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Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« on: 14 November 2010, 12:33:12 »
I touched on this (by nearly taking over the thread!) on chisgixer's For Sale ad.

Does anyone know of a hinged and sprung number plate, UK style...  ?

(I know this was partially discussed, but thought worthy of a proper discussion in the right area)
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #1 on: 14 November 2010, 12:42:16 »
For info I picked this bracket up from my "approved" installer in Slough. He mentioned he got it at an LPG show, and thought it would come in handy, but he had it on the shelf for 8 years as he never had the opportunity to fit it, and hence completely forgot the suppliers name. I have asked him a couple of times if he has remembered the makers name, but no luck sadly.

I now need another one as I have sold this particular car... :'(
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #2 on: 14 November 2010, 12:45:34 »
The homemade one on the MV6 opens the full 180 degrees, and the numberplate fits tightly between bracket and bumper at 180degrees, in effect, latching it open :y

Trouble is, the springs are definately weakening, and I reckon I'm relying on the magnets to hold closed, hence on lookout for a 'proper' one to replace my homemade jobbie.
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #3 on: 14 November 2010, 13:18:11 »
Stress on the spring is key, suspect a spring with more coils/more width/longer will be needed to open 180 degrees and still hold torsional strength.

Wonder if the American cars have a bracket opening more than say 120 degrees? Suspect not  :-/
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #4 on: 14 November 2010, 13:41:25 »
What about forgetting the spring idea and retaining it with a few press studs at the top of the plate instead of magnets?

Kevin
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #5 on: 14 November 2010, 14:37:47 »
"Pimp my Ride" would`ve have that fitted with an electric, remote control linear-actuator in no-time! ;D
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #6 on: 14 November 2010, 15:02:41 »
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Does anyone know of a hinged and sprung number plate, UK style...  ? ....

You could always buy Guy's old Classic Capri ...... that has a hinged rear number plate  ::)  :y
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #7 on: 14 November 2010, 15:17:31 »
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What about forgetting the spring idea and retaining it with a few press studs at the top of the plate instead of magnets?

Kevin
I thought about that, but could potential unpop whilst driving?  Thats why I have springs in addition to magnets
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #8 on: 14 November 2010, 15:26:43 »
No point using hinged spring numberplate as asearch in google...  ...unless you want to buy an Omega ;D
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #9 on: 14 November 2010, 15:42:04 »
And I thought this was going to be a thread about how to be a naughty boy and avoid GATSOs.. ;D ;D
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #10 on: 14 November 2010, 16:23:50 »
Sprung letterbox - then adapted?? ;)
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #11 on: 14 November 2010, 16:26:21 »
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Sprung letterbox - then adapted?? ;)
Yes, I did start going down that line last time, but its not possible - or at least I couldn't see a way....
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #12 on: 14 November 2010, 16:39:59 »
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Sprung letterbox - then adapted?? ;)
Yes, I did start going down that line last time, but its not possible - or at least I couldn't see a way....
You'll have people posting circulars into the rear of your motor :)
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #13 on: 14 November 2010, 16:50:40 »
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No point using hinged spring numberplate as asearch in google...  ...unless you want to buy an Omega ;D
Yes, now sold though  ;D
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Re: Hinged/Sprung numberplate
« Reply #14 on: 14 November 2010, 17:07:18 »
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Sprung letterbox - then adapted?? ;)
Yes, I did start going down that line last time, but its not possible - or at least I couldn't see a way....

Only three basic components - letterflap, housing and spring.  Of the three, its only really the spring that you want to retain working, after you affix the housing to the car and the flap to the numberplate?  All upside down, of course, so that the 'letterbox' opens upside down?   :-/
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