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Old 08-02-2008, 02:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Window message idea

I wanted to run this by you guys, to see if it sounds effective without being offensive.
I have a whole rear drivers side window on my wagon to devote to this; I can't see out of it anyway while I'm driving. I want to get vinly letters as some others have done and write:
Fuel Economy
EPA vs. This Car
25 City 32
33 Hwy 50
28 Comb. 40
35% above EPA est.
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Old 08-02-2008, 02:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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From a marketing standpoint, I would adhere to K.I.S.S.
Keep it simple stupid

You have alot of info there and many will see it as they drive by. So consider a message that says;

Original MPG 28
Current MPG 40

How
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Because if you don't keep it simple, the minds of our simple friends will simply look past without a seconds thought. Just my 2 cents, I applaud the effort, I will be going that route soon too.

I recently discovered a vinyl material that is dry erasable so I can continuously update my numbers.
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Old 08-02-2008, 03:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
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What I did was use those plastic page holders you use in 3-ring binders but taped it to the inside of my window. Now I can slide in whatever message I want, especially when I'm updating my MPG.

And I also used the Thoreau methodology of simplify, simplify, simplify:

left side window: (I can't see well if its on my right rear side window)

40+
mpg


ecomodder window cling (next to it)

rear window:
40+
mpg


Besides relaying information they also make for impromptu sun shades!!!

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