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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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just because

i picked it up on 10/30/06. can't think of a name yet.



having black bonnet stripes put on this week end. what do you guys think? i'm not much into mods.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Love it! Wish it was in my driveway!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Nice!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Very, very nice, but since you asked... I'd pass on the stripes. I think it is very clean looking as pictured.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Laid back

If you wanna ride.... ride the white pony...

So you say you're not into mods. That's what I thought...about 2 months and 2 grand or so ago.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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Drive it as much as possible until you think of a name, then.....drive it as much as possible. As if I had to tell you that.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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My Silver Bean is DS/B and I wasn't sure about the bonnet stripes, but decided to go with them. I've been happy, though I think it would look great either way.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by davavd
Drive it as much as possible until you think of a name, then.....drive it as much as possible. As if I had to tell you that.
Great Logic - "If you drive it, the name will come."

Your call on the stripes, black will certainly look terrific. Still, it's a beauty already.

Nice
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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As for the "no bonnet stripes" crowd, I say this:

On one hand, I see a beautiful MINI. It's one of the classic colors and I'm very fond of PW. On the other hand, I see a blank canvas with unlimited possibilities to make it more unique and even more gorgeous. Plain black bonnet stripes would keep the classic look while dressing it up just a bit.

Take a look at my Gallery if you want to see a PW/B MC with black bonnet stripes to help determine if you like that look. Those stripes we have are the black with white pinstripes.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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Clean the wheels very well, then wax to help make cleaning easier.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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Very nice! Great color choice as well!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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thanks you guys! i think i am going to get the stripes, and my dealer is getting them for me for free so why not try.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Beautiful! A name will come after you've motored for a while....and I think the stripes will add a nice touch..

Donna
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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go bonnet stripes go!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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China Doll!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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yeah, bonnet stripes all the way!
 
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