Number plate lighting ideas?

[Ffirg 005]

For my LS6 Cerbera in NZ I need something like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/?ViewItem&item=16021971628...
but must be e-marked (or off a mass-produced vehicle) to get through the NZ SVA-equivalent process.

Alternately anyone know of another subtle way to light a rear number plate which is flush on the body without mounting a lamp on the bodywork? The TVR method of backlighting a semi-opaque plate is illegal here.

Cheers
Don

[tribbles]

I used something similar on my LSIS, but it didn't need an SVA, so I didn't really care (the MOT guys loved it though).

I have to admit that I haven't seen anything like it e-approved - can't you use something and then replace it later on?

[Ffirg 005]

tribbles said:

can't you use something and then replace it later on?

That's an option - perhaps something mounted on a plate that is sandwiched between the license plate and the body and projects lamps out the sides or over the top of the plate?

Edited by Ffirg 005 on Tuesday 25th March 23:28

[robcollingridge]

I used Lite'N'Boltz on my Fury:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/light...

picture here:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/drive/2007/0...

[Ffirg 005]

robcollingridge said:

I used Lite'N'Boltz on my Fury:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/light...

picture here:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/drive/2007/0...

Thanks Rob - these look perfect but can't find anything on the seller's websites to say they're e-marked?

[robcollingridge]

Ffirg 005 said:

robcollingridge said:

I used Lite'N'Boltz on my Fury:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/light...

picture here:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/drive/2007/0...

Thanks Rob - these look perfect but can't find anything on the seller's websites to say they're e-marked?

That's because they are not but, for SVA you have no number plate to light up so it isn't an issue. I think I put them on for the SVA but wasn't queried about them.

Rob

[Omerta]

robcollingridge said:

Ffirg 005 said:

robcollingridge said:

I used Lite'N'Boltz on my Fury:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/light...

picture here:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/drive/2007/0...

Thanks Rob - these look perfect but can't find anything on the seller's websites to say they're e-marked?

That's because they are not but, for SVA you have no number plate to light up so it isn't an issue. I think I put them on for the SVA but wasn't queried about them.

Rob

Ah.... if only the process here in New Zealand was as easy as SVA! I need to have a light and it needs to be e-marked. If I replace it afterwards it may go unnoticed at the (6-monthly) MOT check so I'm thinking what I need is smething that can be fitted with the number plate mounts so as not to drill holes.

[Ozzie Dave]

Have you tried a trip to the scrappies, and cheating. If its like here they look for the e-mark on the lens, so why not only give them the lens and set the unit into the bodywork. I did theis years ago on a 7 and it also looked far better than the aftermarket stuff. ironically the tester thought it looked great and didnt look further than that.

[Omerta]

Ozzie Dave said:

Have you tried a trip to the scrappies, and cheating. If its like here they look for the e-mark on the lens, so why not only give them the lens and set the unit into the bodywork. I did theis years ago on a 7 and it also looked far better than the aftermarket stuff. ironically the tester thought it looked great and didnt look further than that.

You can always trust an Aussie for a sneaky cheat! Will look into that one

[Ozzie Dave]

OI!!! Dont insult me with that tag, I might be in Ozzy, but I'm from watford, the cheat comes definitely from my Watford days! last thing i need is this - the wife wont let me hear the end of it, saying I've turned native!

[Steve_D]

robcollingridge said:

Ffirg 005 said:

robcollingridge said:

I used Lite'N'Boltz on my Fury:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/light...

picture here:
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/drive/2007/0...

Thanks Rob - these look perfect but can't find anything on the seller's websites to say they're e-marked?

That's because they are not but, for SVA you have no number plate to light up so it isn't an issue. I think I put them on for the SVA but wasn't queried about them.

Rob

SVA inspection manual section 9.1 Annex 1 lists what lights are required, Quantity, position, colour etc.
There is a column showing what E marking a light should have.

A number plate light is required, white, positioned to adequately illuminate the plate and the E marking box is empty so is not required.

Steve

[Omerta]

Steve_D said:

SVA inspection manual section 9.1...

Gidday Steve, I'm in New Zealand - SVA rules don't apply