Number Plate Carrier / Plinth Removal How To
Discussion
mcm66 said:
Have used pads from Halfords twice, and each time number plate soon springs off at each side due to bend in bumper. Not so in centre where pads sticks like s
t. Obviously I have not held it in place for long enough so just a caution to others.
Warm it with hot water or an air gun to bend it to the bumper profile.t. Obviously I have not held it in place for long enough so just a caution to others.If you really want it to stay for ever use 3M body tape.
I always use heavy duty velcro on mine
From memory a 3/4 size front plate covers the holes. If you go any smaller you will probably draw unwanted attention to yourself from plod. I currently have a 3/4 size plate with a 4 digit registration number on my Vanquish and it looks fine. Most of the online suppliers can do this size off the shelf.
V12Vanquish said:
From memory a 3/4 size front plate covers the holes. If you go any smaller you will probably draw unwanted attention to yourself from plod. I currently have a 3/4 size plate with a 4 digit registration number on my Vanquish and it looks fine. Most of the online suppliers can do this size off the shelf.
I've just got a 3/4 size with a normal (letter letter number number letter letter letter) reg and it covers the holes easily. Velcro to attach and I've a full sized plate just in case need to swap. The online plate company have even included the bs number etc. I can send some pictures if that helps
Normal size is 520. I can get legal size and spaced characters on 406 and 330 width plates. I'd like to go down to 330. Annoying my current reg plate is stuck to plinth so once I remove it id rather have the new one to go on! Hence I need to know the hole width without removing current plate!
I did my 2014MY V8VS yesterday. Took 10mins, but you do need an 8mm spanner or socket in addition to the other tools mentioned . The bracket attached through the grille has changed. Looks so much better, and even though it doesn't look it in the photo below, the new plate is definitely on straight.
Impasse said:
I still don't get why people do this.
It doesn't look better than the factory mount - honestly, it doesn't.
It doesn't look better than the factory mount - honestly, it doesn't.
My own preference is for mount removal, and for the top of the number plate to be flush with the top of the cross member.
I can give a reason.
The complete outline of that famous grille shape, is then visible without any interruption.
Only my opinion folks. 'Other opinions are available'.
The plinth is on the Vantage, but not DB9 or Vanquish. Could it perhaps be something to do with any regulation, about number plate height above ground level?
Jon39 said:
Impasse said:
I still don't get why people do this.
It doesn't look better than the factory mount - honestly, it doesn't.
It doesn't look better than the factory mount - honestly, it doesn't.
My own preference is for mount removal, and for the top of the number plate to be flush with the top of the cross member.
I can give a reason.
The complete outline of that famous grille shape, is then visible without any interruption.
Only my opinion folks. 'Other opinions are available'.
The plinth is on the Vantage, but not DB9 or Vanquish. Could it perhaps be something to do with any regulation, about number plate height above ground level?
Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff