K5-KYL
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What do people think of cutting down number plates?
im thinking about cutting the edges off of mine so that there is no excess, and only the numbers and letters. only problem i have is that there the 2 screws are quite far apart from each other, so if i cut it down im going to have two screw holes, as the numberplate wont hide it anymore. also, i will have to stick it on with double sided tape.
whats your opinion on this?
this is my cars numberplates (phone pictures):

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Adam_B
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you mean like this?

it looks fucking stupid
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Charlene
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I think it looks quite nice actually that second picture, well it would on certain cars but it doesnt suit that car
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K5-KYL
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not quite like that mate.
cut the excess off, but not cut round the numbers. just cut at the edges.
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K5-KYL
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like this.......................

thing that puts me off though, is i would have shitty screw holes?
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Corsa Sport Gav
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theres sum one with a red sport with a plate the same as tht, but cannot remeber his name
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dna23
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Kano:

lovely car
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dna23
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M Sutton to:
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Nismo
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or make your own

[Edited on 30-10-2005 by Nismo]
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K5-KYL
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kano dont have that car anymore. he's sold it.
really like the idea of breaking it down though...........think it looks better. any thoughts on the screw holes though?
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Dav
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I don't think it looks right if the plates are smaller than the recesses are designed for, but that's just my opinion
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L33 LEG
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just buy a new plate so u dont have screw holes?
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chumbly_warner
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I have done this:
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K5-KYL
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i cant just get new plates...........its the screw holes on the actual bumper im bothered about...........
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L33 LEG
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oh, misread it. suppose ul jst have to use a bit of filler and a spray over then.
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K5-KYL
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probably will have to. just had the bumper sprayed not that long ago. should have thought of it! should get my new plates tomorrow, gonna cut them down n get them on.
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CorsaSaz
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Id keep them and just buy a smaller plate as you do know you can get pulled if you dont have standard plates on and its always handy to have your originals in the boot
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big eck
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quote: Originally posted by dna23
Kano:

lovely car
I have the exact same style number plate
£25 for the pair from Essport in Dunfermline
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big eck
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quote: Originally posted by K5-KYL
kano dont have that car anymore. he's sold it.
really like the idea of breaking it down though...........think it looks better. any thoughts on the screw holes though?
The plates are big enough to cover both front and rear holes
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Joe
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not if you look on his plates, they aint screwed on with the original holes by the looks of it
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TNM
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my front plate is quite small. i will make it smaller when i cange my plate for the new one.
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Icy
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cut mine up a bit too 

[Edited on 30-10-2005 by Icy]
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ShEp
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K5-KYL
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those are the original screw holes mate. they are just stupidly wide apart. still not got my plates yet, so dont know wots gonna happen yet...........
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