Unbelievably filthy. Unwashed in a couple months. Even my rims/tires look chocolate

 

Spray the grill with Plasti Dip. If you don't like it you can rub it off easily.

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

 

Okay, pondering that one. Thanks for the idea.
I wish I could use the MINI USA configurator to try the JCW grill as an option on a Justa.

 

Hey all I stay in SO. cal. in rancho area anyone know of any GTG that are going to happen soon????? or when can we all GTG somewhere ???

 

I received an email today from my MA, It was the usual sales blurb and it listed discontinued options and HC was among three colors being discontinued (Laguna Green and Laser Blue are the other two colors), so I guess HC will now be a classic color!

 

Wow, bombshell. I was wondering how long it ( Hot Chocolate) would last, and cheering for both directions. I like the exclusive part of history, but I love to see the color thrive. I keep building new ones on the Mini USA site, variations of HC.
How do we all feel about this?
Put me down as split, or ambivalent.
And Farewell Laser Blue! My second favorite.

 

From what I read it was the hc convertible top that is discontinued.

 

Both the color and the top. Part of the email I received:

Discontinued Options: As you know, MINI is all about customizing and making your MINI completely YOURS. And even though all the options can be overwhelming at times, especially when custom ordering, it's still one of the things that makes MINI unique and like no other vehicle on the road today. We wouldn't want it any other way. From time to time, MINI will change and discontinue different options and colors. There are 3 exterior colors that are no longer available for ordering: Hot Chocolate, Laguna Green and Laser Blue. However, there are still some models getting ready to head into production that we might be able to reconfigure for you but you need to get in touch with us right away. Also discontinued: Hot Chocolate roof on the convertible and the Green Lounge Leather seats for all models.

 

Hi - "Coco Chanel" (Hot Chocolate) Clubman (wife's car) was in need of a bath this winter and I was elected in a contested vote to wash her car. Afterwards, I noticed that the paint on the rear doors looks decidedly less shiney than the rest of the car. We live in the Rockies and I'm sure the car gets more than its share of mag chloride splash that hangs on the back of the car. We're not the original owners of this sweet ride. I'm wondering if it's been poorly repainted or if there is another issue working here - like a different material used in the doors, perhaps?

Anybody have any experience with this?

 

My Clubbie doors look just like the rest of the car after 4 years, but then it's cleaned regularly at the spray wash.
I think there must have been salt hanging out on your car's boot for longer than desirable. The back end of the Clubman is a debris magnet anyway.
Maybe you could repaint them and then just keep them clean forever?

 

Glad to be apart of the chocolatte crowd!!!

 

Swapped the black R112s with a set of silver R112s and added aluminum cross bars to the oem roof rack. I swear I only take pictures when the car is filthy lol.

 

Wow, Mini///M-
What a sweet looking Cooper Estate you have!
Nice full size photos are always appreciated for my on-going collection for the Apple TV Mini slide show.
I like the grill especially.

 

Thanks a lot Torch. I've been slowly working on her. Next looks like a set of Porsche brakes. I had an extra set sitting around from my 996TT. I'd like to work on the the suspension but I wanted to commute with it and I'm thinking it might ride a little too stiff. When I get a chance I'm gonna have someone take some pics of all the cars and hopefully wallpaper-worthy stuff. I've always liked the JCW grill and it when it finally went on I feel like its just changed the look so much.

Added a little orange "Actual Size" sticker, I liked the cereal box-look. A few people asked me for a corner shot of the rear pillars to see the paint-match and black. All of that was originally silver, down to the bumper. I love this look SO much more, it looks like it should have come from the factory like this.

 

Just picked up a 2008 HC Clubman S with plastic woodgrain steering wheel and trim, hot choc leather seating and cream accented interior. This is my 5th MINI but 1st Clubman. Loving the R55 in Virginia!

 

Membership updated. Welcome, shutterblade.

 

Hi guys,

I've been the owner of a 2011 MCS in Hot Chocolate with white roof for just under year, but just found out this thread.

Don't have too many photos of her but I am so glad I went with this color and I haven't seen another one in same color scheme, same trim in SF bay area (we have so many minis on the road) yet.

 

Here's my HC on its 4th anniversary :-)

The 17 " wheels are powder coated black with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on them.
The hood pins allow me to open the hood freely, which I couldn't do with that rather difficult hood latch.

44 thousand, no rattles!

 

Easter with in-laws in the country so i took a few pics.

 

The Hot Chocolate has always been my favorite color, It is the classiest color available. (I'm biased though)
Now it is more exclusive than ever.
Happy Motoring…

 

I can't find my name on the Hot Chocolate Owners list.
I used to be on the list, I just checked it again, and I can't find my name !!
I hope I just over looked it three times in a row...
Please help me !!

 

She's SEXY and she knows it

Hahahaha

 

I can't figure out what happened. All of the numbers are in order and I have not deleted anyone. Do you remember what number you were? I will put you in at #170 if that is okay.

 

How fun to find a group dedicated to the Hot Chocolate Clubman, I HAD to have this car once I saw it. I ended up flying to Phoenix Arizona from Los Angeles to get one . Here's a pic of my little beauty.

 

That would be fine I just want to be on the list
I thought I remember I was between 110 and about 125 area, oh well I just want to be on the list.
Everytime I fill her up people come and talk to me about the MINI's
They always comment about how sharp the Hot Chocolate colors looks, and it looks even better in the sun with the carbon fiber hood scoop
I LOVE MY MINI