Track numbers on car for DE event - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

z12358 · 09-13-2006, 02:19 PM

I like the laminating idea. If I'm going to use tape to reinforce the magnets, then why use magnets at all? Shouldn't just clear box tape around the edges be enough to hold it?

Perfectlap · 09-13-2006, 03:07 PM

For Autocross where speeds don't exceed 80mph(anymore then it wouldn't be an autocross!) the magnets are plenty. That with lots of abrupt turning and jarring too.
Clear box tape can be a pain to remove so keep it affixed to the blue painters tape and not the paint itself. The painters tape also comes in red which might look nicer around the edges of your number.

der Geist · 09-13-2006, 04:53 PM

I have a Gerber digital press and plotter which is what most sign shops use to make multi color vinyl stickers and decals. It can print an unlimited number of spot colors as well as 4 color process. I believe I have some of the magnet material lying around somewhere as well which can be printed on AND die cut-great for removable numbers and it is made for automotive applications so no further taping should be needed. Of course I am not sure if it has been tested up to 149 MPH :chicken: My plotter is broken at the moment but should be repaired in the next couple of weeks. If anyone needs lettering or graphics let me know and I will cut you a great deal. I believe that Gerber introduced a vinyl last year which has a temporary adhesive (2year rating). If there is enough interest I can look into ordering a roll but I am sure it is bound to be expensive. Generally speaking normal vinyl can be pulled off the same day with no ill results to the finish.

I just did my first DE at Mid-Ohio last month and it was THE BEST!!! I really enjoyed it and I am sure you will enjoy yours as well. Good luck and have a great time.

z12358 · 09-13-2006, 06:15 PM

"Clear box tape can be a pain to remove so keep it affixed to the blue painters tape and not the paint itself. The painters tape also comes in red which might look nicer around the edges of your number."

I assume this means that the painter's tape is less problematic for the paint than the box tape. In that case I don't see the need to use the clear box tape, unless I'm not understandingthings correctly. I could just use the painters tape to hold the laminated number. Btw, I just laminated them this afternoon.

der Geist, thx for the info and offer. I'll give the laminate idea a try and see how it goes from there. Perhaps I'll get some more ideas from other people at the event.

Looks like my first track day (Limerock) is going to be a rainy one.

donv · 09-13-2006, 06:31 PM

Another prior thread with more info on this topic is here .

Good luck on your track event, focus on the smoothness, esp. if it is going to be rainy!

z12358 · 09-13-2006, 07:20 PM

"Good luck on your track event, focus on the smoothness, esp. if it is going to be rainy!"

Thanks donv. I just realized... If it rains and I must keep the windows down, that means rain (and spraying from other cars) just gets inside? Nice.

der Geist · 09-13-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by z12358

"Good luck on your track event, focus on the smoothness, esp. if it is going to be rainy!"

Thanks donv. I just realized... If it rains and I must keep the windows down, that means rain (and spraying from other cars) just gets inside? Nice.

If I am not mistaken I think I remember reading somewhere that you can have the windows up or down, the only requirement being that they were both completly up or completely down. You may want to check with the organizers as I think this rule varies from region to region or track to track. It's a great question-Is there anybody here that can shed a more difinitive answer on this?