vxr8 front number plate

[Luisv8]

Is there a website where I can get a plate that fits a vxr8 perfectly, just had mine done but they didn't have one that fitted perfectly

[pah250]

Here: www.demonplates.com

But you'll need to place the order over the phone to get a custom width plate to perfectly fit the recess in the front bumper.

To keep it legal, I kept the height of my plate the same as a standard plate and only reduced the width to fit the recess. As such, the bottom of my plate hangs below the recess but I don't think this detracts aesthetically. This also allowed me to use normal road legal font, character sizing and spacing’s.

[pah250]

Some pics here

I used the same dimensions for my rear plate too as I think it looks nicer to have the same sized plate front and back, but that's just my opinion. I also selected the domed black text as I think it looks cool and is also completely road legal.

[Sarge 4x4]

I just cut mine to size, simple.

[Luisv8]

Thanks, I'll look up the website later, nice pis of your car! by the way, does anyone know how to take the glove box out? Gonna try taking mine tomorrow and dunno what to expect

[Gary H 2008]

craigsplates.com

Super helpful people too

[Desert Fox]

Gary H 2008 said:

craigsplates.com

Super helpful people too

Craigs plates for me too. My plate fits nicely into the front bumper recess made to fit. Because the car is an import, the number plate regulations do not apply according to VOSA and the DVLA documentation.

[mik_ok]

Desert Fox said:

Craigs plates for me too. My plate fits nicely into the front bumper recess made to fit. Because the car is an import, the number plate regulations do not apply according to VOSA and the DVLA documentation.

How does that work then? The VXR8 was sold by Vauxhall as a UK model surely?

[ARAF]

mik_ok said:

Desert Fox said:

Craigs plates for me too. My plate fits nicely into the front bumper recess made to fit. Because the car is an import, the number plate regulations do not apply according to VOSA and the DVLA documentation.

How does that work then? The VXR8 was sold by Vauxhall as a UK model surely?

The cars did not need to be fully homologated for type approval, as they were imported in limited numbers. Number plates are therefore allowed to be of a size to fit the recess.

[mik_ok]

Ooooh - interesting.

Mine isn't a std plate, but it is a "current format" 7-character design.

So can I have a plate made up to suit the recess, with a smaller character set? And it is still legal?

[paul450]

i got mine from craigsplates aswell

[ARAF]

mik_ok said:

Ooooh - interesting.

Mine isn't a std plate, but it is a "current format" 7-character design.

So can I have a plate made up to suit the recess, with a smaller character set? And it is still legal?

Yes, you have to use motorcycle size and font. Best to carry a copy of the legislation in your glovebox too.

[Gary H 2008]

Search is a wonderful thing....unlike some peoples' memories :

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=69&t=912036&mid=132712&i=0&nmt=DVLA+Final+Confirmation+on+Numberplate+Rules&mid=132712

Edited by Gary H 2008 on Thursday 25th October 12:37

[mik_ok]

But you are so much more efficient Gary

So - having tried search to no avail - does anyone know what dimensions of plate fits "just peachy" in the std front recess on a VXR8? Once I know this I can speak to Craigsplates.... thanks guys.

[Gary H 2008]

lol, how did I know that was coming

38 x 10cm...IIRC

[ARAF]

mik_ok said:

But you are so much more efficient Gary

So - having tried search to no avail - does anyone know what dimensions of plate fits "just peachy" in the std front recess on a VXR8? Once I know this I can speak to Craigsplates.... thanks guys.

That is just being bone idle. Get a tape measure out, and measure it on your car!

[mik_ok]

Some big stupid white panel stuck over the recess is making this a tad difficult for me.

I've bent a coathanger to 38cm but it seems a bit long.... could it be 36cm length Gary?

[mik_ok]

Ignore - using an alternative calibrated measure on my calibrated bent coathanger seems to confirm Gary's original 38cm width is bob-on.

Edited by mik_ok on Thursday 25th October 14:11

[adevxr]

I have just had my plates done and im very pleased with www.showmyplate.com - rang them then ordered online before 2pm they arrived next morning at 9am
Front plate was 13 x 4.5 and fits very well into the recess ... the pair of plates cost £30 inc of postage etc

Ade

[StefanVXR8]

Craigsplates know nothing of the sizes for the VXR8 according to the email I received.

I've just purchased S4 HSV and enquired about short plates and they didn't know the size!

Stef