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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Eclipse11S
Congrats on the ride.
Very nice!!!
I thought all JCW's come with the Body Kit???
Nope, but soon they will.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2011/06/...l-jcw-minis-2/

Now if they'll just include the JCW suspension as standard...
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Cleaned Grayson up today (not that I really let him get dirty) and took some new pics with a camera (versus my cell phone). Posted them to my gallery. Pics are only as good as the photographer who takes them!

For those wondering WHY I put on a front plate: the dealer had already installed the bracket (i.e., drilled the holes). Yes, I could have just taken the bracket off but that still would have left the two holes. So since it had to stay, thought I would go decorative.
 

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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Add me to the EG club finally...
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Eclipse11S
Add me to the EG club finally...
Looks awesome!

Are you in the Bay Area?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Yes I am.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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If there are any Bay Area Nam'ers that want to hook up and maybe grab lunch and talk (educate me about mods) Mini's. Let me know.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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I'm in San Ramon.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Eclipse11S
Add me to the EG club finally...
Cool twins!

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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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You got Great taste Vypur.
Only difference are the Sport stripes.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Eclipse11S
You got Great taste Vypur.
Only difference are the Sport stripes.
Ooooo didnt notice those me likes...I noticed I got charged for stripes on mine but didnt get them thou.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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It's looks Good on the car, doesn't stand out to much. Kinda looks like Ghost stripes. I have a few bubbles and if they don't go away in a week, I'm gonna have them redo them.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Looks real good...very nice choice. 
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Has anyone found a good source for EG stripes? I'd really like to find some that match EG closely.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Our 2012 MCS Convertible in Eclipse Gray is in production as we speak and should be done 7/12/11 and hopefully at the dealership by end of July or beginning of August. The Eclipse Gray is such a classy color and I can't wait to drive it!! Once it gets here, I'll be sure to post photos.

Ours is configured as follows: Leather Punch Carbon Black w/Color Line Carbon Black, 17" Black Star Bullets, Premium, Cold Weather, Sports & Technology Pkgs & Adaptive Xenons.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Congrats! Looking forward to seeing those pics. I get LOTS of compliments on the Eclipse Gray color. Just accumulated enough miles this weekend to finally complete the break-in period (1200 miles). Really looking forward to pushing it a little harder now to see what it can really do! It's a really fun car to drive and does literally put on a smile on your face!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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fresh wash, new black jack goodies.

 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by morphix
fresh wash, new black jack goodies.

Normally prefer a very "simplistic and plain" look, but the black jack accessories on the outside mirrors, rearview mirror, and side scuttles look really good!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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thanks, I am loving this color. In the sun it almost has a hint of green to it.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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The girl I'm dating likes the car but isn't wild on the color, wishes it was a normal lighter silver, like Dark Silver.

The MINI will stay but the girl has gotta go. Love the Eclipse Grey, I liked it on the showroom floor and I've only liked it more as time goes on.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 04:36 AM
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Roundel I know what you mean when I went to the MINI dealership for the first time I saw mine and instantly knew I wanted it I never touched or drove another one I told my wife as soon as I pulled in, I haven't even got out of my old car told her that's the one while we were parking.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
Roundel I know what you mean when I went to the MINI dealership for the first time I saw mine and instantly knew I wanted it I never touched or drove another one I told my wife as soon as I pulled in, I haven't even got out of my old car told her that's the one while we were parking.
I don't know what it is about this color, it had the same affect on me. We were just stopping in to look at colors and when I saw mine on the showroom floor I just kept going back to it again and again after each car I looked at. Decided right then that I wasn't going home without it. It does have a hint of green in it, which I personally like.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Roundel
The girl I'm dating likes the car but isn't wild on the color, wishes it was a normal lighter silver, like Dark Silver.

The MINI will stay but the girl has gotta go. Love the Eclipse Grey, I liked it on the showroom floor and I've only liked it more as time goes on.
Roundel, do you REALLY have that many posts???
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jacobjr
I don't know what it is about this color, it had the same affect on me. We were just stopping in to look at colors and when I saw mine on the showroom floor I just kept going back to it again and again after each car I looked at. Decided right then that I wasn't going home without it. It does have a hint of green in it, which I personally like.

Yea I like it alot, I've been told also it has a brown tint to it. I love it, it's different and that's the reason I got a MINI to begin with
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
Yea I like it alot, I've been told also it has a brown tint to it. I love it, it's different and that's the reason I got a MINI to begin with
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
Yea I like it alot, I've been told also it has a brown tint to it. I love it, it's different and that's the reason I got a MINI to begin with
I notice the brown tint as well in certain lighting conditions.


Just put down a deposit for a 2012 JCW in Eclipse Grey with Chili Red roof. Not expecting delivery until Dec2011
 
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