Site revamp, aggressive marketing, etc.

[spacemanspif]

Or how about an easy addition to the site sticker?? I say easy because I have no idea how hard it is to reformat a file and have it made. My attached pic is clearly terrible but you get the idea.

What do dealerships use to write on windows? Some have a pretty fine tip that would work for the space provided... Aquarium stores also have pens that write well on glass but I don't know how these pens hold up to the elements. I don't really want to have to re-write on my window every time it rains... (even though I'd be re-writing every time my avg mpg changes lol)

But if there is a good pen it could be sold as a kit with the sticker. Yellow would work well whether or not the glass is tinted...and stand out to draw attention.

[Xist]

Originally Posted by UltArc

I always talk about this. Essentially, a ~32" scanguage for the rear window. My roommate always complains- because I talk about it so much lol

I used to want an LED marquis in the back of my Prelude. When someone did a hit-and-run and broke the plastic piece between the headlights, I thought that it would be perfect--have it scroll Prelude, then have pre-programmed messages like "Thanks for letting me in!"

I really think that having anything rude would be a terrible idea...

The other day I thought that it would be interesting to have something like what you mention, so that the small men tailgating me in big trucks could see how much money they are wasting.

I am not sure that it is safe, though, and you would be pulled over regardless.

Especially if you EoC!

[YukonCornelius]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Actually, the number of "active users" -- defined as having visited in the last 30 days -- has shrunk to well below average in the last couple of months. And the general trendline for "number of new users" each month has been on the decline for about 2 years now. Just FYI.

Organic stasis? LOL

That's what I get for assuming. I was on for a little while in 2011, then came back a year later in 2012 and now that I'm back again in 2013 it feels more active than I remembered. Cars getting increasingly better fuel economy probably isn't helping. I've dropped the name of your site on other forums before. I received some criticism on the CTS-V forum recently over my ecomodding efforts, but most car enthusiasts do not care about fuel economy enough to change their habits.

[RedDevil]

Originally Posted by spacemanspif

... My attached pic is clearly terrible but you get the idea. ...

It is perfect!
It does not only pose the question (ask me how I get __ mpg).
It also provides the answer right below it, mirrored on the door:

With that

(Finally I recognize it: the ForkenSwift mirrored in the BlackFly's door.
Sure, the EV gets __ mpg )

[mikeyjd]

Originally Posted by cbaber

They sell decals on the site for $5, but I like your idea of adding each members MPG somehow. EcoModder Store: Get Stuff, Support EcoModder - EcoModder.com

While I was working on my undergraduate senior project (mpg computer similar to MPGuino) I thought about mounting a small display in the rear window that showed my instant MPG. But I'm not sure if that is safe for other drivers, and I'm not sure of how legal it is to have a display showing out of your window. But you are correct, advertising our MPG numbers is a lot more interesting than just the website link.

How about blue tape? I should be getting my decal in the mail in a couple days.



edit: I still think the "shared" function is a killer idea!

[MetroMPG]

Facebook fans: still working out the account issue with Ben. He's been living in Japan for a while, and when I tried signing in with the info he gave me, I got a Japanese FB. Not useful!

[Xist]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Facebook fans: still working out the account issue with Ben. He's been living in Japan for a while, and when I tried signing in with the info he gave me, I got a Japanese FB. Not useful!

Have you even tried learning Japanese?! How hard can it be?! :P

[Smurf]

It is ridiculously hard to learn Japanese. Back in high school I did a painting of the 49ers Super Bowls for a Japanese friend of mine, and he requested I write "Championship" and "Dynasty" in Japanese...

[Xist]

Originally Posted by Smurf

It is ridiculously hard to learn Japanese. Back in high school I did a painting of the 49ers Super Bowls for a Japanese friend of mine, and he requested I write "Championship" and "Dynasty" in Japanese...

So, those two words were the hard part?

[MetroMPG]

Good news - didn't have to learn Japanese!

I've got access to the page now.

So, if anyone is interested/willing to contribute to EM's FB page by posting occasional threads/pics from the forum, we'd be glad to have your help. (Tim and I already maintain a decent list from which to draw, of up-to-date "selected threads" that appear on the home page.)

Cbaber has offered, and a couple of others have shown interest.

I'd like to keep track of contributors in a new thread & talk about suggestions for what kinds of material works best offsite: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...age-26896.html