mx5 mk3

[300tdi]

Hi, has anyone removed the front number plate bracket and refitted a self adhesive number plate. I have thought about doing this because I feel that this will show the front end off a lot better.
Thanks Ian.

[browno]

I haven't done mine, but have had the bumper off to detango my headlights (something that cleans up the look of the front-end!).

If you remove the bracket there are a series of fairly big holes cut into the bumper underneath - there are quite a few on MX5 Nutz that have removed the plinth and filled the holes for a smooth look, then used either a stick on, or a lower mounted plate, and they do look good.

I don't know if you might be able to get away with a stick-on over the holes - but it might look a bit ropey.

[Typhoon2]

Yes! I've tried, whole bumper off to find a load of sodding great holes! You would definitely have to get the bumper smoothed over and sprayed. From what I've seen it looks much better once it's done.

[AndyMk2]

There're a few here have had this done, well worth it imo

[300tdi]

Hi, thanks for the info and the photo, didn't realise there where large holes behind the number plate. I will poss look at it during its winter rest,
thanks again Ian.

[matts4]

Agreed, they do look much better with the plinth removed, although the issue would be where to place the plate once done. (not many of the cars shown in the link has a number fitted, which is not a reasonable solution unless you like being pulled by the police and failing MOT's on a regular basis)

[300tdi]

hi,thought I would use a self adhesive number plate, providing they are still legal,
thanks Ian.