Q-list Identification

[Lee Levitt <wheelman@shore.net>]

Ed Kellock writes:

> Sorry sailors, but I don't care to fly any flags from my car nor do I
> wish to adorn my car with anything yellow.  I definitely want some ID
> but it should be subtle.  A small stylized "Q-list" with the internet
> address is what I envision, at the lower edge of the left rear side
> window or neatly tucked between two defroster lines on the rear window.

> Guess I should get out the crayons and start doodlin'.....

BTDT. Check out:

	http://www.cs.earlham.edu/~davel/volvo/decals.html

The graphic is roughly accurate, but the colors are off. I used a clear
background with a relatively bright blue lettering. Set it up in
Paintbrush and took it over to the local copy shop. I did have to
try two different shops before I got one that ran a good batch for
me...The decals are for inside application. Takes about 2-3 weeks to get
the decals back from the copy shop once they're ordered...

For the Volvo list, I have people send me a check ($5 per decal, or $4 per
decal for 3 or more) and a SASE. For people outside the US, I just have
them send me something interesting (and automotive related, like a
European or Australian car magazine) and I send them a coupla decals in
return. That way we don't have to worry about currency exchanges, etc...

Most people put these decals in their rear or side windows. I wish I could
have gotten larger decals, but the cost was astronomical.

BTW, we decided *not* to put a complete internet address on the decal,
mostly to keep people from sending useless mail, but also for space
reasons.

Here's a coupla possibilities:

	quattro@coimbra
	quattro@internet
	q-list@internet

Just want to be able to id each other, so full disclosure isn't critical
;-)

I'd also suggest an Audi type color such as a light orange or maybe white.
Again, it has to be bright to show up through the window.

When I get home, I'll fire up Paintbrush and lay out a draft decal.
I'll post some samples on my website and announce the URL on the list.

We can talk about this a bit more, and if there's real interest here, I
can move things forward.

Thanks,

Lee Levitt
wheelman@shore.net
1990 Audi 200T
1988 Volvo 745T