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19 August 2006, 11:52 PM
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I've got a better Idea...
park it up with no plates on at all..... how can they prove who owns it..
yea ok it's written on the tax disc, *******s have got it covered.
Andy
park it up with no plates on at all..... how can they prove who owns it..
yea ok it's written on the tax disc, *******s have got it covered.
Andy
19 August 2006, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I've got a better Idea...
park it up with no plates on at all..... how can they prove who owns it..
yea ok it's written on the tax disc, *******s have got it covered.
Andy
park it up with no plates on at all..... how can they prove who owns it..
yea ok it's written on the tax disc, *******s have got it covered.
Andy
Suppose you could use a car cover and hope they don't look underneath it
20 August 2006, 12:07 AM
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It never ceases to amaze me the ppl that come oh here and flame like **** about something when they have been caught "bang to rights" FFS!
What is wrong with you ppl? Lolz0rs.
Jees, i got a parking ticket, FFS pay it and stfu moaning about being done by the book.
I am happy it is just a fine and contains no points, why cant you think the same?
Oh and BTW, nice car and them white wheels look mint.
Very nice indeed. Now thats the kinda classic i like to see, unmolested by chav decals, etc, etc.
What is wrong with you ppl? Lolz0rs.
Jees, i got a parking ticket, FFS pay it and stfu moaning about being done by the book.
I am happy it is just a fine and contains no points, why cant you think the same?
Oh and BTW, nice car and them white wheels look mint.
Very nice indeed. Now thats the kinda classic i like to see, unmolested by chav decals, etc, etc.
20 August 2006, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Harvez
Ok then based on that reply, if i was to change some brakes at her house. Id have to do it on the patch off road im parked, so the second i jack the car up and take the wheel off, i can get fined and my car impounded for being unroad worthy
What is the difference between that ??
Next question, any ideas where to put a new plate where its not going to obstruted the FMIC
Nutta, i also said when i drive off i attach the big plate that was sat on the floor inside the car, but if i left it attacthed whilst park around that area it'd be gone
What is the difference between that ??
Next question, any ideas where to put a new plate where its not going to obstruted the FMIC
Nutta, i also said when i drive off i attach the big plate that was sat on the floor inside the car, but if i left it attacthed whilst park around that area it'd be gone
If it wasn't taxed, but, wasn't in anybody's way would you expect it to not get clamped then towed??
Just seems to me that your making a big deal about getting a ticket when you're not with your car, but at the end of the day, as you said, it's an illegally sized plate, so you get what you pay for. In your case a fine.
Why should a copper act differently to a traffic warden (SCUM) just because they don't have the same employer?
A traffic warden can IIRC fine/report you for an illegal number plate, so whats the difference?
Harsh fact of life I'm afraid.
20 August 2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Here is where I fitted mine after installing an FMIC.
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20 August 2006, 11:31 AM
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Our number plates are held in holders that screw to the car and you slide the plate into it.
So I took the splitter off the bumper bolted the holder to the splitter, refitted the splitter to the bumber and clipped the plate in.
I could not find anywhere else to fit the plate other than there. unfortunately there are now 2 bolt holes in the splitter but I can't imagine ever taking the plate off again so not a real problem.
So I took the splitter off the bumper bolted the holder to the splitter, refitted the splitter to the bumber and clipped the plate in.
I could not find anywhere else to fit the plate other than there. unfortunately there are now 2 bolt holes in the splitter but I can't imagine ever taking the plate off again so not a real problem.
20 August 2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Our number plates are held in holders that screw to the car and you slide the plate into it.
So I took the splitter off the bumper bolted the holder to the splitter, refitted the splitter to the bumber and clipped the plate in.
I could not find anywhere else to fit the plate other than there. unfortunately there are now 2 bolt holes in the splitter but I can't imagine ever taking the plate off again so not a real problem.
So I took the splitter off the bumper bolted the holder to the splitter, refitted the splitter to the bumber and clipped the plate in.
I could not find anywhere else to fit the plate other than there. unfortunately there are now 2 bolt holes in the splitter but I can't imagine ever taking the plate off again so not a real problem.
20 August 2006, 11:42 AM
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Yeah well there is no reason why you can't, I can get the holders from my dealer and can also get you a number plate made up that is correctly spaced and EU approved. IIRC the plates are €6 each.
PS I can only get the front plate as both our plates are white.
PS I can only get the front plate as both our plates are white.
20 August 2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Yeah well there is no reason why you can't, I can get the holders from my dealer and can also get you a number plate made up that is correctly spaced and EU approved. IIRC the plates are €6 each.
20 August 2006, 11:49 AM
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would probably be about €10 all in and whatever postage is.
as for fitting, if you have a splitter then no probs, or if you want to fix it to your bumper then also should not be a problem there are numerous mounting holes already made in the mounting holder. Just decide where you want it punch 2 holes in the bumper/splitter and bolt it on using nuts bolts and washers. About 5 mins and job done.
as for fitting, if you have a splitter then no probs, or if you want to fix it to your bumper then also should not be a problem there are numerous mounting holes already made in the mounting holder. Just decide where you want it punch 2 holes in the bumper/splitter and bolt it on using nuts bolts and washers. About 5 mins and job done.
20 August 2006, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
would probably be about €10 all in and whatever postage is.
as for fitting, if you have a splitter then no probs, or if you want to fix it to your bumper then also should not be a problem there are numerous mounting holes already made in the mounting holder. Just decide where you want it punch 2 holes in the bumper/splitter and bolt it on using nuts bolts and washers. About 5 mins and job done.
as for fitting, if you have a splitter then no probs, or if you want to fix it to your bumper then also should not be a problem there are numerous mounting holes already made in the mounting holder. Just decide where you want it punch 2 holes in the bumper/splitter and bolt it on using nuts bolts and washers. About 5 mins and job done.
20 August 2006, 12:01 PM
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As far as I am aware our plates are the same size as yours and are also white and reflective. They also get stamped with a EU mark.
Here is another plate I had made up for meets and shows etc, as we have them in holders you just swap them out when you get to the meet etc.
TBH mate I would wait until you get a splitter and then fix it to that at an angle like mine, I think the bumper is to steep to fit it properley.
Here is another plate I had made up for meets and shows etc, as we have them in holders you just swap them out when you get to the meet etc.
TBH mate I would wait until you get a splitter and then fix it to that at an angle like mine, I think the bumper is to steep to fit it properley.
20 August 2006, 12:04 PM
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if you got the holder, could i not just get my own number plate made up?? if theyre the same size. and wouldnt it not just get nicked all the time too if its just as slot in slot out one?
20 August 2006, 12:06 PM
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Picture off the front plate in question which i know is illegal but i wasnt driving with it was i, my big plate was loosly attatched so i took it off and put it in the car just while i was parked up so no one could steal the plate . . . .
here is my take on things
you must be young
you have been tear arseing about
somebody has reported you
the best they could do was put a number plate ticket on it as you were not there
you do drive around with an illegal number plate
your toys have ben thrown out the pram
correct me if i am wrong
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20 August 2006, 12:09 PM
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Nope because our plates are pressed out of metal.
as for getting nicked nope it won'T get nicked as you slide the palte into the holder from the bottom and it is held in by lugs round the sides and top, then when it is in you have a bottom that clips on securing it inplace, there is a special pair of pliers needed to remove the bottom as it is a tight fit, but you can pop them off if you have a bit of practice.
Plus why would anyone want to kick your plate, nobody should bat an eyelid at it surely.
as for getting nicked nope it won'T get nicked as you slide the palte into the holder from the bottom and it is held in by lugs round the sides and top, then when it is in you have a bottom that clips on securing it inplace, there is a special pair of pliers needed to remove the bottom as it is a tight fit, but you can pop them off if you have a bit of practice.
Plus why would anyone want to kick your plate, nobody should bat an eyelid at it surely.
20 August 2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Nope because our plates are pressed out of metal.
as for getting nicked nope it won'T get nicked as you slide the palte into the holder from the bottom and it is held in by lugs round the sides and top, then when it is in you have a bottom that clips on securing it inplace, there is a special pair of pliers needed to remove the bottom as it is a tight fit, but you can pop them off if you have a bit of practice.
Plus why would anyone want to kick your plate, nobody should bat an eyelid at it surely.
as for getting nicked nope it won'T get nicked as you slide the palte into the holder from the bottom and it is held in by lugs round the sides and top, then when it is in you have a bottom that clips on securing it inplace, there is a special pair of pliers needed to remove the bottom as it is a tight fit, but you can pop them off if you have a bit of practice.
Plus why would anyone want to kick your plate, nobody should bat an eyelid at it surely.
20 August 2006, 06:24 PM
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What size is your plate?
Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display numberplates with smaller characters if:
The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval
And
The vehicle's construction/ design cannot accommodate standard size plates
Specifications for numberplates
Standard size plates
Character Height
79mm
Character Width (except the figure 1 or I)
50mm
Character Stroke
14mm
Space between characters
11mm
Space between groups
33mm
Top, bottom and side margins (minimum)
11mm
Space between vertical lines
19mm
Smaller size plates (for certain imported vehicles)
Character Height
64mm
Character Width (except the figure 1 or I)
44mm
Character Stroke
10mm
Space between characters
10mm
The vehicle does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval
And
The vehicle's construction/ design cannot accommodate standard size plates
Specifications for numberplates
Standard size plates
Character Height
79mm
Character Width (except the figure 1 or I)
50mm
Character Stroke
14mm
Space between characters
11mm
Space between groups
33mm
Top, bottom and side margins (minimum)
11mm
Space between vertical lines
19mm
Smaller size plates (for certain imported vehicles)
Character Height
64mm
Character Width (except the figure 1 or I)
44mm
Character Stroke
10mm
Space between characters
10mm
20 August 2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
righty ohh
here is my take on things
you must be young
you have been tear arseing about
somebody has reported you
the best they could do was put a number plate ticket on it as you were not there
you do drive around with an illegal number plate
your toys have ben thrown out the pram
correct me if i am wrong
here is my take on things
you must be young
you have been tear arseing about
somebody has reported you
the best they could do was put a number plate ticket on it as you were not there
you do drive around with an illegal number plate
your toys have ben thrown out the pram
correct me if i am wrong
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