Number Plates on the Mk7

[CT69]

I have 372x100 at the front, and standard size (372x134) at the back. Philip has designed the spacing of the four drilled holes at the rear such that any size plate can be substituted in the future

[wasabiz]

Hmm... Do you think I would need to get one of this if I were to get a Europlate over at WA?

[CT69]

wasabiz: like many things we do to our cars, this is a pretty personal decision. My personalised plates have covers mostly to protect them (in Qld at least they are transferable from vehicle to vehicle). The Kingpin covers form a waterproof and dust proof seal with the base plate. They are sturdier than the standard $1 rubber edge cushions provided by most dealers (as advertisement more than plate protection) and better quality I think than Altrex protectors.
Why bother with a base plate?
The Lakin base plate at the rear protects the paintwork from being damaged by the number plate, and is designed to be interchangeable for any size plate without having to drill lots more holes in your car if you change plate size. At the front, it is neater and less bulky than the VW plastic bumper.
Suggest you check out the Lakin website.
I cannot speak highly enough of the customer service and workmanship provided by Philip Reeve.

[Dutch77]

Hmm... Do you think I would need to get one of this if I were to get a Europlate over at WA?

You'd need something like CT69's set up if you went what's called baby Euro in WA, otherwise the standard size is full sized and fills the front holder in full. You guys get a lot of choices unlike us SAers.

Failing all that I see you also have frangipani plates.

[wasabiz]

wasabiz: like many things we do to our cars, this is a pretty personal decision. My personalised plates have covers mostly to protect them (in Qld at least they are transferable from vehicle to vehicle). The Kingpin covers form a waterproof and dust proof seal with the base plate. They are sturdier than the standard $1 rubber edge cushions provided by most dealers (as advertisement more than plate protection) and better quality I think than Altrex protectors.
Why bother with a base plate?
The Lakin base plate at the rear protects the paintwork from being damaged by the number plate, and is designed to be interchangeable for any size plate without having to drill lots more holes in your car if you change plate size. At the front, it is neater and less bulky than the VW plastic bumper.
Suggest you check out the Lakin website.
I cannot speak highly enough of the customer service and workmanship provided by Philip Reeve.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, looks like I'm gonna have to go over to the website and have a chat with Philip.

[armthehomeless]

Anyone got any pics of a Lakin plate colour coded on a GTI/R? Trying to decide what to do!

[Jimi]

I don't think he generally colour codes as it'd be difficult to get an exact match and would look odd if it was slightly off. The options I saw were matte and gloss black as well as a chrome finish. I didn't see anyone with colour coded brackets in that very long mk6 thread either. He can customise anything though so perhaps someone has

[CT69]

Hooray!
Received my GTI yesterday. All very very good.
Fitted front and rear Lakin brackets with Kingpin covers. Installation a breeze, takes about 30 min.
Definitely looks better than the OEM bumper at the front.

[Dutch77]

Looks good CT69 - I've got pick-up tomorrow and will have a similar look except I've got the full sized Euro on the front so only a cover up there. I'll take a few snaps myself for comparison.

[rati]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a brand new unregistered Golf Mk7 interstate. The car currently doesn't have any holes or mounts on the bumper which I can use to attach rego plates with screws.



Is it safe to drill into the bumper areas yourself? Has anyone here tried this before?

I've been told just to use self-tapping screws, but what gauge and length?

Cheers!