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: 908 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. |
Larmo63 |
Mar 14 2018, 11:15 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 bought sheet satin white vinyl off of eBay and it's cheap. It goes on with soapy water, simple really. Really tough stuff when it dries, too.
My side door circles were 22". That was the size of a steel trash can lid I had on the side of the house. I grew out of that phase in my life though. YMMV. |
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