Looking for some inspiration for a car number magnet. Wondering what other have done in the past as far as interesting car number designs that still fit in all the regulations
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I ran magnets from track decals and hit over 160mph without issue, just make sure they lay flat against the body.
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Yeah magnets and brake pads are the exact same thingNot picking on you, but you stating that because you had luck with magnetics staying on at 160 mph and therefore everyone will have luck is the EXACT same thing as the new HPDE guy running a 160mph track on Hawk street 5.0 pads without problem and therefore everyone will be able to run Hawk's street pad on any track with any driving style and on any car.
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DaveW
I’d only be using them for autoX as I don’t compete in trials or anything similarLike the hatter said, the magnet ones are not suitable for track use. Maybe, just maybe, they might work for autocross (no disrespect) but at a buck twenty, I’m not sure about adhering and you don’t want to be that guy claiming his magnet number at the black flag station. Go with the vinyl sticky and get the air release vinyl type. NASA requires a minimum of 10” and with that size you‘re good to go in almost all HPDE/race sanctions. When I got my door cards, I went with trackdecals but there is others.Race Car Numbers - Number Kits | RaceGraphics.com
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I’d be using them for autoX I don’t do trails or anything similarYou are in Nova Scotia and I am assuming you will be running the Atlantic Motorsports Park. Unlike what many have noted I have had pretty good luck with heavy magnetic vinyl numbers and decals at the many tracks out there that do not hit really high speeds ( 140+ ). Check out solo performance.com and check with DaveW ( owner and TMO member ) and get his recommendations as his company has been doing track decals since 1984.
I actually have only lost one big magnetic decal over the years and that was at a track that is now closed -- lost it on my Mach 1 at a bit over 130mph, ha.
The option using heavy magnetic vinyl does allow you to get your car back to a street look quickly, and you just have to decide if possibly losing a decal on occasion is worth the convenience. They are heavily used by autocrossers, who can pop them off right after an event and drive home with out attracting the attention of the Police, State Troopers, or in your case Mounties!
No, but the bad, absolute advice is.Yeah magnets and brake pads are the exact same thing
let see whos advice should we trust someone who is unbiased and has nothing to gain or someone who sells stickers?No, but the bad, absolute advice is.
DaveW
Yeah, OK. 40 f***ing years in this business and I guess I got that far screwing people....let see whos advice should we trust someone who is unbiased and has nothing to gain or someone who sells stickers?
One comment and then let’s hope this thread is closed.let see whos advice should we trust someone who is unbiased and has nothing to gain or someone who sells stickers?
Funny thing Hye, DaveW seems to go out of his way not to promote his business, and in fact most of the time when he talks about his business it is because many of us prompt him to. If you go to the Solo Nationals , many Solo National Tours , you will find Dave busting his butt changing tires and helping folks and offering advice if asked. There are so many SCCA members as well as quite a few NASA members who rely on him because he is one of the guys who shows up to help all of us and part of the reason is he is one sick Trackrat himself. Most of us who know him realize he spends alot of time hanging around helping other track/autocross enthusiasts and he has a successful business in the St. Louis area where he could just stay home and make money. Consider that he is only trying to help because alot of us know of his expertise and have pressured him a bit to contribute because we respect him so much.
PS - He is so right about Hoosiers, but then Blacksheep 1 and a zillion others will back him up on that ( me included ).
Really how long does it take to come up with advice on magnets? At what threshold does one become and expert on magnetic decals, inquiring minds want to know all knowing one.One comment and then let’s hope this thread is closed.
Hye Power
Interesting advice. Gained during your three years or less of experience? This may be a great time to simply listen. If you don’t want, need, understand the advice given by folks who have 20+ years experience, that’s your call. Criticizing folks giving advice based on their experiences gained on their dime and offered for free. That’s just so precious.