Official British Racing Green Thread
Hi all you BRG folks!
I'm a proud new owner of Cricket - picked her up Friday.
I have all the packages except the Sirius and the nav pkg. redwood interior, 17 in. web spokes, MCS, black roof.
I have a question for you all -- did you tint your windows? what shade? did you do the sunroof darker? Does it take away from the enjoyment of seeing outside 'up'? Are you pleased with the results? I'm torn whether I should do this or not. Also, what price range should I expect to pay, and what is the bet manufacturer of the window films?
Thanks!! Motor on!!
I have all the packages except the Sirius and the nav pkg. redwood interior, 17 in. web spokes, MCS, black roof.

I have a question for you all -- did you tint your windows? what shade? did you do the sunroof darker? Does it take away from the enjoyment of seeing outside 'up'? Are you pleased with the results? I'm torn whether I should do this or not. Also, what price range should I expect to pay, and what is the bet manufacturer of the window films?
Thanks!! Motor on!!
I'd talk to your dealer about who they use for tinting and see what their prices are. Shading / tint is something that really depends on where you live.
Don't have my MINI yet, but I'm getting a roof graphic to help with the sunroof, but I live less than 20 miles from the Mexico border, so I've got some sun-issues.
Don't have my MINI yet, but I'm getting a roof graphic to help with the sunroof, but I live less than 20 miles from the Mexico border, so I've got some sun-issues.
Hey Coop310:
My BRG MCS is due in early next month. I also ordered white turn signals but believe it or not have never actually seen how they look with BRG.
Would you mind taking another quick shot of the back of yours (the next time you have your phone out) and posting it here? I'd love to see how it looks.
Thanks!
My BRG MCS is due in early next month. I also ordered white turn signals but believe it or not have never actually seen how they look with BRG.
Would you mind taking another quick shot of the back of yours (the next time you have your phone out) and posting it here? I'd love to see how it looks.
Thanks!
The BMW P/N is - 63 21 7 160 897. You will need 4 of them and I think that they run about $12 each. I had mine thrown in with the deal, so you might want to go that route.
A friend at work picked it up for me, so I don't know where it was purchased, it's a Kinsmart brand, model 'kt 5042'. Kind of a cheapie, but it's still neat. Makes me want to get a higher quality replica and customize it to match mine.
Oh yeah it had light gray interior also -- feathered it with some spray paint..
Oh yeah it had light gray interior also -- feathered it with some spray paint..

I see a lot of detail in that model. Pretty neato!
Finally, I've uploaded some images so others not in the Mini USA OL can view. As I have more time and get to do a little traveling, I will hopefully post something more interesting.
http://flickr.com/photos/24202791@N08/
Finally, I've uploaded some images so others not in the Mini USA OL can view. As I have more time and get to do a little traveling, I will hopefully post something more interesting.
http://flickr.com/photos/24202791@N08/
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I've placed an order for a BRG Clubman S which I hope to get in early May. Are there many (any?) other BRG Clubman owners lurking around here? Everyone seems to have a blue or, of course, Hot Chocolate Clubman. You just can't top the green color on the MINI, especially when it's the "British Racing" variety.













Heres my 03MCS