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R50/53 ARGH, WRONG STRIPES

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Ok firstly this is an error that I AM NOT TERRIBLY ANGRY ABOUT, and I am sure that Cooper Flags will help me sort this out.

I prdered the stripes on my bonnet like are in my sig file. and shown in this link: http://www.cooperflags.com/BonnetDetail.cfm?ID=13

I was sent these: http://www.cooperflags.com/BonnetDetail.cfm?ID=6

The color is right, but as they were sent to my dealer, not me, they were put on before the dealer knew that they had made the error.

I wanted to get some feedback as to which ones look better, as I DO like both, but think I prefer the ones I ordered.

I am so torn. I do want the 2 stripes on the bonnet (truly I do not like the back ones on that kit), but I want to see if I may like the ones on it to make for less difficulties all around.

I am sure that Cooper Flags will help me get it sorted, I just wanted some feedback as I am too torn to decide at the moment.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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I like the ones ya got put on :smile:

They are real nice

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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oh, man, that's like saying which is better chocolate or vanilla ice cream on a hot summer day.

They both look great!

The stripes you have on the car right now does make the car stand out as an individual. The other stripes, that you didn't get, follow the same lines as the bonnet stripes MINI puts on.

I say Be an Individual !
Let your MINI stand out in the crowd!
It looks really fine!

 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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I vote for the ones that are already on the car. I love those and they make the car stand out more compared to the stripes that mimic the factory stripes.
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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I agree, the center stripe checkboard is more unique. It was probably your MINI's karma. It wanted them all along, and was able to twist fate just enough to get what it wanted.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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I like those stripes and if they are already on the car then you can try them out assuming they are put on correctly.
Later you can always change them to something else if you like. Either way you're doing great. You have a new MINI!!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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I prefer the ones that were "accidentally" installed. But your the one that has to be happy with the result over a long period of time. I vote for the large center checkerboard.

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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so far..it's a land slide...for the currently applied stripes :smile:

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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I am sorry to interupt this thread - - -

But Xanthus, I have to you ask for some photos of your MINI!
I am not alone here - I know everyone wants to see it!
Please post them - Fast !
Don't make us go insane by making us wait !

OK - Back to the opinions about the stripes - - -

 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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i think the single middle stripe, as unique as it is, its ugly

u should get hte ones u originally ordered
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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I think you CHOSE well - love those particular checker stripes. On the other hand, it really depends on what you want on your brand new car....beauty is in the eye of the beholder and your eye is the only one the matters.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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ok, ok, lol


For the record Cooperflags is sending the ones I actually thought I ordered free of charge, so, as expected HAZZAH for a truly professional team. THANK YOU.

I plan on keeping what is on there and seeing if I in fact choose to keep em. (peer pressure SHEESH!) :evil:

JUST KIDDING.

I will hopefully have it delivered tomorrow and be awaiting it camera in hand.

Thank you for all the feedback, especially the Mini-Karma, lol.

Again, all praise Cooper Flags, a FIRST RATE BUSINESS.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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now put theones u orignially ordered on ur car

those are gorgeous!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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In all candor, I think you got the better end of the deal. I like it very much.

OUT.

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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I am torn red, I really do like the one like in my sig, I'll have to see how I like the ones on it while I wait for shipping of the others.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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go with ur OG style like the sig man

thats my vote

looks way classier :smile:
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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I like the wide center stripe!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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[seinfeld voice] are you saying wider is better? [/seinfeld voice]
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Sorry dear, I don't get it. Haven't watched much TV in my years. ops: ops:

In general, I like the center stripe, and that checkerboard pattern looks awesome!

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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i havent watched tv in a few years

it was a reference from an early 90s tv show called the seinfeld :smile:
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Hey Red, I thought you did not eve like stripes!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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i dont like stripes on MY car :smile:
 
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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I say wait until you see the car in person then decide. If you're going to have an awful feeling in your gut every time you walk out to your car you'll know you gotta change.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Well the guy at my dealer did not do well with the big stripe, so I am awaiting the others from Cooper Flags.
 
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