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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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Here are some photoshopped pics of what my RS 2.0 is going to look like when it arrives. What do you think of the graphics. This is just a quick shot of what we are doing just to get an idea. It still needs some other graphics added. What do you think (be nice this just a quick photochop)? Any ideas? Keep in mind this is a promo car for my skate shop.

We're also going to put the different company graphics (brands we sell) down the front doors and along the bottom like sponsor graphics would be.


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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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looks good. the yellow is hot.
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:18 AM
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looking great.. makes its point.
for the sides..dont let the words go into the window and loose the www. part totalyboardz.com is fine. IMO.
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This is what I've also either already bought or is on the way for the box:
blue cathodes for under the hood
goldline springs
5zigen FN01R-C wheels in black with polished lip
scion floor mats
factory fog lights
cargo cover
silverstars
fiberglass speaker box matching the solar yellow
(need to find a good deal on blue cathodes for inside)
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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thanks for the suggestions... keep 'em coming
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 04:31 AM
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Blue Cathodes for the inside -- Randode
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 05:01 AM
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Maybe not the unknown dude flying on the back~ People might mistake you for reversing someone over.. j/k

A skateboard or some other graphic would look better in the back imo.
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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I understand that you want it to "stand out" and get attention, but you can do that without clashing like crazy on the colors. Make everything that's blue right now red or orange and consider changing the photo of the ollieing guy to a silhouette or line drawing.

The car's already loud, you don't have to do very much more to get the attention of the people you're trying to target.
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I am considering going with a silhouette on the back rather than a full color pic. The full pic might be a bit too much (color).
As for colors I want to stick with some blue as I'm going with blue lighting inside and out. I like the blue and yellow contrast.
Thanks for the post... Glad I found this forum...
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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I like the blue!! Looks good - can't wait to see a pic of the real thing!!
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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I like the blue, but I agree with the siloutte suggestion.
I like the idea of putting stickers on like sponsors too.
I would shave the rear deck before I put the graphic on and definately go to www.randode.com for your cathodes.
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Oh yeah... I forgot to mention I'm shaving everything on the back deck. Wiper and emblems are both going.

I'm going to try to get a mock up of the silohuette done this week.
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just make your own interior lighting
here is how
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29238
If you need help shoot me a pm and I will be glad to give any help needed. I agree to keep the color spectrum together...looks a lot cleaner. Also do an outline of the skater will look good!
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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hey do u sell skimboards ???
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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sorry, no skimboards...
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where do you get the silverstars from.....Ive been looking for some ?
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Wal-mart
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I think that xB with those graphics will draw a lot of attention for your business.

Way to go.
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by totallyboardz
I would keep the lettering for the shop name, address, and phone number within the window. The window will contrast with the body color and act like a border for it.

If you're leaving the license plate in the middle, then I'd make the "boards, shoes, apparel" a little thinner, but if you're shaving the whole rear, another alternative is making your shop name take up the entire rear window, having the address and phone number in black... either in the middle where the license plate would be or slightly to the left overlapping the skater.

Btw, I don't think the 5zigen FNR01-C are available from 5zigen in black with a polished lip... are you having the lips custom polished?
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The 5zigens are supposed to available soon. My 2.0 hasn't shown up yet so I'm hoping the wheels will be available when it finally gets here. If they aren't available I'm probably going to go with the matte black and get the edges polished. I have a friend that has done it numerous times (usually on sportbikes) but it won't be a problem.

The license plate is staying, but I'm probably going to change around the back from the first mock up. Thanks everyone for your input. Any other suggestions welcomed.



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