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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Looking for Help Picking a Name
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 04:04 PM
Guys (and gals) I need your help.
I am thinking about starting a small little part time business, basically installing parts for people (read: kids 16-21) on their cars. I.E. cold air intakes, exhaust systems, radios, whatever. The whole idea is to only work on the weekends, because that is the only time I can be at my warehouse to work, but that's not important anyways.
I'm not really trying to establish like a real business, just something better than "take it to this dude I know." I want to be able to have a website, and business cards. Since I have low (read: no) overhead, I want to charge reasonable rates. Basically, I want some punk kid with his Civic to be able to ask me to install his tail lights and cold air intake for like $30 or $40.
I don't expect business to boom, and I will be more than happy to turn away business, I am just looking to make a couple extra bucks that may go towards mod money, or 
treating the wife to dinner and what not.
My income sucks now, mom does give me some spending money, but I honestly would like to accomplish something and make some money for myself, and do something I like.
So, back to the point of this thread...
I need a name for it.
I figure something with Racing, Performance, Motorsports, or Speed is required, since that usually makes kids jump.
I initially thought like BDS Performance, which is my initials, but bdsperformance.com is taken, and I don't want a .net or a hypen. Seems like it would be too difficult to have to explain to people how it works. For instance BDSpeed, which then I have to say "Leave off the second S for savings!" or something stupid like that.
So, if ya'll could help, I would love it, then I will delete the thread afterwards, so no one steals any ideas, LOL.
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 04:06 PM
And I am ready for the Door Locks Racing, keeping whores behind locked doors comments. 
Posted by: bondo Jan 24 2005, 04:37 PM
You're married? When did that happen?
How about RiceWorks Motorsports? 
Be careful, once you have a name, letterhead, business cards, etc. then you're technically supposed to have a ficticious name statement, pay taxes, etc.
Posted by: ! Jan 24 2005, 04:39 PM
Rice R Us.....
Have a little Geoffrey doll with bifocals as yer logo....
WTTEG
White Trailer Trash Engineering Group.
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 04:41 PM
Not married, my buds and I call each others girls our wives. Although I am with the one I want to marry, but that's another thread.
I will keep track of everything, so in the even that something does occur, I will just play dumb. Worst case, I have to pay some taxes and I'll stop the name.
Posted by: Lou W Jan 24 2005, 04:43 PM
If your first name was Ronnie, you call it "Rice A Ronnie" 
Posted by: r_towle Jan 24 2005, 05:03 PM
PTG performance group.
PTG (part time guy)
Cahgo performance
MCGF upgrades
(Make car go fast)
WOM Upgrades
Waste of money
WMF engineering and performance
We makem fast
Posted by: spare time toys Jan 24 2005, 05:03 PM
Go 2 Guys Garage 
Posted by: seanery Jan 24 2005, 05:11 PM
are you a drug user?
if so, how 'bout speed balls?
Posted by: Part Pricer Jan 24 2005, 06:32 PM
How about "Tax Evasion Performance"?
Posted by: scotty b Jan 24 2005, 06:45 PM
Kwik N Slick.........the Willy brothers performance shop. You drop it off and will stick it to ya!!
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 06:49 PM
You guys aren't be much help...
What about if I said I will sell some 914 stuff? Will that get this on the road? Lol.
Posted by: scotty b Jan 24 2005, 06:51 PM
What did you expect from us?? Cheap and easy customs.You buy it and we'll MAKE it fit!!
Posted by: GTeener Jan 24 2005, 06:51 PM
Racing Performance Motorsport Speed Guy
Speed Racing Performance Motorsports
Racing Speed Performance Motorsports
Performance Racing Speed Motorsports
Looks Fast Motorsports
Phat Motorsports
Part Time Motorsports
Performance Guy
Covert Car Works
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 24 2005, 06:52 PM
MCMGH racing.....
Mom Caught Me Getting Head
Posted by: scotty b Jan 24 2005, 06:56 PM
Back pocket customs?
Fast Underground Kustoms Dominating Import Race Scene.............FUKDIRS
Cash under the table imports?? 
Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 24 2005, 07:12 PM
How about "Hiemie's Hot rods" 
Posted by: r_towle Jan 24 2005, 07:18 PM
Budget Racing
Poh boys Racing
Midnight Auto (myfavorite)
Posted by: scotty b Jan 24 2005, 07:23 PM
Moonlight Makeovers that prepares you for a Discovery Channel show!
Monkey Motorwerks was one I seriously considerd for myself
Posted by: Mr.C Jan 24 2005, 09:43 PM
How about "3rd Gear V-tec Yo!" Don't know exactly what it means, but my guess is that's where the rice starts to boil. See it all the time on the rice forum I visit.
Posted by: nebreitling Jan 24 2005, 09:50 PM
lmfao aaron!
i like Locked Door Racing
(seriously, i think it's cool, and you've got a story)
other than that:
ALYGF Modz (act like you're going fast)
MMGMTSBNT,BAIWIAOISS Parts (my mom gave me this stupid brand new truck, but all i want is an old impala ss)
i'm sure i'll think of more...
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 10:44 PM
Locked Door Racing is kinda sounding good, lol. I don't know if the wifey will like that though...
Posted by: nebreitling Jan 24 2005, 11:10 PM
the unlocked door incident was with her, right?
Posted by: iiibdsiil Jan 24 2005, 11:28 PM
Yeah, the having sex sex.
Mom walked in me with the one two before her on the getting head...
I just don't think she would appreciate "What the hell does your name mean anyways?" and me being like "well, that's a long story."
Posted by: Thorshammer Jan 25 2005, 01:56 PM
Well the name has to say what you do according to my marketing classes, but it can't be too long. Also, if you specialize these days it is easier. Like:
Cool air for you
Racing is played,Motorsports you are not a full service shop, and you don't race do you? So you are into speed and sport and looks of course. So maybe SSL or SLS perfomance
Speed, sport and looks or SSL
Speedsport
Speed upgrades or just SpeedUP
Whether you guys call this work ricer or sushi or whatever, he needs a name that will be easy to remember and maybe he could turn it into a full time business in a couple years.
Are you known for anything besides getting caught doing the deed, and what does she look like cause if she is not that good looking , its kind of like riding a moped, its cool until one of your friends sees you on it.
Tampa Speed and Sport or TSS encompases where you are, what you do. or Speed & Sport I think you stay with these two and you will be in the ball park.
Erik
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 25 2005, 02:00 PM
| QUOTE (nebreitling @ Jan 24 2005, 08:50 PM) |
| lmfao aaron! i like Locked Door Racing (seriously, i think it's cool, and you've got a story) other than that: ALYGF Modz (act like you're going fast) MMGMTSBNT,BAIWIAOISS Parts (my mom gave me this stupid brand new truck, but all i want is an old impala ss) i'm sure i'll think of more... |
"unlocked potential"
Posted by: scotty b Jan 25 2005, 02:03 PM
full moon customs
Posted by: nebreitling Jan 25 2005, 02:13 PM
"heads up racing"
"untapped performance"
and my favorite,,, "Oedipus Modifications" 
man, you are never gonna live that down...
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 25 2005, 02:24 PM
| QUOTE (nebreitling @ Jan 25 2005, 01:13 PM) |
| "untapped performance" |
nathan,
enclosed is a bill for a new laptop keyboard, because i snotted with seven up after reading that
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