new here and rear backlit numberplate

[haaren]

Hello all,

Just bought myself a TVR Chimaera 400, it needs a lot of love but it will be worth the effords.
I want a rear backlit numberplate, not a honeycomb version but the plain translucent version.
I found some older treads of some years ago but who can still make these?
hopefully someone can point me in the correct direction as this is a cool gimick, especally in the netherlands where I live.
Thank you and I'm sure Iwill be here for a while

[TriumphStag3.0V8]

These guys seem to still offer the correct plates. Have never used them personally though.

https://www.fancyplates.com/main/constructors/info...

[RSTurboPaul]

I have not ordered the specific format discussed but IME their service is very good - under a week to arrive, usually, and good quality.

[PabloGee]

That's exactly who I used.
It's the right plate for the backlit style on my Chim too.

Some tips:

Line the cavity with reflective tape (the stuff you get from a builders merchant)
Replace the bulbs with LED festoon bulbs
Use a fairly thin outline of double sided tape around the plate, but also fit with fixing screws, as the curve of the car will eventually cause the plate to delaminate if you only use tape - ask me how I know.

This shows the first two points:
https://www.bertram-hill.com/tvr-griffith-lighting...

[haaren]

Thanks for the replies, have found two options but both are honeycomb instead of plain plates. Maybe I need to settle with honeycomb then...

[THEDAVINATOR]

+ 1 for fancy plates - great service and very reasonable price wise. I used the shiny side of aluminium foil with some copydex glue to line the space behind the number plate, seems to be fine so far.

The guy from Fancy plates will probably ask you if you want the period numberplate "font" which is different to the font used on current number plates - he was of the opinion it looks loads better (on a 90s TVR). There's a small difference but it's very subtle really.

I could only get honeycomb, and personally I think it looks better anyway tbh.

[PabloGee]

Yes, only honeycomb, but I replaced both front and back as I put a private plate on it.

The other fun detail form Fancyplates was that I added the letters 'TVR' to be added to the bottom of the numberplate, and it came back with the logo, not just TVR in a standard font.

Here's the delamination, it took a year to happen, then I added screws as per supplier recommendation...

[haaren]

Sorry for late reply, I was on the 1 reply / 24h regime so I needed to be careful on what I reacted.
For now I made an orde with fancy plates in honeycomb as there is no other option. its a cool gimmick anyway so looking forward to receive the plate and mount it, really curious about the result.

[Stick Legs]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[PabloGee]

This is the fancy plate. Honeycomb is fine, and the TVR logo at the bottom I think looks neat.

[haaren]

Unfortunately I must disagree with everybody on fancy plates, now 2 months later I still don't have my plate. After 2 weeks I send a mail asking if they have shipped it already, next day a reply it was send and needed to wait a few days. Waited 2 weeks and send a new mail, no response. Tried to call them but the phone number is not working, sending more mails and messages via their website but it has been very quiet. I did not received any reply and are still without a number plate, I will try to get my money back as I do not expect to receive an answer or back plate
So for anyone who want to order, think twice

Edited by haaren on Thursday 28th August 18:57

[HiAsAKite]

Shame to hear that, have used them successfully in the past many times, inc for my backlit rear plate on the Chim

[Rako]

Just to add an alternative for future reference, (sorry didn't see the original post) I used these guys 10 years go and the plate is solid as a rock. They still list a TVR rear in the drop down menu. Added a lot of the extra add ons to mine, definitely adds something to the car IMHO, will post a photo over the wend if I get chance...

https://www.platesforcars.co.uk/index.html

[PabloGee]

haaren said:

Unfortunately I must disagree with everybody on fancy plates, now 2 months later I still don't have my plate. After 2 weeks I send a mail asking if they have shipped it already, next day a reply it was send and needed to wait a few days. Waited 2 weeks and send a new mail, no response. Tried to call them but the phone number is not working, sending more mails and messages via their website but it has been very quiet. I did not received any reply and are still without a number plate, I will try to get my money back as I do not expect to receive an answer or back plate
So for anyone who want to order, think twice

Edited by haaren on Thursday 28th August 18:57

Sorry to hear that. I had no problem with them. Hopefully you get your money back, or alternatively they might offer to re-issue.
If it's helpful, they (or whoever you order from) could post to me in the UK, then can post the plates on to you?

[TriumphStag3.0V8]

Another supplier is: https://www.platesforcars.co.uk/designer.php?type=...

There is a drop down section for rear plates that shows TVR as an option and it is mentioned in their FAQ's. Online reviews say that they are responsive to emails and calls.