I have the sample set from Cocomats. I was hoping the gold dot pattern one would be a close yellow match but it isn't. I can snap a shot of the sample in my car next to the yellow color line if you like. The Cocomat is definitely gold.

 

Ahh - thanks a ton for this post. I've been going back and forth on whether to try the Cocomat. But I am pretty picky about matching colors and based on your post, I can confirm I wouldn't be happy with the gold.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

This looks awesome!

Did it change the spread or anything of the light?? Considering the original finish was reflective.

 

Egads! How could we let this beloved thread drop to the fifth page?!

Tsk tsk tsk....

 

Yepper, we need to keep this up front.

There has been talk about the wood dask kits and what they look like. I went for it as I wanted it for my door rings. Mini said they offered it at one time, but not now. The in car pictures on the site look questionable, but I gave it a shot any way. The kits are very nice, well made and look really nice. I have attached a picture, but no matter what I did the picture does NOT truly show how nice thy look in real life. I have now ordered the additional kit.

Jim

 

I'm in too!

Absolutlahmi - New York - 2009 MCS MY / Blackstripes on Bonnet + Boot / Sunroof / piano black trim / 16" Bridge Spoke / 6 speed manual / Premium / Auto AC / Bluetooth & USB for iPod

 

I was begining to think this group had gone away. Welcome aboard.

Jim

 

No, we haven't gone away, but we're a rare breed, rare enough MINI has discontinued our color.

Looking the MINIUSA "build a car" website, the only yellow that's left is the Interchange Yellow used on the convertible. There are no less than 4 different shades of silver and 2 shades of blue, however.

I've noticed over the year and 3/4 that I've owned Luigi, yellow is simply a rare color. I usually only see it on Corvettes and that funny-looking Chevy sport-truck collector's car. Even then, those are usually closer to the chrome yellow, than our MY.

 

I guess this means our cars are gonna be worth even more in a few years, eh?

I was thinking about a 2010 but the color choices are a little too drab for my tastes. Here's hoping 2011 comes in a bit more cheery.

 

-- The drab choices are probably a reflection of the economic climate we're in. Even MINI has to go a little conservative to attract a wider audience and make up for the declining sales. As a MY owner I do agree that the current choices are a little bit too safe.

 

If I tried to have my wife park her Mini to keep the milage down as it might be worth more money in a few years I would quickly regret my request Here is a picture of a trip to my work with MidCal Mini's stopping by for a photo shoot, more in my gallery.

 

Yup still here...

i have actually been taking quite a bit of pics here and there that ive been meaning to post. the MY is very different in all sorts of different lighting conditions it makes it a very versatile subject to shoot.

as for the color being discontinued, im fine with that. makes us that much more rare!

here's a pic in the meantime from yesterday morning...

 

Also, if anyone's interested here's a link of other photos i have posted in the past. (sorry if i have already posted this link earlier, but i dont think i have)

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cent-pics.html

 

Sad news is that Minspeed is closing its doors.

This Mellow Yellow Front Bumper/Grille is on the clearance site.



I ordered the clear door handle depression protectors, leather door pull covers
and a 14 oz 'Rattle-Can' of Mellow Yellow in case I want to add some 'color-line'.

 

Though I've posted pics before, I've never posted in the MY owner's club.

So here I am....

 

did the RMW tune make a huge difference? I was considering it...

 

Your pictures always look great, but even better in the Owners Club thread.

Jim

 

Great looking JCW, Mark.

You added a super spoiler, Did you paint the headlight rings?

Do they come with the Aero Body and the chrome side markers?

Your seats look very inviting.

My Wet Okole (click here for larger photo):


(Just Front seats and armrests only) What Brand did you use?

Art

 

Thanks, much appreciated.

Spoiler, I made.

Headlight and taillight rings I painted.

JCW aero kit came off my '08 MCS, I just repainted them for this one.

The seat covers are from Coverking. I needed a set so I became a dealer and got a huge discount. I really wanted just black seat covers with yellow beading but Coverking doesn't go that fancy. They were about half the price of Wet Okoles so I guess I'll have to live without the beading.

Your seatcovers were my inspiration, yours look great. I didn't do the console but did do the backseat.

Mark

 

lets try this again...

RMW tune, thoughts? make a big difference? i was considering it...

 

Sorry, missed the question. YES, the RMW makes a HUGE difference. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

If you're interested, find someone doing a group tune in your area and get it done, you won't regret it.


Mark

 

This year is the last of the Mellow Yellows and I got mine 1 month ago (my 2nd min). I wonder how many more are out there...I do not see many on the road and as time past I am sure I will see even......none .....Yes the MINI...no two are the same...mine has black rims.....very cool!

 

You are posting on the 1st Gen Board, no 1st Gen were Mellow Yellow, all Yellow 1st Gen's were Liquid Yellow.

Here would be a Thread to start with:

coupe-talk-2007/105213-is-there-a-mellow-yellow-owners-club

Not a whole lot, compared with any other color, but as soon as I saw it (in person), I had to have it!

 

I'm in! Have mine about 10 weeks now, love it! Have only seen one MY in my area, it was an S being driven by a "little old lady", it was adorable.

 

oh LOL..... i am new to this site...thanks for the tip...where should i be with my question