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  1. 10-09-2011, 01:53 PM #1
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    Default Lakin plates

    Hi All

    After having a look at Dan's (Caffeine Fiend) GenII 3 MPS, i have decided to shell out the cash and order my Lakin Plate brakets and covers
    I went to their website and everything was fairly easy to work out after reading everything on the page

    I currently have KingPin Pinstriped plate covers on, and I wanted the same look but could only find the clear plates covers

    I rang Phillip on the 1300 number and he was extremely easy to speak to and honest. I only need to purchase 1 plate cover as my rear one will work with their plate bracket

    So I have ordered
    1 x Front Bracket - Mazda 3 MPS - 2009 - Onwards

    • Plate Attachment Screws - Standard Allen Head Screws (inc key)
    • Number Plate Dimensions - VIC - Slimline 5 character - 315mm x 100mm
    • Bracket Finish - Black Powder Coated Finish

    1 x Rear Bracket - Mazda 3 MPS - 2009 - Onwards

    • Plate Attachment Screws - Standard Allen Head Screws (inc key)
    • Number Plate Dimensions - VIC - Slimline 5 character - 315mm x 100mm
    • Bracket Finish - Black Powder Coated Finish

    1 x Prestige Number Plate Cover (Sold as single units) Striped Lens
    • Fitted to OUR Brackets? - YES
    • Number Plate Size/Style - Slimline 5 Character Plate - 315mm x 100mm
    • Special Modifications (Optional) - Form cover to special shape

    The Bracket and the cover will be heat formed to suit the GenII front bumper (as Dan's has his)

    Once they are on, i will add to this post

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    Nice one Pete .

    I found Lakin to be great for service. They didn't have a Gen 2 bracket when I approached them so Phillip hunted down a Gen 2 to measure up. They gave me awesome service and although I was unsure about spending the cash, I'm glad I did, the brackets I bought look great .

    Ps. My little beast was the model on their site for the plates .


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    Hey all GenII owners

    I received my Lakin plate brackets and cover today

    How did you remove the mole nose?

    Pics to come once installed


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    Do it! Drill that mole! Top speed should increase now with a smoother front bar
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    Once again thanks

    What a wonderful forum


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    Quote Originally Posted by Yeldarb View Post
    Do it! Drill that mole!
    Bwahahahahah

    We still talking about brackets here Brad??


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    Yeah, reading it in isolation, sounds like a bucks party dare! Gross!!
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    Hey Slixx,
    From memory a drill and a 7mm drill bit did the job on mine just fine..
    Have fun doing this as you will not regret the change at all
    Good luck!!
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    Ok so my cover my front cover came in today and for such a small mod, what a difference

    Love my Lakin brackets and Phil is a really nice guy to deal with










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    Huuuuuge difference. So much better than the stock "after-thought" mount


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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    Ok so my cover my front cover came in today and for such a small mod, what a difference

    Love my Lakin brackets and Phil is a really nice guy to deal with

    Peter "SLIXX"
    Looks great Peter . Car looks amazing .

    I've been such a nag on this issue . Great to see another ugly OEM bracket goneski
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    Nice work Peter. Almost as good as a rear engine mount!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yeldarb View Post
    Nice work Peter. Almost as good as a rear engine mount!
    ^^ me wants one of those!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leelu View Post
    ^^ me wants one if those!!!
    Do it Weewoo


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    I originally thought it was a bit pricey, but now would pay it again. The difference it worth it

    Plus, Phil is a top bloke to deal with. Very easy going and has heaps of advice and time


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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    I originally thought it was a bit pricey, but now would pay it again. The difference it worth it

    Plus, Phil is a top bloke to deal with. Very easy going and has heaps of advice and time


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  19. 19-10-2011, 08:15 PM #19
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    hey guys! i just received my lakin plate today wooo!! i was considering it for ages and finally decided to buy it when i saw some nice photos you guys posted
    tried to install it this arvo but got stuck as soon as i saw the two stupid rivets that were holding the stock brackets in.. so i left it at that and will drill out those ba$tards tomorrow!
    just like you guys, i hate that stock bracket xD
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    Nice work mate
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