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loztech 26 June 2008 08:07 PM
In the middle or to the right?
 
I'm referring of course to number plates... :lol1:. I'm thinking of changing the look of my Terzo with a square plate mounted on one side. Below is how it is now.

http://www.loztech.co.uk/images/addi...0623OA0093.jpg

And this is how it'll look.

http://www.loztech.co.uk/images/addi...0626OA0093.jpg

What d'you think?

Steve

BLU 27 June 2008 05:11 PM
Keep it in the middle, you don't want to look like an Evo now... do you? :lol1:

loztech 28 June 2008 12:56 AM
Originally Posted by blu-scoob (Post 7968738)
Keep it in the middle, you don't want to look like an Evo now... do you? :lol1:
You've got a point blu. ;) How about instead a minature WRC style plate? I've just got hold of a R* *** plate from the DVLA.

http://www.loztech.co.uk/images/addi...0627OA0093.jpg

Steve

wiley 28 June 2008 03:24 PM
keep it in the middle,
it's not an evo
small plate looks cool
wiley

BLU 28 June 2008 03:35 PM
Small pl8 would be cool :cool: , not sure how legal it would be tho! My small front number pl8 has got motorbike sized letters on it (only legit on jap imports tho but mines a uk car :norty: ) and i've never been bothered by the fuzz or failed an mot with it on! Let us know what you decide!!

D.O.M 29 June 2008 02:19 AM
Smaller plate definetly the best option...but have to say, on the right it just looks so JDM:luvlove:

loztech 01 July 2008 05:02 PM
I think I'm gonna go legit and have full size lettering in the centre. I've been reading up on the DVLA's definitions for a correctly sized plate, here. I can't work out what they're referring to by "character stroke" in the document. Can anyone shed any light?

Steve

BLU 01 July 2008 05:17 PM
Think by stroke they mean the thickness of the letter. Why not go for motorbike sized letters and cut the pl8 down like I have done. It is smaller than standard pl8 but IMO not too small to cause a problem with the fuzz. I've had one on my car for nearly 2 years and never had a problem with it.
This is an old pic with the pl8 where you want it.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...forewheels.jpg

SwissTony 01 July 2008 05:38 PM
exactly what I did
Smaller plate but still legal font and spacing.;
reduces the amount of air blocked by the plate and still legal(ish) ;) :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...DSCF0289-1.jpg

loztech 01 July 2008 08:53 PM
Originally Posted by blu-scoob (Post 7976879)
Think by stroke they mean the thickness of the letter. Why not go for motorbike sized letters and cut the pl8 down like I have done. It is smaller than standard pl8 but IMO not too small to cause a problem with the fuzz. I've had one on my car for nearly 2 years and never had a problem with it.
The one I have now is motorbike sized lettering. The problem is that I'm changing from 7 characters to 5 which in my opinion will bring more emphasis to the smaller lettering. Standard size lettering should allow for a minimum plate size of 338 x 101 mm. Current plate size is 376 x 86 mm. Sticking with motorbike sized lettering will make 302 x 86 mm. Not much in it really.

Steve

BLU 02 July 2008 01:10 PM
Originally Posted by loztech (Post 7977391)
The one I have now is motorbike sized lettering. The problem is that I'm changing from 7 characters to 5 which in my opinion will bring more emphasis to the smaller lettering. Standard size lettering should allow for a minimum plate size of 338 x 101 mm. Current plate size is 376 x 86 mm. Sticking with motorbike sized lettering will make 302 x 86 mm. Not much in it really.

Steve
Good on ya. Mine is only a 5 digit pl8 as well. There probably isn't much difference on paper but the cut down motorcycle pl8 looks a heck of a lot better on the car! (I've shortened my standard lettered rear pl8 too! :p )


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