Meatballs! (a.k.a. roundels, gumballs, etc.), sizing, placement, info |
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Meatballs! (a.k.a. roundels, gumballs, etc.), sizing, placement, info |
Optimusglen |
Sep 6 2017, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I didn't see a thread on this yet , so figured I'd start one.
A meatball is a round white spot placed on the exterior of a car, on which to place race numbers to ensure that there is enough contrast to be quickly recognizable. These things come in all sizes, and even many shapes (like a meat rectangle for instance...) Sometimes they're vinyl adhesive, sometimes magnet sheet, and they have even been known to be painted on. Few options that seem popular. large, and on the rear 1/4 panel directly in front of the rear wheel (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/flatsixes.com-19709-1504715393.1.jpg) large, placed mid-door this one is approximately 18-20 inches in diameter, for future reference (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.classicdriver.com-19709-1504715394.2.jpg) small mid-door (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.pinimg.com-19709-1504715397.3.jpg) rectangle meat! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/porschenewsroom.s3.amazonaws.com-19709-1504715397.4.jpg) So, the point of the thread. Do you have meatballs? What size do you use, what are your experiences with different materials (i.e. magnets falling off at the track...) I might get some flack, but I'm going to be doing meatballs on my car. The reason I might get flack is because I've yet to track my car. I more just like the look and think of it as an homage to classic auto racing. Same reason I have my Heuer rally timers on the dash instead of a radio. |
falcor75 |
Sep 6 2017, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,578 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
The placement of the top one someone makes the car feel longer and sleeker. I like it.
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raynekat |
Sep 6 2017, 11:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 30-December 14 From: BORING, Oregon Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I like the placement of the 2nd pic (gold car).
Looks very traditional to me. Meatball on the blue car is not large enough. |
tygaboy |
Sep 6 2017, 11:08 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I always liked them centered on the door then offset to one side on the hood/trunk, like they did on the GT 40.
Then, you have to decide if your numbers will be applied straight or "fancy"! Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Sep 6 2017, 11:38 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,580 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
large, placed mid-door I like mine offset towards the rear of the door. I think it looks better than mid-door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1499821058_thumb.jpg) |
SixerJ |
Sep 6 2017, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
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mepstein |
Sep 6 2017, 12:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Easy enough to have some cut and stick on your car with painters tape until you settle on size and placement. I think our people charge $8 per meatball.
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jmz |
Sep 6 2017, 01:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 11-April 16 From: Lone Star State Member No.: 19,886 Region Association: None |
They all look fine. The only reason the dark blue car works is because it is a single digit number but otherwise I agree with Doug that it is too small.
The Brumos car looks cool but that my just be the case because I know it is Hurley Haywood's car. |
Optimusglen |
Sep 6 2017, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
crappy phone pic, and I think my lens is dirty, but I did just that. Local sign shop made these up in about 4 minutes and cash sales are king.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-19709-1504725131.1.jpg) 20" diameter, I think I might like bigger though... |
mmascari |
Sep 6 2017, 01:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-September 14 From: Concord, CA Member No.: 17,850 Region Association: None |
crappy phone pic, and I think my lens is dirty, but I did just that. Local sign shop made these up in about 4 minutes and cash sales are king. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-19709-1504725131.1.jpg) 20" diameter, I think I might like bigger though... Is that just a sticker? Or a magnetic strip? |
Optimusglen |
Sep 6 2017, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just a big sticker
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7TPorsh |
Sep 6 2017, 03:04 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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mepstein |
Sep 6 2017, 03:20 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My local sign shop has some vinyl that they normally use to make stencils. It's white and not as sticky as regular vinyl. Might be good if you want easy removal in the future.
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Larmo63 |
Sep 6 2017, 05:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I did Speedy with vinyl wrap in flat white. It's easy to do, too. I used a trashcan lid to trace a circle. I always called them "roundels."
I measured the center of the car between the two wheel wells and I like the "extra" part on the rocker cover. This car was slow as molasses, but I loved it so much. It's in Germany now. |
Larmo63 |
Sep 6 2017, 05:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
With numbers added....can somebody rotate this?
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jmz |
Oct 3 2017, 11:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 11-April 16 From: Lone Star State Member No.: 19,886 Region Association: None |
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altitude411 |
Oct 3 2017, 11:44 AM
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LowBridge |
Oct 3 2017, 01:23 PM
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DM_2000 |
Oct 3 2017, 05:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 16-August 17 From: PA Member No.: 21,351 Region Association: None |
I'm familiar with door lights ( for number visibility ) but have never seen the single amber roof light in the top pic of post 1. Was this to ID team cars by using a different color per car?
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mph911 |
Oct 3 2017, 06:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 8-September 17 From: Australia Member No.: 21,419 Region Association: None |
I had some fun with vinyl a while back for a car event... I've since removed it
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