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Post by damnyankee on Mar 18, 2006 22:53:24 GMT -5
As a novice, I was only told that I needed numbers on my windshield. In another thread, I learned that I really needed numbers on both sides of my car.
Does anybody have a good place to find these in a magnetic format?
I don't really want to tape them on my doors.
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Post by markt on Mar 19, 2006 6:43:58 GMT -5
Quick & cheap: Lowes carries magnetic material in 8"x15" sheets, 3 sheets per pack and cut the numbers out. They are in the HVAC department and are sold as magnetic register covers. Remember, NUMBERS must be 8" tall, minimum, and have a stroke of 1-1/4", class LETTERS should be at least 4" tall, (not sure of stroke). For this you can print letters with your computer, most will print a 4" tall letter, and use clear packing tape to affix it to the magnet material, voila!, profeshunall looking numbers & letters...unless your car is white.
Mark
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Post by Tink on Mar 19, 2006 22:30:52 GMT -5
Hey cool... That was recommended to me last weekend so that's what I did yesterday -- hit Lowe's for some register covers. Worked fine! I just used a marker but computer would be much better. I'm newbie now, so hand-lettered and -cut letters was fine for today. That said, I do plan to autocross a lot more so at some point soon I'm sure I'll spring a few dollars on some mo' betta looking ones. I just found these online a few days ago, though I can't vouch for the company as I haven't bought from them yet. Be sure to click "all letter styles." Solid: www.izoomgraphics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3Outline: www.izoomgraphics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=5Sharing a car, or don't have a reserved number? For quick changes, this looked pretty cool. [edit: Which is not to say you can't turn your regular 9 upside down or add a 1, but I kind of like how this looks like a solid panel...] www.izoomgraphics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7P.S. If you must tape anything to your doors I was told to use the blue painter's masking tape (from yes, Lowe's) to be sure it comes off cleanly, with no sticky left on car and no clear coat left on tape  |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 19, 2006 22:38:08 GMT -5
[quote P.S. If you must tape anything to your doors I was told to use the blue painter's masking tape (from yes, Lowe's) to be sure it comes off cleanly, with no sticky left on car and no clear coat left on tape [/quote] Yikes!!! Don't want that!! |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 19, 2006 22:43:37 GMT -5
Quick & cheap: Lowes carries magnetic material in 8"x15" sheets, 3 sheets per pack and cut the numbers out. They are in the HVAC department and are sold as magnetic register covers. Remember, NUMBERS must be 8" tall, minimum, and have a stroke of 1-1/4", class LETTERS should be at least 4" tall, (not sure of stroke). For this you can print letters with your computer, most will print a 4" tall letter, and use clear packing tape to affix it to the magnet material, voila!, profeshunall looking numbers & letters...unless your car is white. Mark CSP111 Thanks for the info dude!! Threw an exalt your way!! |
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 20, 2006 7:54:51 GMT -5
IZoom Graphics are the folks that make and sell the Tire Tail. That's what John Freeman uses to haul his 710s for the MazdaSpeed MX-5. They are a reputable company. $28.60 for a set (2 numbers 3 letters for both sides) - www.izoomgraphics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1Not too bad... I got a few feet of magnetic material from a sign shop for $10. Then I had one of the guys where my wife works print out the numbers and letters for me. I cut them out, then traced them onto the magnetic and cut it out. It did take a while to do and is a bit of a pain. Cassino and I have been co-driving this year. I run 6, he uses 9. We just flip the number. Works pretty well (but Mikey doesn't get his number of choice). |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 20, 2006 10:05:11 GMT -5
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Cassino and I have been co-driving this year. I run 6, he uses 9. We just flip the number. Works pretty well (but Mikey doesn't get his number of choice).[/quote]
When you BOTH are in the car is the number...69?
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 20, 2006 10:11:25 GMT -5
No, no, no.... We don't swing that way!
Only Z3 drivers are like that!!
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 20, 2006 10:17:33 GMT -5
No, no, no.... We don't swing that way! Only Z3 drivers are like that!! ROTFLMAO....... |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 20, 2006 11:48:26 GMT -5
Hmm..but if upside down..is it 96?...
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 20, 2006 18:48:11 GMT -5
but you gotta' remember.....
Z3 drivers always have the best looking chicks in the car.
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 20, 2006 19:21:10 GMT -5
but you gotta' remember..... Z3 drivers always have the best looking chicks in the car. Yeah, they're trying to pick up decorating tips! ;D |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 20, 2006 19:57:58 GMT -5
Ah yes, once again we digress from the serious inquiry made by our fellow autocrosser. shocking - ain't it... But, last year someone had a thin magnet material that they could run through their inkjet or laser printer and it did a nice job of making custom printed letters/numbers. Not sure who, where, what, but perhaps someone else on the forum remembers or knows of the stuff. Cheers! - brake parts arrived today! So I should be at Triad this weekend! |
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 20, 2006 21:47:37 GMT -5
That stuff is available at Staples, but it sugcks.
the stuff from lowes can be painted.
Bumpdraft.com has it available in colors - good stuff.
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 20, 2006 22:24:48 GMT -5
Good info - thanks Tweety. Yeah, as I remember that stuff is about as thin as paper so I am not sure how well it sticks anyways. The colored stuff from bumpdraft would be good. A few years ago, someone came out to events and sold the stuff from a trailer along with other goodies.
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 21, 2006 7:25:18 GMT -5
That was the Well's (I think). They went road racing and are now getting out of everything...
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 21, 2006 9:03:58 GMT -5
That was the Well's (I think). They went road racing and are now getting out of everything... Are you talking about Bumpdraft? I hate to hear that. That's where I've always got my magnetics. As for the Printable stuff, I tried doing my class letters on it, and in the first event, it blew off. |
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Post by MattP on Mar 21, 2006 9:19:18 GMT -5
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 21, 2006 11:52:02 GMT -5
That was the Well's (I think). They went road racing and are now getting out of everything... Are you talking about Bumpdraft? I hate to hear that. That's where I've always got my magnetics. Yep... I don't know if they're closing the shop, but the race car stuff is up for sale. |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 21, 2006 15:49:37 GMT -5
Hmm...is it on Bumpdraft.com?
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 23, 2006 0:13:10 GMT -5
There's nothing at the sight that indicates they are closing. Let's be careful not to spread any rumors. www.bumpdraft.com/This is a good source for stuff. |
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Post by jhd11 on Mar 23, 2006 16:14:33 GMT -5
Got my #s and class letters from a co. called solotime (solotime.com) in the early '90s and they still work great. Also glad to hear about magnet material from Lowes.
Joe Downer
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Post by kjenkins on Mar 24, 2006 9:26:28 GMT -5
Hmm..but if upside down..is it 96?... You know what position is better than 69? (I am referring to heterosexual of course) Answer: 77 ... because you get eight (ate) more! |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 13:21:51 GMT -5
Groan...
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