Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 As above, has anyone put a square number plate on the front of there UK Zed? Courtesy of Buster, I'll be getting a JDM Rear bumper this weekend, and wondering if it will look odd with a Square NP at the rear and a UK one at the Front. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Think it would look fine - just check the rules as I am sure (although could be wrong!) that square plates are only legal if the car originated from outside the UK? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 We'll just pretend I didn't see that last comment Curious as to where it would go though, as removing the old one will leave behind screw holes. Just wondering what others have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sorry I meant I thought it would look fine with the UK rectangular plate on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The chargespeed rear only incorportates a square/rectangular plate. I have one on my chargespeed as will every other owner of a chargespeed rear. There is nothing illegal about it as far as i am concerned. Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The chargespeed rear only incorportates a square/rectangular plate. I have one on my chargespeed as will every other owner of a chargespeed rear. There is nothing illegal about it as far as i am concerned. The OP is on about having a square plate on the front. Slimjim had one on his GM and AmyZed has one offset (like an Evo6) on her roadster. Doesn't look right to me IMO. Not sure of the legal or MOT side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 The chargespeed rear only incorportates a square/rectangular plate. I have one on my chargespeed as will every other owner of a chargespeed rear. There is nothing illegal about it as far as i am concerned. The OP is on about having a square plate on the front. Slimjim had one on his GM and AmyZed has one offset (like an Evo6) on her roadster. Doesn't look right to me IMO. Not sure of the legal or MOT side This As I'm getting the JDM rear, just thought might look odd with UK plate on the front. So was going to change to a square, but wondered if the square would cover up the previous holes. Sorry if my OP wasn't clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Do whatever you feel best Grundy - follow your heart... I think with your new decatted exhaust, a square number plate on the front will be the least of your worries at MOT time! Edited December 4, 2013 by 14N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Found this on a forum after some google searching - I think if you look at Alfas and Scoobys they front bumper as standard does not accomodate a rectangular plate, so you are allowed square ones. It all gets a bit grey if you put one on the front of your imported Zed where it is possible to put a rectangular one. Special Concession for Owners of Imported Vehicles A concession which will permit some vehicles to continue to display motorcycle size number plates was announced on July 31st 2001 by Minister for Transport John Spellar.This will apply to certain imported cars, mainly fromAmerica and the Far East. It follows concerns about the cost of modifying vehicles which are designed for foreign markets and unable to display UK size number plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) deleted double post! Edited December 4, 2013 by coldel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ah ok, read it quickly and didnt realise he was refering to the front. Not sure why the law would be any different for the front than the back. Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The only way I would put a square one on the front was if I installed a motorised show n go plate. Because they are uber cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 The only way I would put a square one on the front was if I installed a motorised show n go plate. Because they are uber cool Is this some sort of cheeky marketing tactic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The only way I would put a square one on the front was if I installed a motorised show n go plate. Because they are uber cool Is this some sort of cheeky marketing tactic? Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It was discussed here - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/73627-square-front-plates/ You can have square on the front as long as the numerals are the correct size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 It was discussed here - http://www.350z-uk.c...e-front-plates/ You can have square on the front as long as the numerals are the correct size. No worried about legality, and size of numerals etc. Just wanted to see if the square looks odd on the front of a UK bumper, and if it covers the holes from the previous plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It was discussed here - http://www.350z-uk.c...e-front-plates/ You can have square on the front as long as the numerals are the correct size. No worried about legality, and size of numerals etc. Just wanted to see if the square looks odd on the front of a UK bumper, and if it covers the holes from the previous plate. No issue covering the holes, tiny ones cover them Tiny: Import: Normal without holder: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hmmmm, maybe I go Tiny, will see saturday thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I had an import size plate when I flew mine through an MOT. Mines a UK not import. I now have a small 12x3 front plate as you saw at the meet, and had no problems so far! I don't think either will look odd as you can't see them both at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 12x3 is best size IMO. What I have on mine below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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