how do you go about oiking off the number plate and that 'orrible crappy black plastic mount from a 99uk car?

Please

 

Remove number plate, and then use an hacksaw

 

nasty, danger of getting score marks all over bumper methinks!

I want to relocate for extra air intake.

 

like this mate:





scoobyclinic did mine when it was in for a new gearbox, clutch and flywheel.

 

bit illegal, but i like it

 

lucky buggers bikers!!

cars look so much better without a front plate.

 

The mount will come off but needs a security torx type key. These can be purchased relativly cheaply from Halfords

 

Note the use of the word 'security' - these are different to the normal torx keys by having an indent in the centre to accomodate a raised bit on the bolt so the normal ones are useless here.

 

now we're talking!
Ive got a set of torx bits for my screwdriver with the little dimple in the middle.

where about are the bolts to remove??

 

Are you going for the (very cut down) 'EVO' style like mine then Andy?

steve

 

The mount will not come off with security torx, as the bumper is from a MY99 not a MY98 or earlier.

The number plate mounting point on a MY99 is integral to the bumper, ie one solid mould. The only way to remove it is by cutting it out. Use an hacksaw blade without the handle for finer control.

What are you trying to get extra intake for? Front Mount intercooler? Oil Cooler?

 

Im possibly going fmic and oil cooler route,
Im after as much cool air in the enigine bay as possible.
hacksaw... hhmm, if youve seen my diy you'll understand

 

steve, I may mount the number plate as a square on the fog cover (n/s)

 

I have a 'cut down' plate that started off as a 7"x12" (with legal size letters) and it is mounted between the foglight and aperture on the front bumper....the plate looks very small but to date have not had any problems with the law as yet

steve

 

think Ill pop down to my local garage at the weekend to have a shufty at it

 

Are you going to the jap meet friday evening Andy ??

steve

 

wheres that bud?
do you mean tonight because we have a pub date already.

Andy

ps, have you seen my thread in southern about a charity do?
if you can, have a look to see if you can make it and stick yer name down
numbers are building up and its gonna be a belter