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Old 29 August 2002, 09:48 PM
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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]
Old 29 August 2002, 09:51 PM
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get a small plate made up, it restricts the air flow less, try about 10 inches by 3 inches
Old 29 August 2002, 10:03 PM
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but is it illegal??
Old 29 August 2002, 10:28 PM
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Old 29 August 2002, 11:49 PM
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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.
Old 30 August 2002, 06:47 AM
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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.
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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

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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.
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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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