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07-30-2010, 04:06 AM
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to stripe or not
I recently picked up a 2007 mcs in silver with black top and am thinking about adding black stripes to her. the question i have is if i do not like them after a while is it a real pain to remove them?
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07-30-2010, 05:24 AM
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Probably would depend on the quality of the vinyl material used. Some stuff comes right off in one piece. Other stuff can be brittle and come off in pieces....pita.
Either way, parking in the sun for a while and a simple hair dryer both help.
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07-30-2010, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Far West Texas
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I was standing next to a guy removing his factory stripes and there was no problem that I saw. Also, I didn't have them on my first two MINIs but I'm really liking them on my 3rd. They brake up the short wide bonnet.
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Cerulean blue '10 Lexus RX350-Navigation Package with Additional Options
Satin Silver Metallic '01 Honda CR-V SE
Gone but not forgotten-'08 BRG/S Cooper Clubman; '05 BRG/W Cooper Hardtop
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07-30-2010, 11:00 AM
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My vote is for Black sport stripes going down the middle of the bonnet and the boot! Loves it! (best mod to do because when you get sick of it you can take them off yourself)-- ditto to what grayraven said. Can be a bit of a pita, but it is the best way to dramatically change the look of your car for a small amount of money. Bang for buck! Do it!
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07-30-2010, 05:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carlisle
My vote is for Black sport stripes going down the middle of the bonnet and the boot! Loves it! (best mod to do because when you get sick of it you can take them off yourself)-- ditto to what grayraven said. Can be a bit of a pita, but it is the best way to dramatically change the look of your car for a small amount of money. Bang for buck! Do it!
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+1. Gonna put those on the wife's Clubbie next time it goes for a check-up.
And how could you not like stripes?!!!
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His: Benny - '10 MCS, BRG/W, Bonnet Stripes Sport & Anti-Frostbite pkgs, H-K sound, Bluetooth/iPod, Anthracite, English Oak, RMW tune.
Hers: Jose - '10 MCCSa, PW/B, Cold Weather pkg, Bluetooth/iPod.
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07-30-2010, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
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I've been anti-stripes, but lately I've been seeing all the stripers, and I'm about to put some right down the middle of my bonnet.
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07-30-2010, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I agree with everyone, great mod, reasonable cost and the best thing is if you get a wild hair and want to change to something else it's easy....go for it.
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07-31-2010, 12:11 AM
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To stripe or not to stripe, that is the question! The answer STRIPE!!!
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08-01-2010, 01:04 PM
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Have an appointment for Tuesday to have the black sport stripe with pin stripes down the bonnet and the boot. Should add more character to her though she already has plenty.
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08-01-2010, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bode61
Have an appointment for Tuesday to have the black sport stripe with pin stripes down the bonnet and the boot. Should add more character to her though she already has plenty.
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Post a pic in THIS thread if you think of it once you get it done! My MA really surprised me when he got the new style of stripes for me (I think they are the 2011 style stripes that are black with red on the side)-- I really like them on my car! Can't wait to see yours! Good choice! 
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[Doomsday] 09 JCW | DS/B | JCW big brake kit | M7 lowering springs | JCW suspension | M7 C-Wing | M7 AGS-R intake | M7 Turbo Aerogel Heat Shield | M7 Velocity Throttle Booster | M7 Strut Brace | M7 Carbon Fiber M2 scoop | JCW Sport Stripes | MINI 50th Anniversary roof graphic | JCW shifter... and the list goes on...
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08-01-2010, 04:52 PM
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Motoring in HENDRX
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Last edited by Speedwing : 08-02-2010 at 11:46 AM.
Reason: added Cooperflags
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08-02-2010, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Frederick, MD
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I think cooper flags had one that went down the drivers side of the bonnet and boot. I think it would've looked great but I decided to go with the more standard ones 'cause I was lazy...
I'd love to see pics if anyone has them. There are as many stripes as cars these days!
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08-02-2010, 04:16 PM
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08-02-2010, 04:59 PM
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erd, that is the stripe that is going on my baby!
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