New Build Kirkham KMP709

[renovationinnov]

I hate standing on my head dave

[damage]

I'm after some suggestions on how to mount my front number plate, can anyone help with some pictures.

[750hp]

Is that a teaser to say you now have rego???

I'm no help to you, as I mounted my plate to the bumper. That's difficult to do with quickjacks!

[damage]

So I can mount my personal plates.

Yes no bumper makes it a bit harder, I had a nice stainless bracket on the last car but that's not going to work on this one due to the cooler.

[boxhead]

I like this type.


Mounts to indicator hole.

[Donunder]

It's a shame that we're not enlightened enough in Qld to be able to adopt the decal method used widely in the UK.

This overcomes the problems of restricting airflow to the radiator and oil cooler, and does not impede the operation of the indicators. It does not look bulky or unbalanced, as some side-mounted rego plates do, and it allows the smooth flowing lines of the vehicle to be preserved.

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[Donunder]

Having a think about what I've just posted .....

Has anyone actually made a recent submission to Qld Transport about the possibility of these decal number plates (or stickers)? I know there's been a lot of discussion on the subject over the years.

If you're keen on the idea Damage, could this be an opportune time to raise the question with the authorities? I personally think these decals look the biz, and I'm sure there'd be many of us who would jump at the chance to get rid of our unsightly wind-blockers. Decals would suit Cobras and E-types and Healeys perfectly, and some Alfa Romeos with beaked noses would benefit similarly. But therein lies the rub doesn't it? Who in the Transport or political bureaucracy is interested in sports cars or European sports sedans?

Still, if you don't ask you don't get!

[boxhead]

I can not understand why it is ok for a motorbike to run no front plate, but a car cant?

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I can not understand why it is ok for a motorbike to run no front plate, but a car cant?

Boxhead... PLEASE... I thought you would know better with all your experince...
Since when does logic have anything to do with it?!

Its all about the money, money, money!
They can fine you both coming or going...


PS: In all seriousness my understanding (as a former member of the MRAA - Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia) the front plate can act like a guillotine in the event of an accident...
How ever my thoughts have always been once your off - you're in deep **** anyway, and a small guillotine is of no concern when compared to the potential other dangers, like traffic , kerbs , or tension wire barricades

[Tengu]

I don't sport a front plate, and have been pulled over for breath test and driven past numerous highway patrols no problem (I presume they check their mirror and see my rear plate) I have easy jacks instead of bumpers. I don't believe you would have a problem displaying a sticker on the front provided the authorised rear plate is displayed clearly (for the cameras and high speed chase identification of course ) :-) There is a clause in NSW regs that mentions exceptions, but no detail. So it can be presumed that if there is nowhere to mount a front plate, you don't. That's just my take on things, please don't use my approach as authoritative advice, I just don't see the point in fearing authorities because most of them are reasonable. Its only the odd cowboy that is a concern. MHO .. well maybe not humble, but my opinion anyway :-) if you go with a front plate, the sticker definitely looks the goods.

Mike

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by Donunder

It's a shame that we're not enlightened enough in Qld to be able to adopt the decal method used widely in the UK.

This overcomes the problems of restricting airflow to the radiator and oil cooler, and does not impede the operation of the indicators. It does not look bulky or unbalanced, as some side-mounted rego plates do, and it allows the smooth flowing lines of the vehicle to be preserved.

E-type10_1669682i

Ummmmm...cos it looks butt ugly? (IMO )

[Ryder]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Boxhead... PLEASE... I thought you would know better with all your experince...
Since when does logic have anything to do with it?!

Its all about the money, money, money!
They can fine you both coming or going...


PS: In all seriousness my understanding (as a former member of the MRAA - Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia) the front plate can act like a guillotine in the event of an accident...
How ever my thoughts have always been once your off - you're in deep **** anyway, and a small guillotine is of no concern when compared to the potential other dangers, like traffic , kerbs , or tension wire barricades

Front plates on bikes = bad for riders, ugly, and dangerous to pedestrians.

The front plates for bikes thing rears its head in the bike community every few years or so... because every few years some cranky b*stard either has a whinge about bikes escaping speeding fines while he gets done, or some do gooder thinks that bikers need protecting from themselves. The latter also occasionally likes to suggest things like seatbelts and airbag suits for bikes too

Anyway... I was wondering if you could argue that a front plate on a car like a cobra is unsafe to pedestrians, in the same way a front plate on a bike is? If you cant mount a plate on a flat surface, then there is an exposed edge that's kinda similar to a blunt knife on the front of your car. Maybe it could be pursued as a safety issue?

[Tonus72]

On the same note, how do quickjacks go with registration?

Any issues with engineers/transport inspectors?

Tony

[guye]

Originally Posted by Ryder

....Anyway... I was wondering if you could argue that a front plate on a car like a cobra is unsafe to pedestrians, in the same way a front plate on a bike is? If you cant mount a plate on a flat surface, then there is an exposed edge that's kinda similar to a blunt knife on the front of your car. Maybe it could be pursued as a safety issue?

More likely authorities would argue for some hideous extra mounting bracket or plate we'd be required to uglify our cars!

Originally Posted by Tonus72

On the same note, how do quickjacks go with registration?

Any issues with engineers/transport inspectors?

Tony

I don't think they pass the round ball test thingy do they - protrusions etc. I believed you either need overriders or nothing to pass in most states.

[Chook]

Quickjacks need to go in NSW for engineer's compliance. I don't get it though when I look at some bull bars and they're full of pointed edges - especially with the fishing rod holders.
Another thing that lacks consistence....

[Tonus72]

Thanks gents

I might have to borrow some overriders when the time comes...

Cheers

Tony

[guye]

Or leave them off altogether. You should pass with no bumpers at all Tony.

[Mongoose930]

I had this on my Cobra and it worked great:

http://actoncobra.com/index.php?main...+plate&x=0&y=0

[Chook]

Just leave them off - you don't need to have anything for compliance. AND the back ones can stay on!

[damage]

It lives! It starts first crank. It drives really well. Brakes good clutch good everything nice. Haven't stood on the loud pedal yet just a gentle drive to get the computer learning. On the dyno Monday for a couple of power runs after the auto electrician fixes what ever isn't working with the alternator.

2 dud computers who'd have thought.