Hello to all,
Am considering a new mcs with the following color and combos. Please advise if you think the interior will be too dark.
Chili red black roof with black stripes
antracite trim and head liner with black leatherette. Am I going over board here?
Help!!!

 

That is what I got except for the head liner since mine is a 2004 and it was not an option. :(

I ended up nixing the black stripes though cause I wanted to get a different type of stripes. Now that I have had the car for a few months I think I will probably not get stripes at all.

 

My chili red MCS with a black roof, anthracite trim, anthracite headliner and tartan red cloth with black leather just came in. I can send you a few pics if you'd like but the interior isn't very dark at all. It happens to look really sporty IMHO and it really gives it a badass look which I was looking for
Mike

 

Mike, Please send or post pics. The pics on the mini site are a little sub standard.

 

I don't have the anthrasite headliner, but have the anthrasite trim and black
leatherette.

It doesn't have that *Bling* factor which is a good thing for me....although
it does look kind if bland when compared to other MINI's with colorful
cloth seats. actually my whole MINI looks kinda borning for some people
cause it doesn't have that real colorful look most people crave.

 

I have CR/B w. anthracite trim and black leatherette... no anthracite headliner because it wasn't an option. I don't think its dark at all.

 

I have the anthracite trim and black leather in an Indi Blue MINI and I like the way it looks. Mine is a 2004 and I have the lighter headliner. I saw a new MINI this weekend with the Anthracite dash and the chrome package. That definitely brightens things up if you think the interior is too dark.

 

Keep in mind that the factory black stripes have a white edge on them. You might want to go with aftermarket stripes instead. I know I wasn't real thrilled to see the bright white outlines next to my pepper white paint, but you might like the extra contrast between the black and the red.

 

here is the best i can do for now...here is a shot looking from the hatch in. Please excuse my girlfriend, she was tired of getting out of the car for me to take pictures
http://homepage.mac.com/mfonseca13/....s/IMG_0481.JPG

 

Sounds like a hot combo

 

IMHO the anthracite headliner and pillars make for a somewhat "cave like" effect. Definitely darker and smaller feeling in daylight than the standard light grey. There is a reason headliners are traditionally light in color...

 

thanks everybody! I placed the order on Monday! I have to call back my ma "dave" next week to get my production number. BTW I bought from Classic mini in Mentor Ohio. I can't wait. I'm giving up my is300 for the mini!!

 

I have the same interior as below... and it is not dark at all... though again, the anthracite headliner was not available. W/O a sunroof, it may be kind of dark in there...

 

What's with the grab-handle and visor in this pic? I have never seen that...

*scratches his head*

 

Those are both new features in the '05s that your venerable '04 didn't have. The side visor is nice, it helps a good bit.

 

Here are some pics of the anthracite headlining, dash and black leather seats.

I was told before I picked it up that it would be too dark inside, but it's not and i love it.





Luke

 

very nice.. I love that anthracite headliner

 

Oh my! I love the anthracite headliner and sunvisors! I would have ordered them if they'd been available in '03. Nice specs, DevilMini! You'll love your new baby!


Clover

 

here's a link to EFR's website, it's CR/B with the anthracite headliner (freebie-aug build.) I don't think it's dark at all, it fact the interior gets more ooh ahh commentary than any other part of the car. Jimbo

http://home.earthlink.net/~sequence/

B patient takes a bit to load

 

All I can say is SWEET!! I can't wait... only 13 more weeks!!
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO