Car show boards?

[Alphamacaroon]

I'm about to show my car at a big event nearby, and I've been thinking I'd like to do something a bit different than the standard show board. So I built a custom website (I'm a software engineer by day) and plan on printing a big QR code next to the car for people to scan and get more information. I like it because it gives the opportunity to show videos, more pictures, more of the build story, more history, etc.

Have a look at https://ridespex.com/daytona/ to see the final result.

Anyway, the reason I'm posting here is to gauge if there is any interest from other builders to have something similar to show off their rides. If enough people are interested I might eventually open it up to others to post their own. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

P.S. Hope it's okay to post this here— not advertising— the plan would be to offer most of this as a free service to give back to the build community if enough people are interested.

[edwardb]

Very nice. I like it a lot. One concern and maybe this isn't too politically correct. When restaurants started opening after the shutdown, a lot of them in our area didn't put menus on the tables. They had a placard on the table with a QR code that you scanned to get the menu. We were with other club members on two occasions and literally no one in either case knew how to make that work. A certain demographic if you know what I mean. A lot of attendees at car shows are in the same category. Hard to believe, but there are still a lot of people out there who won't know how to make that work. At least from what I've seen. Seriously, you may want to put a little cheat on your sign like "Point your camera at this code..."

[progmgr1]

Speaking as one who is in that demographic, I can safely say that pointing your phone's camera at the QR code is not enough. You also have to have an appropriate app installed (don't ask me how I know this). While I like the idea, it may actually generate more questions and confusion.

That said, I would sign up for this - if I ever finish my car that is.

Keith HR #894

[Jeff Kleiner]

Honest opinion from an old curmudgeon—-I’ll read show boards but I would not bother to “point and click.” Flip side is that lots of the young millennial types who watch the world go past by viewing it on a 3 inch screen in front of their faces will be all over it.

Jeff

[lance corsi]

I like the idea but I’m also in the older set and do not always have my phone handy. It would definitely answer lots of questions for the younger folks. I also would be interested if I ever get my car finished.

[edwardb]

Speaking as one who is in that demographic, I can safely say that pointing your phone's camera at the QR code is not enough. You also have to have an appropriate app installed (don't ask me how I know this)...

Keith HR #894

Guess it depends on the phone. That's home my iPhone works. Just point the camera. I figured, for all the flack I get, other phones are at least as good. :rolleyes:

[Alphamacaroon]

Thank you! You all make great points and that was definitely my first thought— certain generations aren't going to get it or like it. As Paul says, many phones now have QR scanners built directly into the camera so you don't need to install special apps— but many people may not know that.

Anyway, I 100% agree it isn't for everyone. But also know that the only sure thing as time goes on is that the demographics at car shows will skew towards the younger generation where this technology is commonplace. So maybe it's more of a bet on the near future. Besides, for the people who don't know how to scan a QR code, I'd much rather chat with them 1:1 anyway :D

[rthomas98]

I, being one of those millennial types, love this!

If you want this hobby we love to not die, best to add the tech they know. I was at the detroit zoo recently with my daughters and they don't even offer maps anymore it is a QR code and you use your phone as a GPS. If you ever go to an import car show these are all over the place. They get even fancier than what you have. They have time lapse videos, interviews. There was one that when you hold your phone up to the car and move it left to right you saw before and after of the build. Just my 2 cents.

R.J.

[mburger]

I’m 58 and have no idea what category that puts me in.
Maybe it’s because I work in I.T., but I think it’s a great idea Jim!

[egchewy79]

great idea. perhaps make a board showing some basic info and pics but also have the QR code for those who want to learn more. There's a lot of text/info on the weblink that most people won't want to read while checking out your car. I'd rather spend the time talking to the builder about their experience. I'm 42 and embrace technology but it does have its time and place.

[AC Bill]

Wandering through a car show, I would stop and read a sign board about a vehicle I was interested in, but I wouldn't bother if I had to pull out, and stare at my phone to learn about it. I'd probably just ask the owner if something about it really had me curious.

[narly1]

My favourite question to ask is "What is the one thing you did on your project that's unique or that you're particularly proud of?"

Earl

[FF33rod]

Wandering through a car show, I would stop and read a sign board about a vehicle I was interested in, but I wouldn't bother if I had to pull out, and stare at my phone to learn about it. I'd probably just ask the owner if something about it really had me curious.

Same here. I can't read my phone without reading glasses but I can read the sandwich boards no problem at a car show....

Steve