R60 Ok, 2 weeks of ownership and first problem.

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Sep 6, 2011 | 07:29 PM

#26

Syck2972

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From: Fairfield, OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningman

Hey Karrock

I am ordering a CM with the same color scheme as yours Cosmic Blue and Black and I saw you have the bonnet stripes.

I was originally going to go with stripes but I was wondering if the Blue is just too dark for the stripes to show?

Thanks

Are you going for black or white stripes? Here is my baby.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10120262@N06/

Sep 7, 2011 | 04:54 AM

#27

Karrock

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningman

Hey Karrock

Totally unrelated question to the thread topic.....

I am ordering a CM with the same color scheme as yours Cosmic Blue and Black and I saw you have the bonnet stripes.

I was originally going to go with stripes but I was wondering if the Blue is just too dark for the stripes to show?

I looked at your gallery and its hard to tell from the pics...

Part of the problem is I haven't seen the color "in real life" it was about the only color CM my MINI dealer didn't have on the lot and of course the one I wanted

Thanks

Black bonnet stripes on Cosmic Blue ARE very hard to see -- it's more of a very slight contrast than anything. And I didn't special order, I accepted what they had inbound on a boat (supposedly on its way to a different dealer). My MA said that if I didn't like them at delivery, they'd be happy to remove the stripes (heat gun) and give me a MINI jacket or something as recompense. I opted to keep them, but if I were to get replacement stripes on my Cosmic Blue again, I'd choose white.

I'll try to upload or link better photos for you...

Sep 7, 2011 | 06:48 AM

#28

tippykayak

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From: Connecticut

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Originally Posted by Syck2972

Are you going for black or white stripes? Here is my baby.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10120262@N06/

I know it's OT, but I love this look. I have TB/white sport stripes, but CB/white sport stripes is my other favorite look.

Sep 7, 2011 | 09:33 AM

#29

Karrock

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningman

I was originally going to go with stripes but I was wondering if the Blue is just too dark for the stripes to show?

Really only shows more up close...

Sep 7, 2011 | 09:36 AM

#30

Sealy

6th Gear

Joined: Jan 2011

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From: Cottage City, MD

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Originally Posted by Syck2972

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by tippykayak

You kids need to take your stripes and blue cars and get a room.

I've heard new chrome is out. Anyone have numbers or good news on getting theirs replaced?

Thanks!

Sep 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM

#31

runningman

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Joined: Oct 2005

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From: Chapel Hill

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karrock

Really only shows more up close...

Thanks for the pics and info Karrock...

Will probably pass on the black stripes

Sep 7, 2011 | 04:30 PM

#32

AAONMS

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Joined: Nov 2010

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From: Fruit Cove, FL

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Originally Posted by less2

...To the folks who are peeling don't be discourage MINI will make it right. Its a pain in the you know what, but all will work out.

What flavor Kool Aid are they using for this?

Sep 14, 2011 | 03:11 PM

#33

pulpz

Neutral

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We just bought our Oxford Green Countryman S. When taking delivery at the dealership I noticed the pealing chrome strips. Was frustrated as I felt the dealer should have inspected / informed us prior to the 80 mile trip (one way) to pick it up.

So another return trip is in order ;(

Dealer says fix is on order but no committed date.

Sep 26, 2011 | 03:22 PM

#34

SpaceCity SideWalk

1st Gear

Joined: Jul 2009

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From: Spacecity Texas

mine came off too, new replacement were put on wrong.... corners kept poping out. another trip to the dealer will be needed very to fix. loved the car hate the service...my third mini

Sep 30, 2011 | 11:14 AM

#35

Kay Gee

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Joined: Sep 2011

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From: SoCal

Yeah, it's annoying but.. c'est la vie. Here's my girly DIY repair:

As soon as I discovered the corners/edges of my chrome tape were lifting... i gently pulled up the loose pieces up/out a little more and put a tiny drop of nail glue underneath, using a toothpick. i gently smoothed and re-sealed the tape, tucking it back into the trim line.

quick fix...