Solar Power Unite [Solar Red thread]

Rowan · #1 01-12-2006, 09:35 AM

Note: This is not a thread about solar power, it's another MINI color thread, for Solar Red MCs.

Here's mine:

Show us yours!

(more in sig, click on the red)

[Now to wait on DiD for better pics]

termigni · #2 01-12-2006, 10:30 AM

looks great

89AKurt · #3 01-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I, as a 21 year member of the Passive Solar Home Club, am annoyed at the misleading marketing line to lure unsuspecting Chili Red members to fall into. I got onto the "web" to research work sh...stuff, and I'm suckered into this.

I like the tunnel shot. But I have to ask, why on the "wrong" side?

Have any sunset pictures?

dave · #4 01-12-2006, 11:17 AM

Nice to see another Solar Red around.

Rowan · #5 01-12-2006, 11:30 AM

That MiM(Mini In Motion) pic is hot.

Any tips on how to co-ordinate a picture like that?

fishbulb · #6 01-12-2006, 11:31 AM

This royal grey supports all of your solar-ness 100%!!!

from one 06 color to another...hot!

docjohnboy · #7 01-12-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DiD

Nice to see another Solar Red around.

Man that picture is sexy.

Rowan · #8 01-12-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishbulb

This royal grey supports all of your solar-ness 100%!!!

from one 06 color to another...hot!

Speaking of which, if RG was available on the MC, it was my first choice. It wasn't and I am a big fan of red, so I thought why not Solar Red, everyone's got CR.

Don't tell my car that though

**Mishka** · #9 01-12-2006, 01:10 PM

Great pics. If I didn't get a convertible, I think my MINI would have been SR.

Red Erik · #10 01-12-2006, 01:14 PM

At the risk of starting a controversial twist to the thread, and realizing that I am fairly new to the whole Mini world, I heard from the friend of my Aunt's sister on my Uncle's cousin's side that the Solar Red color was actually developed for Mini owners whose unexplained sensitivity to the power and passion of Chili Red had caused some unfortunate moments of distress. According to this same individual, the good folks at Mini Cooper realized that there was a market out there for folks who craved the excitement of a red car, but desired a more sedate, mature approach to the giddy sensation of driving a red-hued Mini. Honest.

dave · #11 01-12-2006, 01:31 PM

I wouldn't call that controversial. It sounds believeable to me.

ravana: Glad you like the photo, but I don't discuss that technique.

Rowan · #12 01-12-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiD

I wouldn't call that controversial. It sounds believeable to me.

ravana: Glad you like the photo, but I don't discuss that technique.

That's cool

Red Erik: The only reason I got solar red is cuz it was darker, CR was just a lil' too bright.

Red Erik · #13 01-13-2006, 07:41 AM

To be quite honest, the Solor Red/Silver combo is absolutely stunning, and your photos really capture the total coolness!!! Would that my humble little Mini (whence finally he arrives) will photo so well!!!

Rowan · #14 01-13-2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Erik

To be quite honest, the Solor Red/Silver combo is absolutely stunning, and your photos really capture the total coolness!!! Would that my humble little Mini (whence finally he arrives) will photo so well!!!

You will love how the car looks in the morning with dew all over it.

Looks very rich.

dave · #15 01-13-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Erik

To be quite honest, the Solor Red/Silver combo is absolutely stunning, and your photos really capture the total coolness!!! Would that my humble little Mini (whence finally he arrives) will photo so well!!!

It will.

OT: I see you live in Westminster. I use to live in Arvada. If you're not already a member of mini5280 you should consider it. They also have a forum here on NAM. Also, Randy Webb's Webb Motorsports is down off of C470 and Sante Fe.

fishbulb · #16 01-13-2006, 08:25 AM

hate to break it to you, but RG *IS* available on the MC...

pic from my gallery:

Don't sweat it, you did just fine!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravana

Speaking of which, if RG was available on the MC, it was my first choice. It wasn't and I am a big fan of red, so I thought why not Solar Red, everyone's got CR.

Don't tell my car that though

Rowan · #17 01-13-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fishbulb

hate to break it to you, but RG *IS* available on the MC...

pic from my gallery:

Don't sweat it, you did just fine!!!!

Then I am confused, what's the MCS gray that's not on the MC?
That was the one I wanted.

But, right now I am more than happy with my SR.

dave · #18 01-13-2006, 09:49 AM

Dark Silver? That's a MCS only color.

Rowan · #19 01-13-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiD

Dark Silver? That's a MCS only color.

I think that's the one....see I like my SR so much, I even forgot what the color was!

Anyone got some insider info on Solar Red production numbers?

BucketheadJones · #20 03-13-2006, 09:11 PM

So, there are only three SR/S MC owners on NAM... D.C., L.A. and Seattle?

(Disclaimer: I don't have mine yet, it's scheduled for production this week.)

dave · #21 03-14-2006, 08:18 AM

Looks that way.

I'm undecided if that's a good thing or a bad thing though.

blammo · #22 03-14-2006, 10:30 AM

Solar Red looks really nice, especially with the chrome grille! If only it was available on the MCS, I would have gone for it... I had to settle for Chili Red instead (not as nice, but I wanted the supercharger...).

amg6975 · #23 04-09-2006, 12:14 PM

SR/S checking in! For all of you that haven't been fortunate to see this color go find one, it's stunning!

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/amg697...53as,1%253af,0

Mayim · #24 04-09-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiD

Dark Silver? That's a MCS only color.

That's right! I knew Dark Silver would make an appearance. It is, by far, the best color in the world!!!!! Ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!

I do like the Solar Red, though. Can't knock anyone who has the cojones to pull off a red car.

Jimbo · #25 05-23-2006, 06:07 PM

Sorry I missed this thread earlier, my Solar Red was delivered in December and a week later MINI announced the Solar Red Color would be discontinued after April production, making it a limited production run.

Now that production has been discontinued has anyone seen what kind of numbers of this color was produced ?