See-through number plates
Discussion
spaceman said: I have a backlit plate and in the dark it is barely readable with only a faint glow coming through.
It doesnt worry me but is this normal?
It is if the plate is dirty - mine had this problem. It was filthy when I took it off, as was everything behind it.
My plate appears to be from a dealer, so that may be a good place to locate a replacement ( although possibly expensive)
For "possibly" read "definitely"!
A pair of standard plates from MAL cost me £12, a pair of plates with a translucent rear one cost me about £40 from a dealer. >> Edited by SGirl on Monday 25th November 22:02
I'm also changing my number this week and so need to change the plates.
Racing Green have just bought the machine to make them up (including backlit Chimaera honeycomb) and they said they can do it as you wait. I don't think they know what they will be charging yet.
Mine are fixed on with self tapping screws, front and rear.
>> Edited by Jarcy on Tuesday 26th November 11:01
Racing Green have just bought the machine to make them up (including backlit Chimaera honeycomb) and they said they can do it as you wait. I don't think they know what they will be charging yet.
Mine are fixed on with self tapping screws, front and rear.
>> Edited by Jarcy on Tuesday 26th November 11:01
You mean PW used to own Alvis? my last one came from TMS...the only place i could fing the correct backlit plate.
a new plate will light better but...
to get the cool backlit effect you need to improve the relected light. the lamps are at the base of the box and reflect the light off the rear panel of the box. if, like me, you have a dark (black) colour there is obviously less light reflected. to combat this, i stuck some reflective tape (silver heat tape) that i had left from the engine compartment, and covered the inside of the box. it now looks VERY cool at night
also held on with self tappers and yellow number plate caps.
a new plate will light better but...
to get the cool backlit effect you need to improve the relected light. the lamps are at the base of the box and reflect the light off the rear panel of the box. if, like me, you have a dark (black) colour there is obviously less light reflected. to combat this, i stuck some reflective tape (silver heat tape) that i had left from the engine compartment, and covered the inside of the box. it now looks VERY cool at night
also held on with self tappers and yellow number plate caps.
)I have also heard of people, that have stuck Tin Foil in the recess. If you do this, then crumple the foil as it difuses the light better and gives a more even illumination of the plate.
David
David
Guillotine said: my last one came from TMS...the only place i could fing the correct backlit plate.
a new plate will light better but...
to get the cool backlit effect you need to improve the relected light. the lamps are at the base of the box and reflect the light off the rear panel of the box. if, like me, you have a dark (black) colour there is obviously less light reflected. to combat this, i stuck some reflective tape (silver heat tape) that i had left from the engine compartment, and covered the inside of the box. it now looks VERY cool at night
also held on with self tappers and yellow number plate caps.
spaceman said: I have a backlit plate and in the dark it is barely readable with only a faint glow coming through.
It doesnt worry me but is this normal?
I found the same. My 97 Chimp is dark blue and the number plate lights don't reflect well against this colour behind the plate. I stuck some white sticky back plastic (Blue Peter style) on the vertical face of the number plate recess. This has imporoved visibility at night no end.
19560 said: He sure does. TreVoR was and still is a big Alvis fan as well. You can see many Alvis influences in new TVRs such as separate starter buttons.
Didn't Mr Wilkinson used to cut them up? (Firefly chassis used in first few!) PW's TA14? was at back home a few years ago. The Pre War Speed Models (20, 25 and 4.3) were very good for their day. PW did say in one interview that the Speed 25 would be the one Pre War Car he'd consider. The 12/50 also has a reputation as good vintage (1920's) car - see my profile
Sorry Hi-Jacking threads again
David.
hi,
Try this site for plates that you can make up yourself - well borders and style of writing.
This company sells illuminated plates if you put that in your requirements.
David
www.fancyplates.com
Try this site for plates that you can make up yourself - well borders and style of writing.
This company sells illuminated plates if you put that in your requirements.
David
www.fancyplates.com
"Didn't Mr Wilkinson used to cut them up? (Firefly chassis used in first few!) PW's TA14? was at back home a few years ago. The Pre War Speed Models (20, 25 and 4.3) were very good for their day. PW did say in one interview that the Speed 25 would be the one Pre War Car he'd consider. The 12/50 also has a reputation as good vintage (1920's) car - see my profile "
What a star. Another Alvis owner as a TVRCCRO, welcome to the club, but you give the impression that a bit more homework is needed.
Firstly, Wilco never cut an Alvis up, he only removed another manufacturer's coachwork, and that was only for one car. He is very enthusiastic about the marque.
Yes PWs 14 was stored at the factory for a number of years.
PW has owned various Alvis cars. I think all of the ones that you mentioned, certainly the 25 and the 4.3.
Now, of cuourse, everone knows why the current TVRs have "speed" in their name.
It's also no coincidence that V is the middle letter in both names.
If only TVR could copy Alvis a little more... a straight eight, supercharged, front-wheel-drive, LeMans WINNER - now that would be something.
What a star. Another Alvis owner as a TVRCCRO, welcome to the club, but you give the impression that a bit more homework is needed.
Firstly, Wilco never cut an Alvis up, he only removed another manufacturer's coachwork, and that was only for one car. He is very enthusiastic about the marque.
Yes PWs 14 was stored at the factory for a number of years.
PW has owned various Alvis cars. I think all of the ones that you mentioned, certainly the 25 and the 4.3.
Now, of cuourse, everone knows why the current TVRs have "speed" in their name.
It's also no coincidence that V is the middle letter in both names.
If only TVR could copy Alvis a little more... a straight eight, supercharged, front-wheel-drive, LeMans WINNER - now that would be something.
Bet TVR would like this spec for one of its GP cars; Twin overhead cam, Supercharged, Straight Eight, All Indedendant Suspension, Inboard Brakes and Front Wheel Drive. Well that's ALVIS for you, makes you wonder what they would be producing today, after all that car is what they produced in 1926!
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