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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by BT Tech, Feb 14, 2008.

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  1. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Under BT Tech "Brace Yourself" or "Stiffen up" or "Harden Up" or "Enhanced" :D
     
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  2. BT Tech

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    Thanks everyone for your suggestions and pictures that you have posted. There has been a lot of good ideas posted and up to this point, I really like the one that Ichabod has posted. The only issue I have is how much it will cost to machine. Also, adding color to the logo is sure to be an expensive proposition so it might have to be all silver in color.

    I have a feeling that we are going to have to give away more than one plate due to all of you guys that are posting your suggestions!! :)

    Keep the ideas coming!!!
     
    #42 BT Tech, Feb 15, 2008
  3. efusco

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    I know you like the idea of machining it, but I bet you could mass produce those via a commercial manufacturer out of plastic a lot more cheaply and they'd probably be more likely to stay on the car, not get oxidized (like aluminum would), etc. I'm not sure exactly who would make something like that, but I'd sure look at that route...I bet it would be cheaper than the blank metal and it would probably be cheaper to ship as well.
     
    #43 efusco, Feb 15, 2008
  4. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Google shows lots of places, many do use brushed aluminum and seem to charge around $10 apiece.
    http://www.oceanemblems.com/Custom.aspx

    I found where This Company did a group buy for another Toyota site and got 2 decals for $15. Worth getting a quote anyway.
     
    #44 efusco, Feb 15, 2008
  5. Rae Vynn

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    Well, I STILL like "BT Tech Equipped"... but "Brace Yourself" is pretty cute, too!
     
    #45 Rae Vynn, Feb 15, 2008
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    Ichabod,
    This one looks great. You have my vote so far.
     
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    Brian:

    Second entry from me.
    This one is for metal/chrome plastic. The white area is hollow.
     
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    Sorry, BMP format exceeded the limit.
    Here is the JPEG version. (a bit blurry).
     

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  9. Godiva

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    I like BT Tech Enhanced. It can cover a lot of different mods. I don't like the idea that the Prius needs to be fortified, reinforced, fixed or in some way made stronger or stiffer because it implies the car isn't fine as it is.

    I'd do a mock up with Fireworks but I'm busy moving in to my new laptop and don't have the time.
     
    #49 Godiva, Feb 16, 2008
  10. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    I can change the wording in mine if people (and Brian) like a different word or words.

    Brian, I could also be *convinced* to trade my professional services in refining a final design of any of these designs if one other than mine is chosen... since everyone seems to be talking about you giving out more than one prize. ;)
     
    #50 Ichabod, Feb 16, 2008
  11. Flying White Dutchman

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    this one but then "Enhanced" instead

    i like it!
     
    #51 Flying White Dutchman, Feb 16, 2008
  12. koa

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  14. Godiva

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    Shiney metal and beveled et all. But here are the words and spacing.
     

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    Win a FREE BT Tech Stiffening Plate
     

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  17. Ichabod

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    Since Godiva started the "let's rip off Ceric" game, I figured I'd post this one. :) In theory I like the overlapping T's, but my only reservation about it is that from a distance, it reads "BTECH."

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  18. koa

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  19. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    I didn't rip off Cedric or Pat Sparks. I was thinking enhanced before it was mentioned. And mine isn't stacked.

    I don't mind the stacked version above but do think the T of Tech is getting lost so...move it to the right a little and maybe down a little more. Hard to tell with the angle.

    Because of size I'd reduce the size of the "ech". BTT are your main capitals with BT the most important. "ech" can be capitalized or not. Using the font you are you have all capitals but the size is wrong proportion for the enhanced. I really like the enhanced BTW). So rip me off a little further and make the "ech" smaller and offset that second T over to the right a little more. If you also bring it down a little more you're a lot closer to my logo. The "ech" can line up with the bottom of the T or just below the upper cross of the T. Doesn't matter.

    I did mine in four layers in Fireworks so I can offset and change font sizes easily. I just can't do metal or beveling or any of that fancy stuff. I thought mine would be a nice window cling using two tone paint.

    BTW Doc Willie? I was using Star Trek Next Gen font.
     
    #59 Godiva, Feb 16, 2008
  20. Godiva

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    Here's the progression:
    Ichabod's original:
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    Ceric's Stacked multicolor:
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    Godiva's offset window cling:
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    Ichabod's merged:
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    BTW, like a few others, I already have a BT Plate so I don't need one.
     
    #60 Godiva, Feb 16, 2008
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