Interior/Exterior Am I The Only Dork Who Has Checkered-Flag Mirrors?
5th Gear
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From: Brisbane, Australia
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And the after photo is in the post above this
It is true, everything in Australia is opposite
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From: San Diego, CA
Nice looking mini, I'm putting in my order this summer, and I spend many hours in traffic checking out other peoples minis. I find most people in San Diego don't do much with theirs...hardly ever see even stripes! What gives?! If I wanted a bland car, I'd buy a honda! \I've NEVER seen an astroblack on the road, but I think I'm gonna have to change that!....And I am a dork as well, because I couldn't have one without the mirror caps AND the roof all checkered out! ANd did you see the JCW checkered floormats......mmmmm......
i actually have an astro black with checkered roof and bonnet stripes
. haven't gotten the checkered mirror caps yet... i've gotten calls from family/friends saying that they know where i've been because they see CHUBS in parking lots. 
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1st Gear
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What have folks paid for installation on checkered flag door handles? One poster on https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=141987 said a dealer quoted $600 per handle.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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From: ChasMO
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Nice looking mini, I'm putting in my order this summer, and I spend many hours in traffic checking out other peoples minis. I find most people in San Diego don't do much with theirs...hardly ever see even stripes! What gives?! If I wanted a bland car, I'd buy a honda! \I've NEVER seen an astroblack on the road, but I think I'm gonna have to change that!....And I am a dork as well, because I couldn't have one without the mirror caps AND the roof all checkered out! ANd did you see the JCW checkered floormats......mmmmm......
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From: Dallas, Texas
What have folks paid for installation on checkered flag door handles? One poster on https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=141987 said a dealer quoted $600 per handle.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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From: Huntsville, AL
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From: Canada
What have folks paid for installation on checkered flag door handles? One poster on https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=141987 said a dealer quoted $600 per handle.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I wanted the door handles, and the illuminated checkered bevels around the shift **** base and cupholders, but that was another 700-800$ job. *sigh* maybe one day.
So for now I settled for the checkerboard mirror caps. (all three of them)
Just still waiting to see them though
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From: South Florida
I love the checkerboard flag
I stumbled on this thread and have to say that it was great to see all the checkerboard lovers out there! I am contemplating getting some checkerboard graphics or accessories for my MINI for Christmas. My 5 year old loves them, and so do I, but I wonder sometimes if the graphics would be too over the top since the Chili Red and black bonnet stripes are pretty eye-catching anyway . . . Decisions, decisions!
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I got the rearview mirror, that's it, had to wrestle it in the deal as a freebie, I refused to sign the order until they gave it to me Also got the new checkered interior (it's standard, but I liked it better than anything else!) and checkered cloth seats.
Also got the new checkered interior (it's standard, but I liked it better than anything else!) and checkered cloth seats.
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From: South Florida
a few checkerboard accessories on their way
Well, I am easing into the checkerboard a little at a time. I am anxiously waiting for my rearview mirror, license plate cover, and valve stem caps to arrive---all in checkerboard! And, I got some antenna ***** for the holidays from happyballs.com (terrible name, I know), so that should be good until x-mas.
Why do we love to personalize our MINIs so much???? I feel like a dork, but at least I am a happy dork!
have a great day all!
Why do we love to personalize our MINIs so much???? I feel like a dork, but at least I am a happy dork!
have a great day all!
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From: West Allis, Wi
My 09 MY/B Clubman has checkered side mirrors, inside mirror, sunroof [liked the sizing of that better than the whole roof] and dashboard. In the almost 2 years I've had it, only 1 person, other than my wife, has thought it looked like a taxi. What do I care, I love it.
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From: South Florida
I don't have checkerboard side mirrors, but I do have a checkerboard rearview mirror, floor mats, and dash panels! Check out my gallery if you like 
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From: Arizona
I went to a Mini owners gathering at the Scottsdale dealership before I bought mine in 2007. Of course almost all the cars were R53's. And there was a whole lotta checker stuff going on there, trust me. Somehow I get the impression that the checkered craze started to die off a little with the R56 model, but maybe not. I'm not into it myself, but it looks good on some cars.