srobrien Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks for that Gives me a good idea what my front end would look like. Think i would prefer the number plate tucked into the grille but its something to think about. R Quote
rtbiscuit Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 after seeing give me more powers pics, i think i'm going to try and get one of those moveable ones from the states. so i can have it out for normal driving but hide it away for shows etc. Quote
srobrien Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 I have a strong feeling that I'll be moving mine back to its original location soon, just maybe half the size lower. I like the front end better now, but mates keep asking if I've changed the bumper (body kit) and that's not the look I'm after.My expense is your free advice Yeah, im going to have mine de-badged and de-plate holdered (?), but im planning a CF lip as well to go with the CF bonnet, may even stick my air intake on too. R Quote
MattG Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 There's also these: Zee Bracket: http://www.zeebracket.com/ Stillen Bracket: http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3476&rsku=16026 The Zee brackets are widely available through ebay too for about £40 shipped. Quote
srobrien Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 Yeah I was looking at these too, i just wasn't sure as they have mountings for US plates. The stillen design looks very similar to what nrenz123 has made. R Quote
nrenz123 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 I've had the head of the bolt cut down so that it is a lot slimmer, a bit of trial and error has made me think if i were to make more then i would use a bolt with a countersunk head so that it would sit more or less flush with the rear aluminium backing plate. Also in the centre when you see the large hole cut out i would do a row of smaller hole to fit the bolt allowing the plate to be mounter higher or lower to each persons tastes. It will be pretty simple to make different size backing plates for UK and JDM size licence plates. If you guys do want one or have any input to improve the design im all ears Quote
sketch Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 could you not have the bolt tacked from the back then ground the head flush? just an idea? Quote
nrenz123 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 But then the whole plate would be attatched to the mounting bolt permenantly. Would mean you had to twist the bolt and the mounting plate as one peice together no? Quote
sketch Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 yea, was just trying to think of how you could make it flush Quote
hynder Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 Hi Guys, some good ideas for brackets there. I'd like to give another idea which is really simple and cost about £7 from B&Q. All you need is the following. Length of M16 threaded rod (stainless would be the best bet) M16 nut Length of 25mm x 25mm angled aluminium stock 16mm inside diameter rubber hose or 20mm diameter black conduit. M4 bolt 3.5mm drill and M4 tap Basically the threaded rod has a slot cut into it so that the front angled aluminium stock can be fixed without it twisting. The rod is then screwed into the Tow Eye Bolt hole and secured with an M16 nut at the rear. The conduit is then slid over it fro protection and asthetics. The angled stock is then screwed onto the M16 rod and the bracked can be drilled to suit whatever size plate you have. This is ideal for an open vent bodykit like the Vertex which I have but should be pretty easy to install on the standard kit also. Hope this may help anyone looking for ideas. Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 Nice idea on the angle stock and the slot... may have to give that a go as I have been running with the same idea on mine but mine twists occasionaly as its just a flat plate into a threaded bolt... Quote
Andy Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Below is mine, took me about 10 minutes to make from scraps in my garage! I got two short pieces of metal, about 1" x 4" and bent it in half to make an L-shape....I then got an old number plate and cut it down with a jigsaw so it was smaller than my new plate and bolted this to one side of the L-Plate. This was then bolted to the upper side of the bumper and then I simply stuck the new plate onto the front with number plate tape....hasn't let me down in years! Job done Quote
bounty78 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 I am looking for a number plate bracket that u could attach to the tow eye a bit like the one that nrenz123 came up with. Anyone know where i could get hold of one?. I have a NISMO N1 front bumper..don't like the look of the square box in the centre..thinking of putting the number plate over this. Mike Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 I am looking for a number plate bracket that u could attach to the tow eye a bit like the one that nrenz123 came up with. Anyone know where i could get hold of one?. I have a NISMO N1 front bumper..don't like the look of the square box in the centre..thinking of putting the number plate over this. Mike done it to mine, but when i move my plate, i shall go back to the black vinyl over the square which makes it invisible Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 where did u get yours from? i made my own in my workshop piece of oak vacuum formed in black polystyrene both sides, and a few double sided sticky pads and bobs your uncle its pretty invisible and sturdy and has been fitted and stayed fitted for 3 months now without even a wobble. its a temp measure anyway, as i'm looking at retro fitting the swift system under the car Quote
bounty78 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Unfortunately i am not very good with DIY and I haven't got the tools and hardwares. Any idea where could i get things like this made? Does your number plate bracket fits into the tow eye? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Unfortunately i am not very good with DIY and I haven't got the tools and hardwares. Any idea where could i get things like this made? Does your number plate bracket fits into the tow eye? nope it just attatches to the square in the nismo bumper, i cut my numberplate down to fit. when i replace mine with the retractable one, you can have my block of wood if you like Quote
bounty78 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Cheers bud . That's really kind of you. What does yours look like? Will it last with it being made of wood. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Cheers bud . That's really kind of you. What does yours look like? Will it last with it being made of wood. the wood is oak so hard wearing, but its sealed in plastic, so the water can't get to it. and it fits snuggly into the gap Quote
alessandro Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 RT did you ever look into that hide plate thing from the U.S ? Quote
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