Cookie Racing -> Intelligent Tuning - Going into business

Neil F · Post by **Neil F** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:22 pm

Hi,

after a lot of thought, planning and soul searching, myself, Andy R and Clare are going to be starting up a new business "Intelligent Tuning", we will have premises (in the North East Wales/Chester area) with full facilities for carrying out all manners of modifications, engine conversions, nitrous oxide kit fitting and refils, gearbox replacements, sales of parts, servicing and repairs etc.

We won't be sticking exclusively to MG/Rover models, so would hope that we could be considered for all manner of jobs.

We will initially be running the business as well as carrying on our day jobs so will be in a position to offer out of normal hours services as well as full time at weekends.

We will keep everyone informed as we progress with the business but for now we would welcome any opinions or advice that you may have as to what services if any you would find useful and if you would consider making use of services offered.

One final thing, can anyone help us with a logo? We want it to be fairly simple and professional, this is the best I've come up with so far, good job I'm better with the spanners than I am as a graphic designer

Thanks

Neil

daz500 · Post by **daz500** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:40 pm

excellent news.

good luck with this

listie · Post by **listie** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:49 pm

All the best for the new veture

Si

Ps I like that logo

banhambuilt · Post by **banhambuilt** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:52 pm

a specialist garage near to me,i will deffo be using you guys
good luck

Rover220CoupeTurbo · Post by **Rover220CoupeTurbo** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:56 pm

You know IT makes sense......

Grant620 · Post by **Grant620** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:56 pm

Good news Neil, Clare and Andy!
All the best with it mate. Your reputation and quality of work is excellent, so you will do very well I'm sure.

GeraintUk · Post by **GeraintUk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:57 pm

Great news Neil, Andy, Clare.

Andy had already let me know, and i'll be using you guys very soon

best get reading up on brake conversions and Nitrous installs and custom exhaust for v8 mustang engine soon me old muckers, lol

(Apparently the standard brakes aren't up to 260bhp, let alone 500+)

Bjorn is a good one for logos.....has done some awesome one's for me in the past, and enjoys doing them, so maybe worth dropping him a note.

Good luck in the venture. It's hard work being self-employed, but with Clare knowing accountancy and the graft you two put in on the evenings weekend allready, i'm sure it will be a rip roaring success.

All the best
G

smile · Post by **smile** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:45 pm

Sounds like an excellent idea, good luck to you guys i'm sure you'll be a massive success and no doubt I'll be putting some business your way!! ... if i can be of any help let me know

I had a free 5 minutes and came up with something simple, might give you some inspiration...

If you want something *like* this, lemme know and we can work on something

( yes yes... I realise its more of a banner type image but I got a bit carried away hehe )

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:46 pm

Good luck, and I wish you every success

rich820coupe · Post by **rich820coupe** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:52 pm

awesome might have to book the ti in for some work once you all up and running, got some pistons sat here that are just itching to be fitted

Steve B · Post by **Steve B** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:09 pm

Good Luck Neil, Andy and Clare, it will be hard work at first, but it will be worth it in the end. It was the best decision I ever made.

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:23 pm

Best of luck.

I'll be over to have a look in the near future I've no doubt.

If nothing else you're NEARER than GBE

steb9780 · Post by **steb9780** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:36 pm

Good luck with the venture.
You already have a brilliant reputation to build from.

I like the logo it looks very professional, and when put on cars, engines etc. it won't look to OTT.

dreaddan · Post by **dreaddan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:43 pm

smile wrote:

I was going to give it as bash this weekend but I dont think I'll bother!

On another note - a mate has a design bussness. If you want anything doing logos/flyers etc etc check him out: Embrace the future.
I use to work with him doing advertising for companys like StepStone, IF, LuxLook.

Dan

Post by **SubCat001** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:44 pm

Great news. Good Luck!!!

Post by **Punx0r** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:17 pm

I think a lot of people like to fiddle themselves, but almost no one can do their own rolling road tuning/mapping. I know I'll be stuck one day wondering where's a reputable place to go for this kind of thing. Guessing the outlay for equipment would be high though

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:36 am

good luck you 3, wish u the very best

s0ck · Post by **s0ck** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:50 am

Best of luck!
My sister lives in Rhyl so this is a good excuse to go see her

ross_lewis · Post by **ross_lewis** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:48 am

good luck guys, hope it all works out for you! depending on labour rates etc i may be travelling!!!!

all the best!

Post by **MarkCoupe** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:14 pm

Good luck Neil, may the force be with you.

Ross9 · Post by **Ross9** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:25 pm

Thats great news guys, Im sure it will be a huge success and wish you all the best.

I'm a bit far away to be taking advantage of your services obviously lol, but I'll certainly be keeping an eye out for parts etc that become available, looking forward to getting my downpipe in batch 2 for a start.

Ross

paul888 · Post by **paul888** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:42 pm

Best of luck ! when my PG1 finally blows up (its only a matter of time ) i'll give you a call...bit of a distance but its a drive out ..

Post by **IrishRover** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:25 am

Great news! I pass through North Wales every time I get the boat over from Holyhead. Smile's logo is much better I think

Chris220SDi · Post by **Chris220SDi** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:04 pm

Nice one guys

Bjorn · Post by **Bjorn** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:09 pm

Thats excellent news, well chuffed for you both! - I'm sure you guys will do very well, you always take massive pride in your work and this means customers will get a great service!

I knocked this logo up quickly just for an idea, if you wanna PM me with your requirements - sure I can knock something up!

Cheers

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:53 pm

Not so much a logo but perhaps more for the cover of a catalogue.

Don't laugh now !

steb9780 · Post by **steb9780** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:01 pm

Bjorn wrote:

That design is very catchy Bjorn, I like that.

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:34 pm

Neil F wrote:
We will initially be running the business as well as carrying on our day jobs so will be in a position to offer out of normal hours services as well as full time at weekends.

Thanks

Neil

You finished Claire's engine yet ? Or is your kitchen still on the crowded side ?

Neil F · Post by **Neil F** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:53 pm

Hi,

we're signing for our premises on friday, so chuffed with that

Open for business very soon

Smile, thanks for the logo, I like the background, not sure about the text and it is a little too banner'ish but I do appreciate the effort.

Bjorn, we like the general look, but not sure about the missing t, will pm you if thats ok mate.

BlueRover, I love that, spot on and what a car, would love to use something similar (possibly with Clare or Andy's car) as a front page to the website and on leaflets if possible? Just have patience with Clare's 25 it's going public soon

Cheers

Neil

Bjorn · Post by **Bjorn** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:48 pm

cheers Steb and Neil

PM away mate - I can customise it to your requirements

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:28 am

Neil F wrote:
BlueRover, I love that, spot on and what a car, would love to use something similar (possibly with Clare or Andy's car) as a front page to the website and on leaflets if possible? Just have patience with Clare's 25 it's going public soon

Cheers

Neil

I have time on my hands if you want me to do some for you. I don't live too far from Wrexham so I could even do the photo's for you as it's a new career move for me now, photography and all that. My best mate lives in Coed-Poeth and I visit him regularly so a slight detour is possible.

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