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Feb 11, 2008 | 01:55 PM

#26

sunnysidedave

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I read about them and i think I will include them in my order.

Feb 11, 2008 | 03:35 PM

#27

ftttuhzbmcs

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Xenons are great but I only had a problem when our body man didn't install them right after the body work was done. He thought he had installed them correctly and they didn't have a good connection with the igniter module. That caused them to arc and then cause damage to the light assembly. They have a great color and they float, giving you a good view even if you are loaded down in the back. Well worth the extra money. Oh, and they supposedly last forever.

Feb 11, 2008 | 05:36 PM

#28

ClubmanS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIGT50

Xenon headlights give you superior visibility at night over the stock halogens, with beam that is whiter and doesn't fade out the further ahead you look. There is a more distinct cutoff of light at the end of its beam though.

For me the only "must have" options would be the xenons, LSD, and the multi-function-wheel. And on the Clubman those 5 spoke 17-inchers. Other than that I'm a pretty simple guy I guess.

But the light cutoff of Xenons is bothersome in really dark conditions. Call me backwards, I much prefer halogens

Feb 11, 2008 | 05:39 PM

#29

ftttuhzbmcs

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From: Far West Texas

My wife's first Lexus had HID lights but her second doesn't. We thought we were not going to be as happy with regular lighting but there are no problems. If we did, we were going to install Sylvania Silverstar Ultras but so far, no desire. The Mini halogens are good and bright so no problems there either.

Feb 11, 2008 | 07:37 PM

#30

azminiman

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From: Phoenix Az

here are a few I saw today in Houston ( sorry about the quaility,, these are from my phones camera )

Feb 11, 2008 | 08:45 PM

#31

creseida

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They had them in Toronto Canada on the 30th of January!

Feb 12, 2008 | 04:45 AM

#32

sbaker

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From: China Spring, TX

Has anyone seen a Pepper White Clubman yet? If anyone has pictures I would LOVE to see them.

Feb 12, 2008 | 08:50 AM

#33

tim781996

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From: Maine

I'm going to a Launch party this Friday in Peabody, Mass. I'm hoping they have a fine assortment of colors there!

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:14 AM

#34

liveSTRONG

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From: Minnesota

Love the Clubman

Wow...the red looks very cool...but I gotta say, I'm SO tempted to trade my '02 JB/Checkerboard MC for the Hot Chocolate Clubman. What an amazing looking car!

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:20 AM

#35

Handsome Rob

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i just might have to make a special trip this weekend to see one in person!

i am very curious to see them.

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:33 AM

#36

Oxybluecoop

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Here's a Pepper White Clubman.Took these photos Sunday at Hendrick MINI.

Last edited by Oxybluecoop; Oct 13, 2008 at 07:59 PM.

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:44 AM

#37

tim781996

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Very nice, how much?

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:53 AM

#38

sbaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP

Here's a Pepper White Clubman.Took these photos Sunday at Hendrick MINI.

VERY nice! Thanks!!! I really like that color combo on the Clubman.

BTW, nice color choice on your Cooper.

Feb 12, 2008 | 11:09 AM

#39

#20Works4me

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Love that Hot Chocolate color! And I think I have the perfect name: "Errol" = lead singer of the band "Hot Chocolate"

Feb 12, 2008 | 11:18 AM

#40

Oxybluecoop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tim781996

Very nice, how much?

This one was around 24k.

Feb 12, 2008 | 11:33 AM

#41

Oxybluecoop

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Here's a few of a NFR Clubby.

Last edited by Oxybluecoop; Oct 13, 2008 at 07:59 PM.

Feb 12, 2008 | 02:48 PM

#42

ClubmanS

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I am glad I went with Hot Chocolate. Can't wait to get my car!

Feb 12, 2008 | 02:49 PM

#43

ClubmanS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP

Here's a few of a NFR Clubby.

Are those the Bridgespoke wheels?

Feb 12, 2008 | 03:27 PM

#44

LiL Stinker

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From: Smithfield, VA

This really sux that the rest of us have to wait til ...... to get our Clubmans. Just knowing that there in N.J. waiting to be shipped out.

Feb 12, 2008 | 03:42 PM

#45

Oxybluecoop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ClubmanS

Are those the Bridgespoke wheels?

Yep those are Bridgespokes!

Feb 12, 2008 | 05:48 PM

#46

ClubmanS

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From: South Florida

I really like the rear chrome bumper accents in the Cooper Clubman! (A throw back to the '02-'04 R50 Cooper chrome bumpers).

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:42 PM

#47

cWade

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cloud10 - greyt dog!
have you chipped yet or just have one?

Feb 12, 2008 | 07:24 PM

#48

chili_red07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tim781996

I'm going to a Launch party this Friday in Peabody, Mass. I'm hoping they have a fine assortment of colors there!

Spoke with a MA yesterday and he said there'll be several!

I am unfortunately working and can't go

Feb 12, 2008 | 09:19 PM

#49

cloud10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cWade

cloud10 - greyt dog!
have you chipped yet or just have one?

Thanks so much!

That is Captain Morgan. He came to me as puppy from the Phoenix track (Whose your daddy?). I named him after the car, then he became a pirate. And then I found out it is a rum. I don't drink and had no idea, but I loved the idea of it so he has remained a pirate. My other Grey came from the track and her track name was Mai Tai. How perfect a match was that?
Can't wait to see how they like the Clubman when it arrives. I bought it for them and thought the Chili Red would go great with their colors.