Ideas on how to mount . . . . .
05 April 2007, 11:06 PM
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05 April 2007, 11:27 PM
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I think I can get those yellow plastic bolts from my local parts place. If I get time tomorrow I will cut a modified mount out using Steve's idea with the plaque in the lower position & see how that looks.
Regards the classic's mount,it may work if it is stepped so it comes out of the recess & then follows the line of the bumper.
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05 April 2007, 11:39 PM
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Not knowing the classics to well, how deep is the recess. The reason i ask is it it possible for owners of classics to put a blank number plate behind the plaque mount to bring it out in line with the bumper a little more?
ie you will have:
bumper > blank number plate > plaque plate > Standard number plate
As i say, just an idea if thats all that is needed so we can all have the same style of mounting. Club uniformity and all that
ie you will have:
bumper > blank number plate > plaque plate > Standard number plate
As i say, just an idea if thats all that is needed so we can all have the same style of mounting. Club uniformity and all that
06 April 2007, 08:30 AM
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FE .. Please just stick with your original design mate , The work you have put into it & the finished results are a work of art mate ( I Would not expect anything less from you
I Cannot imagine any policeman / Lady going to pull us over for a small additionall rally plauqe fitted to our cars unsafe or not
As Fozz says i would really like one as well , So how much ?
Tiny ,,,
06 April 2007, 10:33 PM
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After much Research & Development I think I have come up with the ultimate design solution.
"Rally Plaque Mk 3 Super-soft Version"
However as I didn't know how you lot would take to that design I also did this one using Tissy's idea of lowering it. I have also swapped the dome nuts for plastic number plate bolts which are in everyday use on the road.
"Revised Tissy design"
"Early Mark 1 design"
So what do we reckon?
I prefer the cotton wool one but I cannot guarantee it holding together once reaching a generous 70 mph cruising speed.
The lowered revised Tissy one clears the headlight better & is less obtrusive so gets my
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09 April 2007, 07:42 PM
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I have got 12 packs (4 nuts & bolts per pack) of black plastic number plate bolts ready to fit the plaques to the mounts. There are enough left to mount the number plate as well if needed although I would recommend steel bolts or screws to cope with the extra plate. The shop will refund me for any unopened packs we don't use.
10 April 2007, 11:19 AM
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My front index plate is stuck on (as i don't like screws), so i guess i can still screw the plate to the bumper using the normal method and then just stick the plate on the top of the mounting plate.
That way, when finished, i can re-stick the index plate back to the bumper as it originally was.
Just asking as i haven't seen the mounting plate in the flesh yet but they do look good.
Well done FlatEric and Spec'c'57
That way, when finished, i can re-stick the index plate back to the bumper as it originally was.
Just asking as i haven't seen the mounting plate in the flesh yet but they do look good.
Well done FlatEric and Spec'c'57
10 April 2007, 05:21 PM
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The only problem would be the bolts that you mounted it with tho... 
i might be able to put a dimple in the mount so the bolts sat flush'ish if i put the holes in... leave it with me...
i might be able to put a dimple in the mount so the bolts sat flush'ish if i put the holes in... leave it with me...
10 April 2007, 06:54 PM
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Socket Countersunk Screws M6 x 30mm AF Key 5
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16 April 2007, 06:52 AM
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After having a look at mine to get the whole position i find that i dont have a plate with holes nor can i see where they are on mine as velcro is in the way. I will get all cleaned up them (If there is time) sort out the mods for tissy.
16 April 2007, 07:57 PM
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I have made a cardboard template for my holes spacing (MY03 OE bumper) but they may not be the same across all MYs/all bumper types. That's why I had not drilled any holes - yet.
My idea was to just get a universal "one size fits all" mount made quickly & simply in the first instance.Then the finer tuning, drilling holes etc., I was going to leave to each individual as each mount may need to be slightly tailored to fit each car.
I am more than happy to help anyone & fit these round mine. Tiny & Fozz have said that they may take that as an option one weekend. Bring your other halves & drop them at Freeport (5 mins from me) & make a day of it if you like.
We can sort out at the Lodge who wants to do what. Take away & have a go yourself or I take & prepare & help you fit. I will bring the plastic nuts & bolts that fix the plaque to the mount for the "take away have-a-goers".
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17 April 2007, 07:43 PM
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KevD & I Would like to pop over on Saturday mate for the fitting if that's ok ?
If convienient you could advise on a time
Tiny ...
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18 April 2007, 06:19 PM
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18 April 2007, 08:35 PM
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Im sure it will be fine with FE
Fozz will most prob meet you @ the lodge mate (Will confirm a little nearer) ,
Have a nice little cross country route planned
Just hoping thayt you can keep up Tiny
18 April 2007, 08:39 PM
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have all the plates here ready for 2moro, altho will double check them as one of the lads ended up doing them and not looked yet.... 
might need some quick TLC to meet my standards...
18 April 2007, 08:45 PM
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After my Mocom magic, you will be the one trying to keep up!