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Post by ravolt on Dec 8, 2013 23:53:38 GMT 11
It is possible to trim down the oversized plate holder on the front.
I removed the centre section then using it to join the 2 outer sections using aluminium pop-rivets. The hardest thing was grinding down the washers for the bolts that hold it to the bumper ( if you were lucky enuf to get the bolts )
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Post by ravolt on Dec 8, 2013 23:55:10 GMT 11
The before pic ( not the best sorry ) Attachments:
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Post by leafboi on Dec 9, 2013 10:09:57 GMT 11
Looks good. The Black plate at the front is rather large.
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Post by leighf on Dec 9, 2013 20:54:46 GMT 11
I also disliked the black plastic holder, so I removed it completely and bought a frame and backing plate from Carshine. I put a coloured slimline plate on the front so it sits completely above the chrome strip. I think it looks much neater.
I'll try to remember to post a pic.
Leigh
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Post by duncan on Dec 10, 2013 19:11:19 GMT 11
hey I like! Funny that the chrome continued behind the holder....I bet the jp and US ones use a different size hope you don't mind, I think I'll steal and copy the idea  |
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Post by leighf on Dec 10, 2013 22:34:53 GMT 11
hey I like! Funny that the chrome continued behind the holder....I bet the jp and US ones use a different size hope you don't mind, I think I'll steal and copy the idea From photos of US cars most don't have any front number plate. Japan has a more square plate so I don't know what they use. Feel free. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Leigh |
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Post by leighf on Dec 12, 2013 19:56:41 GMT 11
As promised, here is my slimline plate and holder. (Yes it needs a wash!) Leigh Attachments:
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Post by ravolt on Dec 13, 2013 11:54:56 GMT 11
Very neat! I wonder if I could take slivers out of my "tall" plates to reduce their height?
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Post by Brian on Dec 14, 2013 22:49:18 GMT 11
That looks great, Leigh.
I wonder what height your issued plates are ? Did you have to trim them ?
Like ravolt, I think our WA issue plates are too tall to fit, and will need shaving.
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Post by leighf on Dec 15, 2013 10:36:28 GMT 11
That looks great, Leigh. I wonder what height your issued plates are ? Did you have to trim them ? Like ravolt, I think our WA issue plates are too tall to fit, and will need shaving. Hi Brian, These are what VicRoads call "slimline" plates and are 372mm x 100mm. There is a slight premium in price ($30) but the frames are made to fir this size. Leigh |
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Post by Brian on Dec 30, 2013 1:23:31 GMT 11
Thanks, Leigh. I will have to find out if they do them here in The West.
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