Hey CZ, are you planning on creating (or maybe you already have) window stickers, so we can advertise that we're packing the CanZoomer Stage1?

Heck, those should be good for a couple hp :)

Originally posted by Sea Ray
Heck, those should be good for a couple hp :)

funny.

Originally posted by Sea Ray
Heck, those should be good for a couple hp :)

Somebody says this every time the word "sticker" is uttered.

I'm going to make my own Canzoomer Stage 5 sticker and stick it for all the world to see my super fast AT RX-8.

A small, tasteful "CZ Stage 1" die cut sticker that could sit under the "RX-8" emblem in the back might be nice.

Speaking of stickers Maurice, I understand that you got some from PoLaK Graphics to put on the unit. Will you be sending those out to those of us who got them without?

Yes, manuals, stickers, switches for those who did not get them are all in the works.

Just chatting with Polak now, and why not?
Stage 1/2 stickers are OK by me.

We are thinking maybe in the colours of the cars, so red, blue, silver, yellow, titanium, black, white.


Anyone else have suggestions or requests?

We will take requests/suggestions, come up with a design, and then you can talk to Polak about ordering them.

Or, do you think I should stock them and offer with the kits?

As a Merchandiser and Marketing director, I'd suggest packing a sticker with each unit. The $.50-$1.00 it will cost you for the sticker will be the least expensive advertising you'll ever run into Maurice.

Each time an 8 gets seen by the general public, there your name is flashing them in the face. Other 8 owners will see the name and unless they frequent these boards, will not have heard of you. In the advertising world...we call this ....sauce baby.

....On a side note...each day I roll up to the house after work I am looking for a box with Canzoomer on the address label. Because some day...very soon, my dreams will come true and a Stage 1 will be comfortablely tucked underneath the hood of my baby.

I agree with Marcus that they should be packaged with the unit. Besides the sticker that goes on the unit's casing, which should already be on there when you ship, I'd suggest a small (1/2 inch or less in height), tasteful, italic "CanZoomer Stage 1" sticker in silver, to match the RX-8 emblem, that could be put underneath the "RX 8" badge on the rear of the car. That way when someone sees your tail lights they'll know they weren't beaten by a mere "stock" RX-8. :D

I like the idea of a sticker coming with the kit, but I also like the appearance of stock with the aftermarket power. Sleeper cars are usually always more fun in my opinion, but I would make an exception in this case. And for me, don't worry about making it removable for any shop trips, because my 7 year warranty did not cover my problem anyway(friends with the dealer, or so I thought). I am ordering next month so I'll keep checking in to see what the verdict is. Omicron's suggestion is very acceptable for me, not too flashy!

I agree with marcus too. It's a good idea all around for you to toss them with the ECU piggyback... cheap, but effective marketing.

Sauce,i like that expression..yes i am hoping to ship these with the CZ's as well. Now all i have to is nag Canzoomer senior...

Kewl beenz. I like the various suggestions, I was just checking whether I could expect something when I put my order in.

Ill have samples for you by thursday and they'll probably be ready for shipping by tuesday of next week.

I am going to have to have one of those on my car for sure. And I like the silver idea under the RX8 badge on the back... excellent marketing tactic. However I would like to see some a little less verbose. Say "CZ Stage I" or "powered by CZ Stage I" in italics. I hope it comes with my Stage I when I get it in a couple of weeks (first GB customer).

So Maurice, or someone else on the CanZoomer staff, are we going to need to contact you for these once you get 'em, or are you planning on sending them out automatically?

I'd rather have a reverse sticker to put on the inside of a window as oppsoed to actually on the car.

Originally posted by oosik
I'd rather have a reverse sticker to put on the inside of a window as oppsoed to actually on the car.

Ooh, yes yes! I hate it when my stickers get rubbed off from repeated washings.

Maurice and I have decided that the sticker will be for the interior to be place on the inside of the window.

Originally posted by PoLaK
Maurice and I have decided that the sticker will be for the interior to be place on the inside of the window.
Exactly. I too do not like outside stickers, as they weather and suffer from washing and dirt contamination.

So, the question:
What finish?

Thinking of chrome.

Could do solid colors too, but I do not want to order and stock 6 different colors. Too expensive.

Should I do a poll?

Originally posted by canzoomer


Should I do a poll?

No, just make an executive decision and go with it...

Sure, make an Exec Decision as long as it's white. ;)

I would prefer one that simply says "cz1" preferably in the same font as the RX-8 logo (what is that anyway?) - and perhaps it could be inside a rotor.

If your refering to my Rx8club.com decals at www.polakgraphics.com then its not a font at all.

Its a picture of the "rx-8" on the back of the car outlined into line art in corel.

Maurice and I were thinkin much more basic. I attached an image.

Basic is always good, but I feel that it needs to be very legible.

The example shown is very stylish...but too not bold and clear.

it would look like chrome squiggles on your window.

Its a good logo for the website, hardware etc, but a window sticker should look a little different IMO.


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My questions still stands...

Originally posted by Omicron
So Maurice, or someone else on the CanZoomer staff, are we going to need to contact you for these once you get 'em, or are you planning on sending them out automatically?

Originally posted by Omicron
My questions still stands...
Sheesh. Patience man!
I am trying to figure out people's reaction to different options.
As for the font, go look at a Porsche Carrera emblem.
That is the styling being emulated.
OK, i admit it, i am not always original..

I like a bit of style and subtlety.

Oh, yeah, Omicron, send me the Stage1 back. We want to make it better.

How about something like the intel sticker?

"Stage 1 inside"

or "Powered by Stage 1"

Sounds like a custom license plate: PWRBYCZ

greese

Originally posted by canzoomer
Sheesh. Patience man!
I am trying to figure out people's reaction to different options.
As for the font, go look at a Porsche Carrera emblem.
That is the styling being emulated.
OK, i admit it, i am not always original..

I like a bit of style and subtlety.
Patience? What's that? :D
Oh, yeah, Omicron, send me the Stage1 back. We want to make it better.

I'll give you a call on Monday Maurice, and we'll work it out.

Ok whats everyone think of this? As of right now they are 3 inches long by about 1.6 inches high. Whats everyone think of the look and of the size (ie bigger smaller or just right?)

Or, maybe one of these.
White areas in silver, or maybe white.
Black areas in black:

How about "canzoomer tuned" or "cz tuned" inside of the rotor decal? ( The RX8 club decal) Skip the stage 1,2 etc. This way you'll only to deal w/ 1 sticker design. My .02

-Gary

Originally posted by canzoomer
We are thinking maybe in the colours of the cars, so red, blue, silver, yellow, titanium, black, white. Anyone else have suggestions or requests?

Yes, dear Maurice, you left out the coolest color of them all ... NORDIC GREEN! (Well OK, after Winning Blue -- I do want to get my build label, etc.);)

I like the first one best, PoLaK.

Originally posted by garyna
How about "canzoomer tuned" or "cz tuned" inside of the rotor decal? ( The RX8 club decal) Skip the stage 1,2 etc. This way you'll only to deal w/ 1 sticker design. My .02

-Gary

There is problems with placing "canzoomer whatever" inside a rotor as Maurice is planning on expanding into different Mazda Brands and perhaps different manufacturers.

Originally posted by Omicron
I like the first one best, PoLaK.

If this were to be going on the back of the car I would tend to agree with you however Maurice has opted to go for a decal for the inside of the window and another user did have a point about that looking like squigglys on your window.

Another reason we want to be a bit subtle about this sticker is that sooner or later you are going to take your cars to the dealership for service.

Do you REALLY want a big sticker on it saying "My car has been modified!" ??

Someof the more clueful dealers will recognise the name Canzoomer, but i suspect most will not.

We originally thought about providing stickers, but i decided not to when I thought about this issue.

But hey, these are your cars, people, so you get to choose.

I would simply hate to fork out for a thousand stickers that nobody wants to use.

It would look good in my garage or on my toolbox though... I have to agree with you Maurice and this was a reason I most likely won't put one on my car till my warranty is over.

Well, without the actual mod, I don't think they can cancel your warranty over just a sticker. Tell 'em you're a joker.

But, how about a license plate frame? That's the only thing that I can think of that's screw-on. There are some real inexpensive ones out there, especially at this quantity.

i swear i hate the quick reply box. i think i have replied to a thread only to find later my post is not there.

so anyway to repeat myself-
if the sticker needs to be stealth then why not make one for the third brake light. that way it would only be seen by people behind you when you were braking.

That might be a little too late for some people... :p

Howsabout on the bottom inner portion of the exhaust pipes -- an incentive for Maurice's maps to get rid of ALL of the grunge! :)

nice idea but that would have to be engraved, no vinyl can withstand those heats.

Originally posted by zoom44
i swear i hate the quick reply box. i think i have replied to a thread only to find later my post is not there.

so anyway to repeat myself-
if the sticker needs to be stealth then why not make one for the third brake light. that way it would only be seen by people behind you when you were braking.


Or only seen by other stock eight owners.

Good point CZ jr. Only problem is I already have an RX-8 emblem in mine and I don't want to give that up. Maybe CZ tuned inside the rear fog light? You could just trun on the switch after kickin' the snot out of Ike in his WRX... :cool:

eeer...WRX i dunno know. We want a sticker that anyone could apply not just the one's with a rear fog light....but that would be cool.

Originally posted by CanZoomer JR
eeer...WRX i dunno know. We want a sticker that anyone could apply not just the one's with a rear fog light....but that would be cool.

How about on front fog light -- the logo could be projected on low buildings just as in Batman.

How about a spring-loaded, pop up FLAG (or flashing neon sign, take your pic) that pops up from the trunk when you hit a dash-actuated switch? This, plus perhaps an audio sound track played on hidden (or pop-up) loud speakers of "The Joker" laughing when you hit the switch as you pull away? Yeah, yeah, that's it.... and, and, and maybe a SMOKE SCREEN that you can blow in their faces, and, and, yeah, and....

:D

Right on! Right on! (in the voice of James Brown). The Joker laughing I think is the best part. I would love to add this mod.

Me thinks Speed ER doc has been throwing that new bottle of pills around in here. Y'all are crazy!

And, I'll take the flashing neon (red, please), the popup loud spekers and does the smoke screen come in red as well?

Instead of the joker laughing can i get that song from armageddon now. You know when they are in the helicopter.
Ride of the valykries i think.