Booya. I'm registered. This will be my first autox ever. Can't wait.
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Booya. I'm registered. This will be my first autox ever. Can't wait.
Aaaaaaaaand.....we're full.
What do you guys use for numbers? I realize that most folks probably use the blue painter tape. But I'd really like to get something that looks a little more polished for the victory photos when I'm standing on the podium accepting the trophy (for those that don't know me, that's a joke ;) ).
Will magnetic numbers stay on under those G's? Are there other options?
Thanks,
Michael & Lil' Red
Magnets (thicker is better, TWSS), tacky reusable vinyl numbers work too or if your car is not magnetic you can blow up a legal size number panel created in powerpoint to 11X17 and take it to Kinkos and get it laminted and tape it to the car with double sided tape. That's what I did for my Lotus and GT-R.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
All of those options should stay on the car at auto-x speeds provided you affix them to a clean surface.
TWSS?? And anyone got a link to someone that sells the magnets ... the thick kind?
I have used iZoom Graphics several times in the past with great results. Sean Grubb is the owner and a fellow autocrosser, and he's always been very easy to work with.
http://www.izoomgraphics.com/
iZoom magnetic number sets on my last few cars:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...992_3406_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...001_6549_n.jpg
http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Racing-E.../DSC1407-S.jpg
That's what she said...it was a poor attempt at a joke. Second on izoomgraphics though.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
The TCB method (other than blue tape) is to get a pack of vent covers (sheet magnets) at HD or Lowe's and either cut-out magnets or write your numbers and letters on them.
Well here is the look I'm going for:Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....crash_lead.jpg
That looks great.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Yeah, but your exhaust is on the other side, so it'll be tough to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
BTW - you'll genrally see those referred to as "meatballs."
Flying off the track in dramatic fashion? Well you wouldn't be the first ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
LOL. It's all about the style points. Here's another good lookin' photo. Steering wheel is on the wrong side in this one:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0...w5gyo1_500.jpg
TWSS.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Sorry.
Keep in mind your car number is not fixed for the season with NTAXS so when you go to sign up for the next event your number could already be taken.
Yeah, I'm probably going to get two sets ... one that is configurable and one for my favorite number ... for that very reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
^Get 3-4 single numbers (and class letters if you're going to run SCCA and/or ER), like 6 (can also be 9), 3, 5, 8...one that's not easy to create using blue tape.
So there is a battle looming for this event. My buddy is bringing out his Civic Si and I've already started talking a lot of trash. It will be Team Miata vs. Team Honda, MX-5 vs. Civic Si, Texas vs. Mississippi, good vs. bad, you get the picture. He's got 2.4L and 200hp. I've got talent and striking good looks. I'm feeling good about my chances.
:)
For numbers I found the Digital Alarm Clock numbers. See avatar.
They stay on, unless you scrape them off with cones.
A civic si is no match for even an NA Miata, much less an NC. Also, his power is only there when in VTEC.
Well, we'll see. He also owns a 500hp corvette. :burnrubr:Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
While all that is true the main point is if he has never autocrossed he wouldn't win even in an Ariel Atom.
Ask him if he wants to drag race from a stop. I only have a measly 3.8L V6Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
Well, neither have I. So I think it will be fun to see what happens. Both cars are bone stock. Both drivers are complete newbs. Let the games begin. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
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Originally Posted by strathound
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
I guess I don't get the picture??Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
How does the fact he has a Vette change the outcome of a Team Miata vs. Team Honda, MX-5 vs. Civic Si, Texas vs. Mississippi, good vs. bad, blah blah blah??
Am I missing something here???
I take it you are the one from Mississippi?? :confused:
Nah, he knows he's got too much power and not enough grip. He's told me before that he thinks the Civic might be faster 0-60 because the vette just can't hook up. Sounds great, brings the rumble to the jungle. But he probably wouldn't race you. I'm looking forward to the day he puts R Comp tires on there and takes it out to ECR. That will be fun to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I think he's coming out to JJ's tonight. If you are there, you can ask him about it.
MS
Doesn't change anything. Just saying ... probably don't want to beat the Si too bad, lest he get serious, put the R Comps on the vette and then crush my Miata out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I don't know what I'm talking about, lol. I'll shut up now. ;)
I autocrossed my '07 Si a few times before I got my NA. The Si doesn't even come close, it's just too heavy.
Hmmm, well that's disappointing. I knew it was heavier, but I expected the extra hp to make this a pretty even match. The 0-60 times and quarter mile times are really close with the Si slightly faster on both. I get that in the corners the lighter car would have an advantage. But the Si is only a few hundred pounds heavier than the NC. And I'm a hundred pounds heavier driver than he is. Thought it would even out on the track.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmonheim
Oh, and the '12 Si has a 2.4L engine.
MS
Well I felt like the power of the Si was a bit wasted in autocross, It would understeer like you wouldn't believe coming out of hairpins. Of course this was on all season tires, but still. The miata just hooks up and goes. I think the miata is much easier for a new driver, because it has a more reasonable amount of power.
That car was fun though. I had it tuned and what not, revved to 8600rpm and made close to 240 N/A hp at the crank. Fantastic (2.0L) engine.
How many times can you do that before your Japanese overlords void your warranty?Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
-1Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
;)
1,000,000,000. I have LC2 which was created/approved for warranty after the LC1 fiasco/class action lawsuit. Now you can launch it to your hearts content...or until you get tired of digging your eyeballs out from the back of your head.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/20/r...sion-failures/
I'm bringing my bone stock GTI out as well, just for fun. I've done a few autocrosses before, but definitely not an expert. See you guys out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
Sweet, you can compare times with us. The GTI ought to do well out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by cleave
MS
This thread reminds me of the xtranormal Autox movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzrXwgMSy1Y
FunnyQuote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
Pretty much sums it up...Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
Yup. Also, be sure to watch Part 2... the day after.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmonheim
Preliminary weather for Saturday: 47 degrees, no chance of rain.
Leave those RS3s at home, boys...