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New kid on the block

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:35 pm
by p_ms3
Hi all.
I attended the EVO School on Sat. What a blast!

I actually bought a helmet today. My intention was just to see what was available and to check price and fit...I guess I'm hooked now.

My questin is about car numbers. How does one obtain one?
I know my ms3 is in the DS class. So the convention would be ###DS or ###DSL? What size numbers/letters are used? I saw "painter's tape" used Sat, what else is acceptable, that will not mar the finish?

Thanks for the help.

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:50 pm
by Bullitt2954
We use magnetics (but had a "D'OH!" moment and forgot them Saturday):

http://www.soloperformance.com/Autocros ... _c_34.html

They've got a package-deal: 3 numbers & 3 letters for like 50-odd bucks.

One trick is to hit the area with some Meguire's Quick-Detailer or Honda spray-polish just before putting them on, helps prevent scratches. Also, inspect the backside before each application. When putting on/taking off often (like the "L" or the "1" for a co-drive) position the ends of the characters against a body-line, to make it easy to "peel off" instead of sliding them across the surface.

Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:18 pm
by stanbell
now if you're wondering what number you can use, see the sticky in timing & scoring for driver numbers http://www.omrscca.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=878

and talk to our solo chair, matt longpine, about getting one of your own.

welcome aboard.

Number question

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:30 am
by p_ms3
Thank-you Scott (for the link - nice stuff, great opptions) and Stan for all ### the info.

I did look at the "sticky", but the dat was 2009, so I wasn't sure how current it was.

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:07 pm
by mulkio
www.izoomgraphics.com
Sean is a tulsa area autocrosser, you just might see him at the MIDIV in neosho in april. I spent around $25 for 4 numbers & 6 letters, had them in a couple days.

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:59 am
by Bullitt2954
mulkio wrote:www.izoomgraphics.com
Sean is a tulsa area autocrosser, you just might see him at the MIDIV in neosho in april. I spent around $25 for 4 numbers & 6 letters, had them in a couple days.
That's a good choice, too - couldn't remember the website.

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:50 pm
by redazz
i believe that is izoomgraphics.com

john

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:56 pm
by fordfocusguy
I have to push em cause they sponsor me. TFBDesigns made autocross numbers specifically at my request. They're fantastic. I could go 400 mph and they wouldn't come off.

I've actually watched many numbers fly off cars, I guess it's not a huge deal, if you don't catch it though the time keeper might be confused where 17 went and why there's 2 7's, lol.

http://shop.tfbdesigns.com/category.sc?categoryId=52[/url]

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 1:23 pm
by grazamataz
great to see another MS3, i just got mine in february, will most likely be at the May 16th event. it'll be my second one ever. hope to see you there!