sorry to mods you must hate me!

need size for front numberplate for the square shape number plates as in what the evo's have. i am about to buy a number plate online.

don't delete the thread until i have a answer.

[Edited by HKSubaru - 8/29/2002 10:03:50 PM]

 

get a small plate made up, it restricts the air flow less, try about 10 inches by 3 inches

 

but is it illegal??

 

ttt

 

You'd think this info could be easily obtained........Nope, why make it easy.
Just been on the DVLA site which gives letter spacings and sizes but no plate size, it does give a BSI reference number and points you in their direction, so along I goes, had to register but its free (I hope), types in the reference and up pops "Specification for retroreflecting number plates" please pay me £26 if you actually want to look at this document.........erm sod that.

Soz HK I tried m8

If you find out let me know

Mark.

 

What about phoning a local shop that makes them up and asking for the size? I'd assume it's a standard size so shouldn't be a problem.

 

Jap Innovations do the small plates but you may find that they are quite illegal on cars due to size/spacing of the letters/numbers

Tony

 

IF you have a standard reg, ie 7 charachters, then 10 inches by 3 inches will have you in bother, as the lettering is too small. Been there done that.

The key thing is you must be able to read it clearly from a suitable distance. With mine all i did was get them to make a standard plate with the new type of font and put them in the middle of the plate. Then when i got home, cut the ends off, shortened it by aoubt 3 inches.

However, i will be getting a sticker one when the FMIC arrives.

 

Been done loads of times. Just do a search for full details.

Basically, use standard size letters, but you can trim the edges so long as you leave the statutory 7mm or whatever it is bordering the plate.

 

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