nmcmahon83 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I have an intriguing question... How have you guys mounted it to the front bar?? I have an R33 with M-spec bar (not that that matters) and i find the plate is too wide for the slot... at this stage i have just tried to pad in behind it, but its not going to well and the paint has been scraped from the pressure by the number plate. I have noticed that my mums B4 has a similar situation, but she has some kind of bracket behind which makes the number sit further forward, hence not rubbing against the paint... I hope you guys know what i'm talking about, just wondering if anyone has some suggestions for me. Cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiQuid IcE Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 ive put some washers with some longer screws... bout 6 of them on each side i think... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 on my 400r bar, again the insert was too small (even with slimlines).. Ended up just mounting it by screwing it in front. Still looked good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Washers are the go... or if you have some 5mm perspex, just cut two squares, drill em, and get some longer screws Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech_ Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 you can put brackets in or you can cut it... well i am pretty sure it may be not so legal but i have done it with mine the only thing that is missing is a little bit of the silver off the sides it fits perfect now you can hardly tell... well sorta but it looks better Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WazR32GTSt Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 when i got my car it was already like this, but the plates are bent right at the edges so its the right distance across but its not actually cut so i think it should be ok legality-wise... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abo Bob Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 That's what I did to mine. Just decided how much I wanted to bend then hammered it over a sharp step with a rubber mallet. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilch Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I made a bracket out of alluminium for mine. Even angled it forward at the top. You can kinda see it in the photo. Whatever you do, don't bend the numberplate. Bent plates look awful imo. wil.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1011844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandaemonaeon Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I put mine above it. That way it's not taking up a chunk of the air dam for the intercooler too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DAN Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I just used rubber washers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 i made brackets, not hard, out of some sheet metal, bent like an s shape but with 90 degree bends instead of curves. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
25GTT Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I just used rubber washers Ditto! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 i had the same prob i put sum holes up a bit further on my r34. Cant even tell.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Junky Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Driver. Do you want a radiator guide for you car? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoGirl Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Before I got my mspec bar cut, my plate used to just bend a little in the middle. I screwed it into the normal place, but it didn't scrape or anything. Just slightly arched the middle of the plate. It didn't permanently arch it either. Cause now I've got the front bar cut, it just sits flat along the top. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GTST Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 when i got my car it was already like this, but the plates are bent right at the edges so its the right distance across but its not actually cut so i think it should be ok legality-wise... Got S2 front bar and car was sold to me from dealership with bent plates... Might be a silly question, but does anyone know if there are laws against bent number plates? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech_ Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 i think as long as they are not bent to stupid angles they should be fine as if you dotn use washers they must be bent ??? ps sorry i thought you had a plastic plate like me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileylsd Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 mine has the ends cut off, dunno if thats legal, but its how i got it and its had a rwc done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSide Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 In Qld it is Illegal to have bent plates, they call it defacing government issue items, or some shit like that........However i have only ever heard of ONE person being booked for it. It may depend how nice you are to the officer that pulls you over. I tend to use small brackets that screw into the underside of the top section of the bar and then are bent upwards, keeps the plate away from the bar. Works a treat. About 45cents each from bunnings Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parag0n Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I've also cut my plates, never been pulled over and they look alot better then bending them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/51016-people-with-slimline-plates/#findComment-1012266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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