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Old May 31, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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magnets??

did my first even and loved it... getting a helmet and all but i don't like taping up my car for numbers, i saw a couple of guys out there with magnet such as the honda emblem and the "powered by honda" and all cool magnets to decal there car up for the race any one know where i can get those??
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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There are numerous places that will make up magnetic numbers for your doors on the internet.
However, if you're cheap like me you can buy 1" strips of magnetic material at many art and industrial supply places or on the web. Cutting the strips into 5" lengths you can make any number you want using LED and LCD layouts. Max speed about 60 mph.
If you get the 12" x24" pieces use tape to form your numbers (and class) on the pieces; the class nice cause its probably unchanged and numbers less so. Or buy the big number stick-ons at the art/paper supply/five&dime but that gets a little costly. (told I am cheap)
 
Old May 31, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Amazon.com: MVCX815 Magnetic Vent Covers (8" X 15", 3-pk)): Electronics

8" Tall numbers for SCCA compliancy. You can do 3 numbers per sheet at 8"x5". Paint em on
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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thanks guys... i am going to register so i get a permanent number i found a couple of places that will print custom magnets so i will design it and post it later when it comes in if any one is interested here are the links

edecals.com Custom Vinyl Lettering Graphics Stickers Full Color Prints and Racing Stripes

Custom car magnets: quick, easy fundraising for schools, churches, civic groups, non profit organizations, Made in USA - Logomagnet
 
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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wow i thought this thread died... but love the idea about the dragon
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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For SCCA

8" high numbers

4" high letters

see
Autocross Numbers

Like this-
 
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MINI-Fit
For SCCA

8" high numbers

4" high letters

see
Autocross Numbers

Like this-

Note the photo shows the numbers and class letters in black on a white background; the white background is the magnetic material, not the letters and numbers. That is so the magnetic mat is large enough to hold on a steel or other magnetic door panel. (using just magnetic numbers and letters do not adhere well and often fall off.)
And if its cold you can warm the mat BRIEFLY on the top of the engine so the mat will more easily conform to the door contours. That of course, does shorten the mat magnetic life but it takes a couple of years to see a real effect, edges curling up, so the edge has to be trimmed.
cheers.
 
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