Auto-X numbers

IMWEZL · 02-22-2012, 10:48 PM

Alright I'm tired of using blue tape to hold up my magnets and wanted something a little better looking.

Are you guys using vinyls if so is there any issue with taking them on and off. A local vinyl shop told me there's semi-permanent. I don't want to drive around like I'm in the Mach 5 or General Lee.

Just looking for something that I can take on and off like a Shrinky Dink.

corbin09 · 02-23-2012, 10:36 AM

Get Magnets. Way easier to take on and off.

KevinB · 02-23-2012, 11:03 AM

Magnets will not work on the doors. I think the fenders are steel. Check with your local autocross club. The racing supply sites have numbers you can order that will stay on (static cling) for autocross but aren't an option for track days because of highspeed.

ChrisSlicks · 02-23-2012, 11:57 AM

I use temporary vinyl. These ones are good, just make sure the door is super clean before you put them on, I wipe it down with detail spray first, make sure it is dry and then apply them. Press the edges down firmly so they don't lift. Tested up to 130mph!

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IMWEZL · 02-23-2012, 03:30 PM

Thanks!

spearfish25 · 02-23-2012, 06:57 PM

I use magnets on the rear quarter panels just infront and above the rear wheels. Works great, autoX clubs are fine with it.

Shamu · 02-25-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I use magnets on the rear quarter panels just infront and above the rear wheels. Works great, autoX clubs are fine with it.

I was going to say same thing. Reusable and static cling numbers are a pain

03threefiftyz · 02-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

I was going to say same thing. Reusable and static cling numbers are a pain

Truth...

I just use magnetics.

takjak2 · 02-25-2012, 05:09 PM

Magnets

IMWEZL · 02-26-2012, 12:20 AM

^ Thanks for the pics. I ended up making my own set of magnets with my GF doing all the work

ChrisSlicks · 02-26-2012, 10:12 AM

Magnets work fine for auto-x but I've never had luck with them on track.

IMWEZL · 02-26-2012, 03:39 PM

Yeah my homemade magnets started to slip and the edges are curling. Can't complain too much for less than $6 in materials.

///MSH · 02-26-2012, 08:32 PM

I just got a set of removable vinyl numbers...they worked great when I was Autoxing my Z06....but you gotta keep the car clean of dirt and debris before putting them on. I put them on at the car wash just before athe event...highway speeds....no problem!!!!

Red__Zed · 02-26-2012, 08:37 PM

temporary vinyl works great...magnets also work on the quarter panel or the fender.

02-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Auto-X numbers Alright I'm tired of using blue tape to hold up my magnets and wanted something a little better looking. Are you guys using vinyls if so is there any issue with taking them on and off. A local vinyl shop told me there's semi-permanent. I don't want to drive around like I'm in the Mach 5 or General Lee. Just looking for something that I can take on and off like a Shrinky Dink.

02-23-2012, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
KevinB Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisiana Age: 53 Posts: 75 Drives: 09 370z blk m6 Rep Power: 14	Doors are aluminum Magnets will not work on the doors. I think the fenders are steel. Check with your local autocross club. The racing supply sites have numbers you can order that will stay on (static cling) for autocross but aren't an option for track days because of highspeed. __________________ 09 6MT MB: Int/Ext LEDs, Stillen G3 + FI test pipes + FI cat back + Stillen sways + Clutch Helper Spring

02-23-2012, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I use temporary vinyl. These ones are good, just make sure the door is super clean before you put them on, I wipe it down with detail spray first, make sure it is dry and then apply them. Press the edges down firmly so they don't lift. Tested up to 130mph! iZoom Graphics, Your Best Source for Professional High Quality Competition Graphics __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

02-23-2012, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I use magnets on the rear quarter panels just infront and above the rear wheels. Works great, autoX clubs are fine with it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-26-2012, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Magnets work fine for auto-x but I've never had luck with them on track. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

02-23-2012, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	Get Magnets. Way easier to take on and off.

02-23-2012, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Thanks!

02-26-2012, 12:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	^ Thanks for the pics. I ended up making my own set of magnets with my GF doing all the work

02-26-2012, 03:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Yeah my homemade magnets started to slip and the edges are curling. Can't complain too much for less than $6 in materials.

02-26-2012, 08:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
///MSH Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 86 Drives: '11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I just got a set of removable vinyl numbers...they worked great when I was Autoxing my Z06....but you gotta keep the car clean of dirt and debris before putting them on. I put them on at the car wash just before athe event...highway speeds....no problem!!!!

02-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	temporary vinyl works great...magnets also work on the quarter panel or the fender.

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