Can get plastic fixings for £1 here

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My dome nuts look far more vicious than they actually are & are more rounded than a square edged nut. I will bring it to the Posers so you can have a look.

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.

Mark

 

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

 

Nope nor can i ...


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 ,,,

 

Too late mate.

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

Mark

 

I prefer the original one personally, but understand the need for it to not obstruct the headlight at all, so I am happy with the revised design.

 

have them all in my possesion now so will all will be ready by the lodge meet....

 

Saw the real thing on Mark's car yesterday, looks great!

 

that reminds me, must take them outta the spec'C' and into work tommorow....

 

Might be worth getting some extras done for the rest of the Germany cars.

 

will get the measurments.....

 

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.

 

 

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

 

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...

 

Cheers Spec'c'57, i know i am fussy !!

 

Just use machine screws with countersunk heads.Ones with a wide but low profile head. Then use the foam type double sided tape to give the little bit of clearance needed when sticking the number plate on the mount.

Socket Countersunk Screws M6 x 30mm AF Key 5



Mark

 

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.

 

I had the same with mine. The velcro covered the two threaded holes.

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".

Mark

 

ok will leave at that for now.... should be all done today....

 

Mark

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 ...

Tiny ...

 

Saturday is fine m8. I am working in the morning but you can come round anytime after 2pm.

Mark

 

Might join you guys if that's ok.

 

Why can't I have weekend off like normal people too

 

Sounds like a plan then if ok with FE & Most importantly Jess ( Me ole darling will be making the tea )

Plus ...

For me it all depends on getting my car back from Xtreme in time for Saturday .

Tiny ...

 

If it is ok with FE, can someone give me an address for the SATNav?

....or a location to meet you guys en-route.

 

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

 

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...

 

 

After my Mocom magic, you will be the one trying to keep up!