loztech

I'm referring of course to number plates... . I'm thinking of changing the look of my Terzo with a square plate mounted on one side. Below is how it is now.



And this is how it'll look.



What d'you think?

Steve

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Keep it in the middle, you don't want to look like an Evo now... do you?

loztech

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.



Steve

wiley

iTrader: (63)

keep it in the middle,
it's not an evo
small plate looks cool
wiley

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Small pl8 would be 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 ) 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

iTrader: (4)

Smaller plate definetly the best option...but have to say, on the right it just looks so JDM

loztech

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

iTrader: (27)

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.

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

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)

loztech

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

iTrader: (27)

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! )