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. |
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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markymark_1968 |
Mar 14 2018, 11:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 9-March 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 21,949 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
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Costa05 |
Mar 15 2018, 11:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Curious as well. Looks great. |
7TPorsh |
Mar 16 2018, 10:39 AM
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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 |
Curious as well. Looks great. These aren't Minilites....They are Panasports (Racing Only stamped on them) - 15x7 with the 911R spacing - 4 lug (impossible to find). Bought them from Wolf32 last year and it was the single best move I've done on the car. Totally transformed the character and fun level! |
campbellcj |
Mar 16 2018, 04:37 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Curious as well. Looks great. These aren't Minilites....They are Panasports (Racing Only stamped on them) - 15x7 with the 911R spacing - 4 lug (impossible to find). Bought them from Wolf32 last year and it was the single best move I've done on the car. Totally transformed the character and fun level! I wonder if those are my old wheels?!?!? Really liked them on my old 73 2.0. |
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