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Number plate plinth

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Post by Bmwjay » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:03 pm

Properly been ask loads but I can find it

If I remove the number plate plinth what does it look like once removed is there any body work that needs to be carried out or is it smooth behind it ?

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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:11 pm

The plinth is riveted to the bumper in FIVE places no less. A numberplate covers the holes..

Here is my old bumper and replacement facelift when I was painting it. I chose to remove the plinth, but also filled the holes.
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Post by Bmwjay » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:46 pm

So it needs body work once the plinth is removed to get a smooth finish ?

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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:14 pm

Bmwjay wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:46 pmSo it needs body work once the plinth is removed to get a smooth finish ?
You can see the rivets on the furthest bumper in Ducklakeview’s picture, so you will be left with 5 small holes. If you’re planning to put a standard plate back in its place then it won’t be visible. If you want to run a small plate then they will need filling and spraying.
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Post by Bmwjay » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:58 am

Awsome thanks will stick with the plinth until I got enough cash to have it smoothed

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Post by thanatu55 » Sun Feb 18, 2018 4:04 pm

I prefer it with the plinth gone anyway, holes or no holes as long as you can't see them. But then I have a European style licence plate frame and with that over the top of the plinth it's all a bit too bulky.
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Post by andyfanshawe » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:08 pm

I removed my plinth and used 2 of the holes underneath to secure the number plate back. Nothing visible now.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:14 pm

Much prefer the "plinthless" look...
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Post by Grumpyowl » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:28 pm

You can't beat originality- a nice plinth and a lovely whippy :poke:

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Post by Ducklakeview » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:51 pm

Grumpyowl wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:28 pmYou can't beat originality- a nice plinth and a lovely whippy :poke:
Nah, and Nah.....

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Post by salb » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:58 pm

Probably the first mod i do is get rid of the number plate plinth.

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Post by Mike6 » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:18 pm

No doubt some will say no plinth makes the car lighter and gives you another 30 bhp.

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Post by Darkangelv2 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:19 pm

Mike6 wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:18 pmNo doubt some will say no plinth makes the car lighter and gives you another 30 bhp.
33 BHP actually - AND better aerodynamics :P :poke:
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