Moving number plate

robbiew · Postby **robbiew** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:26 pm

Question:
I have a slim line front number plate mounted on a bracket that has the plate upwards on nose cone. Can you mount plate in \"gap\" on front without upsetting the cooling?? I have seen some photos of this done, but wonder about air flow to radiator.
Cheers
Robbiew.

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:32 pm

some people seem to get away with it, but others report problems with cooling. not worth the risk imo, especially if you like a bit of spirited driving .

robbiew · Postby **robbiew** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:52 pm

Thanks....unfortunately LOVE spirited driving...any other kind in a 5?? Seriously, does get the odd workout so maybe leave plate where it is....
Thanks for the prompt reply
robbiew

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:41 pm

There are a number of other options. Try a search and you might see something else that will suit.

J

Alex · Postby **Alex** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:45 am

you could also try the \"jap\" mounting method where a braket is placed on the passenger side front toe/shipping loop, so number plate is mounted off-centre and not in the way of the front grill in any way

Mr_Q · Postby **Mr_Q** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:21 am

Cable tie it in the mouth so it blows up out of the way when you're moving.

pinkie · Postby **pinkie** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:26 pm

That will make it a moving number plate then?

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:57 pm

pinkie wrote:That will make it a moving number plate then?

could also be called a "moving violation"

Adam_NAclubman · Postby **Adam_NAclubman** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:38 pm

No cooling proiblems with mine sittingin the gap

broady · Postby **broady** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:28 pm

SM wrote:you could also try the "jap" mounting method where a braket is placed on the passenger side front toe/shipping loop, so number plate is mounted off-centre and not in the way of the front grill in any way

Is there a write-up on such mounting methods?

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:42 pm

Try this http://www.onthenet.com.au/~malibu91/julesplate.htm

I'm happy with the result. It's legal and the car won't overheat.

Jules

robbiew · Postby **robbiew** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:00 pm

Thanks to all who replied....I will certainly have a go at the mods suggested....and post results if I do a reasonable jobbie !!!
robbiew

zoomzoom · Postby **zoomzoom** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:37 pm

I made two small brackets for mine which bolt onto the very underneath of the nose cone where you would bolt on a front lip spoiler. There are two bolts there almost the right distance apart. I tried mounting it offset to one side but didn't like the look so I put t there, is out of the way of most of the air flow and looks a little like the shark mouth is eating it

Sry I dont have any pics I dont have the car right now, its at the shop getting the sills done.

Tim

Sean · Postby **Sean** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:53 am

Take it off...
Take it all off...

Go to the local RTA office and tell them someone stole it, and ak for it to be remade. (cost is approx $30).

They will give you a receipt stating the plate is being remade. Keep the receipt in the glove box - bit conveniently spill a little sun block over the date so it fades or runs into obscurity.

HEY PRESTO you have a get out of gaol free card :mrgreen:

$30 and some sunblock is cheap compared to actually doing some physical work and buying materials :shock: