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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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MINI Convertible Launch Pictures

today at Castle Mini York england it was the new mini convertible launch and i was there to see it here are the pics i took enjoy.

after looking at them again i really do like them and they have my favourite cool blue too great day. heres 28 of the 37 pics i took enjoy






































 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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It's cabrio time.

jordan,

ALOHA from Hawaii and Welcome to NAM.
Thanks for the pics.
Very nice.
Driving on two wheels? Were those special tires or just a ton of skill?

The cabrio looks good.
The color of the dash and doors adds to the overall impression of color-
almost too much I would think for most people.
Other interiors are so bland by comparison.
 

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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Welcome to NAM, Jordan! Thanks for the great launch piccies! Love the body-color interior, especially on the orange one. I like the way the top looks when it is in the "open-sunroof" position (or whatever it is called)!

Hope Donna sees these piccies....should make her even more excited about ordering her Cabrio!


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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Great pics!! How did that stunt driver get on two wheels?

I notice one of the convertibles in the earlier shots has the old steering wheel, while another in the newer shots has the new multi spoke one. I thought they were phasing the old one out.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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Great pics jordan, thanks for sharing....I know this is a day that you've been really looking forward to...when will you be getting one? :smile:
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by minihune
jordan,

ALOHA from Hawaii and Welcome to NAM.
Thanks for the pics.
Very nice.
Driving on two wheels? Were those special tires or just a ton of skill?

The cabrio looks good.
The color of the dash and doors adds to the overall impression of color-
almost too much I would think for most people.
Other interiors are so bland by comparison.
standard uk spec mini cooper with normal tires yes he has got a ton of skill
russ swift is the guy and hes the one who does all the mini stuff and thats why he has his own mini display team hes well known to mini fans in the uk

thats me with russ (im in the white jumper)
the blue MCS in that pic with me in has thiner special tires for high speed turns.

Any questions about the convertible i will br glad to help you.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sambusik
Great pics!! How did that stunt driver get on two wheels?

I notice one of the convertibles in the earlier shots has the old steering wheel, while another in the newer shots has the new multi spoke one. I thought they were phasing the old one out.
the mini goes up on two wheels by the ramp located behind that fence and they will be just trying use up all the old steering wheels.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by COOPERation
Great pics jordan, thanks for sharing....I know this is a day that you've been really looking forward to...when will you be getting one? :smile:
i really enjoyed it yes and cant wait for the MCS convertible in august i also bought some 1:87 scale mini convertible models.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Great Pics! But you scanned them all in backwards. The steering wheel is on the wrong side. You really should pay closer attention...









oh, wait...ummm....nevermind....
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Great pictures!! THANK YOU.......:smile: :smile: Yeah Baby - I can't wait...

Chow!

Donna :smile:
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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rear roll-bar seats

Hey, will those rear seats with the roll bars fit in a solid-roof vehicle? Does anyone manufacture a roll bar that still allows street use?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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Well I start ever motor on two wheels
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 02:12 AM
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i did not scan any photos they have a white edge because i copyed and pasted them from a differnt program.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeDentist
Hey, will those rear seats with the roll bars fit in a solid-roof vehicle? Does anyone manufacture a roll bar that still allows street use?
no. mini has specialy designed these to fit to the structure of the cabrio the roll bars and fixed to the strog orange parts of the convertible.

see this pic

 
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