I need numbers for the car on the 911

[SirHustlerEsq]

I've waited too long, so I'm in a pinch. I'm considering making large number plates for the doors and want a magnet that won't come off like the last ones did. Does anyone have a good experience with magnetic numbers and where can I get them?

Also, has anyone used the static-cling style numbers? I prefer this option because I need numbers all the way around the car, with no ferrous metals on the front or rear.

Thanks for the help.

[POS Racing]

Never messed with the static cling stuff.

But this stuff works great for making magnetic numbers on the quick and cheap - http://www.lowes.com/pd_73204-1410-M...%3Dmagnetic%2B

[Titus]

Someone on the board here made non-magnetic 1 time use easily removable numbers for several guys once for a TDR sponsored event at MSR 3 or 4 years ago. I think Magma and Nexus Flus both used them. You might send them a PM and see if they remember what the cost was and who made them.

[goofygrin]

Jeremy Foley uses the stick ons. You might PM him (ratt finkel).

[modernbeat]

Never messed with the static cling stuff.

But this stuff works great for making magnetic numbers on the quick and cheap - http://www.lowes.com/pd_73204-1410-M...%3Dmagnetic%2B

Those hardly work. The magnet isn't strong enough to stay stuck at any speed. I lost numbers made from them at autocross speeds. They were new, the temp was hot and they were contoured to my car - best case scenario - and they still fell off.

If you need EMERGENCY numbers, I'd recommend shelf paper. It comes in a few different colors and doesn't stick as much as vinyl.

[POS Racing]

Those hardly work. The magnet isn't strong enough to stay stuck at any speed. I lost numbers made from them at autocross speeds. They were new, the temp was hot and they were contoured to my car - best case scenario - and they still fell off.

Really I've got a set of numbers I've used for years. Even used them at MSR. Must have changed the material.....

[Titus]

OK... Here is the thread from when several guys got one time use numbers for the TDR event:

http://www.dfwmiata.com/showthread.p...Racing-Numbers

[SirHustlerEsq]

It looks like I'm going with vinyl, this car sees speeds that I doubt any magnet will permit.

So, any information on the material used at Miatas at Hallett 2010? No one from that club will return my email.

[altiain]

Contact Sean Grubb at IZoom Graphics He can do magnetic, static, or peel-n-stick vinyl, your choice.

FWIW, I have a set of his magnetic numbers which survived ~130 mph terminal speed down the front straight at TWS several times.

[SirHustlerEsq]

Thanks, I may give his reusable vinyl a shot.

[SixAce]

another option:

IMG_00571 by Sixace, on Flickr

above photo stolen from modernbeat..

Last year I used magnetic (+1 for Sean at iZoom), static and "reuseable" peel and stick vinyl. Static and re-useable were a waste of money. I finally settled on a large magnetic panel (Firestorm Graphics), and ran a strip of tape down the leading edge. Then just go to any sign shop to have the peel and stick stuff for fr/rr. Local guy up here does mine for $20, but they are 1 time use (unless ya want to drive around with em on).

DSC_0279 by Sixace, on Flickr


D- 072 by Sixace, on Flickr


TxMCSixAce04-25-10 by Sixace, on Flickr

[SirHustlerEsq]

Sixace,
Are those 10" numbers on the side? I hope not, that's huge!

[SixAce]

yes, and that's the same response I get from the ladies. Wait, you talking about the numbers?

[SirHustlerEsq]

The end result doesn't look too bad:


I'm not exactly thrilled about driving on the street looking like that once or twice per month, but whatever.

[Squid]

Jim Harris has reusable numbers for his Corvette. Don't recall who made 'em, but you can PM him.

+1 for iZoom -- Sean made my magnetic ones and I'm very happy with them.

[ken o]

Nice pixs. Who shot them? Any of my heap?

[SirHustlerEsq]

Nice pixs. Who shot them? Any of my heap?

I haven't seen any yet but when I find James Leisure I'll ask.

[Sharpie]

Car looks great Trey.

[SirHustlerEsq]

Nice pixs. Who shot them? Any of my heap?

You have to get a helmet that's less funny, lol. I HATE getting beaten by a "lord helmet".

[CosmosMpower]

Tried both magnetic and stick on from izoom, the stick on ones were crap after 1 event. They get dirty really fast and lose the stick. The magnetics were pretty good.