new cooper S(due to be born on 4/12/06)

[N12 JLK]

Hi all yup Ive gone and done it (well you probably knew I was getting something from my last posts) I've bought a new S . I have put on a picture from auto express of the car plus colour but I have put JCW wheels on it instead. Was hoping that you could all help me though on the graphics for the car , we were thinking if a chequer pattern starting on the bonnet sweeping over the wing and finishing at the back light just like the blue cooper in Menzies showroom but are undecided. If you have any ideas please post as we want to get this car looking right.:)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/lesley12/coopers.jpg

[gill]

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WAY HAY !!! Knew you would do it sometime!!! Congratulations and well done - bet you can't wait!!!

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[sedgie]

Nice wan:D:cool:~mutters~ lucky bugger;):D

[PACMAN]

got a delivery date yet :I:):p

[OBN]

Oh nice one!!! Congrats on the new car to be

[N12 JLK]

December , canny wait ;)

[OBN]

What spec you getting?

[Gismo]

Nice one, i'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh to see what all the hype is about :p

[OBN]

I don't think its really been hyped, from the reports I've read...
A wee bit bigger, bit better build quality, and more economical. Exterior looks almost the same major overhaul inside.

[X30YES]

For me it looks fantastic the way it is ..all the pictures Ive seen of the Blue and White S are spot on .Have a look here at the graphics (http://www.cooperflags.com/) and for some more ideas look also
here (http://www.aestheticreations.net/index.htm)


graphics

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by OBN

Exterior looks almost the same major overhaul inside.


that's what I thought, til you see 2 side by side. HUGE change on the outside aswell. Loads of little changes that you don't see in the photos... :approve::approve::approve:

[Crombers]

Nice one Lesley , give Jason a shot now & then mind :p

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by crombers

Nice one Lesley , give Jason a shot now & then mind :p


kickinthenutstocrombers:p
if it wasnt for me we wouldnt be changing, well she did tell me she would have bought on at the launch anyway:D

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by OBN

I don't think its really been hyped, from the reports I've read...
A wee bit bigger, bit better build quality, and more economical. Exterior looks almost the same major overhaul inside.


No no no totally different wait till you see it side by side with the current model, well if you really dont want one then dont look as you'll be round to see Clare the next day!
Build date 4th December.

[Scottie]

How'd I miss this post. Nice one:cool:;);)

So what is you spec Jason.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Not long to wait then.:D A nice wee early Crimbo pressie.:D

Santa is being good to the Nicols' this year, can you have a word in his ear and ask him to be good to AndyP & Lenore also:question:;):D

[Scottie]

Jason not sure on the graphic's it's a shame to cover up such a super colour don't normally like blue cars

but this one in the day light is cracking.;)

Although you do have to make the car individual to you.[:h'mm how about checked roof in white and body colour and matching mirror caps won't work if you have specced a sunroof though.

[minimadg]

congrats peeps nice one,for graphics see my cousin carlo at solar glass tech in stirling ask andy and lenore:)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by minimadg

congrats peeps nice one,for graphics see my cousin carlo at solar glass tech in stirling ask andy and lenore:)


Didn't know Carlo was your cousin tony... :D



Things you learn.... :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

Things you learn.... :D


<coughs>You've got a lot to<coughs> :eek::D;)

[minimadg]

yeah craig carlo is related but more importantly he is also passionate about his mini cooper,must run in the family:D

[N12 JLK]

Cant decide what to do, we will either put the bonnet graphics on it like the parklane or the checks on the side around the shark grill or maybe both

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Not long to wait then.:D A nice wee early Crimbo pressie.:D

Santa is being good to the Nicols' this year, can you have a word in his ear and ask him to be good to AndyP & Lenore also:question:;):D


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/lesley12/santa.jpg
Hello Andy well I think you have been a good boy this year!, you have worked very hard and I should know as I see you putting in 4 hour a day at work so well done. As long as you keep your underwear in tiptop condition and clean your room then I just may bring you a new Cooper S.
Ta Ta
Santa

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Not long to wait then.:D A nice wee early Crimbo pressie.:D

Santa is being good to the Nicols' this year, can you have a word in his ear and ask him to be good to AndyP & Lenore also:question:;):D


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/lesley12/santa.jpg
Hello Andy well I think you have been a good boy this year!, you have worked very hard and I should know as I see you putting in 4 hour a day at work so well done. As long as you keep your underwear in tiptop condition and clean your room then I just may bring you a new Cooper S.
Ta Ta
Santa


YIPEE:D:D

[X30YES]

Here it is without stripes (http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/45990/cat/1916) and here with stripes (http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/41293)

[ELFMAN]

Well, there you go..... All that polishing and it gets traded in. Although the first time you put your foot down it'll be fine.

I quite like this shade (as I've said elsewhere), and it'll look better with the JCW alloys - I'd like to see it with some nice BBS's. Don't know about the decals though.... might draw the eye to that high waist and big bum! (snigger.) NO CHEQUERS ON THE SIDE PLEASE!!! Well Tacky. Why not try it 'plain' for a wee while, and get it dressed up later if you feel it really needs it? Sometimes less is more.....

Look forward to seeing it soon - hope it gives you many thousands of safe & happy miles.

[stoney]

yep i think the same as elf man keep it clean 2 start then add grafics later looking forward 2 seeing it tho :)

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Well, there you go..... All that polishing and it gets traded in. Although the first time you put your foot down it'll be fine.

I quite like this shade (as I've said elsewhere), and it'll look better with the JCW alloys - I'd like to see it with some nice BBS's. Don't know about the decals though.... might draw the eye to that high waist and big bum! (snigger.) NO CHEQUERS ON THE SIDE PLEASE!!! Well Tacky. Why not try it 'plain' for a wee while, and get it dressed up later if you feel it really needs it? Sometimes less is more.....

Look forward to seeing it soon - hope it gives you many thousands of safe & happy miles.

hey elfman. yousaying ma car looks tacky?:evil: lol hehe :D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Why not try it 'plain' for a wee while, and get it dressed up later if you feel it really needs it? Sometimes less is more.....



Yeah , me agree :approve:

[N12 JLK]

MMMM saw Angus's post with pictures with or without stripes and i quiet like it with stripes, did like them on my Cooper, what do you think

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

MMMM saw Angus's post with pictures with or without stripes and i quiet like it with stripes, did like them on my Cooper, what do you think


I do like the stripes. But with this being a completely new shape of bonnet, I'd have to agree with Stoney and so on. Get the car home, see how it grows on you, and add the stripes if you think it suits. I know it's easy enough to take them off, but it's cheaper to not put them on in the first place if it doesn't need them, than to put them on then realise you don't want them. I think you'll end up putting them on, but at least give yourself the chance to decide. All IMHO mate.

A.:D

[ELFMAN]

Sorry Gordon! No offence intended! I think your car looks fine. I was specifically thinking about Jason's new motor. Yours is a different, darker blue which carries it better. With Jason's shade I think there wouldn't be enough of a contrast and it might look a bit 'insipid'. I'm just not a big fan of stick-ons in general, as there are very few which actually improve the look of a car.

Jason, Bonnet Stripes might be OK. But later on, why not do a Marky C/Crombers and get the arches etc painted or something - bit more subtle/classy. And there'll be hardly any Mk.II's with that mod.

Right, I'm off to see who else I can inadvertently insult!

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN
I'm just not a big fan of stick-ons in general, as there are very few which actually improve the look of a car.
Right, I'm off to see who else I can inadvertently insult!Are you saying my vipers are tacky too ;):p
I think bonnet stripes would look very :cool: plain is just that, especially on a cooper bonnet, no offence meant either 8)

[X30YES]

It does look good with and without the stripes ...I would leave it till your sure what you want to do ,This would be different (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1197101320038501851RPIaYR)...check the others in my albums for some other ideas

[ELFMAN]

Bonnie Scotland:
“Are you saying my vipers are tacky too?”
- Now you're putting words in my mouth. Never said such a thing. Anyway, they must be tacky, otherwise they'd just slide off when you moved. Look, you can stick furry fridge magnets to your motor if you like, as long as you're happy. Vive La Difference etc.

I've always fancied a big Saltire Flag, Airbrushed and Laquered, as if it's been draped over the bonnet & wings & airscoop. There's a wee Classic Mini down south with a Union Jack over the front - it's really well done and looks very realistic. If you're going to be tacky, you should do it PROPERLY!!!!