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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2015, 05:17:33 pm »
I use similar magnets to those that MC71 linked too, think I use 12 in total (6 paired up) and it's held on perfectly well. Everyone who does this mod is scared that they won't be strong enough, but think how much a numberplate weighs... A few kg of force is more than enough to hold something less than half a kg in place securely. I did a shake test when doing the mod and you'd have to apply some serious force (i.e. a crash or considerable amount of air time) before it falls off.

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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2015, 05:25:16 pm »
+1 even when backed with foam, 6 magnets each side are plenty strong enough.
The plate 'snaps' into position as the magnets are that strong.
Mine has been on for over a year now.
Its a great mod.
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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2015, 01:34:44 pm »
Thanks for the pics above! ^^

Didnt think it would sit flush!

I currently have the UK Spec front grill - Do you think the magnets will be strong enough to hold it through the number plate holder that it has?

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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2015, 01:37:56 pm »
Number plate holder is normally removed unless you mount magnets behind the holder?
The magnet mod is normally done in conjunction with a smooth / us grill.
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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2015, 02:39:14 pm »
Done it with magents. Scratched the hell out of my front grill.
took plate off. problem solved.

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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2015, 03:07:56 pm »
Number plate holder is normally removed unless you mount magnets behind the holder?
The magnet mod is normally done in conjunction with a smooth / us grill.
Jas

Thanks for your help! :happy2:
Im getting the US Spec front grill at some point in the near future. Just wanted something quick and easy for the time being. Will give it a go :smiley:

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Re: Magnet help
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2015, 05:41:59 pm »
Done it with magents. Scratched the hell out of my front grill.
took plate off. problem solved.
Did you cover the magnets with some thin foam backing?
Jas

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