hazerb30 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 finally time to run the 32 over the pits tomorrow! Im going for welshpool and im just getting all the stuff together What size/type plates is everyone using for the 32 ? I ask because i know i have to bend the standard size plates cos they are 374mm and the space available at the rear of the r32 is only ~365mm. So i thought everyone was getting slimline but they are the same width :S So whats the go? people trimming plates a tiny bit to fit ? Getting the 3/4 length ones? Whatever you guys fits/looks best and is cheap ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_R32 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 "Whatever you guys fits/looks best and is cheap ?" at the end of the day its you thats spending the money and its ur car, and ur gonna have to put up with seeing it everyday. most ppl bend it to fit in. however, i have seen ppl splicing rear bumper to make it fit, or evern trimming the plate, though i've heard trimming the plate is illegal. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazerb30 Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 yeh just looking at these options is doing my head in. Im thinking normal size plates and trimming the edges. I realise its probably illegal but its only like 10mm. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 trimming the plate is illegal.. the 'best' way would be to slice the bumper to slot it in. or even make a bracket that makes it sit on the outside of the bumper.. im lucky the 33 plate cutout is *perfect* Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam5709 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 trimming the plate is illegal.. the 'best' way would be to slice the bumper to slot it in.or even make a bracket that makes it sit on the outside of the bumper.. im lucky the 33 plate cutout is *perfect* exactly, my cousin had the same troubles, he got a warning from the cops because he cut his plates, he had to take it back and get a new one remade, splicing is a good method!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza750 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 bend the ends like i did on my r 32 gtr sorry bout poor quality pic was dark outsiden phones dont take the best pics Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 bending the plates is also illegal too i might add. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2446990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodsGtr Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 you can get 3/4 size plates and they fit straight in the recess...no bending or cutting. Got personalized plates so not sure if you can get 3/4 standard plates(probably not). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2447187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza750 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 welli have been picked up numerous times and cops havent said anything about them and neither have pits Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2447605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keets Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 when I check out Yahoo I sometimes wonder how much the forces of good might enjoy this Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2447729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 My front plate has notches cut out of the top corners to fit. The rear one fits perfect.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2447972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLIPPERY Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 just cut the 5 mm off each side and you wont be able to tell. add some black paint to make it look normal again and youll have no problems and the plate will fit snug which further makes it look like a factory fit. easy! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2448417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam5709 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 you can get 3/4 size plates and they fit straight in the recess...no bending or cutting. Got personalized plates so not sure if you can get 3/4 standard plates(probably not). yeh you can get 3/4 size normal plates but, but they arnt made out of aluminum or any thing they are made out of hard plastic with sticky stuff to attach them, i think there soul purpose is to attatch them to your front body kit were a normal one would be difficult to fit, my cousins car is the blue 33, hes got a 3/4 normal plate on it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2448452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI_GTSII Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Good to see you've almost got the GTR on the road...its been a while! IMO the Alluminium plates look better than the Polycarb variety, I went slimline on front and full size rear. Dont cut anything!....just put the plate in a vice as I did below and make a nice clean bend, looks neat and tidy and do'snt ruin anything. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2449559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazerb30 Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 hey Lindsay. yeh its taken a while good idea there with the vice will do that. Ive decided to get the stock plates and spend the money elsewhere. I just got back from welshpool- they failed the car. Said there was play in the front steering somewhere (bushes, tie rod ends or something like that) because when jacked up they could wiggle the tyre. really the movement was was piss all.. meh they were so quiet today i was only car there for 10 mins and all the inspectors had a look over it. Nice blokes but still bastards Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2449652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI_GTSII Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Haha yeah I hate taking my car over the pits at the best of times! I actually had a 'roll around on the floor fight' with a pit inspector (in my younger days) after overhearing him call my car a POS Hopefully all will go OK on re-visit, I do not think they can pick you for anything that is not already on your work order from the first visit so you should be OK Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2449668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 psi_gtsii - yes they can pick you for things not on your work order. sam - thats not a 3/4 plate, thats a 'fake' plate. the real 3/4 plates are literally that, a plate 3/4 the width of the normal ones. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2449890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MearCat Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've got a 'fake' plate on the front my R33. All I did was get a signwriter to make a sticker with the same font/colour and reflective background - the same size as the front bar opening. I stuck it on a piece of perspex. I've never been pulled over for it in 5 years of having it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2452205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATR32 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) yeah i wanna go slimline/sticker whatever for the front of my car. with the rear, i stood the plate up on its side, and with a hammer (mini sledge or what ever is heavy) i tapped on the edge of it so it rolls in. then i done it to the other side. look neat and pretty much stock but fit perfect. So basicly tap the edge till it rolls in slightly. Steve Edited August 31, 2006 by PHATR32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2452379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've got a 'fake' plate on the front my R33. All I did was get a signwriter to make a sticker with the same font/colour and reflective background - the same size as the front bar opening. I stuck it on a piece of perspex.I've never been pulled over for it in 5 years of having it. thats like saying my car had 90mm clearance for the first year i owned it.. never got pulled up for it... doesnt make it any more legal. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132129-wa-slimline-plates-too-big-for-r32-gtr/#findComment-2452395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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