Moved my front number plate.
Discussion
Cor blimey is that the last Griff front end or bespoke?
I really like that. Lovely.
If you go anywhere near a curb as in parking upto one you’ll knock it off Anthony,,, or more accurately I did
You could always raise it up to the middle line similar to this.
That’s my show plate which is seriously reduced in size but retains the legal look and never been pulled, actual plates in boot officer
Adrian at Central can get you a fully functioning ( show plate) I believe.
Ps And it’s got TVR on the end of it, what copper wouldn't like that
I really like that. Lovely.
If you go anywhere near a curb as in parking upto one you’ll knock it off Anthony,,, or more accurately I did
You could always raise it up to the middle line similar to this.
That’s my show plate which is seriously reduced in size but retains the legal look and never been pulled, actual plates in boot officer
Adrian at Central can get you a fully functioning ( show plate) I believe.
Ps And it’s got TVR on the end of it, what copper wouldn't like that
Edited by Classic Chim on Sunday 9th June 21:07
trev4 said:
It should make a difference. I remember when I fitted new reflectors and was setting the lights up by trial and error. It was very noticeable that the car ran much cooler without the number plate and grill. A bit to cool for my liking but it was in the autumn months.
I had to put my full size one back on for this very reason, and slap bang in the middle, Alley road is very efficient. That’s my summer look above
lancepar said:
You could reduce the width of the plate to the required 13mm edge margin (and the length), but you would loose the legally required permanent and legible marks so keep a full size plate for the MOT like I do.
That’s really took me,,,,, it’s the colour,,, like the race teams and what we all associate with Tvr, that mesh is über cool. If I was ever to re paint my car I’d go for something like this, flaunt the b
d Sorry off topic!
I like the position Anthony but a smaller plate.
Edited by Classic Chim on Sunday 9th June 21:47
lancepar said:
Apologies Anthony,
Can't stop now Alun.
It's the TVR race teams Purple Paradise and here it is at a circuit unknown to me in Espana in 2011.
What a fCan't stop now Alun.
It's the TVR race teams Purple Paradise and here it is at a circuit unknown to me in Espana in 2011.
king day them jammy bds had Ya see I was right all along.
Adrenaline inspiring.
I’m sure I’ve seen your car but just can’t think where,,,Burghley a couple of years ago maybe ? very funky that is.
I try and ignore it but yeah I do love my car,,, you must just adore that thing.
We’re so lucky I reckon all us owners.
Happy to go off piste.
Thanks for all comments - yes, a smaller plate would be a good idea.
I have not yet learnt to live with the look of the lower mounting, but yes, I am trying to improve cooling. Fact is, when i got to Cadwell Park the other day, there was so much going on, what with the guys there, the burnt out Tamora, and all the usual track day prep stuff, I completely forgot to remove the front number plate, and as a consequence my car ran a bit hot all day. I will have a go at fitting a bigger/better oil cooler next, but this seemed like a simple first mod to do. Mat Smith had already lowered the plate a bit, hence the holes near the top edge of the plate - I have simply taken that to its logical extreme.
I will be watching out for kerbs when parking, but I tend to anyway, as the front splitter has been grunged on a kerb more than once in the past.
The good news is that the plate has survived a 90 mile drive in all weathers this morning at speeds up to, errrr, 70 mph, officer, without moving from the vertical.
Fitting the back plate of the mount to the car was the tricky bit, as I decided to use bolts with nyloc nuts for safety.
After a few dropped nuts, in the end I found a roll of double sided tape in the mancave, stuck some on my middle fingertip, then stuck the nut to that.
Job jobbed.
It would have been easier on a ramp, and without a labrador dropping a tennis ball into my socket set every 30 seconds.
It would appear that "bugger off" is a command she hasn't mastered yet.
The rest was easy, as the brackets adjust every which way with an Alun headed bolt each side.
Thanks for all comments - yes, a smaller plate would be a good idea.
I have not yet learnt to live with the look of the lower mounting, but yes, I am trying to improve cooling. Fact is, when i got to Cadwell Park the other day, there was so much going on, what with the guys there, the burnt out Tamora, and all the usual track day prep stuff, I completely forgot to remove the front number plate, and as a consequence my car ran a bit hot all day. I will have a go at fitting a bigger/better oil cooler next, but this seemed like a simple first mod to do. Mat Smith had already lowered the plate a bit, hence the holes near the top edge of the plate - I have simply taken that to its logical extreme.
I will be watching out for kerbs when parking, but I tend to anyway, as the front splitter has been grunged on a kerb more than once in the past.
The good news is that the plate has survived a 90 mile drive in all weathers this morning at speeds up to, errrr, 70 mph, officer, without moving from the vertical.
Fitting the back plate of the mount to the car was the tricky bit, as I decided to use bolts with nyloc nuts for safety.
After a few dropped nuts, in the end I found a roll of double sided tape in the mancave, stuck some on my middle fingertip, then stuck the nut to that.
Job jobbed.
It would have been easier on a ramp, and without a labrador dropping a tennis ball into my socket set every 30 seconds.
It would appear that "bugger off" is a command she hasn't mastered yet.
The rest was easy, as the brackets adjust every which way with an Alun headed bolt each side.
QBee said:
Happy to go off piste.
Thanks for all comments - yes, a smaller plate would be a good idea.
I have not yet learnt to live with the look of the lower mounting, but yes, I am trying to improve cooling. Fact is, when i got to Cadwell Park the other day, there was so much going on, what with the guys there, the burnt out Tamora, and all the usual track day prep stuff, I completely forgot to remove the front number plate, and as a consequence my car ran a bit hot all day. I will have a go at fitting a bigger/better oil cooler next, but this seemed like a simple first mod to do. Mat Smith had already lowered the plate a bit, hence the holes near the top edge of the plate - I have simply taken that to its logical extreme.
I will be watching out for kerbs when parking, but I tend to anyway, as the front splitter has been grunged on a kerb more than once in the past.
The good news is that the plate has survived a 90 mile drive in all weathers this morning at speeds up to, errrr, 70 mph, officer, without moving from the vertical.
Fitting the back plate of the mount to the car was the tricky bit, as I decided to use bolts with nyloc nuts for safety.
After a few dropped nuts, in the end I found a roll of double sided tape in the mancave, stuck some on my middle fingertip, then stuck the nut to that.
Job jobbed.
It would have been easier on a ramp, and without a labrador dropping a tennis ball into my socket set every 30 seconds.
It would appear that "bugger off" is a command she hasn't mastered yet.
The rest was easy, as the brackets adjust every which way with an Alun headed bolt each side.
Adapt and overcome, great moto, I wonder how many chartered accountants turn up to customers with oily finger nails and cracked skin Thanks for all comments - yes, a smaller plate would be a good idea.
I have not yet learnt to live with the look of the lower mounting, but yes, I am trying to improve cooling. Fact is, when i got to Cadwell Park the other day, there was so much going on, what with the guys there, the burnt out Tamora, and all the usual track day prep stuff, I completely forgot to remove the front number plate, and as a consequence my car ran a bit hot all day. I will have a go at fitting a bigger/better oil cooler next, but this seemed like a simple first mod to do. Mat Smith had already lowered the plate a bit, hence the holes near the top edge of the plate - I have simply taken that to its logical extreme.
I will be watching out for kerbs when parking, but I tend to anyway, as the front splitter has been grunged on a kerb more than once in the past.
The good news is that the plate has survived a 90 mile drive in all weathers this morning at speeds up to, errrr, 70 mph, officer, without moving from the vertical.
Fitting the back plate of the mount to the car was the tricky bit, as I decided to use bolts with nyloc nuts for safety.
After a few dropped nuts, in the end I found a roll of double sided tape in the mancave, stuck some on my middle fingertip, then stuck the nut to that.
Job jobbed.
It would have been easier on a ramp, and without a labrador dropping a tennis ball into my socket set every 30 seconds.
It would appear that "bugger off" is a command she hasn't mastered yet.
The rest was easy, as the brackets adjust every which way with an Alun headed bolt each side.
I’ve been knee deep in mechanical crud underneath the car with inches to move and the dog trying to join in, loyalty knows no bounds
I am not the first person to do this, but i bought a narrower plate with standard sized letters. So all road legal. I was sick of taking the number plate off to do any work on the front. With various number plate changes over the years the front was like a pepper pot. Filled all the holes & mounted the new plate flush with the middle bar using the original plate mounting points. Sticky pads hold the bottom of the plate in place nice & rigid. Makes it easier to clean & work on. Runs cooler as well.
So I am not original in my number plate location - the Phazedmobile has been there before me.
I shot that video clip - what a fantastic roar your car makes.
I took a shortcut this afternoon, getting to see someone on the north side of Cambridge.
Went through a satellite housing estate called Eddington. Bike central.
Raised junctions every 75 yards for a mile. Speed hump lovers paradise.
I grunged the front once......and it was the chin spoiler that took it, not the number plate.
I call that a result.
I shot that video clip - what a fantastic roar your car makes.
I took a shortcut this afternoon, getting to see someone on the north side of Cambridge.
Went through a satellite housing estate called Eddington. Bike central.
Raised junctions every 75 yards for a mile. Speed hump lovers paradise.
I grunged the front once......and it was the chin spoiler that took it, not the number plate.
I call that a result.
When I had the Tuscan I thought this idea might be a way of avoiding the pesky motorway bridge scamera vans. Not sure it would fit any Chimaera with the grille central bar though.
Very 007
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