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Hi guys, picked up my V Spec R34 GTR yesterday. The front and rear number plates are bent at the edges as they obviously are wider than those used in Japan and dont fit straight in flush.

I have ordered new plates from the RTA. Will I have to bend those also, or is there a way to fit tem without having to bend them?

Can I use spacers or something?

Thanks

id go rubber spacers if you dont want to bend them.

isnt there some rule that you cant modify plates as they are still gov property or something like that. im sure i heard a story of someone getting done because they chopped the ends off instead of bending them. i think they turn a blind eye to bending them....maybe.

In NSW I think you can get the 'Slim Line' ones which are not so long and would fit nicely..?

But if not just bend the edges and bolt the plates on.

No such luck,their just skinnier.

I know your not allowed to,but i did cut mine,never had an issue,but the car is hardly driven.

No such luck,their just skinnier.

I know your not allowed to,but i did cut mine,never had an issue,but the car is hardly driven.

Ah damn!

Well looks like bending or cutting them is the way to go.

Dont know if I should post them up on the net.

Im sure someone will snap a pic of them at the first Skyline cruise I attend and post it up so you will have to wait till then :-)

I think there is an event in August. 1/4erly meet up

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