Number Plates on the Mk7

[armthehomeless]

Didn't get around to it last weekend sorry. Might do it tomorrow.

[jonoz]

Me too but why does VWA bring in cars with such a ghastly mounting plate that is way too large for NSW premium and Euro plates?

Maybe you should ask why NSW don't make plates that fit the European standard.

[Kesh]

There's no way vw would remake tooling just for number plates in the Australian market haha. I guess it's up to us to make/buy the plates that fit!

[Dutch77]

Maybe you should ask why NSW don't make plates that fit the European standard.

Lol, was going to say.. they're called Euro for a reason.

(Wonder if Chevy Luminas came fitted with Aussies in the Middle East).

I've got a full sized Euro Lakin bracket for the rear, and left the front stock, as I have SA Euro plates. From what I can tell Queensland offers full size as well as a slim size option, as well as some choice in letters/numbers and color - will need to be ordering some soon.

[TimOzSF]

Went with the euros for mine after I saw two mk7s parked near each other. One had euro plates, the other standard state ones. The standard ones just looked wrong by comparison with the euros.

[The Bone Ranger]

Euro plates look the business, but the notion of paying $150 per year for the privilege makes my blood boil. Thanks SA Government.

Andrew

[TimOzSF]

Euro plates look the business, but the notion of paying $150 per year for the privilege makes my blood boil. Thanks SA Government.

Andrew

I feel for you. In WA we just pay once, up front. At least that's for the off the shelf (non-personalised) ones I got. And mine were negotiated in to the deal.

[armthehomeless]

Alright, just finished removing the ugly black number plate mount and installing the bumper plugs.

Unfortunately the bumper plugs don't fit the holes left over by the mount plug holes. They are slightly too small and just flap around (see video at the bottom). The guys at Bumper Plugs were happy to take them back for a refund, but suggested trying some electrical tape around the outside to make the plug larger. Should be fine.

Had some difficulty getting the centre pins out of the existing lugs, but a small drill bit helped it along. It's really a simple process:

[Jimi]

Looks far better, except the OCD in me can't handle the number plate not being dead centre

[armthehomeless]

Looks far better, except the OCD in me can't handle the number plate not being dead centre

Haha. I didn't even notice til after I was done.

Not sure whether to put more holes in and straighten it or wait til I respray eventually