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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 01:48:12 am

Title: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 01:48:12 am
are these legal for road driving ?
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: stealthwolf on November 13, 2012, 02:04:34 am
are these legal for road driving ?
No link and no pic?!?  :stupid:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Mk5 GTian on November 13, 2012, 06:43:42 am
 :worthless: or a description of what you're talking about, or a webbo link!

Doh!!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RedRobin on November 13, 2012, 08:02:05 am
.
As scottm72 is in the tyre business, perhaps he is asking about something rubber.

My curiosity is aroused........   :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: bacillus on November 13, 2012, 08:25:52 am
are these legal for road driving ?

Probably if I knew what you were on about...   :wink:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RedRobin on November 13, 2012, 09:00:25 am
.
Is one of these legal for road driving?:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2FGTI_TANK.jpg&hash=d731c76709d37fd89effca86d5e3ce39e4a7569b)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RetroRaz on November 13, 2012, 09:05:56 am
LOL ^^^^ imagine taking that for an MOT
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: bacillus on November 13, 2012, 09:22:17 am
LOL ^^^^ imagine taking that for an MOT

More worried about how much a 4 wheel alignment would cost...   :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 10:08:49 am
This is brilliant, wonder where else this thread could go with absolutly no direction :P
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: swgti on November 13, 2012, 10:14:43 am
No, but these are.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Hedge on November 13, 2012, 10:29:58 am
 :confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scopes on November 13, 2012, 10:39:22 am
:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)

Where would you put that  :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Top Cat on November 13, 2012, 10:40:54 am
:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)

As you have already found out Hedge ( court case pending ) no that is not legal.  :smiley:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 13, 2012, 10:54:54 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fefc647a9.jpg&hash=31f2429f49a4bd13a19e8d17cb7b104db3cf141c)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Hedge on November 13, 2012, 11:30:15 am
As you have already found out Hedge ( court case pending ) no that is not legal.  :smiley:

Hey nothing to do with me just trying to fill the gaps.  :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 11:43:49 am
:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)

Are you thinking something like this?  :rolleye:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi760.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx242%2Fbaz300%2Fddadb04650aa814a7520562fdba89dac.jpg&hash=b7b9bdfba3d7fbfb5df69d8866810529f2b405c0)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: keano on November 13, 2012, 11:52:14 am
Prefere 'the cannon' if I'm honest!  :pomppomp:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-www.cracked.com%2Farticleimages%2Fdan%2Fterrifying2%2Fcannon.jpg&hash=7422993b496ca921e7e367b2c42271e31856f2b0)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: berg on November 13, 2012, 11:53:34 am
:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)


is that the Forge silicone dv to intake hose?
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Luka on November 13, 2012, 12:31:38 pm
:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)


is that the Forge silicone dv to intake hose?

I thought they were eyebrows for the headlights? Obviously need a pair...
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 12:35:34 pm

:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)


is that the Forge silicone dv to intake hose?

I thought they were eyebrows for the headlights? Obviously need a pair...

Just ordered a pair on ebay! The description was a little funny!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: vag12 on November 13, 2012, 12:41:43 pm

:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)


is that the Forge silicone dv to intake hose?

I thought they were eyebrows for the headlights? Obviously need a pair...

Just ordered a pair on ebay! The description was a little funny!


Really? I thought it was a 2 in 1 dildo  :confused:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: swgti on November 13, 2012, 01:11:48 pm
*bleaches eyes*
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: danishmkvgti on November 13, 2012, 01:13:29 pm

:confused:

Maybe?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F31mwPvgsTRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=9a9661a2b788629470ffee226ce403549df739a5)


is that the Forge silicone dv to intake hose?

I thought they were eyebrows for the headlights? Obviously need a pair...

Just ordered a pair on ebay! The description was a little funny!


Really? I thought it was a 2 in 1 dildo  :confused:

 :signLOL:  :signLOL:  :signLOL:  :signLOL:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 01:16:59 pm
 :P
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 01:18:35 pm

Really? I thought it was a 2 in 1 dildo  :confused:

I dont know what to say....  :rolleye:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scopes on November 13, 2012, 01:23:42 pm
 :signLOL:

It looks a bit like a staic reducer, to stop eletric shocks attached to the back of car...  :signLOL:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 13, 2012, 02:37:47 pm
I think you guys have scared scott from returning to this thread :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsloth.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fscared.jpg%3Fw%3D500%26amp%3Bh%3D374&hash=81105c09782088b666888f72c0d73b8df04aa390)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 13, 2012, 02:50:29 pm
I think you guys have scared scott from returning to this thread :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsloth.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fscared.jpg%3Fw%3D500%26amp%3Bh%3D374&hash=81105c09782088b666888f72c0d73b8df04aa390)

This is literally the photo i was going to post erlier in this exact thread!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 13, 2012, 03:05:22 pm
are these legal for road driving ?

Scott meant to post this pic........

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2FKGrHqViEE-8Bk3F7BQKhiI5Bs60_35eeee.jpg&hash=136d97b4012fa8560c7df52f43617b233937b1ed)

.....................and the answer is no!!!!!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Horatio on November 13, 2012, 03:11:01 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lxr6jyQrLb1r3zat8.gif&hash=1cfd65e65cddea092e4384e732c3f55d09891142)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: swgti on November 13, 2012, 03:13:53 pm
*LOGS OFF*
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 08:17:24 pm
brilliant 30 replies to absolutely nothing, not scared off lol just busy
you know what lets see how long this thread runs on absolutely nothing

gotta love those pants though,  :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Rachael on November 13, 2012, 08:34:21 pm
Love this thread!

You cant leave us hanging!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 08:37:45 pm
Yup!

Well what was it?

Or was hedge right with his guess?  :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 08:38:22 pm
Love this thread!

You cant leave us hanging!
ok it was just a silly minor part
 http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/autohaus-wolfsburg-abt-number-plate-surround

wasn't sure with the legalities around plate advertisements in the uk
they would be for road use
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 08:44:05 pm
I have vw racing Wolfsburg surrounds and have never had any hassle.

Also have German pressed plates and not been bothered with them yet either
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 08:52:07 pm
I got mine from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Autohaus-Wolfburg-ABT-German-UK-Number-Plate-Pair-Holders-Surrounds-Free-P-P-/121014014304?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2cff5160&_uhb=1

Wanted to be different to all the ABT plate surrounds
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 13, 2012, 08:54:53 pm
^^^
The surrounds will be fine.

Although those 'German' pressed plates wouldn't be if you are stopped.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 13, 2012, 08:55:29 pm
Had mine on for ages and no problems.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fwatch015-1.jpg&hash=e1f3b81e9ac877937825259ef5e4e47b3fddaf7f)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jimk04 on November 13, 2012, 09:04:25 pm
That WAS a double ender wasnt it, and not headlight eyebrows :confused:!!!

Funny as thread, until it got back on thread!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 13, 2012, 09:16:59 pm
^^^
Ofcourse :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 10:20:41 pm
Had mine on for ages and no problems.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fwatch015-1.jpg&hash=e1f3b81e9ac877937825259ef5e4e47b3fddaf7f)
yeah they look good, do they fit into the standard surround on the front of the car
mc71 and chance of a front shot  :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 13, 2012, 10:33:56 pm
^^^^ never had one on the front and I now have a smoothed grill and a small personal plate so no idea TBH but I'd say no. Take the plinth off and put the surround on instead of it, easy enough to try.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jonnym on November 13, 2012, 10:51:16 pm
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 :()
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 13, 2012, 11:01:57 pm
I got mine from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Autohaus-Wolfburg-ABT-German-UK-Number-Plate-Pair-Holders-Surrounds-Free-P-P-/121014014304?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2cff5160&_uhb=1

Wanted to be different to all the ABT plate surrounds
cool thanks for that
just bought from your link
design 333-08  :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 11:09:24 pm
I got mine from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Autohaus-Wolfburg-ABT-German-UK-Number-Plate-Pair-Holders-Surrounds-Free-P-P-/121014014304?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2cff5160&_uhb=1

Wanted to be different to all the ABT plate surrounds
cool thanks for that
just bought from your link
design 333-08  :happy2:

Bit dearer than awesome but they were not that cheap at awesome when I bought mine

Mine is just mounted on the front where the standard plate is but I had to put screws in each corner of the surround to keep it sitting flush
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 13, 2012, 11:12:07 pm
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

 :drinking:

Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 13, 2012, 11:13:28 pm
You can see the front plates here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52092.0.html
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: swgti on November 14, 2012, 02:38:57 pm
Way cheaper from Awesome http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/autohaus-wolfsburg-abt-number-plate-surround (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/autohaus-wolfsburg-abt-number-plate-surround)

Also which is correct? Wolfburg or Wolfsburg????????
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Tortaruga on November 14, 2012, 02:42:26 pm
^^^ The latter is correct.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RedRobin on November 14, 2012, 04:24:32 pm

Also which is correct? Wolfburg or Wolfsburg????????


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51kAp7IA98L._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=dd47aec37bfd53c345e65a75bf1ad3f5bc6f3b30)

Wolfsburg (if you didn't know) is where most Volkswagens are built.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Baz300 on November 14, 2012, 05:06:11 pm
Way cheaper from Awesome http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/autohaus-wolfsburg-abt-number-plate-surround (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/autohaus-wolfsburg-abt-number-plate-surround)

Also which is correct? Wolfburg or Wolfsburg????????

I spent more are almost every car around here that has a plate surround had that ones
I wanted to be different
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: swgti on November 14, 2012, 05:43:50 pm

Also which is correct? Wolfburg or Wolfsburg????????


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51kAp7IA98L._SL500_AA300_.jpg&hash=dd47aec37bfd53c345e65a75bf1ad3f5bc6f3b30)

Wolfsburg (if you didn't know) is where most Volkswagens are built.

Thats what i thought so was a bit confused as to why everyone was getting a bit excited over the "Wolfburg" ones? :confused:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 14, 2012, 06:40:45 pm
wolfburg,,, Wolfsburg   6 and half a dozen really,,, only difference I see is the awesome ones are flush lettering and the e-bay ones are raised gel like my plates so I will see what they are like
also they have locking key
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RedRobin on November 14, 2012, 06:46:41 pm

wolfburg,,, Wolfsburg   6 and half a dozen really,,,


....I beg to differ. One is correct and the other is the incorrect spelling of Volkswagen's sacred birthplace.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfsburg

You might as well spell VW as "Volkwagen" - It's incorrect.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Tortaruga on November 14, 2012, 06:50:47 pm
^^^ +1.

What's the point in doing something wrong if you can easily do it right?  :confused:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 14, 2012, 07:11:58 pm

wolfburg,,, Wolfsburg   6 and half a dozen really,,,


....I beg to differ. One is correct and the other is the incorrect spelling of Volkswagen's sacred birthplace.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfsburg

You might as well spell VW as "Volkwagen" - It's incorrect.
ah well bo**ocks to the silly e-bay seller, I never noticed when I ordered them sigh,,,, wil flip the sale as you say,,, what a stupid thing to do spelling it wrong
awesome it is  :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Lone_Par on November 14, 2012, 07:19:32 pm

wolfburg,,, Wolfsburg   6 and half a dozen really,,,


....I beg to differ. One is correct and the other is the incorrect spelling of Volkswagen's sacred birthplace.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfsburg

You might as well spell VW as "Volkwagen" - It's incorrect.
ah well bo**ocks to the silly e-bay seller, I never noticed when I ordered them sigh,,,, wil flip the sale as you say,,, what a stupid thing to do spelling it wrong
awesome it is  :happy2:

For the price the awesome ones are good quality. I've get to get round to fitting my front one as I need to get the existing surround off and it's got those annoying plug things attaching it to the grill.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 14, 2012, 07:35:52 pm


For the price the awesome ones are good quality. I've get to get round to fitting my front one as I need to get the existing surround off and it's got those annoying plug things attaching it to the grill.
[/quote]yeah I have just ordered a pair, query - awesome says free delivery with a small *
I ordered something yesterday and the delivery was free yet I just paid £3.99 for these plates to be delivered ?? and I can see no small print ???
weird
with regards to the front surround I was thinking if that was going to be easy or hard to get off, how are you getting on with yours ?
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 14, 2012, 07:45:44 pm
(http://)^^^^ the grill only has 4 torx screws, T20 IIRC, very visible, 2 top and 2 bottom (look just under the plate surround for those) and it comes straight off. I remove the grill every time i clean the car to clean it properly. The plinth has 4 lugs, flip the grill over and press out the centre parts and the lugs will just pop out of the grill with no fuss.

The ebay "Wolfburg" surround is probably spelt wrongly as its a fake item, made in China. :laugh:

Off topic (sorry) but had to post these while on the subject of spelling fails.........

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F3.jpg&hash=13201503e93759a1a155b53789f53d08b3895626)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F1-1.jpg&hash=9f8641af3f5373db0f55a1d56860b4b58734878d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F2.jpg&hash=2099be47839d7c153ae076b10550bbbce93e058c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F4.jpg&hash=79e36a45e1bbdfb14d59f71229bed8a4f9de128f)

And this one is the winner.......

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F6.jpg&hash=f15c4fd2a0a2a8583d33182a6a5db344577725ed)









Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: RedRobin on November 14, 2012, 07:48:10 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F2.jpg&hash=2099be47839d7c153ae076b10550bbbce93e058c)

^^^^ That's a classic!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FUPS_ThreadDelivers-1.jpg&hash=57d72cde3aefba75c3d103c7cb34693248b5f9fc)
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 14, 2012, 08:05:19 pm
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  :surprised:
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  :laugh:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 14, 2012, 08:08:43 pm
^^^^ start here Scott, 127 pages of VAG Babes for you.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,231.0.html
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 14, 2012, 09:10:28 pm
^^^^ 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 :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jonnym on November 14, 2012, 10:46:06 pm
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

 :drinking:



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.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jonnym on November 14, 2012, 10:47:37 pm
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.
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: scottm72 on November 15, 2012, 12:01:50 am
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
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 15, 2012, 10:05:37 am
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
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jonnym on November 15, 2012, 10:26:19 am
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!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: jonnym on November 15, 2012, 10:27:07 am
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!
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 15, 2012, 10:57:52 am
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 :laugh:

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate :surprised:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: chrisr763 on November 15, 2012, 11:05:57 am

@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate :surprised:

Overkill!  :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 15, 2012, 04:39:03 pm
@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate :surprised:

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).......

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F259893b8cb7ddd1972dbcb7915bb3004.jpg&hash=fcf2a712985b0498c89745dccaa403d6715a4f8f)

Overkill!  :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:

Why?   :confused:

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. 
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on November 15, 2012, 04:57:16 pm
@MC71, Have you used 16 magnets on the plate :surprised:

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).......

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F259893b8cb7ddd1972dbcb7915bb3004.jpg&hash=fcf2a712985b0498c89745dccaa403d6715a4f8f)

Overkill!  :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:

Why?   :confused:

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 :grin:)

I plan to put 6-8 on the plate also :happy2:
Title: Re: are these legal
Post by: MC71 on November 15, 2012, 05:07:29 pm
^^^^  :signLOL: :signLOL: yes 16 would have been a touch excessive!