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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Here's a first gen with wood.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
Here's a first gen with wood.
EEK!

I don't dig it... too much stock silver showing. It's not terrible, but not really to my liking.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MoxieMini
EEK!

I don't dig it... too much stock silver showing. It's not terrible, but not really to my liking.
Actually I do like it. It is look of the old sports cars of the 60's and yes I had one. I going more for that look, as it brings back fond memories.

I'm going to order the trim package, but may not use all the parts provided, as that could be a bit overboard. I will post pictures when I'm done.

Jim
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Yeah, I'd take brushed aluminum (it's what I got). I'm afraid it won't be up to the quality of the stock aluminum or even look the same.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Noegel
Yeah, I'd take brushed aluminum (it's what I got). I'm afraid it won't be up to the quality of the stock aluminum or even look the same.
You might be right, but I was not impressed with the OEM EO that I got and I believe that it is plastic as another person said here. I'll let you know how the quality is when I get it.

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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jbewley
You might be right, but I was not impressed with the OEM EO that I got and I believe that it is plastic as another person said here. I'll let you know how the quality is when I get it.

Jim
Which one did you order?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gmhl10
Which one did you order?
I'm going with both kits. The front dash sections are in the kit with the door rings and the rest is in the main kit. I have a couple of questions I will call and ask them on Monday. I believe I am going with the Honey Burl as my interior is all black.

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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Post up pictures when you get it Jim!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Minidrivr
Post up pictures when you get it Jim!
When something sounds to good to be true it normally is.

I just spoke to the customer service folks at Woodview. The kits they offer for the MC are "flat" rather the "molded". Looking at the dash and door trim surfaces in my car I can clearly see that a flat kit will not work. I thought that perhaps I could go with the OEM match option and just order the trim that goes down the center stack. It turns out that they will not break up a kit and the OEM EO that Mini uses is a match they can not get.

I'm going to pass on this one and just wanted to you all know what I found out.

Jim
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jbewley
When something sounds to good to be true it normally is.

I just spoke to the customer service folks at Woodview. The kits they offer for the MC are "flat" rather the "molded". Looking at the dash and door trim surfaces in my car I can clearly see that a flat kit will not work. I thought that perhaps I could go with the OEM match option and just order the trim that goes down the center stack. It turns out that they will not break up a kit and the OEM EO that Mini uses is a match they can not get.

I'm going to pass on this one and just wanted to you all know what I found out.

Jim
Awww... oh well. Do appreciate your feedback though.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
My second-hand MINI has badly smudged door trim pieces, which the dealer has informed me cost over 500 bucks.

Does anyone know what the two big long plastic trim pieces are called, or better yet know a company that stocks them?
Color trim door insert !
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Devious Rhesus
My second-hand MINI has badly smudged door trim pieces, which the dealer has informed me cost over 500 bucks.

Does anyone know what the two big long plastic trim pieces are called, or better yet know a company that stocks them?
Color trim door insert !
 
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