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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Official British Racing Green Thread

With all this "____ color is the best color for a MINI" I figured we should represent. I am staying neutral as to which color MINI is the best. I only want people to appreciate BRG just as they should any other color.

 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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I'm on my 2nd BRG. Sometimes referred as Bavarian Racing Green. Booger green just for fun sometimes. While not picking colors as I think they all look great, I feel the BRG is me.

When a few of us BRG's in our club get together, we are known as the Booger Patrol. We had three in the Dragon Booger Run this year so maybe we can expand on it in 06.

Yucca. We may let you have the honor of leading us up the Dragon next year as the head Booger.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I definitely want to join the Booger Patrol the next time you guys head up to the dragon. . .






 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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I like the BRG. The only thing that kept me from ordering it was that it was metalic. Any ideas if MINI is ever planning a non-metalic BRG? If they did, might have to trade in my pw/b
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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you know what? i love BRG, if i buy another mini, most likely it is going to be BRG/BRG But, on the other side HB kicks a$$$$$$$$
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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I haven't seen too many BRG's around the Windy City. It's such a unique color, it really stands out in a crowd As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Our Mini on order is BRG/S. I always thought that BRG was such a classic colour for a European car. It really reminds me of the heritage of these things. Really classic. I also have some great ideas for my stripes and numbers that will really make this car pop but those are top secret till I get it done
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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I was origionally thinking black and white, but when I saw the green I knew I wanted it. Don't see too many green cars out there either. BRG is the shzzle.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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I do believe that BRG is my favorite. I am also ready to join the squd when you guys head up to the dragon again. I will have my spax's by then.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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a great thread

Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 2005

Hi, from New Orleans,
I attrach a pboto of my last BRG car, a 1978 MGB, what a great car. I was what we used to call a "daily driver". That took some enthusiasm for it had no AC and it gets some hot and humid in our city. Some motorist ran a red light in 1997 and I plowed into her and totaled my car. Even with the seat belts on I broke my sternum (hurt like crazy). Well, the wife would not let me get another MG (was president of our local MG car club - that was a bummer). When I got to see a MINI a few months ago, I was so impressed I ordered one, BRG of course, including the top. It should be at my deater in Baton Rouge the first week in December, can't wait. Please add me to the thread. Joe
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 04:45 AM
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Love the BRG

 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:38 AM
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I have a BRG as well with White Bonnet stripes/roof (mirror caps). It is so rewarding to clean it after it gets all dirty It stands out as well

Representing BRG,
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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same here. if it were non-metallic there would have never ben a question...

(not that the MINI BRG isn't hot...it is.)

Originally Posted by Tahoe T
I like the BRG. The only thing that kept me from ordering it was that it was metalic. Any ideas if MINI is ever planning a non-metalic BRG? If they did, might have to trade in my pw/b
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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My Works mini resting in peace was British Racing Green...

(or clipping the apex in motoring heaven )
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Can Sunnie join the Booger Patrol too!!! BRG is the best

 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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BRG the Best

Got my BRG '05 Mini right off the dealers lot. Didn't order it. Fell in love with the color immediately. I think it is the sharpest looking Mini on the road. Most of my friends also comment on the color and how sharp it looks.
Update 10/10/06 I traded in the BRG MINI for a Space Blue Copper S in August of '06. Sorry to see it go but had to have a Cooper S with the sharp 18" wheels and Sports Package.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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BRG is all good.



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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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You know, they say geniuses pick green. Not sure how I ended up with it... dan
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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Ah yes, BRG, perhaps the most classic and evocative colour for the wee beasts...both old (and missed)...
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Long live BRG domination (and snow tires for all season MINI fun!)
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Merkursport


Long live BRG domination (and snow tires for all season MINI fun!)
Surprisingly, i'm kind of digging the steelies.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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I was plesantly surprised when I popped off the packing cardboard and saw the silver color. If you squint your eyes and look the other way, they sort of look like Ronals...

I did a cursory search for some wheel center covers, but no progress there. The steelies are a compromise, but an acceptable one
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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About time for this thread! All others are pretenders to the throne...

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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DiD
Surprisingly, i'm kind of digging the steelies.
as am i...retro....
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Yah..... You know it aint mean unless it's British Racing Green... Camel Foe Life.

 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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topless BRG...
 
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