Has anyone sourced stipes in the style of the Checkmate/Parklane?

This is what I am looking for, and more pics of both Checkmate and Parklane are here.

My thought is to combine the stripe element with an M7 scoop, all in black.

Any thoughts? Or better yet, anyone with enough photoshop skill to do a prototype?

 

I love the new hood "swoop" stripe (because "swoosh" is trademarked by that big footwear company who shall ermain nameless). If you take your MINI and a good picture to any reputable vinyl car graphics shop, I'm sure they could make one custom for you.

 

Hmmm...

I hadn't thought of a true custom job.

If that is the only option (at least for this type of striping), does anyone have any reccomendation for a custom vinyl shop in the Pasadena, CA area?

 

I think Cooper Flags could do it for you. Check the vendor list on this site and you'll find them.

They may be working on it already. I imagine demand will be fairly high as more people see those special-edition photos. It's a great alternative to the straight bonnet stripes.

I got my center-checker stripe from them, and have no complaints.

Good luck.

 

I want those seats!!!

 

just wait



i was talking to a few people at Classisc MINI the other day and they told me that they had heard from MINIUSA that the Checkmate is coming to the US along with checkered seats, checkered dash and other checkered pieces.....

 

Yeah, me too!!! When I first saw this photo, I thought, now that's what leather seats really SHOULD look like.

 

be1000n: I'll check directly - Thanks.

On the seats, i'll echo the comments made about appearance, but .... the side leg bolsters look higher than the standard sport seats, which are already a bit too high for my long legs (on the freeway).

That said, I'd change in a heartbeat as well.

I'd love to see if the rear is stitched (?) in a matching fasion.

 

I contacted both Cooperflags and Mightystipes directly (both are sponsors of this site.)

Both responded ridiculously quick - e-mail sent after midnight, both responses sent before the sun rises. Speaks very well of both, to me.

Anyway, Mightystipes will not be producing this stripe, as the vinyl is far too wide for them to duplicate, unfortunately.

Cooperflags is working on this type of stripe, and will add to their website when available. I was advised that they are using their MCS to prototype, but will need to access a dealer car for the MC version.

 

Whoa...that sounds wild! I like!!

 

Those seats are beautiful!! Don't you just hate buyer's remorse when little things like this pop up? <SIGH> I'm just going to have to convince a family member to buy another MINI in the next couple of years then...

 

That's great news. For full effect, I guess you'll need to get a matching MCS scoop. Did they make mention of any matching stripes for the roof and boot? My current twin racing stripes go from scoop to roof to boot, so it would be nie to maintain that effect.

 

According to these articles on MotoringFile:

• The US Checkmate Specials Options Package
• New 2006 Options for the US Market

...the Park Lane and Checkmate 'packages' will not be coming to the US, though pieces of each (including the "English Leather" seats) will be available as options.

 

I emailed the major stripe makes about the bonnet stripes as well. Got the same responses. I am waiting for CooperStripes to come out with them.:smile:

 

Shouldn't those be called "Horseshoes" anyway? I also think those wheels on the Checker Cooper look like lots of horseshoes.
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