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Old 11-01-2003, 09:35 AM
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Mini MD is finally dressed out. Hope the court of public opinion likes it!














 
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Old 11-01-2003, 09:45 AM
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Looks awesome...enjoy!

Side note: We have an owner here in Maryland (MD) with a license that reads TX MINI...kind of a parallel universe, eh?
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 09:50 AM
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Very Nice!

Also I wondering how much more tint is added to the sunroof with the graphics on (do you even need the shade now?). And the tail stripes are quite interesting.

 
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Old 11-01-2003, 10:19 AM
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I actually do think that looks nice, stuff like this I usually dont, but this is different for some reason.
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 10:26 AM
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>>Very Nice!
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>>Also I wondering how much more tint is added to the sunroof with the graphics on (do you even need the shade now?). And the tail stripes are quite interesting.
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The graphic provides about as much shade as the regular shade does. Thanks!
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 10:31 AM
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excellent! looks great!
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 10:49 AM
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Just got to say welcome to the over the top checkerboard club!!!




These can be found on e-bay


She looks SWEET.
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 11:20 AM
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Awesome lookin' cars guys...
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 11:31 AM
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jterk,
Excellent MCS!
In the rear view you don't have red rear bumper reflectors like Xanthus does?
Is it not required in your state?

Xanthus- very checkerboardy! Nicely done.
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 02:26 PM
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Hey I was wondering for the rear red reflectors if you could just get red reflective pin stripes to go over all or part of the boot stripes?

I have seen a white reflective stripe here in Tampa that was WAY BRIGHT.

Might be a good way to do it without adding anything that may look out of place.

Mine were just done on the bottom as they are not so no visible when standing next to the car.

I do know of someone here in Florida that does get away with having the top brake light (on the roof) red and the cops do not give him a hard time.
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 03:12 PM
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>>jterk,
>>Excellent MCS!
>>In the rear view you don't have red rear bumper reflectors like Xanthus does?
>>Is it not required in your state?
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>>Xanthus- very checkerboardy! Nicely done.


I decided to just take a chance. The dealership said they would have to cut into my bumber to install the red reflectors and I decided to pass. We'll see how long I go w/o a ticket...
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 03:24 PM
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jterk and xanthus, both of your cars look awesome. I have a feeling that if you do those kinds of stripes / roof graphic on any other color it may look really awkward, but on IB and black it looks hot. Nice graphics guys :smile:
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 03:31 PM
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Cooper Flags says - This looks great!

For those of you who may want to know - the Checkerboard S is back.

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Old 11-01-2003, 03:39 PM
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Both very fabulous cars, guys!

Xanthus... ever thought about the chrome mirror caps? They would be beyond foxy on your car!
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 03:40 PM
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Mine are the ones they spoke of that you need to cut into the bumper. I decided yes as they were also black. Were I to have blue I may have decided not to do them that way. Try to see what else you can come up with.

Here are the reflective stripes I spoke of. Perhapse the red pin stripes you already have overlated with reflective red in places ought to work. Perhapse only on the bumper do the red reflective? Just a thought.

Another thought is to get a rear plate frame with reflectors on it. I mean red is a color in your plate as well as on the car overall so with the right one it may look really cool.

http://www.traffictalk.com/tt/html/s...reflector.html

That one is not too good looking but you get the idea.


Plesae do not let this thread get hijacked by me. I have enough chrome with cowl rims, washer caps, and side vents.




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Old 11-01-2003, 03:52 PM
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Awesome looking! Won't have any problem recognizing you if you get to the Austin area...
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 03:54 PM
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That looks AWESOME. Puts my flames to shame.



Didn't Texas just pass some silly law about license plate frames though?
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 05:17 PM
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:smile: :smile: Oh - and I like all the others too - loves the flames!! :smile:

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>>That looks AWESOME. Puts my flames to shame.
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>>Didn't Texas just pass some silly law about license plate frames though?

Yes, a frame cannot obscure any part of the script of the plate.
 
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Old 11-01-2003, 08:51 PM
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That looks like Plano! Do you live in Plano? Great job on checkers!
 
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Old 11-02-2003, 05:51 AM
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>>That looks like Plano! Do you live in Plano? Great job on checkers!

No I live in Keller...
 
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Old 11-02-2003, 06:14 AM
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Both MINI's look "AWESOME" I can't wait for my custom graphic designe sticker for the roof and a new boot/bonnet graphics from South pacific. Can't wait.
 
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Old 11-02-2003, 06:21 AM
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>>That looks AWESOME. Puts my flames to shame.
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>>:smile:

The cars all look the same...but different

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Old 11-02-2003, 06:26 AM
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Since you asked for opinions, I have mixed reactions. I think the roof graphic is absolutely awesome. I would not have added the checked stripes. I think they are a bit too busy and detract from the Works badge on the back. But not sure what stripes I would have selected...

That said, I'm sure that you'll get a ton of positive feedback; it is a great MINI...enjoy.
 
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Old 11-02-2003, 02:33 PM
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The roof graphic is AWSOME!!!!!!! But I would have stopped there....However, if this works for you..then excellent!
 


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