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(Have been lurking in various threads already talking about my new chilli red, but this is the formal introduction)
Introducing.....(pardon my French)..... La Petite Rouge.... Roxane:
She is a 09 MCSC with Sports and Cold-weather Packages. Also has Multi-function steering wheel, Sports Suspension, Bluetooth/iPod, Auto AC, Chrome and Piano Black interior trim.
(will put up some pictures of the interior later)
Picked her up last Saturday. Had to be away for four days due to a business trip (the pangs of separation!), but now I am happily back behind the wheels and having a blast!
Now, I need advice on the following:
1. Even though the car has Sports package, she did not come with the bonnet stripes. My wife says she (the car, not her) does not need it, and she (the car again) looks sporty enough. I am kinda' undecided. Any opinions ?
2. Where I live currently in San Diego, I have to park outside and we have been getting a lot of dust swirling over from the canyons. It leaves a layer of dust/sand on the car. Suggestions for any gentle way of removing the dust ?
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Roxane
2009 Chilli Red MCSC 6spd, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Sports suspension, iPod/Bluetooth, Interior Chrome and Piano black trim.
Welcome to NAM-land from MAD-town, WI. Always great to see another topless one join the herd. Wanting to keep your MINI clean is good, however, it is a narrow path you are on grasshopper, one stumble and you will fall into the OCD ravine, so be careful.
Very nice, but stripes are right for a mini, IMHO (sporty enough ). As for the dust & sand, I believe that you should resist the temptation to remove it other than by real washing with wet water and car soap. Following this rule will greatly minimize swirls.
(Have been lurking in various threads already talking about my new chilli red, but this is the formal introduction)
Introducing.....(pardon my French)..... La Petite Rouge.... Roxane:
She is a 09 MCSC with Sports and Cold-weather Packages. Also has Multi-function steering wheel, Sports Suspension, Bluetooth/iPod, Auto AC, Chrome and Piano Black interior trim.
(will put up some pictures of the interior later)
Picked her up last Saturday. Had to be away for four days due to a business trip (the pangs of separation!), but now I am happily back behind the wheels and having a blast!
Now, I need advice on the following:
1. Even though the car has Sports package, she did not come with the bonnet stripes. My wife says she (the car, not her) does not need it, and she (the car again) looks sporty enough. I am kinda' undecided. Any opinions ?
2. Where I live currently in San Diego, I have to park outside and we have been getting a lot of dust swirling over from the canyons. It leaves a layer of dust/sand on the car. Suggestions for any gentle way of removing the dust ?
Answer: 1. Yes get the stripes they are awesome.
2. Drive fast.
See if you can find some Black Stripes with a Silver Edge, or Silver Stripes with a Black Edge. I think your Black Top and Wheels being Black and Silver might L@@K reall nice with this combination. I would err on no stripes, but that's just MO. Just thought I'd give an opinion on asthetics.
She is a Beaut...with/without stripes!! You and your wife choose, that's what makes YOUR MINI (U-ified)!! Flip a Coin??
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"Good Golly Miss Molly" MATOC #004
08 MCa OB/W, Leatherette, Anthracite Headliner, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Premium Package, Sport Package, White Bonnet Stripes, White Turn Signals, Chrome Line Interior, Fluid Silver Interior, ClearBra, Front Fogs, Mud Flaps, Alarm. Mods: British Flag Side Scuttles, 1390LMT, Union Jack/Finish Flag Boot Emblem, 35% Tint, JCW Grill, Chrome Line Exterior, 16x7 Enkei T Fork Wheels...
)..... La Petite Rouge.... Roxane: 
). As for the dust & sand, I believe that you should resist the temptation to remove it other than by real washing with wet water and car soap. Following this rule will greatly minimize swirls.
2009 JCW
Flip a Coin?? 
