Surely a fully colour codes Streetwise would just look like a regular 25 on stilts.
I can't see MGR offering it anytime soon.
I can't see MGR offering it anytime soon.
2005 Streetwise
Saw a new 2005 Streetwise at Central Garages in Torquay yesterday; smartly finished, with new 'Burnished' paintwork, which I liked (although I still feel SWs work best in dark colours where the grey plastic is toned down), and new matching fascia insert and door pulls (which looks fine on a SW with a 'Burnished' body colour, although I suspect, a little odd on SWs finished in other colours (curiously, Chagal Blue is the only other trim option)).
However, my real concern was the disgusting 'Target' seat fabrics that resemble something off an old-shape special-edition Nissan Micra. Can't imagine anyone liking them; just looks like a failed attempt at being cool and youthful. And equally, can't believe they're still offering the steel wheels ala Metro 1.1c as a standard fit on some models! And how long until a fully colour-coded version of the SW hits the market? Reckon it would look quite cool... and less scary...
Ruby
However, my real concern was the disgusting 'Target' seat fabrics that resemble something off an old-shape special-edition Nissan Micra. Can't imagine anyone liking them; just looks like a failed attempt at being cool and youthful. And equally, can't believe they're still offering the steel wheels ala Metro 1.1c as a standard fit on some models! And how long until a fully colour-coded version of the SW hits the market? Reckon it would look quite cool... and less scary...
Ruby
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My thoughts exactly. The SW is meant to be an Urban on Roader, therefore it must be able to survive in the urban environment of scarred bumpers and back end bumps.
Colour coding would just contradict the SW's ethos...
Colour coding would just contradict the SW's ethos...
no but local dealers have created these them selves already saw one in trophy blue looked stunning till u get up close were its clear they have done it on the cheep and not smothed the textured plastic overEssexMGR said:Surely a fully colour codes Streetwise would just look like a regular 25 on stilts.
I can't see MGR offering it anytime soon.
Have you got any pics?ml.williams said:no but local dealers have created these them selves already saw one in trophy blue looked stunning till u get up close were its clear they have done it on the cheep and not smothed the textured plastic over
I was under the impression that Rover used the same type of plastic that was used on the original Ford KA's. The plastic doesn't like paint being applied to it and cracks and peals very quickly. When Ford decided to colour code the KA bumpers, they had to change the plastic they used.
sadly i dont, the pinish was compleet and solid just that the texture of the bumpers showed trough and wrecked the overall lookEssexMGR said:Have you got any pics?
I was under the impression that Rover used the same type of plastic that was used on the original Ford KA's. The plastic doesn't like paint being applied to it and cracks and peals very quickly. When Ford decided to colour code the KA bumpers, they had to change the plastic they used.
streetwise
i have a 2004 SW in grey , every one loves it the look of the front ect and some sabaru owns commented how cool it looked so the two tone bumper and body colour work , keep it as it is... just update the inside full leather seats and 4 air bags , i recon it would catch on a bit i love leather then again im kinky lol
i have a 2004 SW in grey , every one loves it the look of the front ect and some sabaru owns commented how cool it looked so the two tone bumper and body colour work , keep it as it is... just update the inside full leather seats and 4 air bags , i recon it would catch on a bit i love leather then again im kinky lol
Streetwise
If you go to Rover's site there are pics of the new Streetwise 'Target' seat trim. Truly horrendous. You can still get the Sebring half leathers which are way superior and quite subdued
.... that will be just like the side rubbing strips on my ZR then. Flippin' cheapskates, get close - and you don't even need to get too close, and you can still see the Rover 200/25 leather look grain. Looks good in Trophy Blue.sadly i dont, the pinish was compleet and solid just that the texture of the bumpers showed trough and wrecked the overall look
If you go to Rover's site there are pics of the new Streetwise 'Target' seat trim. Truly horrendous. You can still get the Sebring half leathers which are way superior and quite subdued
Surely a fully colour codes Streetwise would just look like a regular 25 on stilts.
My local dealer (http://www.howardabraham.co.uk) has several colour coded Streetwises at the moment and they actually look rather goood
John
My local dealer (http://www.howardabraham.co.uk) has several colour coded Streetwises at the moment and they actually look rather goood
John
John,JohnSwitzer said:Surely a fully colour codes Streetwise would just look like a regular 25 on stilts.
My local dealer (http://www.howardabraham.co.uk) has several colour coded Streetwises at the moment and they actually look rather goood
John
Have you got any pics of them - couldn't see any on site.
Nope, I don't and sadly I'm away from home 'til Friday. But I'll endeavour to get some at the weekend.
Regards
John
Regards
John
John,
Did you manage to get any piccies?
Did you manage to get any piccies?
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