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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Side vinyl stripe suggestion to vendors.

How about a side stripe that looks like the one shown below but with the letters "R56 MCS" ?

 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Give one of the vinyl stripe shops a call and do it!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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I am still working with a designer but here is a preliminary result.
I could not tilt the decal or the car on my PC so .....but you get the idea.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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What is going to happen on the other side? Slant the characters backwards?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
What is going to happen on the other side? Slant the characters backwards?
see porsche facing opposite direction in original post
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Mike at Aesthetic Creations can do anything you want!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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I got the final design and dimensions and I like it. $40 including shipping for a pair.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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I don't have an R56, but I like the style!! Well done!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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That's his email address and #300163103487 is one of his eBay items. I found him on eBay!

The height is 4.5" and it is long enough to go from one black fender to the other...(about 65 inches IIRC).
Black part is 3" tall and the characters come up 1.5" above the black. The white area has no vinyl so the body color will show through in the white part of the decal.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Finally put it on the car.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Hey that looks good!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Dude, when was the last time you cleaned your rims???
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Dude, when was the last time you cleaned your rims???

hahah that's crazy....the clear coat is gonna be hurting when you finally get those washed
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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That looks really good.
How much did it cost to get the side strip put on?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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I have a very good faith in Simple green. Spray on and rinse off.... It works like magic.

I put it on myself. After doing the first side I emailed the seller for tips. He wrote me back the following....

Here are some instructions that will help. Some of the bubbles will come out in the sun so wait a day or so before you start popping them.
Thanks

Vinyl Installation

1. Use Naphtha cleaner or rubbing alcohol to wash all wax and dirt from surface of car.
  • Make a wetting solution of DAWN dishwashing detergent and water. (1 tablespoon DAWN to 1 gallon water) Peel off the backing of the sticker
  • Spray the wetting solution on area that you plan on placing the vinyl sticker Arrange sticker how you want.
  • Use a squeegee to rub over the top of the sticker, to help get all of the water out and to help adhere the sticker.
  • Wait a few minutes, depending on the temperature, and then try to remove the top protective paper from vinyl. If the paper comes off and the vinyl stays in place, then you are finished. If the vinyl comes off, rather than staying on the car then rub the sticker back on to the car and wait longer.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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After that, use a razor and cut down the middle in the gaps. Wrap the edges around.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Thank you all for the compliments!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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wow i have to admit - it looks fantastic..i think i may have to get them for $40...how could i not for that price?

what was the seller contact info again?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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RockyMountainGraphics.com is the website. Thanks for the compliment!
You can have it in any color... It doesn't have to be in black.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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i dont see that graphic on their website but i will speak with AC to see if they can make it. i ordered a set of double viper racing stripes from them and cant wait to get them/install them =D
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by benji_mini
i dont see that graphic on their website but i will speak with AC to see if they can make it. i ordered a set of double viper racing stripes from them and cant wait to get them/install them =D
I had him custom design mine. He will know what you are talking about.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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who? Mike from AC or the RockyMountainGraphics.com place?

im actually about to go snap some pictures of my mini for the first time...(its ABOUT time)

ill link you to the thread i put them up in when i get back
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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rockymountain.... I am sure AC will be able to do it also.
 
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