A hacked 86 on ebay

Post by **negusm** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:31 pm

Hey, check this out:

http://www.autobodyonline.com/whatsnew/ ... 05/14/2001

"One of the largest players in our market for reman covers is a company that used to reman lots of covers but found it was easier, and probably more profitable with less warranty claims, to sell 'Colonel' (imitation covers). Insurance companies specify 'remanufactured' covers on estimates, listing this large player as the source, and using their pricing, and the shop is unwittingly sold a new 'imitation' Colonel cover.

Looks like there is some goofiness going on the aftermarket/remanufactured bumper cover marketplace. Maybe the cover is a remanufactured one afterall? Maybe not?

-Mike

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:08 am

Sandy wrote:Well, I never really chased down moving cars, but I did leave a couple of notes on parked ones.

im the other way around. i chase down every single one i see. i just want to tell them one thing. "go to ascmclaren.org"
i guess im just crazy.

i was thinking about having cards to cary around with me that have info about this site on them. that way i can put it under the wiper blade if i ever see one all alone.

shelbyscarab · Post by **shelbyscarab** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:22 pm

tfs2121 wrote:
Sandy wrote:Well, I never really chased down moving cars, but I did leave a couple of notes on parked ones.
im the other way around. i chase down every single one i see. i just want to tell them one thing. "go to ascmclaren.org"
i guess im just crazy.

i was thinking about having cards to cary around with me that have info about this site on them. that way i can put it under the wiper blade if i ever see one all alone.

Can I make a suggestion? We should make up a flyer to keep in our cars to give out/place for when we encounter "new" cars to recruit people to not only go to the forums and other ASC sites, but to get them involved for a greater pool to have future "ASC shows/cruises". What say you? I occasionly come upon one, but I think you seem to find more. Its great that you CHASE them down too. LOL

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:14 pm

I do have cards, and have given out about 4 in the past 3-4 years. There just are not many McLarens in Jersey.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:39 pm

http://www.mikesinterweb.com/ascmclaren-org/Flyer.html

I took the home page and shrunk it down. How would this be? I printed it and it fits on one page.

I want to get an 87-90 asc on the page so I will add that soon.

-Mike

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:23 pm

Yeah that looks great.
Don't forget the coupes, well if you can fit one in.

Mike

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:31 pm

I might play with it later. Not much room on it tho.

-Mike

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:36 pm

I was just messing with you anyway.

But you could always apply it as some sort of watermark though.

Mike

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:41 pm

How small do you think these could be shrunk down? Maybe like a postcard size. 3X5 maybe.

Mike

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:45 pm

I was just thinking you could print a few on regular paper 8.5x11 and just fold them once or twice.

Its not like you guys will be handing out thousands of the things

-Mike

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:48 pm

I just tried to print it and it comes out to two pages.
Just to let you know.

Mike

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:07 pm

86capriasc wrote:I just tried to print it and it comes out to two pages.
Just to let you know.

Mike

What are your IE margins? Go to the page setup in your browser. In IE7 you have to drop down the little arrow next to your printer.

Maybe my margins are smaller.

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:12 pm

Mine are .75 all the way around.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:31 pm

That would be why...I'll adjust it later.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:51 pm

Hmmm...I adjusted mine back to .75 and it still printed on one page.

Anyone else?