Front Number Plate

[Guest rizla]

what is the best position for fitting the front number plate(no silly coments like at the front bill)

mine was a stick on type on the nose cone but now its being painted im not sure i want to put it back on there

[Guest battery joe]

We like the idea of stick on types, a whole lot easier and better looking.

And by the by way I just have to say this........ AT THE FRONT!!!

[Guest rizla]

thanx joe

 

i know it had to be said

[Peter Bell]

There might be a problem with the stick on ones on the nose cone because I think they are supposed to be vertical not almost horizontal. I was nearly failed on an mot many years ago for that reason. As many hoodz have stuck on ones I assume though people haven't had that problem?

Peter

 

Its supposed to be on a flat surface too.

[Guest Battery Bill]

I saw an interesting idea in last months Retro cars magazine, a bloke had and sporty renault thingy and his front numberplate was on a springed hinge which allowed more air in when going fast and sprung back when going slow. Ideal for the speed cameras but I doubt that mr plod would be too happy with it

[Guest michael]

as far as the MOT is concerned the numberplate must be clearly readable? if the mot man can read it ,it should be ok.the letters must be of equal thickness not etalic.might be of help....mike MOT tester/nice mot tester?

[Guest rizla]

you are correct i to am a tester,but im just not keen on the stick on as i think it spoils a good paint job

[Guest Cantbearsed]

I'll agree with stick-on plates ruining the paintwork but it seems no matter what type of plate you want now (road legal, show, historic) there is oodles and oodles of red tape preventing you from buying it.

I went into my local Motorist Discount Centre in Luton and asked for a black stick on letter which was out of stock on the rack. Got some in stock says Jobsworth, what's it for?

To replace one stolen from my front number plate, says I.

 

At this point I'm expecting the customary till bleep, cash drawer to pop open and Boy to hold out his mitt for the 85p...

 

Sorry mate, says he with the zits and badly tied tie (and who said I was his mate???) I can't sell you it for that. You'll need your log book etc etc....

 

Change of tack! Ok, what if I said its for my house name plate?

 

Ok says he, you could've had it for that. But I know it's for your number plate and can't sell you it....

 

 

Honestly! You couldn't make it up!!!

[Guest Cantbearsed]

What about a standard plastic one on the bottom edge of the nose cone, just protruding up into the grille hole. If you ask them nicely at Halfords they'll give you an extra plastic plate (clear) to add on top to strengthen it up.

[Guest rizla]

the perfect reply.i was wondering hoe to strenghten it,with turbo power in the hood bending may be a issue

[Guest Battery Bill]

Rizla

you are correct i to am a tester

 

Do you mean Jester?

[Guest rizla]

good evening bill,no im a class 4 and 7 mot tester,but i think you have given my car the perfect name JESTER

[Big Jim]

No, you don't want to call it Jester, do you know what a 'Jester' car is?

this is a Jester. (sorry Sam Fox. )

[Guest Fred2b]

You can buy number plates on the internet without having to produce any paperwork at all. You can even select from a range of fancy fonts and add logos and extra lettering. TryFancyplates

Pete

[Guest Fred2b]

Sorry, that's not the right site. I'll have to look it up when I get home tonight.

Pete :angry: