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Remember this...
Some months ago,I experimented with an "air dam-scoop" on my 78...just learned of a company that makes them for C4's/C5's...also,they added a pic of my version in their "testimonials"....I did not know they were doing that,as I just inquired about a their application to C3's..
Scroll down to pic #14...
http://www.c4orcecorvette.com/testimonials.htm
I sent them these pic's of my "homemade" version...
My original sheetmetal scoop before I whacked it...
Bet they start making some for C3's...
Scroll down to pic #14...
http://www.c4orcecorvette.com/testimonials.htm
I sent them these pic's of my "homemade" version...
My original sheetmetal scoop before I whacked it...
Bet they start making some for C3's...
Last edited by rihwoods; Dec 11, 2006 at 07:54 AM.
Burning Brakes
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Copy right law infringement?
So I'm betting I will see pics of the scoop I produced soon.
They could have at least asked permission to use your pic.
I have learned one thing DON'T Post new Ideas In a public forum!!!!! Keep them secret until you have your idea patented.
So I'm betting I will see pics of the scoop I produced soon.
They could have at least asked permission to use your pic.
I have learned one thing DON'T Post new Ideas In a public forum!!!!! Keep them secret until you have your idea patented.
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
1 800 DIAL LAW 
If you need help from a patent attorney, I can recommend one. WB
If you need help from a patent attorney, I can recommend one.
WBBottom line is,I learned quick that the metal one's are not a good idea on a C3...to easy to damage them...but the "rubber" version is very forgiving...and it does work...
I was surprised,however,to see my pic on their site this morning....so I'm not sure what..if anything I would do...
Rich
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Originally Posted by DR.Jay
Copy right law infringement?
So I'm betting I will see pics of the scoop I produced soon.
They could have at least asked permission to use your pic.
I have learned one thing DON'T Post new Ideas In a public forum!!!!! Keep them secret until you have your idea patented.
So I'm betting I will see pics of the scoop I produced soon.
They could have at least asked permission to use your pic.
I have learned one thing DON'T Post new Ideas In a public forum!!!!! Keep them secret until you have your idea patented.
They asked me where I got the idea after I sent them the pic's.....I told them it came out of experiments I've done with air flow over time with both my vettes over the years....
Chances are,they have a patent for their aluminum version..and at $230 a pop,anyone can make one for a fraction of that cost ... I did...
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Originally Posted by SuprJames
That's in their testimonial section right? Maybe they misunderstood you and thought it was one fo theirs??
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1555848
They are a forum supporting vendor...think they wanted to reference my comment/pic which is ok...I just did not know..and...they did did not answer my question re C3's....
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Dec 11, 2006 at 10:27 AM.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
No...I posted in THEIR thread just asking if they had a C3 version...and included pic's of my "homemade" one...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1555848
They are a forum supporting vendor...think they wanted to reference my comment/pic which is ok...I just did not know..and...they did did not answer my question re C3's....
Rich
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1555848
They are a forum supporting vendor...think they wanted to reference my comment/pic which is ok...I just did not know..and...they did did not answer my question re C3's....
Rich
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Originally Posted by SuprJames
Ya, I'd be upset too. What are your plans?
Rich
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St. Jude Donor '05
I took the liberty of having this image removed , There is no issues. We where giving you credit for something that came out nice.
No worries if you need to contact me 864-335-9043
No worries if you need to contact me 864-335-9043
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Originally Posted by golfman2008
Rich I have sent you a message , if you have issues with our using the picture of your home made air dam and your comments , let me know and it will be removed , let me know 
Just so you know,we on the C3 forum occasionaly ask permision to use someones photo on another web site...I was use to that courtesy...
Rich
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St. Jude Donor '05
Per my IM to you it was an over site on my web designers part and
when I herd about it I took action to remedy the situation. I do respect
and agree with you , at first glance I thought you might be pleased with
the notion that we acknowledged your work and quoted you word for word , but my bad for that , thanks anyway !
when I herd about it I took action to remedy the situation. I do respect
and agree with you , at first glance I thought you might be pleased with
the notion that we acknowledged your work and quoted you word for word , but my bad for that , thanks anyway !
