smoothed boot-where to put reg plate and how

1. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #1 4th November 2006, 01:20

   as above, smoothed boot is in the progress of been done and cant figure out the following:-
   where to put the reg plate?
   how to mount the reg plate as i dont really want to drill into the bumper?
   how to light it?
   Square or rectangular?
   
   any help would be appretiated
2. Saxoladlesta Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Leicester Posts: 1918 Fiesta ST

   #2 4th November 2006, 01:24

   At the minute mines rectangular with the light underneath so you cant really see it.but will be getting it recessd soon
3. R4T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4630

   #3 4th November 2006, 01:29

   make a custom recess,you wil hav to cut a hole in your back bumper,make a supposrt for it to sit on,i used to citroen ax number plate lights for mine wired them into the tail light so when you switch lights on funny enough the number plate lights come on hey presto relocated number plate,rectangle number plate not very keen on square
4. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #4 4th November 2006, 01:29

   get a rear bumper that caters for rectangular number plate,look good
5. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #5 4th November 2006, 01:34

   predator_vtr had suggested a 106 gti rear bumper and used the resess for the reg plate out of tht but they are like rocking horse s**t can't find one any where
6. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

   #6 4th November 2006, 09:19

   there are some standardish after market ones with number plate recess
   http://www.essexracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=391
   http://www.essexracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=389
7. Saxoladlesta Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Leicester Posts: 1918 Fiesta ST

   #7 4th November 2006, 12:12

   I want to do mine like this,without the rear splitter on it
   
   
8. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #8 4th November 2006, 13:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mark_51_saxo predator_vtr had suggested a 106 gti rear bumper and used the resess for the reg plate out of tht but they are like rocking horse s**t can't find one any where

   And it would look poo because the arches wouldn't line up
   
   I'd get a body shop just to cut a slight recess out just below the top lip of the bumper and use some bolt lights to fix the plate which you can buy off egay for about a fiver. They screw in but shine light onto the plate from the side of the bolt. One each side, sorted!
9. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #9 4th November 2006, 13:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo180 And it would look poo because the arches wouldn't line up I'd get a body shop just to cut a slight recess out just below the top lip of the bumper and use some bolt lights to fix the plate which you can buy off egay for about a fiver. They screw in but shine light onto the plate from the side of the bolt. One each side, sorted!

   and if you read it properly i suggested he should use the RECESS of the gti bumper :
10. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #10 4th November 2006, 14:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR and if you read it properly i suggested he should use the RECESS of the gti bumper :

    yes that is what i meant and said
11. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #11 4th November 2006, 14:50

    true true mark i didnt say and you didnt say fit the whole bumper just the recess from it :
12. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #12 5th November 2006, 06:30

    Mattvtr - just looked that those bumpers and dont like them. i was going for the smoothed look.
13. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #13 5th November 2006, 13:39

    i think hes on about buying one of them and cutting the recess out of them :
14. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #14 5th November 2006, 13:45

    think im made of money?
15. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #15 5th November 2006, 14:07

    lol well you might be if you are givre me some lol
16. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #16 5th November 2006, 14:33

    only if you've got a recess for me?
17. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #17 5th November 2006, 15:01

    haha nope, have a look in your local scrapyard mate
18. TheVtrKid Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Leeds, England Posts: 1885 MG ZR 1.4

    #18 5th November 2006, 16:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxoladlesta I want to do mine like this,without the rear splitter on it

    I like that rear splitter, you know where i can get one of those from?
19. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #19 5th November 2006, 16:45

    Isnt that the Dimma?
20. TheVtrKid Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Leeds, England Posts: 1885 MG ZR 1.4

    #20 5th November 2006, 16:47

    not sure but its nice, i looking for 1. Front and back, any suggestions? I just ordered the Sypher spoiler (devil horns) off ebay, sweet as
21. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #21 5th November 2006, 16:49

    If its the Dimma rear bumper which i think it is its about £235 for the rear, £250 for the front bumper.
22. TheVtrKid Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Leeds, England Posts: 1885 MG ZR 1.4

    #22 5th November 2006, 16:51

    it looks like a diffuesr which just fits on bottom of the original bumper. Definately looks like original bumper to me
23. TheVtrKid Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Leeds, England Posts: 1885 MG ZR 1.4

    #23 5th November 2006, 16:51

    it looks like a diffuser which just fits on bottom of the original bumper. Definately looks like original bumper to me
24. sax_drive Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 omagh Posts: 3 saxo 1100i sx

    #24 8th November 2006, 20:16

    it the r & a designs rear splitter, cant remember the price buts its between £60-100
25. flee123 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Consett, County Durham Posts: 673 Wicked Red VTR

    #25 9th November 2006, 14:46

    go to the scrappy mate and just look at the rears of cars. doesnt matter what car it is because all that you want is a recess. get the bumper or whatever and then take it to the bodyshop, get them to cut it out and sink it into your bumper.