Re: decals

["Sean Ford" <sean@nwh.org>]

Lee, I like the idea of the "Q", and I'm not sure I understand the
relevance of the lowercase "q", however, I think one of the great aspects
of the "Miata.net" sticker is that it not only allows listers to recognize
themselves, it quietly advertises both their web page and their list
(www.miata.net and Miata@list.miata.net). Bob Myers and I have been
emailing each other about the possibility of picking up a cheap domain name
along the lines of the "Miata.net" deal. Now I know that I probably just
started another HUGE thread on that deal (which is why Bob has been looking
into it on his own.. to avoid another huge thread), but it's just an idea. 

I see that someone already suggested a "quattro.list", good idea, but
shouldn't it point somewhere, or is that really important to anyone? I look
forward to seeing Lee's interpretation on his web page, and, oh, what the
hell, Darin, let's what you've got son!

Oh, BTW, I'll take my uppercase Q in silver with a 3D effect and a
"quattro.list" tag below it in Quattro script. I'll have mine in the upper
center of the rear window. Wave/beep/flash when you pass me, or when I pass
you.

Sean Ford
sean@nwh.org
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA  02162 (USA)
'92 Audi 100CS 5spd  19K miles (and counting)
'89 Suzuki Katana 600 14K miles (out and about, and running strong)

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> From: Lee Levitt <wheelman@shore.net>
> To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: decals
> Date: Monday, April 28, 1997 2:55 PM
> 
> Creating a decal *is* rather straightforward. Getting a group to decide
on
> a design, OTOH, is not. :) I've been through this before with another
> group, and am willing to do it here...so here goes.
> 
> I was thinking about this over the weekend...what would be unobtrusive on
a
> car, yet clearly identify us as a group of like-minded nutcases, er,
> enthusiasts.
> 
> What I've got in mind is a 3x5 decal, inside application, 1 color, clear
> background. Simple, elegant "Q" in either bright white or silver. Nobody
> else will know what this is about, yet, it will be immediately obvious to
> anyone on the list...
> 
> I'll look into the cost of multi color to provide some shading for a 3D
> effect, but it does drive the price up...
> 
> Cost per decal will be around $4 per, you send check and SASE, I'll send
a
> decal back. For the multiple color decal, I'd expect it to run $6 or $7
per.
> 
> For now, I'm just gauging interest...so if you are interested in
purchasing
> one or more of a decal in this style, please send a message to
> "decals@magicpub.com" with the word "decal" in the subject and the
> following in the body:
> 
> quantity = X (tell me how many you want)
> color = silver/white/multi (choose one)
> 
> I'll count up the interest between now and May 7th...if there's
sufficient
> interest, I'll order a bunch of decals and post ordering information to
the
> list. Will take about 3 weeks after ordering.
> 
> Personally, I'd prefer the silver with some shading, but don't know yet
> what it will do to the pricing... Also, btw, the choice of a simple "Q"
> will avoid any legal problems with copyright issues...
> 
> In the meantime, I'll put up a sample or two on a webpage in the next day
> or so.
> 
> I've done a similar one for the swedishbricks group at:
> 
> http://www.magicpub.com/swedishbricks
> 
> Let's get those votes in...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Lee
> 
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