slaaw

Need a quick answer to this since I'm at the office and don't have my 996 with me. Will magnetic track numbers stick on our car doors? I need to order some today for a track day this weekend. Reason I ask is because my friend's 997TT has non-metallic doors so magnetic numbers can't be used.

JimB

Yes but don't forget to put tape on the leading edge.

slaaw

Thanks for the answer and great tip.

himself

+1.

Corner workers don't like to retrieve numbers. And drivers don't like debris flags for them.

-td

hwk72

Where do you order them from?

Van

I've had magnetic numbers scratch paint in the past.

When I take the 996, I just use masking tape on the rear side windows to make numbers.

It's quick, easy and clean (and a piece of cake if you can get a number like 71, 17, 11, etc.)

cfp43

Any type of masking tape in particular? Thanks.

pat056

Just make numbers out of masking tape. The magnets can scratch you paint and your putting masking tape on the numbers anyway. Forget the $20++ numbers and use $3 tape. The next DE you do will require different numbers.

If your looking for a way to spend $20, please pm me for my address.

pat056

Any masking tape will do. Even painters tape. Just don't get the el-cheapo purple stuff.
Ask me how I know...

cfp43

Ok, I will take the bait...how do you know not to use the purple stuff???

Van

I use the blue tape from home depot - but again, I feel safer putting it on the windows - not the paint.



(note how the sun catches the far side )

tripeedee

How I know not to use the purple stuff?
I tried it. It won't even stick to itsself. The blue stuff is just right. Enough to stick on your car but won't leave any residue.
I even used duct tape a few times. I wouldn't recommend it, but it didn't leave any residue on my car.
Good luck on the track!!

996superfly

Magnetic sign is the way to go for fast and convenience.

roberga

I have never been aboe to keep magnetic numbers on the car for track days. Autocross but on the track @ 145+ off they go.

LVDell

I use magnetic numbers and since I have a 3-digit number the odds of somebody else having it is SLIM. If they do you can add a "x" after it (or they can). I have had ZERO problems with them scratching the paint as I clean them (front and back) when I remove them and make sure the door is clean when I place them back on. I run a line of tape about the edge for a clean look and to keep them in place. I forgot once and one flew off on the bank at Lowe's!

Here is a pic of the custom one's Charlie made for me (DrJupeman). Very nice work