Tony Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Really nice job, looks stunning! Those plates aren't original anyway (narrow letters) - just get them done at a Lotus dealer so they'll still look pretty original. Liner33 thanks for the link...... Parthiban i know the plates are not original because it's a personal plate, nevertheless they have been on the car for 18yrs, so i consider them original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm not feeling any love for new plates then? :tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Nope...... I waited years to find a totally unmolested Esprit and now i have one i'm dammed if i'm going to change the plates to the 2011 regulation replacements. She's 20yrs old and not perfect, i don't want her perfect, i want her original, or as near as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 i'm dammed if i'm going to change the plates to the 2011 regulation replacements. But the car is a pre 2001 model so doesn't need the kitemarks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 i'm dammed if i'm going to change the plates to the 2011 regulation replacements. But the car is a pre 2001 model so doesn't need the kitemarks etc. Its when the plate was made as well , the way i look at it is my Evo is 1999, i bought it second hand the plates are fully legal to the law at that time so since i have no idea when the plates were fitted i have no responsibility to replace them In other words you can fit whatever you like as long as font , spacing and other considerations are there , you dont need makers name nor bs number cluttering up the plate I think provided those things are in place the police wont care about the rest its only so that ANPR cameras can read them anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 The only real consideration is the MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Give it up peeps.... he aint getting new plates :tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 :tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 The only real consideration is the MOT. The makers name and bs standard isnt part of the mot , if the plate is discoloured and hard to read than it is a fail , they way the plates are going you will need to replace them in a year or two anyhow if they stay on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 The other option of course is to get a new set from the supplying dealer if they are still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 size=7]he aint getting new plates[/size] :tongue2: He'll have to when I steal'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Love it...a plan!! when we next at WIM i'll keep him talking you whip em off :tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Won't........ I'll make a hole in your tea bag In truth i know i'm being really anal about this but i want red to remain as original as possible, she even has a 20yld unused spare tyre, would it be safe to use if i had a puncture..... probably not, am i going to change it for a new tyre i have in stock.... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Parthiban i know the plates are not original because it's a personal plate, nevertheless they have been on the car for 18yrs, so i consider them original. No what I meant was that those plates look like they've got the narrow letters on, which only came in around 2001 didn't they? So the plates have only been on the car around 10 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yeah might be an idea to start your own thread mate to save going off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Red Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yeah might be an idea to start your own thread mate to save going off topic You're completely right. Could you delete it for me as I can't seem to delete it myself. Apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yeah might be an idea to start your own thread mate to save going off topic You're completely right. Could you delete it for me as I can't seem to delete it myself. Apologies. Done and please start a new thread about your car as I'd like to see some more photos :tongue2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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