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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Heliport Graphic - Should I or Shouldnt I?

While browsing Ebay I came upon a Mellow Yellow MCS. I saw this "Heliport" roof graphic on it and thought it looked halfway decent.

What does everyone think. Should I go for it or No? Thoughts? Does it look stupid? Its the best gfx as far as my color scheme goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-...genameZWDVW#lg
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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My vote is for yess!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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GO FOR IT!!!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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I say yes too!! Its different, pretty cool and def a conversation starter. (AKA great way to meet chicks) ....
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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I dont like it. , if you need a graphic, get something meaningful.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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This is meaningful....hes a temporary heliport operartor....duh
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Yeah my RC Heli can land. I dont think so not even a coffee cup goes on my roof.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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go for it, it looks really cool
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Kevin.

I think you totally should... it's something that you can remove with relative ease should you grow tired of it and; it obviously speaks to you so - YUP!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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I've never quite understood the heliport joke. Does someone think the MINI is tall enough to be confused with a skyscraper?

My suggestion would be to go look at Aesthetic Creations' roof graphics and have him do something custom for you.

http://www.aestheticreations.net/otherroofgraphics.htm
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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id go for it! i think it looks really interesting
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
I've never quite understood the heliport joke. Does someone think the MINI is tall enough to be confused with a skyscraper?

My suggestion would be to go look at Aesthetic Creations' roof graphics and have him do something custom for you.

http://www.aestheticreations.net/otherroofgraphics.htm
that's just it. you're doing it for the Irony.

i think its funny and i vote yes!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Go for it
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I've seen that in the MINI configurator, and have wondered about it. I'm not sure I get the significance either. I guess, if you have to ask...
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Kevin,

Do you have a sunroof?! That might get in the way...besides, the sunroof glass clearly isnt strong enough to support a 12,000 lb chopper...
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Nope no sunroof here
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Go for the H

I vote yes, go for it. When I saw the graphic in the brochure I thought it was clever enough to warrant a raised eyebrow or two...
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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+1, go for it!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Personally, I like it, but I honestly don't know why.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Use caution around airports though.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Agreed go for it!!! Screw "meaning" If you want it, that is what makes it meaningful.

No one complains about the flocks of MINI with Actual Size stickers (my own included ). No real meaning, it's the irony.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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YES

I really really really wanted yellow with a black top and that graphic

but in FL a black top ain't cool (my 79 has a black top ... convection oven)

and I bought a sunroof so unless I went to another supplier...

but this former 'helo capable ship CO' thought it was Neato-Keeno

and has YET to see one on the road with this graphic....therefore - unique
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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i would totally rock it if i didnt have a sunroof.

Its a MINI!! i would dare say there is not 1 other car where someone could even consider putting something as ridiculous like this on their car. Thats what makes MINI's so fun!... or at least part of it haha.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I actually like the graphic. I'd love to hear what pilots would say if they flew over it.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ghosthound
Its a MINI!! i would dare say there is not 1 other car where someone could even consider putting something as ridiculous like this on their car. Thats what makes MINI's so fun!... or at least part of it haha.
Exactly!!!!!!
 
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