IT Number Plates

[imported_Webmaster]

Who here would be interested in getting IT number plates made like the Super Touring and World Challenge guys have?

We already have a number of them made up but are considering a bulk production run to lower costs. We're trying to guage the interest out there.

Please post your interest here or email the Webmaster.



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[Dave Zaslow]

Bill,

Count me in. Not too humongous though.

Dave Zaslow

[imported_Webmaster]

No, these will be the same size as what is used in most series.

Here's what we have come up with:

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Comments?


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[Bill Miller]

Bill,

Are you talking magnetic, or vinyl? Either way, I'm interested in a set. Any idea on price yet?

[SamITC85]

Count me in. I would prefer the vinyl as opposed to the magnetic.

[Pat]

My only concern is the "Club Racing" portion. Why not make it identical to the required decal so that we wouldn't have to run the official decal. I seem to remember a race a couple of years ago where someone showed up with a newly vinyled car and all of the vinyl was the same color. The car was attractive, but I don't think that "the powers" were pleased that the "Club Racing", "E" and "OFF" were the same color as the numbers and sponsor vinyl.

[imported_Webmaster]

Pat,
There are a couple different ways we can do it. Check here. IT Number Plates (http://www.improvedTouring.com/Merch/numbers.cfm)

Eric at SCCA Pro was kind enough to provide us with demensions and artwork for the printers. We just need to decide on a format. 14.5" x 18.5"



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[Bill Miller]

Bill,

I would love to be able to use the one on the bottom, but I know it doesn't conform to Denver's sticker placement, so it's kind of pointless. That being said, I like the design at the top. Any idea on cost???

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[imported_Webmaster]

For those of you who have inquired about cost. First we need to determine which panels we will want to use. Then we will get quotes on them. We are currently talking with the company who creates the World Challenge number panels and another high volume vinyl graphics shop.

See the latest designs. (http://www.improvedtouring.com/merch/numbers.cfm) And give us your feedback!



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[Bill Miller]

Bill,

Are you sure #5 satisfies the SCCA sticker requirements? The GCR shows specific placement of the Club Racing and Class stickers. If you can get approval for the #5 design, I'd take those, but I have a funny feeling that it won't fly.

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[imported_Webmaster]

Where does it say they must be located?
I thought it was simply one each per side for number, class and SCCA Club stickers.

Does it really give specific locations? Aft of fender, forward of rear panel, etc?

I don't have my GCR near me.


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[Bill Miller]

In the GCR, it shows a drawing of the side view of the car, w/ the club racing, class, and car # locations pointed out. I don't know if you could use the proposed number plate. Why don't you shoot it by Sven or Aaron in Denver and see what they say. I'd just like clarification as to the legality of it before I buy it.

[imported_Webmaster]

Bill, those locations in the drawing are not mandated in the text of the GCR. The decals can be almost anywhere. I'll read the exact wording tonight. But since I was given the # plate templates from the SCCA I don't think there will be a problem.

http://www.improvedtouring.com/images/paddock/Mears_Paddock_ITS.jpg

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[Bill Miller]

Bill,

From the 2000 GCR, GCR-135

"Each automobile competing in an SCCA sanctioned speed event shall display the official SCCA logo, unobstructed and prominently on both sides of the automobile adjacent to the side numbers."

That being said, I don't think #5 would satisfy the logo placement requirements. But it looks like there's no restriction on where the class designation can go. However, it does say that class letters will be at least 4" high w/ a .5" stroke.

So, as long as you can satisfy that w/ the class designation, I like design #6.

Thanks for your efforts!

[imported_Webmaster]

Here's what our priliminary estimate on cost will be:

Plain Numberboards $12
Full boards (including numbers and IT insignia) will be available for about $25/each.

We still need to come to a consensus on the style though.



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[SamITC85]

I vote for #6 do these only come in black and white or can the numbers be made to match the cars paint scheme. Either way I'm still interested.


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[Bill Miller]

I'm in for #6, w/ numbers and class designation. Colors may be nice, but will probably be tough to please everybody. I'll take mine in black please.

[Pat]

Would it be helpful to anyone but me to have the front number also included in the package? I'd like to have the same font and brush stroke on the hood (but maybe a different height).

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[Dave Zaslow]

Bill,

I prefer #5.

Consensus? Am I on the IT site?

Dave Zaslow

[Bill Miller]

I agree w/ Pat re: front number.

[JHackman]

#6 with either text or website logo on the bottom. I'll keep the regular club racing decals separate.

[Chris Wire]

I'll take a #6, Super Size the fries w/ a Dr. Pepper....oooops!

Actually, I do like the #6 if the class designation meets the letter of the rule. If not, I would prefer the #1.

Chris Wire
Team Wire Racing

[SilverHorseRacing]

My vote goes for #5 in choice of black, blue, or white. That would cover MOST cars, maybe special order colors at an extra charge? (Personally, I'll take blue!)


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[RGile]

I would prefer #6 in colors

ITC #42 (NER)

[nlevine]

I like the plain number and class (and thanks for showing the examples with my car number and class!), black and white... How do we order?

-noam
NER #18 ITA Honda

[Bill Miller]

Any idea of timing on this? I've got a month until the first race, and don't want to wait to the last minute for numbers. I'll need to get some sponsor pics as well.

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[imported_Webmaster]

Keep watching the web page (http://www.improvedtouring.com/Merch/numbers.cfm). We've updated it each day. Tonight we should have pricing and availability online.

We got the final deal straightened out with the printers last night. We'll be offering the one style of numberboard (see on the web page) and then you can order numbers, class and a color which you can stick onto the boards when you receive them.



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[imported_Webmaster]

OK Guys/Gals,
Here's the scoop on the IT # plates.

There is a minumum order in order to get these prices but once we get enough interest we should be able to keep ordering at the discount.

Blank 14.5" x 19" white number plate with black border, vertical break and radiused corners. Improved Touring lettering on bottom. $12.00

8" standard color numbers. $3.00

4" std color class letters. $3.00

Total for 2 number plates with 2 digit numbers and class letters.
$18x2=$36

Additional decals can be ordered for the hood if needed.




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[SilverHorseRacing]

Looks good. Price is reasonable. Put me down for a pair. How do we order?

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[Bill Miller]

Sounds good Bill, how do we order them?

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[crs240sx]

Same question, and can they be shipped to Nova Scotia?

[m3ltw]

Question: Are the boards sturdy enough that I can remove/change the numbers? I can't seem to find/use the same numbers in the different series I run.

Dan S
(wanna stay #20)

[imported_Webmaster]

The "boards" are actually just thick vinyl.
When you attach vinyl numbers to the boards do so with a strip of wax down the middle of each number so that just 1/4" of the edge of each number is affixed.

Most of us do not change #'s and want them to be stuck good! Alternatively, you can always order a bunch of "boards" ;-)

We will probably implement a PayPal system on the merchendise pages so that you can order the number plates. This should be up this weekend.



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[Bill Miller]

Bill,

Will you guys provide assembled boards, w/ the numbers and class already attached?

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[volante]

Are the # boards made out of a one time sticker vinyle or some sort of magnetic plate?I also run in a few different series and do not have the same number.--And over the years my car seems to have more bondo than metal.Any solutions?

[Dead Skunk]

Do we have any way to order number plates yet? I'd love to have at least three if that helps the volume discount. Just say how.

[Banzai240]

Are the number plates a go? I didn't see a way to order them on "the page".

[imported_Webmaster]

There was not a lot of initial interest. We needed 24 orders to get the discount and only about 5 guys were willing to prepay.

So now we are going to get pricing for individual orders and will have a mthod for online purchase once we get the pricing confirmed.



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[Dead Skunk]

I'll prepay if it will help. Just tell me how. I'd take 2 sets,too, since I seem to get whacked in the door too often!

Warren Martin