rear Fogs, Premium Package, Sport Package, Crown Spoke Wheels.
Magnetic Stone Guards.
Thanks Chopperace for the SS button, I have looked everywhere for one, and could never find it!
I fell in love with the SS/B right away as soon as I clicked it. It was sold just like that!!
I just finished putting over 1000kms in 4 days tonight, and I don't commute. What a GREAT car!! I fell in love with the MINI's when they 1st came out, and 5 years later, she's in my parking spot!! Aahhh, what a relief she is!
__________________ 2010 R56 Cooper S Midnight Black w/t Redwood Leather, Escort 9500ix, Homemade CAI & turbo muffler delete, Alta 22mm R sway bar,Drag DR-20 on Nexen N3000 225/45/16, TSW 14-12mm studs, Alta SSK w/t homemade shift knob, M7 STB, Racing Dynamic carbonfiber R strut bar, IE SS Brake lines, Invidia catback exhaust.
My 3rd Mini in as many years but the SS is maybe my favorite thus far.
-It is a color that changes w/ the light which is nice.
-I'll join the club!
PS. My associate at work got one. Copy cat.
MAHARAJ: I think our cars are twins, what is your interior, post some pics in your gallery
Minivoice,
Our SS/B's may be twins, but they aren't identical. I noticed from your gallery that you don't have Xenons. Also, your interior is much flashier than mine. The only interior upgrade I have is MFSW; otherwise all is standard, including leatherette. I don't have any interior photos; they would really be too boring.
But it's all good! (Love your interior.)
I'm just waiting to hear from my dealer. My SS/B Mini is expected to be arriving at Bala Cynwyd by tomorrow. I am so excited!!
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'07 MC, SS/B, 6 spd. Manual Transmission, Premium Pkg, Front Fog Lights, Checkered Carbon Black Cloth Sports Seats, Anthracite Headliner...Mombo was #184 in the GWR 300 Run!!
April 07:MCS SS/B/Tuscan Beige/Cream colorline interior/Manual/Conv Pkg/Premium Pkg/17" Flame Spoke/LSD/Chrome Line/English Oak/Xenon/HiFi/Anthracite Headliner. African Blackwood/Amboyna burl inlay shift knob and ebrake handle by Robin Casady (see my gallery) 19mm H-sport rear asb, Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid non-RF tires. HTC Incredible phone.
Cooper S, Sparkling Silver/Black Roof, Redwood Lounge Leather, Sport Pkg., Cold Weather, LSD, Sport Suspension, 6spd
( ok I'm biased) 
'07 MC, SS/W, 6M, Cloth, Dk Grey Colorline, Cold, Prem & Sport Pkgs
2010 R56 Cooper S Midnight Black w/t Redwood Leather, Escort 9500ix, Homemade CAI & turbo muffler delete, Alta 22mm R sway bar,Drag DR-20 on Nexen N3000 225/45/16, TSW 14-12mm studs, Alta SSK w/t homemade shift knob, M7 STB, Racing Dynamic carbonfiber R strut bar, IE SS Brake lines, Invidia catback exhaust.
