MCADX banners & canopies

Baketech · 05-29-2008, 07:29 AM

One tangent observation from the weekend...it might be nice to source out a couple of MCADX banners to hang from the EZ-Up in the pits during member attended trackdays...

Could be a good way to create some exposure...

maxib · 05-29-2008, 07:59 AM

That's really a great idea! I'll be happy to come and help as well. I have previous experience too!

ConqSoft · 05-29-2008, 08:27 AM

Careful, you could twist an ankle in that position.

seamus · 05-29-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

One tangent observation from the weekend...it might be nice to source out a couple of MCADX banners to hang from the EZ-Up in the pits during member attended trackdays...

Could be a good way to create some exposure...

I had the same idea but with the canopy itself.

maxib · 05-29-2008, 03:48 PM

That was the year my left foot problems started. Right after the photo was taken, I was trying to start the car (only to warm the tires up for Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Oliver Gavin...who by the way won the GTS class eight laps ahead of their nearest competitor at the 12 Hours of Sebring).

As I said, I was only trying to warm up the tires when Security came and yanked me out of the window catching my left foot in the steering wheel and twisting it when they threw me to the ground. However, since my foot was caught in the wheel, my body didn't slam the ground...my head did. So I have no memory of the incident.

The photographer had already walked off to find another hunk of manliness to capture forever on digital media so there is no record of what happened.

Chevrolet Racing agreed to never acknowledge this incident ever happened in the settlement.

However, I cannot remember any of this happening probably because of the head injury. Heck, for that matter...I cannot remember a head injury at all! However, I do remember Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim who spearheaded the #3 and #4 C5-R cars very well for an outstanding year in GTS!

Oh, I almost forgot (must be that head injury I don't remember) to thank both Conqsoft and Sheep for the reminders, but the sidestand is gone at Grattan this year! However,,,I can't help but chuckle when the MCADX crew gives me a

for that!

[Serious mode on] My intent of the pic was to show an example of a banner. This concept could be developed by more artistic folks than I, such as graphixman? I like seamus' idea but from a cost/practical standpoint I don't think many of us will spring the bucks for a new custom lettered EZ-up. Therefore a handheld banner (as demonstrated

) or a larger banner that could be clipped to an EZ-up or taped to a trailer, or draped across a sleeping evl_twn or...well, you get the idea, may be the way to go! I'd spring some bucks for a banner.

ND4SPD · 05-29-2008, 04:00 PM

A 2'x8' banner will cost around $100 from what little checking I've done. If there's interest we could get some made up.

evl_twn · 05-29-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by maxib

I'd spring some bucks for a banner.

I wonder what the cost would be for a 10'

Hammer · 05-29-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

A 2'x8' banner will cost around $100 from what little checking I've done. If there's interest we could get some made up.

Call this company, talk to Janet.

Red Line Graphics

CBRVFR · 05-29-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Call this company, talk to Janet.

Red Line Graphics

+1

These are the people who are giving us the great deal and service on Rich's plaque - I say throw them a much business as we can...

DrHall · 05-30-2008, 08:59 AM

I am interested in a banner.

Heavy-Dee · 05-30-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by maxib

That's really a great idea! I'll be happy to come and help as well. I have previous experience too!

One problem w/ that approach. You're not hot. No offense.

maxib · 05-30-2008, 01:52 PM

None taken. Actually, I am quite happy that you think that I'm not hot. Gives me the jeebies to think about if you really thought the other way...

I suppose someone more petite and younger would be the ticket. Like...CBRVFR?

Hammer · 05-30-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maxib

None taken. Actually, I am quite happy that you think that I'm not hot. Gives me the jeebies to think about if you really thought the other way...

I think you are cute.

Baketech · 05-30-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I think you are cute.

Says he, the phantom trailer spooner....

ND4SPD · 05-30-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Says he, the phantom trailer spooner....

Explained here:

Caption contest

maxib · 05-30-2008, 06:49 PM

Does your lovely bride of 10 years know you swing both ways hammer?

DrHall · 05-31-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Explained here:

Caption contest

somehow I missed that whole thread...

And now that I think of it, I could have gone my whole life without seeing it...

Thanks, Z....

&

seamus · 06-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Just got off the phone with a canopy graphics company. They're creating a rendition for me. Should have it tonight. It's a bit more expensive than I expected though. May be cost prohibitive.

Their graphics guys love grafixman's work. Even the salesperson was excited about it.

Oh, and they're going to give me some prices on a 3'x5' banner too.

luvtolean · 06-10-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Their graphics guys love grafixman's work. Even the salesperson was excited about it.

He's definitely the man.

nhfirefighter13 · 06-10-2008, 11:59 AM

Grafixman has some really good contacts for banners out his way. The one he had made for me was very high quality work and the price was amazing....you may want to check with him as an alternative.

seamus · 06-10-2008, 12:06 PM

I was just looking into the canopy but they threw the banner thing out there so I figured it can't hurt to look into the prices for those too.

I'll send grafix another PM later when I get the hurtlist.

ND4SPD · 06-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Thanks for doing the legwork, seamus!

seamus · 06-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Here are the tent and banner renderings I got back from tentswithgraphics. They played around with them a little but we're pretty much free to design them however we want.

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The tent prices hurt my feelings but the banners are right about what I expected. The tent alone is $490 but they're custom made and have a 3 year warranty.

Tent Size/Number of Units/Price per Unit/Total Price

10’ x 10’ Top & Frame: 1 @ $490 $490
Graphics on tent top 10’ side: 2 @ $250 $500
Graphics on valance 10’ Side: 4 @ $100 (per section) $400
Travel Bag with wheels: 1 @ $75 $75
Shipping fee to be determined
Sub Total $1,465 Per Unit

3ft W x 5ft L Banner with Graphics $120

I've got some other requests out there but companies don't seem to be responding as fast as these guys did.

I've looked at this every way I could possibly look at it and the only price drop I can find so far is to reduce the number of sides with graphics. By putting the MCADX logo on one side of the tent top and only two sides, it still only drops the price by $450.

Also, after thinking about it, I'm not sure I'd want a black tent (heat) and would probably like a gray or silver color.

Besides the price, what say you guys?

ND4SPD · 06-19-2008, 09:33 PM

The tents are wicked cool but that's way more than I was expecting.

The banner is certainly more reasonable...

nhfirefighter13 · 06-19-2008, 09:33 PM

I say I gots me a blue tarp and a can of spray paint from WalMart.

Yeooowch!

05-29-2008, 07:29 AM	#1
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,758	MCADX banners & canopies One tangent observation from the weekend...it might be nice to source out a couple of MCADX banners to hang from the EZ-Up in the pits during member attended trackdays... Could be a good way to create some exposure... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

05-29-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,039	That's really a great idea! I'll be happy to come and help as well. I have previous experience too! Attached Thumbnails

05-29-2008, 04:00 PM	#6
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,169 Images: 25	A 2'x8' banner will cost around $100 from what little checking I've done. If there's interest we could get some made up. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

05-30-2008, 08:59 AM	#10
DrHall A Redneck Who Has Truly Arrived Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 49 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 1,011	I am interested in a banner. __________________ the percentage you're paying is too high priced-you're living beyond all your means, and the man in the suit has just bought a new car with the profit he's made on your dreams....

06-10-2008, 11:54 AM	#18
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,564	Just got off the phone with a canopy graphics company. They're creating a rendition for me. Should have it tonight. It's a bit more expensive than I expected though. May be cost prohibitive. Their graphics guys love grafixman's work. Even the salesperson was excited about it. Oh, and they're going to give me some prices on a 3'x5' banner too. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

05-29-2008, 08:27 AM	#3
ConqSoft Join Date: 12-25-2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Bike(s): None Posts: 694	Careful, you could twist an ankle in that position. __________________ My Blog

05-29-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,039	That was the year my left foot problems started. Right after the photo was taken, I was trying to start the car (only to warm the tires up for Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Oliver Gavin...who by the way won the GTS class eight laps ahead of their nearest competitor at the 12 Hours of Sebring). As I said, I was only trying to warm up the tires when Security came and yanked me out of the window catching my left foot in the steering wheel and twisting it when they threw me to the ground. However, since my foot was caught in the wheel, my body didn't slam the ground...my head did. So I have no memory of the incident. The photographer had already walked off to find another hunk of manliness to capture forever on digital media so there is no record of what happened. Chevrolet Racing agreed to never acknowledge this incident ever happened in the settlement. However, I cannot remember any of this happening probably because of the head injury. Heck, for that matter...I cannot remember a head injury at all! However, I do remember Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim who spearheaded the #3 and #4 C5-R cars very well for an outstanding year in GTS! Oh, I almost forgot (must be that head injury I don't remember) to thank both Conqsoft and Sheep for the reminders, but the sidestand is gone at Grattan this year! However,,,I can't help but chuckle when the MCADX crew gives me a for that! [Serious mode on] My intent of the pic was to show an example of a banner. This concept could be developed by more artistic folks than I, such as graphixman? I like seamus' idea but from a cost/practical standpoint I don't think many of us will spring the bucks for a new custom lettered EZ-up. Therefore a handheld banner (as demonstrated ) or a larger banner that could be clipped to an EZ-up or taped to a trailer, or draped across a sleeping evl_twn or...well, you get the idea, may be the way to go! I'd spring some bucks for a banner.

05-30-2008, 01:52 PM	#12
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,039	None taken. Actually, I am quite happy that you think that I'm not hot. Gives me the jeebies to think about if you really thought the other way... I suppose someone more petite and younger would be the ticket. Like...CBRVFR?

05-30-2008, 06:49 PM	#16
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,039	Does your lovely bride of 10 years know you swing both ways hammer?

06-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#20
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,079 Images: 58	Grafixman has some really good contacts for banners out his way. The one he had made for me was very high quality work and the price was amazing....you may want to check with him as an alternative. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

06-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#21
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,564	I was just looking into the canopy but they threw the banner thing out there so I figured it can't hurt to look into the prices for those too. I'll send grafix another PM later when I get the hurtlist. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#22
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,169 Images: 25	Thanks for doing the legwork, seamus! __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

06-19-2008, 09:25 PM	#23
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,564	Here are the tent and banner renderings I got back from tentswithgraphics. They played around with them a little but we're pretty much free to design them however we want. The tent prices hurt my feelings but the banners are right about what I expected. The tent alone is $490 but they're custom made and have a 3 year warranty. Tent Size/Number of Units/Price per Unit/Total Price 10’ x 10’ Top & Frame: 1 @ $490 $490 Graphics on tent top 10’ side: 2 @ $250 $500 Graphics on valance 10’ Side: 4 @ $100 (per section) $400 Travel Bag with wheels: 1 @ $75 $75 Shipping fee to be determined Sub Total $1,465 Per Unit 3ft W x 5ft L Banner with Graphics $120 I've got some other requests out there but companies don't seem to be responding as fast as these guys did. I've looked at this every way I could possibly look at it and the only price drop I can find so far is to reduce the number of sides with graphics. By putting the MCADX logo on one side of the tent top and only two sides, it still only drops the price by $450. Also, after thinking about it, I'm not sure I'd want a black tent (heat) and would probably like a gray or silver color. Besides the price, what say you guys? __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-19-2008, 09:33 PM	#24
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,169 Images: 25	The tents are wicked cool but that's way more than I was expecting. The banner is certainly more reasonable... __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X