T350 front number plate

[Chamorange]

Hi,
Over the holidays I treated myself to a new number plate ?? TVR to replace the original 03 plate.

The problem I have now is what kind/size of plate should I fit?

I do have the screw holes from the original plate which I was going to have filled in as I thought about putting on a shorter plate but I am not sure what to do but I want it to look right.

I have also thought about fitting a stick on plate but would that be legal.

Suggestion please.

Ian

[slimtater]

I went for a self adhesive plate of normal size (off ebay for about £8) and it looks fine to me:

[ShiDevil]

Hi,

Went with the sticker too, as most Police haven't a clue about them.

Steve

[Barry Ashcroft]

How do you get on at MOT time as I thought number plates were part of it now?

I still have 0004 TVR on retention should I ever buy another one.

[ShiDevil]

Barry Ashcroft said:

How do you get on at MOT time as I thought number plates were part of it now?

I still have 0004 TVR on retention should I ever buy another one.

The same way I get through Decatted :P

[crimbo]

slimtater said:

glad to see you kept it, I did wonder were it went when peter smith closed as I thought they were selling it at the time

[slimtater]

crimbo said:

glad to see you kept it, I did wonder were it went when peter smith closed as I thought they were selling it at the time

It was still mine - PS had it on sale or return for a couple of months last Autumn. Glad I got it back home when I did as it would have got very complicated if the liquidators came in whilst it was there!

[black11s]

I need a new sticky number plate as mine got put back on whilst it wasn't clean.
Where have you guys bought yours from?
They look like a better quality than the one I bought.

Also, I see you have managed to get them on without any bubbles and creases.
Do you have any tips?

[ShiDevil]

black11s said:

I need a new sticky number plate as mine got put back on whilst it wasn't clean.
Where have you guys bought yours from?
They look like a better quality than the one I bought.

Also, I see you have managed to get them on without any bubbles and creases.
Do you have any tips?

The Sign team did mine when they put the stripes on. Mines a silvery colour. I would recommend popping a credit card on top as you apply the number plate, to squeeze the bubbles out and if you have a mate to hold it, it's an advantage

Edited by ShiDevil on Sunday 6th January 23:49

[darkmark07]

Regarding the legality (or otherwise) of stick on plates, I've had mine for 5 years now give or take and have never had any bother.

The font, sizing and spacing are not 100% standard but are close enough not to be offensive (not my choice, just the way it came on the car).

I think providing you don't take the piss, most bib won't even notice, let alone make a fuss about it.

If you want to go down the standard plate route, I think that some people fit a plinth to make it look like less of an afterthought - IIRC some people use an aftermarket one suitable for an MX5...

[Chamorange]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies and I think that I will fill in the existing screw holes and go down the route of a stick on plate.

Just to decide where to get one made up but I am in no hurry as the car won't be out on the road again until April.

Ian