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> Meatballs! (a.k.a. roundels, gumballs, etc.), sizing, placement, info
Optimusglen
post Sep 6 2017, 10:29 AM
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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.
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post Sep 6 2017, 11:00 AM
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The placement of the top one someone makes the car feel longer and sleeker. I like it.
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post Sep 6 2017, 11:04 AM
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I like the placement of the 2nd pic (gold car).
Looks very traditional to me.
Meatball on the blue car is not large enough.
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post Sep 6 2017, 11:08 AM
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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"!


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post Sep 6 2017, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Sep 6 2017, 09:29 AM) *
large, placed mid-door

I like mine offset towards the rear of the door. I think it looks better than mid-door.
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post Sep 6 2017, 12:15 PM
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Oversized on the door

The Yellow Heuer GT was my favourite, not anymore

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post Sep 6 2017, 12:26 PM
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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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post Sep 6 2017, 01:09 PM
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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.
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post Sep 6 2017, 01:12 PM
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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...
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post Sep 6 2017, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Sep 6 2017, 12:12 PM) *

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?
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post Sep 6 2017, 02:36 PM
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Just a big sticker
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post Sep 6 2017, 03:04 PM
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I want to go round but its seems this blank white vinyl is pretty pricey...rally type for now...

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post Sep 6 2017, 03:20 PM
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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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post Sep 6 2017, 05:04 PM
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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.

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post Sep 6 2017, 05:06 PM
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With numbers added....can somebody rotate this?
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post Oct 3 2017, 11:25 AM
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post Oct 3 2017, 01:23 PM
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yup.. meatball (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)



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post Oct 3 2017, 05:15 PM
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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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post Oct 3 2017, 06:36 PM
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I had some fun with vinyl a while back for a car event... I've since removed it


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