MotoringFile Badges: New Additions

Chad Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Keep up the good work, guys. I’m new to the MINI world, but will be ordering a badge or two once my MINI arrives. I look forward to new, as-yet-unseen badges!

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dickdavid Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Awesome! I’m trying to work out the details with my local club to have some of these made.

Great idea!!

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kelly Apr 5th, 2006 Link

that image effect is cool

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Fabio Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I love the new gallery system :)

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ukplyot Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I already ordered some for me but I’d like to put in a request for the English flag if you’re looking for more ideas.

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Gabe Apr 5th, 2006 Link

St. George’s Cross? That’s on the to do list!

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LTZMTOR Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I think country flags would be cool but I guess a pain for you guys.

I liked the St George’s Afro look myself. Now that would make a button!

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speck37 Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I love these, but how about some options that are less British focused? I realize Mini is a British car, but I could do with an American rendition or maybe something a little irreverent to go with the Mini motoring style.

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Cuca Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Great design. COOL! ;)

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Gabe Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I love these, but how about some options that are less British focused?

That’ll be coming soon as well…

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Wetworth Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Love the badges… the gallery is cool too!

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Patrick Apr 5th, 2006 Link

What we really need is a personalized design tool online! Let individuals upload photos that can be scaled/positioned on the page to represent what their custom badge will look like, then let them order it!

That way, we can get whatever flag, image, photo, symbol, or design that we can think of! (you know how mini had that online tool to let you design custom rooftops? not that you could order it off the site, but thats the idea…)

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saloio1 Apr 5th, 2006 Link

any idea if there are plans for different country badges? If you get one with the Portuguese flag’s shield, I’ll take one now!

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nina simone Apr 5th, 2006 Link

That green sure is a-winking at me.

Q: are 2 badges, too many?

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ukplyot Apr 5th, 2006 Link

patrick has a good question – what does it take to make a badge? I’m sure Todd doesn’t want to be flooded with one-off design requests but at the same time I don’t want to be one of the crowd with the same badge(s).

The MINI site said that two badges was the most due to possible interference with engine cooling, anyone have any experience with how many is best?

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Gabe Apr 5th, 2006 Link

patrick has a good question – what does it take to make a badge?

Vector artwork (ideally created in Adobe Illustrator) that is a perfect circle.

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Rollin Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I’m sure you have lots of ideas already, but here are few I would be interested in: F1 related, ones related to curves like Made for Curves, or perhaps Curve Seeker incorporating the road sign arrow or some other curved lines; Actual Size; Autocross cone related; No Drooling; Coffee related; checker flag related; MINI ID; NAM sign-on name.

Will MINI be offering some, otherwise can you get permission for the Cooper logo w/ the red circle? I’d love to have one of those. Sure others would like JCW.

How about package prices – 5 for $30 or $35?

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Gabe Apr 5th, 2006 Link

I’m sure you have lots of ideas already, but here are few I would be interested in: F1 related, ones related to curves like Made for Curves, or perhaps Curve Seeker incorporating the road sign arrow or some other curved lines; Actual Size; Autocross cone related; No Drooling; Coffee related; checker flag related; MINI ID; NAM sign-on name.

Will MINI be offering some, otherwise can you get permission for the Cooper logo w/ the red circle? I’d love to have one of those. Sure others would like JCW.

How about package prices – 5 for $30 or $35?

We can’t do trademarked images so that eliminates brands from the equation. Generally I think we’re going to stick with MINI-like design themes playing off the heritage of the car. Obviously we could quit our day jobs and do anything and everything under the sun but I don’t see that happening anytime soon. In the meantime just send it suggestions. When we get enough suggestions for an idea we’ll definitely take a look at making it an officially offered badge!

As far as package pricing (discounts for greater numbers), Todd would know more about that future option.

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Bob Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Thanks! I love the new badges! And the image effect rocks!

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steve Apr 5th, 2006 Link

Excellent! All good stuff…

I’ve ordered a “UJ GB” for now and will pick up a holder from the local dealership.

As for suggestions, how about a badge featuring the Welsh Dragon?

Steve

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Patrick Apr 6th, 2006 Link

Gabe, Im not an expert in this area, but I do have some ideas about how to automate a workflow to get custom designs from web-to-product. If you want to talk about it, drop me an email.

Patrick

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Chris Jupin Apr 6th, 2006 Link

great, now i see two more i like…ready up the postal stamps todd. hey gabe, is that a plugin for wordpress for the flash-like gallery? i’m totally digging it.

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Gabe Apr 6th, 2006 Link

No it’s just jacascript. Light, quick, and no need for Flash.

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dickdavid Apr 6th, 2006 Link

I’m thinking about getting these done for my local club, which are from past events.

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dickdavid Apr 6th, 2006 Link

No it’s just jacascript. Light, quick, and no need for Flash.

ProMINI used the same technology on their site. Click here to see. Just go to the gallery below.

I have to say, it’s really cool java.

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Big Jon Apr 7th, 2006 Link

Is the part available in the UK?

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blalor Apr 7th, 2006 Link

I have to say, it’s really cool java.

No, not Java, JavaScript. We have the stupid marketeers to thank for that bit of confusion.

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Gabe Apr 7th, 2006 Link

Brian – don’t say too much unless you want a knock on the door in the middle of the night by the secret marketing police!

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blalor Apr 7th, 2006 Link

Oh no! Not another black 7 series!

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dickdavid Apr 7th, 2006 Link

No, not Java, JavaScript. We have the stupid marketeers to thank for that bit of confusion.

Zoinks! Please excuse my tech ignorance. I don’t wish to offend.

I was actually referring to the cup of coffee that I was enjoying at the time. JK, LOL!

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Patrick Apr 7th, 2006 Link

Anyone receive their badges yet? My badge-holder is now installed (all of 5 minutes installation time) and I’m waiting to slap the Union Jack on there! maybe it will be in my mailbox today…

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05DSMCS Apr 7th, 2006 Link

I received my badge holder today and will install it as soon as my badges come. I think I ordered 3 of them…but I’m having a hard time not buying all of them. That will probably happen over the course of the next few weeks, I just think these are too cool.

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Mike Apr 7th, 2006 Link

Gabe -

Any chance of making one for the CMMC? I’d be interested in one.

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Paulook Apr 7th, 2006 Link

How can I get the badge holder outside US? I lived in Hong Kong and I heard that it only available in US only.

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dickdavid Apr 8th, 2006 Link

Looks like a few badges have made it to Dallas. Here’s a pic from our April meeting. They look awesome in person!!!

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Michael Apr 8th, 2006 Link

Got my badge today…mixed feelings.

I love the design and quality ink (I purchased a silver UJ) used for the product, and you cannot beat the price, but I was expecting it to be:

1)a little thicker magnet, which isn’t too big of a deal and

2)seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly).

I’m debating on whether or not to go ahead and get the holder, as I wanted to wait and see what the badges looked like first.

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dickdavid Apr 9th, 2006 Link

…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly)…

I don’t like it when things aren’t perfectly centered but unfortunately in print production, you’re never going to get perfect. That is unless you hand trim each piece, which would cost $25+ each instead of $7.50.

How bad is it?

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Gabe Apr 9th, 2006 Link

1)a little thicker magnet, which isn’t too big of a deal

I don’t think they can be much thicker and still work properly on the grille badge – especially at speed. As it stands they’ve been tested up to 100mph.

…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly)…

That seems unusual. I believe out of all the ones I have I haven’t seen anything not printed perfectly on center. If you email Todd photos I’m sure he’d be happy to chat with you about it.

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Todd Apr 9th, 2006 Link

…seems to have been cut out or printed wrong, since the border around the UJ is a different width in areas (UJ not centered correctly).

Sorry if you’re badge is a little off center. Send me an e-mail todd(at)toddsmods.com and I’ll be happy to send you a replacement. As dickdavid said, it’s very difficult in production to make every item perfect but I sure try. While every effort is made to produce a quality product, sometimes a flaw is missed. I am willing to replace any that are not to the customer’s satisfaction so let me know.

Thanks.

Todd

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Steve Apr 10th, 2006 Link

Received mine on Saturday (8th) – thanks for the quick shipping and quality product Todd!

Just waiting on the badge holder now. Ordered online from Morristown MINI on Thursday morning (6th). 20% off list price but won’t be shipped until today apparently :-(

Looking forward to the “install”…

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cymru66 » Blog Archive » MINI Grille Badges Apr 10th, 2006 Link

[...] UPDATE 1: several new badges available – UPDATE 2: reply from Todd regarding the Welsh Dragon badge – “We’ve had a few requests for the Welsh Dragon and are considering it for a future run. We’ll be adding new badges and updating the line every couple of weeks to keep things fresh. You can contact myself or Gabe with requests.” I’m sure if there’s enough demand for a Welsh Dragon [...]

05DSMCS Apr 10th, 2006 Link

Is whiteroofradio.com doing it’s site update right now? I remember seeing something about it being down for a day or two for some maintenence, so I’m assuming that is why I haven’t been able to bring up their site all day.

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Ken Apr 10th, 2006 Link

I saw a RAF badge on a green MCS going down the Ike today and thought hey a motoringfile/whiteroofradio/MINI fan!

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alex Apr 11th, 2006 Link

how about a black and silver one that says “motoringfile.com” and where is the whiteroof radio badge?

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Gabe Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Alex – the WWR badges are on Todd’s page now. You can check them out via the link above. A black and silver UJ with MF branding is coming later this week!

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Chad Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Whoop whoop! More new badges!! I’m a MINI noob – what’s the 37 for?

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Gabe Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Whoop whoop! More new badges!! I’m a MINI noob – what’s the 37 for?

37 was the number of the first Mini (driven by Paddy Hopkirk) to win the Monte Carlo Rally in 1963. A watershed moment in Mini history. So that number is usually the first one that comes to mind when you’re thinking of MINIs and Minis.

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05DSMCS Apr 11th, 2006 Link

So how long is it taking for most to receive their badges? I ordered mine about a week ago and paid for priority shipping, but haven’t received them yet.

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Chad Apr 11th, 2006 Link

37 was the number of the first Mini (driven by Paddy Hopkirk) to win the Monte Carlo Rally in 1963. A watershed moment in Mini history. So that number is usually the first one that comes to mind when you’re thinking of MINIs and Minis.

Thanks Gabe.

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Ian Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Is it possible to get the badge holder in the UK ?

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Gabe Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Yes! You can order your badge holder from Outmotoring. They ship internationally:

Outmotoring

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Caroline Deegan Apr 12th, 2006 Link

Would there be a chance for a Scottish flag badge: a)white St Andrew’s cross on a dark blue field and/or b)red lion rampant on a yellow field? thanks for doing all this!

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Edge Apr 14th, 2006 Link

Just a quick heads up… the website for the “other” Dragon grill badge, featuring the official MOTD logo, now has a picture of the final product. Take a look if you get a chance:

http://www.motd4.com

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