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Hey guys
Just been talking to Phil (SUPER nice guy) about getting some mounts for the MPS6, and just have a couple of questions about this kind of thing.
I want to get rid of that mount of the front bar of the 6, cause it doesn't fit the NSW plates. Come to think of it, I don't know of any plates that it would suit, it's *such* and obscure size.
The issue is that the front bar is curved a little, and I know that Lakin are able form the case to the curvature of the car (Very desirable), however, I'm unsure of the legality of this in NSW. It's not a *huge* bend, and truth be told, the plate bends in a sightly concave manner with the standard, non-fitting mount.
Does anyone have any idea of the legality of this?
Thanks
TJ
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I have a GenII 3 MPS in Vic
I slightly bent my plate to match the curvature and I asked VicRoads if this is allowed
They stated as long as the Plate and it's letters/are identifiable during the day an night from a distance this is fine
Peter "SLIXX"
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That's what the NSW law seems to state as well.
I'll give the useless authority over here a call on monday and see what they say, and get it in writing.
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After immense pressure I relented and jumped into this Lakin caper (all of the cool people have them ).
I bought a set for the MPS and for the CX-5. Phil called me the following day, we had a chat. Top bloke. So interested in what we do on the forum. Sounds like he wants to sponsor
Anyway, if people have haven't jumped yet wanted some photos, here we go...
Rears first. This is my old plate, not issued by the local authority, more the skills of certain forum member...
The back of the plate mount...
The front side where the real licence plate goes...
This is it mounted...
I chose to go the clear platic cover as well
Notice how it seals around the edge, good for keeping dust out...
The back one mounted.
This is the front mounting plate, they form it to shape at the factory.
For the clear front cover, they form it to shape as well.
And here it is on...
The plastic cover does take away some of it's stream line factor, but I like it protected (that's why the rest of the car is covered in plastic too ).
Hope that gives you a better idea of how good this system is.
Brad.
Edit: for a little extra, they offer a security screw and tool:
Last edited by Yeldarb; 29-09-2012 at 07:31 PM.
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Re: Lakin plates
Great stuff Brad
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Lakin plates
Lakin brothers
Peter "SLIXX"
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Lakin brothers FTW!!
Peter "SLIXX"
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Brothers and Sisters... We shouldn't forget our Linda's car is still on their website. Another tribute to a wonderful young lady!!
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Great thread with pics, will order mine now!
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Hey guys. Received my Lakin plates. Wanting to install the front brackets.
Having a bit of trouble....
So you're meant to use a 7mm bit to drill out the 2 silver brackets one the bottom stockers?
How do the brackets actually stick on? Double sided tape and drill another 4 holes to screw the new screws in?
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Have a look at the previous page @Yeldarb 's post.
The front plate holder has 2 holes in the middle that you screw into grommets that go behind the holes in the front bar.
Its pretty straight foward and probably the best appearance mod you can do to a Gen2.
Good luck bro!!
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Sweet as!! Thanks for that @MPSed will take some snaps when I have it in place.
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They're on! Thanks for the help guys
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Nice!!! Love the rims, black badges and rear valance too!!
Coming along real nice @loopkicks
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Very sexy
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Where and how much are these I hate the oem bracket much however I was thinking of getting the acrylic plates but obviously can't bend those hmmm
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http://lakinplates.com.au
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