fixing front plates question...?blue tack

[UH-Matt]

I am really confused.

If you DO intend to run a permenant front plate on your Lamvo tehn whats the problem with using the normal 3M double sided padded strips?

They aren't causing any damage and they do come off if you ever need to (as you have proven by removing the old stuff.

I don't see what you are asking.

[UH-Matt]

When I switched to the LP560 front nose on my Gallardo the number plate fell off, and I did not get around to putting it back on.... Was fine for nearly a year and never bothered by the police.

[y2blade]

UH-Matt said:

I am really confused.

If you DO intend to run a permenant front plate on your Lamvo tehn whats the problem with using the normal 3M double sided padded strips?

They aren't causing any damage and they do come off if you ever need to (as you have proven by removing the old stuff.

I don't see what you are asking.

He wants to be able to take the plates off regularly when he's showing it.

[70proof]

Jules360 said:

FFS... its BOUGHT and not a Lamvorghini......

sorry about the typos.... how are you enjoying dubai?

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 10:32

[70proof]

famoussas said:

I thought these threads would stop when he actually bought a car.

so asking questions is not the done thing here....? what exactly then are these forums for, thanks for your insight.

as much as i know, i do not know everything about everything, the humility to ask is a positive virtue i think....

and saves a heck of a lot of wasted time googling....

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 10:47

[Streetrod]

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

[70proof]

jdw1234 said:

I wouldnt worry too much.

It is going to get ruined if you put L4 MVO on it anyway.

it was cheap and i will pass it on with the car.... might not look the part but sounds better..

[70proof]

Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

youtube is blocked at work, any clues?

[70proof]

UH-Matt said:

When I switched to the LP560 front nose on my Gallardo the number plate fell off, and I did not get around to putting it back on.... Was fine for nearly a year and never bothered by the police.

thanks, though one advantage of the lp fender is a lack of a natural fixing point so it is easy to plead attachment instability when pulled over..good excuse to upgrade..

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 13:17

[Streetrod]

70proof said:

Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

youtube is blocked at work, any clues?

Yes its a an remote controled number plate that flips down out of site under the car at the push of a button. Then pops back up when needed. A few people make them. You can check one out at this site:

http://www.hidetheplate.com/index.php?cPath=4

Edited by Streetrod on Friday 18th November 11:53

[jdw1234]

70proof said:

jdw1234 said:

I wouldnt worry too much.

It is going to get ruined if you put L4 MVO on it anyway.

it was cheap and i will pass it on with the car.... might not look the part but sounds better..

I should have put a smiley face on my post!

Kudos for taking it the way it was intended!

[70proof]

Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

ordered one, thank god i got lifting gear, gunna need it.....;)
ps manual one though!

Edited by 70proof on Friday 18th November 20:13

[Streetrod]

70proof said:

Streetrod said:

Easy solution, what you need is one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=C1zIGPyJun...

ordered one, thank god i got lifting gear, gunna need it.....;)

Glad to be of service

A mate of mine has one on his car in the States but his disappears into a slot under the grill just like this one, very discreet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS7ymUSzyY&fea...

Edited by Streetrod on Friday 18th November 18:34

[70proof]

swerni said:

I did get stopped at an ANPR check the other day, had a nice chat with the officers and they sent me on my way.

did you have to offer an excuse.....

look officer at this mounting plate i bought, sorry i haven;t had time to fix it on just yet, only just arrived...

[rossw46]

Buy some strong magnets on the fleabay,use adhesive to bond a metal strip to the back of your plate,put some sort of protective layer on the metal strip so it doesn't damage the car,put the magnets behind where the plate goes and hold the plate on thusly.

This is my Heath Robinson proposal

[P101]

Had my front plate off for 6 months, got stopped constantly, got fined £60, put it back on, not worth the grief.

[70proof]

P101 said:

got stopped constantly

sure thats nought to do with your driving....;)
detour... did you get the wrap thing resolved..

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 19th November 09:11

[P101]

70proof said:

P101 said:

got stopped constantly

sure thats nought to do with your driving....;)
detour... did you get the wrap thing resolved..

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 19th November 09:11

I started legal proceedings and the wrapping company's solicitors settled with me before it went to court. (The sum of money I got was not nearly enough to put right the damage that they had caused) I only settled because I was so fed up with the whole situation.

I fell out of love with the car, and was so fed up I sold it.

I hope the wrapping company gets paid back in Kama, bloody cowboys.

[70proof]

P101 said:

I fell out of love with the car, and was so fed up I sold it.

such a sad tale, sorry to hear this happen..... so what have you bought to replace her?

[P101]

70proof said:

such a sad tale, sorry to hear this happen..... so what have you bought to replace her?

It was sad to let her go, but I have no regrets. I bought an M3 Convertible, a lot less stressful! I may get another Lambo again in the future, but am happy with the beemer for the time being.