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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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Lurked on NAM long enough

NAM member for years and finally posting.


Ordered a R59 FJCW in February (Lighting Blue w/ Chili Red dash).
Purchased it today - it looks awesome.



Question: What color should the stripes be (Black or Red)

All the chrome exterior will blacked out soon.

Thanks for your opinion,

John
 

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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 06:11 AM
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WooHoo! I have a Laser Blue R56, which is a little lighter in color than your Lightning Blue. I have done some minor striping on mine and have always prefered black. Red is interesting, but after a short while it seems too have too much of a Super Man / Spider Man / Captain America feel to it. Black is still neutral enough its a safe color.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:05 AM
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Congrats and welcome!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Grizld700 - I can't get Spider Man red strips out of my mind. At first it would be fine, but it would bug me until I broke down and had the clear bra removed/replaced.


I only want to pay for the clear bra one time.




Blue/Black on the outside.
Black/Red on the inside. (JCW interior has red accents, the Chilli red dash just continues it)




I'm retired Naval Aircrew, I'm really used to having things red (lights/trim) on the dash to save night vision.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 04:45 AM
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Welcome!

...so by your own admission you were a "Lurker Loo"?

Motor on!
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Congrats,

" R59 FJCW in February (Lighting Blue w/ Chili Red dash)." Now that's a contrast in color. Need more pics. Glad you were able to get some of the last R59's and in a JCW model to top it off. Very nice.
 
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Old May 9, 2015 | 03:58 AM
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Welcome to the world of MINI ownership!

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Old May 9, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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Welcome to NAM, Joemoisslow and congrats on your new MINI. Happy motoring and please don't forget to wave.
 
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