are these legal

[RedRobin]

^^^^ That's a classic!

[scottm72]

man im keeping that picture,,, rr you have some catalogue of pics dude,,,, go on show me your sexiest one, I had a few from you but my comp was written of after 5 days,,,, great hp technology that I tell you,,,,
note of caution for all, when you get a new pc it will come with windows 8 - no way round it unless you overwrite,,, never never never turn the comp off while it is doing its updates,,,, it instantly fries the mother board 
2 people in the queu in pc world in front of me with the same prob and they where fooked because they turned it off,,,,, because I heard that I amended my story to them and got away with it - phew.
what a crazy crazy fault that is
rr pics - pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease 

[MC71]

^^^^ start here Scott, 127 pages of VAG Babes for you.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,231.0.html

[Kalpsn2000]

^^^^ start here Scott, 127 pages of VAG Babes for you.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,231.0.html

A lot to catchup but well worth it

[jonnym]

Such numberplate surrounds are perfectly legal and don't let anyone else say otherwise. Nothing in legislation states you must have a plate surround not you shouldn't. Clearly though it must not block and views of the plate. I've got one on my golf and I also have LEGAL pressed plates. I have a whole document relating to legality of pressed plates in the correct circumstances if anyone wants it (off topic I know sorry). I can back all this up with fact and through my own work/experience.

MC71 - i'm gunna stick my private plate on which is 5 digits. I'm gunna stick a smoth front grill on and relocate the plate somewhere but can't find a place it isn't blocking an air intake!! Out of interest where's yours? (Sorry, off topic again I know :()

I have a "magnetic" plate and magnets on the reverse of the grill so it sits in the normal position. Pretty sure it's illegal anywhere else.

Cheer, Martin

 

Nice. I don't have the guts to go down that route for fear of the thing flying off! Yeh your meant to mount it in the factory position/plinth under the type approval rules. Hey ho.

[jonnym]

You can see the front plates here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52092.0.html

I like! I nearly went for the proper german plates. Makes the gti sooo much better.

[scottm72]

You can see the front plates here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52092.0.html

I like! I nearly went for the proper german plates. Makes the gti sooo much better.

it does but only a matter of time with the bobbies giving you a ticket I guess

[MC71]

Nice. I don't have the guts to go down that route for fear of the thing flying off! Yeh your meant to mount it in the factory position/plinth under the type approval rules. Hey ho.

I guarantee that a plate that has magnets on it will never come off unless pulled off by someone. I use 16 20mm x 3mm N35 Neodymium magnets and the strength of those little puppies is simply incredible. Have a look at this "how to" thread on the mod........

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12447.0.html

[jonnym]

You can see the front plates here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52092.0.html

I like! I nearly went for the proper german plates. Makes the gti sooo much better.

it does but only a matter of time with the bobbies giving you a ticket I guess

Indeed, was the deciding factor pour moi!

[jonnym]

Nice. I don't have the guts to go down that route for fear of the thing flying off! Yeh your meant to mount it in the factory position/plinth under the type approval rules. Hey ho.

I guarantee that a plate that has magnets on it will never come off unless pulled off by someone. I use 16 20mm x 3mm N35 Neodymium magnets and the strength of those little puppies is simply incredible. Have a look at this "how to" thread on the mod........

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12447.0.html

Cool. I'll be taking a look!

[Kalpsn2000]

Nice. I don't have the guts to go down that route for fear of the thing flying off! Yeh your meant to mount it in the factory position/plinth under the type approval rules. Hey ho.

I guarantee that a plate that has magnets on it will never come off unless pulled off by someone. I use 16 20mm x 3mm N35 Neodymium magnets and the strength of those little puppies is simply incredible. Have a look at this "how to" thread on the mod........

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12447.0.html

Cool. I'll be taking a look!

I have all the bits for this mod so just need to find some time to sort it. And based on the strength of the magnets I have (same as MC71's), I cannot see the plate going anywhere of its own accord

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate

[chrisr763]

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate

Overkill! 

[MC71]

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate

Yes, 8 on the plate and 8 on the rear of the grill. Not the best image below but you can see the magnets location on the reverse of the plate underneath the protective backing (just).......

Overkill! 

Why?   

How many have you used for your plate? I found 6 not enough as my personalised plate is pretty short and subsequently fairly rigid, the extra few help keep the curvature. 

[Kalpsn2000]

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate

Yes, 8 on the plate and 8 on the rear of the grill. Not the best image below but you can see the magnets location on the reverse of the plate underneath the protective backing (just).......

Overkill! 

Why?   

How many have you used for your plate? I found 6 not enough as my personalised plate is pretty short and subsequently fairly rigid, the extra few help keep the curvature. 

Ah ok thats makes sense. I understood it as 16 on the plate (Which would be overkill )

I plan to put 6-8 on the plate also

[MC71]

^^^^  yes 16 would have been a touch excessive!