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Old 11-29-2012, 02:37 PM
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Double-plus good idea! I've been thinking the same thing. Especially the front plate. Someone ought to be able to make a film, roughly same thickness, flexibility and durability as a clear bra, but capable of displaying to look just like a license plate... or whatever. Turned off when parked its invisible, on when driving to avoid tickets - and it will still look better by conforming to the body. The technology is probably already off the shelf available..... ????
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Originally Posted by chuck911
Double-plus good idea! I've been thinking the same thing. Especially the front plate. Someone ought to be able to make a film, roughly same thickness, flexibility and durability as a clear bra, but capable of displaying to look just like a license plate... or whatever. Turned off when parked its invisible, on when driving to avoid tickets - and it will still look better by conforming to the body. The technology is probably already off the shelf available..... ????
I saw somewhere that a smart phone will be out soon with a flexible screen,
similar technology
Old 11-29-2012, 04:29 PM
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I think chuckbdc was being facetious with his comment...
Old 11-29-2012, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DBYT
I think chuckbdc was being facetious with his comment...
Oh, i missed that.....

it was true about the phone tho....
Old 11-29-2012, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by limey940
Oh, i missed that.....

it was true about the phone tho....
Thanks Limey940. I saw the phone technology with flexible screen. Pretty cool.
Old 11-29-2012, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 987s987
Here is my results
P84 0783

im glad yo covered the second one. lol
Old 12-04-2012, 07:48 PM
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DBYT,

Thanks for helping me to correct the literal "cluster" on the back of Priscilla.

I removed the "cluster" which had obviously been applied by some genius who thought that the backing paper on which the letters are shipped was the actual stencil for application.
As can be seen below, the similarities in spacing were uncanny.

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After careful removal, in addition to evoking differential equations and calculus, the DIY lettering results are shown here...

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Thanks to the members of this board for providing the correct spacing, measurements etc...

Duxsi

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Old 12-04-2012, 07:54 PM
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Duxsi,
It looks GREAT!!! Glad it worked out!
Old 12-04-2012, 08:03 PM
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Looks great!!
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Thanks folks - I think we can all agree that it couldn't possibly have looked any worse.
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I was behind a Dodge Grand Caravan the other day and it reminded me of the lettering on your car.
Old 12-04-2012, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DBYT
I was behind a Dodge Grand Caravan the other day and it reminded me of the lettering on your car.
Totally uncalled for... but so close to the truth.

Now the painful truth comes out!!!
Old 12-04-2012, 08:33 PM
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You are lucky I didn't have my phone on me or I would have taken a pic and posted it here as a comparison.
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Yes, and the Caravan would have won hands down. I need to pay someone to delete my incriminating pics!!!?

By the way, does that tree still have leaves on it???
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Duxsi,
Here you go. You now have proof that your Porsche dealer is actually a Dodge dealer...
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