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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Astro Black Clubman Owners Club

I've been seeing a lot of "owner's club" posts and I think its time the Astro Black Clubmans get together. I looked for another thread for Astro Black Clubmans but found nothing. So figured I would start it up... who's with me?

I hope to have some pics soon... Ninja needs a bath first...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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I am in.....Mine should be here in about four weeks.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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I too am in. My clubman should be arriving in 3 or 4 wks.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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I'm in and have had mine since April. I will post some photo's soon. Have added DDM Race Intake, Tinted windows, first oil change with AMSOIL European formula. Averaging around 32 MPG since owing. Also have M7 Carbon Fiber scope on the way. Will keep you posted.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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I'm in .............. ALL BLACK !!!!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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I never considered Astro black because the rear color wouldn't be Astro black. It would have been flat black. Blech.
Has something changed?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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The back comes stock in silver. Ours is going to be repainted astro black
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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AB/S/Silver "Viper" stripes here. Just over a month... 1100 miles.

Woop! Woop!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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finally got ninja cleaned up and took some pics... still waiting for my roof rack...


 
Attached Thumbnails Astro Black Clubman Owners Club-ninja_boot.jpg   Astro Black Clubman Owners Club-ninja_inside.jpg   Astro Black Clubman Owners Club-ninja_bonnet.jpg  

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonWagon
I never considered Astro black because the rear color wouldn't be Astro black. It would have been flat black. Blech.
Has something changed?
I had mine repainted right away
You can buy the pieces painted for about 300 now I think
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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yeah i actually really dig the contrast of the silver side bars with the rest of the car black
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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at first i didnt like the skunk strip but now i am digging it with the roof rack.



 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I really need the roof rack to finish out ninja... come on mini get it fixed up...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Is there a final word on a 2009 replacement for Astro Black and will they finally an ALL BLACK Clubman? It would be hot.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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I just ordered an Astro Black S with silver roof and viper stripes. There was one on the lot and it was a striking color combination. I never thought I'd ever have a black car. It looks like it will be an '09 model.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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I'm in... Astro black S with lounge choco interior. Sport, Prem, Conv, LSD, leather int.
Love the car... so far 31ish mpg
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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i am thinking of getting flat black stripes on the mini to go with the off blue color. anybody seen this?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Anyone have pics of the Astro Black/Hot Chocolate combo? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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finally found the AB club thread.

Thanks for posting pics.

I can't wait to join you in owning, IMO, one of the smoothest looking rides on the road.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I can't believe I missed this thread!

Max is AB with HC interior.

Photos from the Dragon this summer:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tickle-...7606456612408/

Max on the way home from the dealer in March, with some photos of the interior for coopermike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tickle-...7604019356250/

I like the rack jupiterfish, I ordered one today. Did you install it yourself?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Picking mine up Wednesday...
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Sorry I'm late to join the group. I've had mine since opening day (Feburary 16th) and I had the "C" pillar color matched.
 

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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New here

First post Just picked up my Astro Clubman on 12/28 and it has been a blast so far!



 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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I finally found the AB Owners Club!! YAY!!

 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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Hello!!
 
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