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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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OK..Need everyone to say which color wheels would look the coolest..White, Silver, Super Silver (Brighter silver but not as bright as chrome) and dark color ie Black,Anthricite color....I'm not sure how white wheels would look on PW/PW..Any pics would be great in White/Black wheels Thanks..Look forward to hearing from you all..
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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Forget white wheels on a PW MINI. That's horrible. If I were to get a PW/PW Cooper or MCS I would only do so if I get the sunroof. If you don't get the sunroof, then go for the black top.

As far as the interior is concerned, go with the Anthracite trim. the white Silver trim is of very poor quality and scratches easily. BMW still refuses to address the poor quality of the silver trim to this day. Anthracite is much, much better quality, looks nicer and gives a very upscale and racy feeling to the interior.

As far as the seating I would go with either Panther Black Leatherette, Tartan Red cloth seats (If getting a Cooper) or the newly available Cordoba Beige leather interior with the sports seats.

I have a Pepper White/Black Cooper CVT and it is a blast to drive!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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do not get white. the pure white of the wheels will look nasty next to the off white pepper white color.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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Here's a quick PhotoShop of one. (Bored at lunchtime at work!)
The wheels are FLIK Wasp in Anthracite. I have 18's on my MINI.



And another:

 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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I agree, stay away from white. True white and pepper (aka off) white will really clash.

Anthracite will give you a nice contrast, and chrome would look cool too. If you want it to be racecar-like, go dark; if you want bling, go chrome.

That's my 2 cents. :smile:
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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Nice I like those wheels!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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I also considered anthracite, gunmetal, or hyperblack wheels. All would look cool. I opted for machined finish instead....more prominent withour the ricer chrome bling bling!


 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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I would probably go with an argent silver (the color silver you see the steel wheels on muscle cars painted)...not as bright as a pure white, not as flashy as chrome...just simple and clean (before brake dust, that is...lol).
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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THANKS ALL..APPRECIATE THE INPUT !!
 
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