Interesting point, however when the reader sees all the letters clumped together ('volvo300mania' not 'volvo 300 mania') they would probably assume it dealt with a website. Just a thought..Duvel78 wrote:Yeah, why not!360GL wrote:Duvel, what if you make them without the "www" part, just "volvo300mania.com"? It's shorter, easier to read and it looks way better. But that's just me...
One advantage with the "www" is that we can see immediately that the sticker deals with a website... Without reading the whole sticker.
Volvo 300 Mania sticker on your window...
F983 OHD '88 340DL - Gone but not forgotten
C299 LGF '86 340DL - Variomatic jerkiness
C299 LGF '86 340DL - Variomatic jerkiness
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I think the .com bit would be enough of a giveaway...having said that, most stickers do feature www. as well.
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www.volvo300mania.com
volvo300mania.com
www . volvo 300 mania . com
volvo 300 mania . com
Just testing
The first one is the best, no?
volvo300mania.com
www . volvo 300 mania . com
volvo 300 mania . com
Just testing

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It's more symmetric I thinkfoggyjames wrote:I think the .com bit would be enough of a giveaway...having said that, most stickers do feature www. as well.
3 letters POINT address POINT 3 letters

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I agree (I think)....although whatever we choose, its *most* important to make the font easy to read.
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'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
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Yep, I think I will use a normal font like Arial.
I've found a website where I can order stickers online: 9.66 € for one sticker, 8.63 for 10 stickers... (length: 43 cm)
http://www.stickair.com
Is it possible to find cheaper?
I've found a website where I can order stickers online: 9.66 € for one sticker, 8.63 for 10 stickers... (length: 43 cm)
http://www.stickair.com
Is it possible to find cheaper?
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Collection: '78 343 Black Beauty, '82 345 GLS, '83 340 DL 2.0, '84 340 DL vario, '88 360 GLT 5d (2x) & 4d (2x), '89 GLT, '91 340 vario
Dad's cars: '87 340 vario, '89 340 vario
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I think one of the 'cool' fonts would be fine...but you've gotta make sure the way its laid out makes it readable.
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VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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I'm sorry to say that I doubt I'd have one on my car(s) as I no longer have 300's and, like Foggy, I'm not too keen on stickers on cars.
However, I think that one in the 'Volvo' font would look good.
However, I think that one in the 'Volvo' font would look good.
Terms and conditions apply. This post may go down as well as up. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Hard hats to be worn. No reversing without a banksman. No admittance to unauthorized persons. Stop that. Put that down. Leave that alone.
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Volvo won't let you use their font....the buggers
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VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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We could still forget to ask...
I think its a bloody cheek actually - how many other groups would be supporting keeping these cars running, and indirectly contributing to sales of the (increasingly inflated in cost) genuine parts? I've just sanctioned the purchase of nearly £200 of parts directly from Volvo...surely that's worth the use of their logo to them?!
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I think its a bloody cheek actually - how many other groups would be supporting keeping these cars running, and indirectly contributing to sales of the (increasingly inflated in cost) genuine parts? I've just sanctioned the purchase of nearly £200 of parts directly from Volvo...surely that's worth the use of their logo to them?!
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VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
Yeah, you would think so, but I doubt they really give a monkeys, as long as they sell another XC90 today they'll make a lot more
Guess thats what happens when you become successful, too busy looking to the future to support the past.
It's a shame that no companies have a good customer support base anymore (damn I'm sounding old, time to swap Ka for a Fiesta;)), but several years ago you could buy spares parts for anything, if your VCR broke, you had it repaired etc. Now its cheaper to buy a new one, and only a few people have the skills/are willing to put the time in.
Ah well

It's a shame that no companies have a good customer support base anymore (damn I'm sounding old, time to swap Ka for a Fiesta;)), but several years ago you could buy spares parts for anything, if your VCR broke, you had it repaired etc. Now its cheaper to buy a new one, and only a few people have the skills/are willing to put the time in.
Ah well
Has anyone done anything about the stickers then - I'd be very interested - Its a great idea and would be willing to shell out a couple of quid as well.
Paul.
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1999 Subaru Impreza wrx Wagon
1991 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
1977 Triumph Dolomite(Buried in a garage for the last 10 years)
1998 Alfa 156 Race Car.
1999 Subaru Impreza wrx Wagon
1991 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
1977 Triumph Dolomite(Buried in a garage for the last 10 years)
1998 Alfa 156 Race Car.
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The project will start again nowx19dude wrote:Has anyone done anything about the stickers then - I'd be very interested - Its a great idea and would be willing to shell out a couple of quid as well.
Paul.

Collection: '78 343 Black Beauty, '82 345 GLS, '83 340 DL 2.0, '84 340 DL vario, '88 360 GLT 5d (2x) & 4d (2x), '89 GLT, '91 340 vario
Dad's cars: '87 340 vario, '89 340 vario
Lot of donors cars and parts...
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Dad's cars: '87 340 vario, '89 340 vario
Lot of donors cars and parts...
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