3D Number Plates

davethefish · 11-10-2018, 02:07 PM

I'm just about to order up some new number plates,
and as it's a bit of a trip to my preferred dealer (150 mile round trip).

I'm just going to order them online to avoid having the local garage's logo and name under my reg.
as they print the legal details smaller and to the right of the plate. (number1plates)

I was just about to order them when i saw the text alternative's
standard black, 3D,and black Gel.

I not sure the black gel one's are accepted as fully legal? (plus a bit of a fly trap for cleaning)

but am considering the 3D text for a bit of a change.
any thoughts...?

teaston · 11-10-2018, 02:22 PM

Stick with standard imo.

kitster · 11-10-2018, 02:33 PM

Same for me. Standard and no St.George flags! Keep it simple. Having said that, I do prefer euro style plates.

davethefish · 11-10-2018, 03:24 PM

Agree with clean lines...no flags!

It's a bit of a minefield for anything over standard plates.
The .gov website gives you a list of their approved suppliers.
But nearly all of them sell illegal plates as 'legal'
And the only ones that get prosecuted are the buyers.

The .gov website states 3D are legal.

But I've seen posts on a police forum where officers argue over subjective interpretations of what is and isn't legal on plates...

If not, why not just say standard plates. no options. done.
But the cynic in me says they add ambiguity on purpose to tax... er... I mean fine motorists.

TiredGeek · 11-10-2018, 03:31 PM

Standard. Don't attract plods attention, it never ends well....

sensible · 11-10-2018, 04:09 PM

Standard with no lines or logos.

I get mine from Demon Plates as they are quality plates.

davethefish · 11-10-2018, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensible

Standard with no lines or logos.

I get mine from Demon Plates as they are quality plates.

I've looked at demon plates too...
What and where do the makers detail appear,
and how large us the text?

sensible · 11-10-2018, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davethefish

I've looked at demon plates too...
What and where do the makers detail appear,
and how large us the text?

The makers details are bottom right of the plate but they are really small and you can't see them unless you look for them.

Ensure you delete the words 'Demon Plates" from the plate configurator on the free text section.

(My screw cover is yellow, it just didn't reflect with the camera flash like the plate did)

Watsey · 11-10-2018, 05:00 PM

Simply "no". They look crap.

kzg1969 · 11-10-2018, 05:23 PM

i put metal pressed plates on the Focus..........

davethefish · 11-10-2018, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensible

The makers details are bottom right of the plate but they are really small and you can't see them unless you look for them.

Ensure you delete the words 'Demon Plates" from the plate configurator on the free text section.

(My screw cover is yellow, it just didn't reflect with the camera flash like the plate did)

thanks,

thats nice and discreet

evdok · 11-10-2018, 06:24 PM

Mine are 3D never had a prob & have been using them 15 odd years.

Alice Coupe · 11-10-2018, 09:07 PM

I’m continuing my quest in quashing the millennial and reverting free speech back to the reasonable man. I’m calling 3D plates gay.

Reiss · 11-11-2018, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alice Coupe

I’m continuing my quest in quashing the millennial and reverting free speech back to the reasonable man. I’m calling 3D plates gay.

Ummm well, I guess I'll go sit in the gay corner then with my 3D plates!

PixelVogue · 11-11-2018, 10:43 AM

Raj is your man for these and legal ones!

Fullhouse Customs

https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/forum...stoms-ltd.107/

Alice Coupe · 11-11-2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reiss

Ummm well, I guess I'll go sit in the gay corner then with my 3D plates!

As long as you’re not offended.

RENT-A-GOAT · 11-11-2018, 12:10 PM

I'm not a fan of the plastic 3D look a bit cheap I have run Metal plates for years with no issue in genuine factory German surrounds both on my VW's & E91 (see photos)

but this time round on the F31 I will probably stick with the plastic normal style as think the metals won't suit.

davethefish · 11-11-2018, 12:18 PM

I ordered a set of standard plates from Demon Plates earlier today.
No logo, no flags.

I'll be sticking them on with some 3M VHB adhesive pads,
And not drilling them.
As I think it looks better.

RobUK · 11-11-2018, 12:39 PM

I say go with whatever you like. If the colour, font and spacing is correct, can't see why the cops would bother you.

sensible · 11-11-2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davethefish

I ordered a set of standard plates from Demon Plates earlier today.
No logo, no flags.

I'll be sticking them on with some 3M VHB adhesive pads,
And not drilling them.
As I think it looks better.

davethefish · 11-11-2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobUK

I say go with whatever you like. If the colour, font and spacing is correct, can't see why the cops would bother you.

Can fail an MOT,
and if the cops stop you, get up to £1000 fine, 6 points, and an instant MOT fail as well...
Can even lose a private reg...

Ridiculous really, as long as the number is clear to ANPR.
That's the UK for you though, a nation of jobsworths....

r654321 · 11-11-2018, 04:03 PM

Spacing seems to be a bit of a bug bare with plod. Mate got pulled as they thought the gaps were wrong between the first two characters and the digits on some apparently legal plates he got made of the old inter web..

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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	3D Number Plates I'm just about to order up some new number plates, and as it's a bit of a trip to my preferred dealer (150 mile round trip). I'm just going to order them online to avoid having the local garage's logo and name under my reg. as they print the legal details smaller and to the right of the plate. (number1plates) I was just about to order them when i saw the text alternative's standard black, 3D,and black Gel. I not sure the black gel one's are accepted as fully legal? (plus a bit of a fly trap for cleaning) but am considering the 3D text for a bit of a change. any thoughts...? Attached Images __________________ MOD's/DIY list Bonnet Badge Repacement, LED Door Sills, 35%VLT Window Tinting, 442m alloys, Stainless Steel Pedals, Front and Rear Disk Replacement, GTechniq C1 Detail, Gladen HIFI upgrade, LED DRL's, 90mm Stainless Tailpipe, Complete Leather Reupholstery.
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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Same for me. Standard and no St.George flags! Keep it simple. Having said that, I do prefer euro style plates.
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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	Agree with clean lines...no flags! It's a bit of a minefield for anything over standard plates. The .gov website gives you a list of their approved suppliers. But nearly all of them sell illegal plates as 'legal' And the only ones that get prosecuted are the buyers. The .gov website states 3D are legal. But I've seen posts on a police forum where officers argue over subjective interpretations of what is and isn't legal on plates... If not, why not just say standard plates. no options. done. But the cynic in me says they add ambiguity on purpose to tax... er... I mean fine motorists.
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TiredGeek Old Fart 361 Rep 694 Posts Drives: 335dx F31 Shadow EB Join Date: May 2018 Location: Leeds & Strathnaver iTrader: (0)	Standard. Don't attract plods attention, it never ends well.... __________________ The doctors said it's OK to listen to the voices..... just don't do what they tell me
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sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	Standard with no lines or logos. I get mine from Demon Plates as they are quality plates.
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Watsey Major General 6414 Rep 8,498 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Simply "no". They look crap. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 819 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	Mine are 3D never had a prob & have been using them 15 odd years. __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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Alice Coupe Lieutenant 157 Rep 429 Posts Drives: F36 430dX M Sport Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I’m continuing my quest in quashing the millennial and reverting free speech back to the reasonable man. I’m calling 3D plates gay.
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RENT-A-GOAT Major 463 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F31 320D Xdrive Msport+ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F31 320D X ... [0.00]	I'm not a fan of the plastic 3D look a bit cheap I have run Metal plates for years with no issue in genuine factory German surrounds both on my VW's & E91 (see photos) but this time round on the F31 I will probably stick with the plastic normal style as think the metals won't suit. Attached Images __________________ [url=https://www.deutschespeed.com/threads/the-bimmerpost-refugee-thread.561/]Click here for the Bimmerpost UK Refugees - Censorship Sucks![/url]
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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	I ordered a set of standard plates from Demon Plates earlier today. No logo, no flags. I'll be sticking them on with some 3M VHB adhesive pads, And not drilling them. As I think it looks better. __________________ MOD's/DIY list Bonnet Badge Repacement, LED Door Sills, 35%VLT Window Tinting, 442m alloys, Stainless Steel Pedals, Front and Rear Disk Replacement, GTechniq C1 Detail, Gladen HIFI upgrade, LED DRL's, 90mm Stainless Tailpipe, Complete Leather Reupholstery.
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r654321 Private First Class 39 Rep 147 Posts Drives: F31 2015 335d xDrive Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Spacing seems to be a bit of a bug bare with plod. Mate got pulled as they thought the gaps were wrong between the first two characters and the digits on some apparently legal plates he got made of the old inter web..
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