escmad
Part of things
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Mar 18, 2012 19:12:53 GMT
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i know an offset numberplate can look good lets have a few examples i wondering on a mk3 capri or not ;D
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Mar 18, 2012 19:43:23 GMT
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ok .. ill start with some self whoring... my spazda  |
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I'm not curse word, i just fell off my shoes
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bl1300
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Mar 18, 2012 21:19:37 GMT
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I like the look but where would you stand legally.
carlb1970 Your Mazda is full of win
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Mar 18, 2012 21:22:12 GMT
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Just look at all the modern Alfas and Mitsy Evos ( to name but a few).
Perfectly legal.
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bl1300
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Mar 18, 2012 21:28:25 GMT
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Good point MM hadn't really even taken in their plate positioning.
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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mrzee
Part of things
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Mar 18, 2012 21:30:46 GMT
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I know a few scoob owners that mount numberplates over the passenger side fog light to free up the space filled by a front mount intercooler.
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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Mar 18, 2012 21:31:32 GMT
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think as long as its a legal size and clearly visible then its fine. I love offset number plates. comes from alfa inspiration  |
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Mar 18, 2012 21:36:38 GMT
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Tucked away   |
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Mar 18, 2012 22:43:45 GMT
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My old pug, had to put it there as apparetly the dash board wasnt a leagal location lol  |
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Not a great pic but its the best of a bad bunch;  |
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Mar 19, 2012 12:52:16 GMT
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ive been thinking about doing this on mine, are there universal aftermarket brackets available ?
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2001 Micra 998 - Daily
1986 Mini Mayfair 998 - Former Daily - Garaged
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Mar 19, 2012 13:14:26 GMT
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I'm of the opinion that if there's no reason for it to go there it shouldn't be there.
It's not covering up any intercoolers or beautiful bodywork in the case of Evo's and Alfas.
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Mar 19, 2012 14:01:31 GMT
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Must admit that I'm not that into them either (an italian plate offset on an Alfa isnt too bad) but I think they just look daft on most cars when they don't need to be out of the way.
My Mrs is currently looking for a Mk2.5 MX5 and the number plate mount makes the nose of those untidy, I considered an offset one for about 30 secs before deciding upon a bonnet mount stick on one (when we finally find a decent MX5!)
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Old enough to remember when 'Detailing' was called washing your car
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RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Mar 19, 2012 19:30:56 GMT
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I've got to agree with the others that I'm only a fan when there's a reason, symmetry's a good thing. On some cars like the alfas and MX-5's a central one doesn't really have a proper place to go, so ends up clashing with the lines of the front end, which is when they look good. Plus there's the cars that feel the need to help flow through the grilles, where it's justifiable, but doesn't necessarily look better in my eyes.
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Mar 19, 2012 19:53:29 GMT
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Heres my old hillman with the numberplate off to one side:  Took the bumpers off as they weighed a bleedin' ton ! |
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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Mar 19, 2012 20:09:27 GMT
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I've had to put a side mounted plate on mine but I wouldn't have done if I had another option, I've tried putting it on the splitter but it doesn't look very good, same with mounting it on the bonnet:  I have to admit its grown on me, it looks better with no plate though! Or stencilled on to the intercooler |
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Mad Max
North West
May contain beard...
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Mar 19, 2012 20:47:59 GMT
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Time for me to wade in  I accidentally broke the normal mid-mounted one in a towing incident... But I think this looks much better. I really want a stuck on one on the bonnet like the rear...  |
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Mar 19, 2012 23:12:19 GMT
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Flipping heck Macclesfield seems to be breeding Midgets at the moment....Ive seen 3 this week already (inc this pic)
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Old enough to remember when 'Detailing' was called washing your car
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I'm into it but I'm bias. Didn't even have to whore my own pic =)
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