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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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MINI Coupe Owner Shirts

Here's is my proposed MINI Coupe Owner shirt with the tagline we're all used to saying by now: No, it doesn't come off.

Would you prefer it spelled "Coupé" or the MINI USA spelling "Coupe"?
Show rear spoiler up or down?

Who would be interested in ordering one of these shirts? If there's enough interest I'll get them made.

 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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I'll take 2...I like the spoiler up idea!!

Can we custom order colors to match our little coupe's?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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I have the spoiler down so the "it" wouldn't be confused with the rear spoiler rather than the roof.

Depending on the interest, I could look into different colors but probably couldn't do every combination since I'd have to order each version in quantities. I'll see what I can do.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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I would like to order one- 2XL Red with black printing. If not, the black/white would work. I see what you mean about the spoiler. Yea, down is better and either spelling is OK.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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As I mentioned on the FB page, I would love to see the red roof, but that's being picky. Count me in.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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great shirts!

please use a good quailty shirt and i will take 2.thanks.spoiler down.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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What a great idea! I like black the best (R58 is black!) but whatever you

decide I'll take one. And yes, spoiler down.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Drop the word "Owner", spoiler down, black with white or red lettering.

Edit: Oh! And I'll take an XL.
 

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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Xeraux
Drop the word "Owner", spoiler down, black with white or red lettering.
I was going to say the same thing about the word "owner."

Number of colors increases printing costs and batch printing in all one style decreases them, so monochrome in all one design is honestly the smartest way to go, if people could come to a majority decision. And I'm really not picky about any of that, I think the concept is slick.

(I do like the proper accent over Coupé even though I'm usually too lazy to type the Alt+0233)
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Spoiler down I don't care about the spelling and if possible I would like a white car with a black roof. Either way I will take an XL.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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I'll drop "Owner" and might use something more like a round badge for the front.

I'm looking into a version with a Chili Red roof on a white or black MINI (depending on white or black shirt color).

Keep the requests coming.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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I like losing "owner," and while I like the "Coupé" spelling, I know I'm in the minority there & that wouldn't stop me from buying 1 or 2 of these.

Being a smart aleck, though, I might add "Seriously" to the back. As in "No, it doesn't come off. Seriously." Maybe even put the "Seriously" under the graphic. Can't tell you how many people have said "Are you sure?" or "Seriously?"
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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...and while I like the "Coupé" spelling, I know I'm in the minority there & that wouldn't stop me from buying 1 or 2 of these.
My problem with the "Coupé" spelling is when you put the acute accent over the e, "Coupé" should be pronounced like resumé, café, risqué, sauté... You get the idea. I don't think any of us are pronouncing it like that.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Xeraux
My problem with the "Coupé" spelling is when you put the acute accent over the e, "Coupé" should be pronounced like resumé, café, risqué, sauté... You get the idea. I don't think any of us are pronouncing it like that.
It's pronounced that way in British English though
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gloomchen
It's pronounced that way in British English though

Are you pronouncing it like that?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Every time I read coupe I hear it be said by Jeremy Clarkson.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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I'm interested too. Agree about taking the word "owner". How about putting "R58" instead? Spoiler up or down doesn't matter to me.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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I'd be interested in this. My father in law owns a coupe and this would make nice bday gift.
Any idea on cost?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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I'll remove "Owner" from the front graphic and use the MINI USA spelling of "Coupe" (sorry, Bill). I'll add "R58" to it.

It looks like I'll be able to have a design with a Chili Red roof as well, for those of you who like that sort of thing.

I should have final designs and prices soon.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Sign me up for one of these, too, please! Will there be a sizing chart so I can decide how big I should go? I usually hover between a men's small and medium.

Deleting the owner is a good idea; the spoiler down is a good idea; and I'm digging the colour scheme so far - I've got a white silver and black Coupé, so anything relatively close to that would be awesome!

And, I do wish you'd reconsider the accent on the Coupé. The way I see it, it's a British car no matter what people say - it's a British brand ultimately - and the Brits have it listed as "Coupé" on their site, not "Coupe." But that's just my two cents....
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I'll reconsider Coupé if a majority prefer it. Plus, I have some international interest, as well. (I have no preference either way.)
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Now the real question

Can you make one for the Roadster owners....?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Maybe. But the "No, it doesn't come off" line would be a lie.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I was thinking GOT ROADSTER?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MY4thMINI
I was thinking GOT ROADSTER?
Sorry Terry, I don't get it. This shirt is for the Coupe and not the Roadster-
 
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