RichR Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 hah I like that one a lot! I also really liked "b/c RACECAR" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah, if you're going the battery route I think that clarifies it being a battery cover. The first time I saw the battery design I didn't know what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ok ya'll. Needing some more feedback. I am thinking of changing the overall shape of the tie down for something a bit more simpler which would make them cheaper. Which shape do you like better? #1 or #2? 1.) http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/shamusyandle/batterylogotiedownscreenshot2.jpg 2.) http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/shamusyandle/batterylogotiedownscreenshot2variation.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 3. http://i43.tinypic.com/v60w94.jpg 4. http://i44.tinypic.com/2mh60c6.jpg ... My XT battery looks a lot like this http://cdnmarine.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/battery_auto_greentop_MT.63185549.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 #1 unless the added "flare" at the ends makes it ~$60 vs ~$40 for #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I can see how #2 will be cheaper, just because you can get more pieces made on the water-jet from a single sheet of metal than you can with #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igiveup45121 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 What about just LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcasinonightzone Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 i like #2. it's funny, the pic in the first post makes it look like it's made of wood, and i had to do a double take.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 What about just LGT? I could do something that simple. Am leading toward doing "2.5 GT" along with "2.5 XT". So they will work on Legacy's, Outback's, and Forester's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 i like #2. it's funny, the pic in the first post makes it look like it's made of wood, and i had to do a double take.. Haha....I guess if you glance at the first pic, it could appear to be made of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ok, I decided to redo the overall shape. Its something in between style #1 and #2. There is still a minor flare at the ends, but not as distinct as style #1. Making the part a tad thinner will bring the cost down a little bit. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/shamusyandle/Tiedown-Subaru-AAbatterylogo.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/shamusyandle/Tiedown-Subaru-AWDlogoscreenshot.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/shamusyandle/Tiedown-Subaru-25GTlogoscreenshot.jpg should the 2.5 be the same size as the GT or smaller like the emblem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 are they going to be black like the pic or is there a choice of colors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copenhagen6123 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Same size as the gt. I'm not even sure why Subaru effed that up in the first place. Not sure if you posted these on nasioc but I'm sure the awd design will be a big hit over there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 are they going to be black like the pic or is there a choice of colors? They will probably end up being a just a brushed aluminum. Identical to the very first pic on the thread. I could look into getting them anodized or powdercoated but that will up the price a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The new design is looking good. Shape looks a lot more modern and svelte. I prefer it greatly to the original drawings which were very 1970s and utilitarian. The new design is understated but appealing just like the LGT. Agreed, the 2.5 and LGT need to be the same size. Matching the lettering on the back of the car doesn't work. AWD will sell more than anything. Hell, AWD could be sold by dealers as aftermarket bits horrifically marked up I think polished aluminum is perfect. I think you should definately offer pcoating basic colors like black/white/red/blue but custom colors - unless someone has a specific color/mfr code can be a problem as computer screens vary as to how colors as displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Same size as the gt. I'm not even sure why Subaru effed that up in the first place. Not sure if you posted these on nasioc but I'm sure the awd design will be a big hit over there as well. Yeah, I think I will go back and make the 2.5 to be the same size as the GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Even LGT instead of 2.5 GT might me good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Will you only be sticking with one logo on the tie-down overall? Or will you be offering a few? I don't think the LGT would 'fit' my 2.5i 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicivic Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Will you only be sticking with one logo on the tie-down overall? Or will you be offering a few? I don't think the LGT would 'fit' my 2.5i I think I'm going to offer a few. Probably order "AWD", the AA battery logo, "2.5 GT" or "LGT", and maybe "2.5 XT". That way folks will have some options. I will also be offering custom one-off tie downs as an extra service, ie. forum screen name, etc. They won't be cheap, but some nice custom bling for your car if you so choose. Estimated price will be ~$125 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If you don't want the brushed, just plastidip it. That's what I did to my OEM one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Will you only be sticking with one logo on the tie-down overall? Or will you be offering a few? I don't think the LGT would 'fit' my 2.5i It's a sign that you need to get rid of the 2.5why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It's a sign that you need to get rid of the 2.5why Oh, believe me, I've been seeing signs everywhere (mainly in this forum). I just don't have the means to do so (read: broke college student) 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh, believe me, I've been seeing signs everywhere (mainly in this forum). I just don't have the means to do so (read: broke college student) Been there done that, and I can certainly sympathize. I bought my 2.5GT last year when I was still in college and I had to work 30-40 hours/week to pay for rent/gas/car on top of taking 18 credits and a senior design project (read: life sucked.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Like the AWD one and will be interested when the final product is ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Been there done that, and I can certainly sympathize. I bought my 2.5GT last year when I was still in college and I had to work 30-40 hours/week to pay for rent/gas/car on top of taking 18 credits and a senior design project (read: life sucked.) Thanks, brethren! You gotta do what you gotta do BOT: I like the brushed aluminum look. And I'm torn between the AWD and battery logo. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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