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Re: Number plate
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#1654972
31/12/2021 10:02
31/12/2021 10:02
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1st_things_1st
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I believe there are a few issues. On an E type the bonnet sticker plate is OK as the regulations were more relaxed before 1973, I think is the cut off date.
The number plate must be fixed in a vertical plane, or as near as practicable. It must conform to size and retro reflectivity regulations and most of all the plate material must pass tests, including its ability to withstand bending. A retro reflective sticker with the correct sized characters cannot conform to the standard required and be mounted in the correct plane on the bonnet.
Maybe the Italian plates of the era of our cars were smaller and so fitted the look better when designed? I agree the look is not integrated and more stuck on. Maybe the only other option is to have it offset like an Alfa? Is a removable number plate OK in the rules, so at shows you can have the clean look?
Last edited by 1st_things_1st; 31/12/2021 10:02.
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Re: Number plate
[Re: Serg1]
#1655021
04/01/2022 14:52
04/01/2022 14:52
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,296 Sandhurst
Begbie
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ex El Presidente
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Don't put a number plate on the bonnet. Looks rubbish. It's been done once or twice and ruins the look of the car
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: Number plate
[Re: Begbie]
#1655026
04/01/2022 19:47
04/01/2022 19:47
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Countrycruising
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Club Rep Europe, member 914
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Don't put a number plate on the bonnet. Looks rubbish. It's been done once or twice and ruins the look of the car Must agree they look pants on the bonnet.
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Re: Number plate
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#1655039
05/01/2022 20:53
05/01/2022 20:53
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Posts: 2,163 Glos
Brilly1uk
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Club member 1034
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Has anyone noticed some Italian cars (possibly just older ones) have a smaller Italian-style front plate fitted which definitely looks much better? I have often wondered whether these are actually legal?
Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3
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Re: Number plate
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#1655095
08/01/2022 22:21
08/01/2022 22:21
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Posts: 5,101 highlands
jimboy
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Club Member 857
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I seem to remember someone on here cutting out holes on the front plate to aid airflow to a front intercooler.
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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