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| grantsfo |
 Mar 28 2006, 05:24 PM
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Arrrrhhhh!  Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None  |
Its getting close to the time I need to consider race numbers for my car. What is the best bet for secure numbers that wount screw up my paint too badly?
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| race914 |
Mar 28 2006, 05:33 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
The economy solution is to
1) pick out the font you like on your computer 2) print out the size you need or enlarge it on a copier if needed 3) pick out the color shelve (contact) paper you like (OSH has it, etc.) 4) trace & cut out your numbers 5) wax your car before applying and/or stick the numbers on your jeans then on the car.... These numbers are made from shelve paper Attached image(s) 
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| DanT |
Mar 28 2006, 05:40 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Grant, If you plan on TTing and AXing with GGR/zone 7 on a regular basis, contact the TT and AX registrars. they have the lists of available numbers for their respective series. Most folks use the same number for both. Be sure the check with them because some of the numbers that show to be used are now available...so it never hurts to ask. If you get a Zone 7 number it should be good for all zone 7 AXs regardless of the region.
I went with graphics vinyl for my new car numbers. If you wax really well before application and keep them waxed once they are on, they should come off pretty easily. single digits are nice but mighty hard to come by. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Jeroen |
Mar 28 2006, 07:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
contact Mike Z or Seanery
They can make you any number in vinyl (which doesn't mess up yer paint job) |
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| J P Stein |
Mar 28 2006, 07:14 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I like the magnetic numbers for AX.
My sails have no bondo (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| GaroldShaffer |
Mar 28 2006, 07:17 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Sean (Seanery here) did my numbers. They don't come off but I like it. Not like teh 914 doesn't get enough attention as it is,,but wow look at the car with numbers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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| Racing916 |
Mar 28 2006, 07:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Binghamton, NY Member No.: 2,959 Region Association: North East States |
I use magnets, you can get them at soloracer.com and get numbers pretty cheap. The numbers are vinyl and you can take them on and off.
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| turboman808 |
Mar 28 2006, 07:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
I just put in for permanent numbers with the M club about 30 minutes ago. Gonna have to make some myself once they assign one.
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| grantsfo |
Mar 28 2006, 08:48 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
You know that picture is true torture for me! My car should be sprayed tommorrow. |
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| DanT |
Mar 28 2006, 08:50 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
yah Grant, your car is going to look very much like that.
Should be very nice.... |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 28 2006, 09:56 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
magnets won't schtick to my car. tried it, didn't work ...
so, i got sean to make me a set of these ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy Attached image(s) 
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 28 2006, 11:49 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Grant- I've had good luck with mag vinyl.
First I tried a circle with the numbers printed inside of it. However, at speed they would tend to peel back. You've probably seen some like this with masking tape on the front side. Not a very cool look. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Anyway, I just went to cutout numbers and they work great. They store under the hood when not in use so you always have them and they are stored nice and flat. I've done 100 mile trips at upper speeds and they have never fallen off or peeled back. If you get caught in the rain, you will need to remove them before the car dries or you will have some light buffing to do. Other than that they do no harm to your paint. I had black printed on white vinyl to save money and cut them out myself. Attached image(s) 
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| seanery |
Mar 29 2006, 06:47 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The important thing to remember when using magnetic numbers is to keep the magnetic side very clean, any dirt and gunk on the magnet side will scratch your paint.
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| Racing916 |
Mar 29 2006, 07:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Binghamton, NY Member No.: 2,959 Region Association: North East States |
Hey Grant,
What color are you painting your car? Mine is Riviera Blue which is based off a 1995 911 cover. It looks closer to olympic blue in the pictures but my camera always over exposes. enjoy your car. Steve |
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| grantsfo |
Mar 29 2006, 09:03 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Yes mine will be Olympic Blue, but similar look with top painted and black center wheels. However no 916 nose and black bumpers. |
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| Joe Ricard |
Mar 29 2006, 09:08 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
JP that thar pic of you driving the Shit box. I think your head is too tall for you bar. You still got stock seats or something?
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 29 2006, 10:16 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Magnetics are a pain....they most times need a duct tape for the leading edge or they will sail off in the wind.
Best bet for numbers is go down to kinkos and have them make up a bunch and take them off after every race if it's a streetable car or just leave them on all the time. The edges of the numbers will attract gunk and the residual glue will leave behind can be removed with a little elbow grease and simple green. I agree with the advise to wax underneath first.... |
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| campbellcj |
Mar 29 2006, 10:22 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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Yup magnetics are OK for autox but they are a PITA (if even allowed) for high-speed tracks. Mine flew off at about 90mph one time and I DID have the leading edge taped! Part of the issue is they get kinda stiff when cold (it is often 20's-40's in the am at Willow) and don't sit totally flat on the doors...the slightest little wrinkle or bubble and WHOOSH they're gone.
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| Trekkor |
Mar 29 2006, 10:53 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I used magnetics all last year.
For a/x no tape. For the track I put clear packing tape on the leading edge. No problems. I did see a mag com off during a track day earlier in the month. It got hit by many cars until nothing was left of it. I've committed to painted on, permanents now (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) I will be adding PCA a/x and tt classifications with vinyl. I had a magnetic piece painted and clear coated to match my car, so it should look "invisible" when stuck on. KT |
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| Trekkor |
Mar 30 2006, 01:58 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
class stickers on my washing machine (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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