craigyb Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'd like to change to a number plate stick on the nose cone. (yes I know this may not be legal).Anyone know where I can get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 14, 2017 Member Share Posted July 14, 2017 There are a few sources in the previous discussions, but I don't think I've seen one mentioned recently.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Kingsley Young Posted July 14, 2017 Area Representative Share Posted July 14, 2017 I have to admit in trying to fit my own but because of the curve on the nose cone it is a hell of a job to do , in the end I went to a graphic design company and they did it for me at not a great expense. They do look good, I did not have an issue with the friendly Mot station. Kingsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeyboy Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I bought a front and rear set on eBay for not a lot. Might have come from Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby S Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Got mine made up at followinghttp://www.dmb.uk.comCame through in a couple of days post ordering, seemed pretty good qaulity, and they will size plate (length) to suit number of letters/digits with all letters/numbers being the required legal size.Re legality, I've been running with my stuck on nose cone front plate for around a year and have not yet been questioned by Mr Plod - keep the solid plate in the boot (sorry officer it fell off) just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks All, FWIW, a mate of mine also has a nose cone plate for around 8 years, never any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ols Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I've had a full size stick on plate for several years and no problem. Warmed it up with a hairdryer when putting it on so it had some stretch in it and it went on without any wrinkles. Mine might have come from Ireland too. I'm told that at speed I may experience reduced downforce without the original plate, but I'm too slow to confirm that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 If you are down in the Westcountry, there are several large cut price stores called Trago Mills, they have front and rear stick on plates as well as the numbers to go with them, all very reasonably priced too.Otherwise you might try a caravan retailer, sometimes they will keep front plates as well as the rears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I normally take the plate off for trackdays, and heading down the main straight at 130+ at castle coombe, whilst being a hairy experience, I can't say I noticed any lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 17, 2017 Member Share Posted July 17, 2017 The probablity of being stopped or prosecuted is clearly very low.But it's also worth thinking about how you would feel if you were.Re legality, I've been running with my stuck on nose cone front plate for around a year and have not yet been questioned by Mr Plod - keep the solid plate in the boot (sorry officer it fell off) just in caseI've never understood this tactic for running with no front plate, and even less so for stick on ID. If you were a police officer would you be more inclined to follow through with an enthusiast or with someone who's trying to be clever?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 17, 2017 Member Share Posted July 17, 2017 ... and heading down the main straight at 130+ at castle coombe, whilst being a hairy experience, I can't say I noticed any lift.:-) and that's what I'd have guessed.But has anyone come up with a better nosecone that mounts the plate more neatly (and legally) and improves the aerodynamics?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 I ordered one of these. Lets see how we get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilCSR Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Tried with the adhesive plate but I gave up after two ham-fisted attempts. Also realised that it looked pretty dire over the top of the yellow splaying of the stripe (traditional Yellow on BRG colour scheme).Took a different direction and ordered, just received and now fitted a 3/4 show plate (probably illegal). But it looks perfect. Mounted on dual tab velcro (with the standard full-size version kept in the boot if ever stopped).Quick service from 'pimp my plate', who are based in British Columbia on the other side of the world. Ordered on the evening of 3rd, delivered first thing this morning. Excellent quality, even with 'Caterham' along the lower edge.Not what I thought I wanted, but actually what the car needed.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 https://www.fancyplates.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I used to have one of those on my old green/yellow car which looked great.Went for the stick on which applied no problem and look great with the black nose cone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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