Slimline Plates Plate Bracket
 

Posting this in its own thread as it seems to be lost in the other thread.

Here are some renders of an early prototype of a bracket for slimline plates.

With plate:
http://i.imgur.com/qqldk.gif

Without plate:
http://i.imgur.com/kw5U7.gif

Different view with plate:
http://i.imgur.com/FA0cE.gif

Different view without plate:
http://i.imgur.com/OqdvY.gif

Right profile view:
http://i.imgur.com/hwo8E.gif

The goal was to create an OEM looking plate bracket that also acted as a frame for the plate. So as you can see the design itself is based on the OEM bracket, matching the exact body contours/curvatures of the car.

It will bolt directly onto the existing holes without any modifications required. We've also tried to cover up the bottom two holes (inside the grille) from the OEM bracket, however, if someone who already has the car can remove their plate and bracket and take a picture we can then be certain we have successfully done so.

Anyways, we're still not sure whether we'll put these into production, let us know how many of you guys will be interested in possibly buying one of these and we can probably work something out.

Update (9/7/12):

We'll most likely be producing two versions in the following sizes:

• 372x100mm (Fits all slimline plates in all states)
• 372x84mm (Fits NSW premium metallic, coloured and white plates, also the smaller custom SA slimline plates as well)

We've picked these sizes as they cater for most if not all slimline plates across Australia.

Possibly interested. What price (ballpark), and what dimension for the plate?

What size will it be?

I think NSW has a smaller slimline plate than QLD and our plate won't fit if this is made for NSW plate.

+1

Although must be compatiable with Victorian slimline plates.

ill definitely be interested in this. +1.

We can produce them in any dimensions if we get the necessary numbers for each size.

In terms of pricing, we're working on the cheapest possible pricing without sacrificing quality. Will keep you guys posted.

We might also be looking into producing some carbon fibre ones as well.

Interested for Qld slimline plates.

If you can price it <$100 I would be interested.

How many would you need to do a run on a perticular size?

I have a different size plate wouldn't mind an OEM looking holder for it.

Also would be keen for a slimiline plate holder for QLD size. Pending price/quality obviously

Same

Here's a rough idea of different plate sizes for different states. In general a slimline plate is 372mm x 100mm but as you can see there are also plenty of variations on that. :confused0068:

Australian Capital Territory.

Standard vehicle plates (same size front & rear):
1/2 size, 3 characters max are 133mm high x 190mm wide
3/4 size, 5 characters max are 133mm high x 317mm wide
Full size, 7 characters max are 133mm high x 372mm wide
Slimline plates (Front of vehicle only):
1/2 size, 3 characters max are 100mm high x 190mm wide
3/4 size, 5 characters max are 100mm high x 317mm wide
Full size, 7 characters max are 100mm high x 372mm wide


New South Wales.

Prestige Plates (Acrylic Plates with Aluminium Frames):
95mm high x 372mm wide.
Premium Metallic Plates:
84mm high x 372mm wide (front), 107mm high x 372mm wide (back)
Euro Plates:
White Euro Front and Back: 110mm high x 520mm wide
Black Euro Front: 84mm high x 372mm wide, Back: 110mm high x 520mm wide
Euro "Icon" Front: 84mm high x 372mm wide, Back: 110mm high x 520mm wide
Themed Plates:
134mm high x 372mm wide
Colourful Choice Plates:
84mm high x 372mm wide (front), 107mm high x 372mm wide (back)
White Plates:
84mm high x 372mm wide (front), 107mm high x 372mm wide (back)
Custom Yellow and Black Plates:
Varies depending on chosen content. Front and back maximum size: 134mm high x 372mm wide
Yellow Plates:
134mm high x 372mm wide

Northern Territory.

Standard plates:
372mm wide x 133mm high
Medium plates:
315mm wide x 133mm high
Small plates:
190mm wide x 133mm high
Slim Line plates:
372mm wide x 100mm high
Combination Slim and Standard plates:
372mm wide x 100mm high (front), 372mm wide x 133mm high (rear)

Queensland.

Standard plates:
372mm wide x 134mm high
Slimline plates:
372mm wide x 100mm high
US Size plates:
300mm wide x 152mm high
Slimline Euro plates:
372mm wide x 100mm high
Classic Euro plates:
520mm wide x 112mm high
2 x 2 Flexi plates (Acrylic):
Standard - 291mm wide x 135mm high
Slimline - 291mm wide x 100mm high
Standard - 372mm wide x 135mm high
Slimline - 372mm wide x 100mm high
Prestige plates (Acrylic Plates with Aluminium Frames):
Standard size - 372mm wide x 135mm high
Slimline size - 372mm wide x 100mm high

South Australia.

For more details visit this link.

Standard plates:
Standard: 371mm wide x 133mm high
Slim: 371mm wide x 100mm high
Custom plates:
Standard: 371mm wide x 106mm high
Slim: 371mm wide x 83mm high
Square: 300mm wide x 150mm high
Personalised plates:
Standard: 371mm wide x 133mm high
Slim: 371mm wide x 100mm high
Premium plates:
Standard: 371mm wide x 106mm high
Slim: 371mm wide x 83mm high
Square: 300mm wide x 150mm high
Euro plates:
520mm wide x 112mm high

Tasmania.

Standard plates:
372mm wide x 134mm high
Slimline plates:
372mm wide x 100mm high
Euro plates:
522mm wide x 114mm high

Victoria.

Custom Plates:
Standard size plates (3 to 6 characters) are 372mm wide x 132mm high
Slimline plates (6 characters) are 372mm wide x 100mm high
Slimline plates (5 characters) are 315mm wide x 100mm high
Slimline plates (3 or 4 characters) are 250mm wide x 100mm high
Euro Plates:
Standard Euro Plates are 520mm wide and 112mm high.
Mini Euro Plates are 372mm wide and 100mm high.
Signature Plates:
Standard Signature Plates are 255mm wide x 137mm high
Slimline Signature Plates: are 255mm wide x 105mm high
Grand Prix Plates:
Standard plates are 380mm long x 140mm high.
Slimline plates are 380 mm long x 106mm high.
Footy Plates:
Standard size only available 372mm x 132mm
Heritage Plates:
One Digit Heritage Plates are 197mm wide x 114mm high
Two Digit Heritage Plates are 203mm wide x 114mm high
Three Digit Heritage Plates are 228mm wide x 114mm high
Four Digit Heritage Plates are 338mm wide x 114mm high
Five Digit Heritage Plates are 406mm wide x 114mm high
Six Digit Heritage Plates are 456mm wide x 114mm high

Western Australia.

Custom Plates:
Slimline aluminium & polycarbonate are 372mm wide x 100mm high
1/2 size aluminium & polycarbonate are 190mm wide x 134mm high
3/4 size aluminium & polycarbonate are 315mm wide x 134mm high
Normal size aluminium are 372mm wide x 134mm high
Normal size polycarbonate are 375mm wide x 134mm high
Slimline series:
Slim line aluminium - 372mm wide x 100mm high
Retro and Blue plates:
Standard front and back are 372mm wide x 134mm high
Slim line front and back are 372mm wide x 100mm high
Slim line front is 372mm wide x 100mm and standard rear is 372mm wide x 134mm high
Corporate fleet plates:
This plate series is only available in 372mm wide x 134mm high
Europlates:
The europlate measures 520mm wide x 111.8mm high

Lakin Plates here: http://www.lakinplates.com.au/index....54_107_767_768

Already does a plate holder specifically for the 86 and if you tell them plates you are putting on, they can even do the right plate covers for them (I've ordered mine for QLD slimlines).

The only problem with the Lakin plate is that at the moment it is not shaped like the OEM model fitted to the car and doesn't mould around the bumper, the bottom of the plate has two legs on it that fasten in to the two lower bolts holes in the grill.

Yeh, I looked that aspect but TBH, I'll paint it black and it'll be next to invisible on Dark Grey with black QLD slimlines on it, and loads better than the factory plate mount.

Thanks Sutty!

We've looked into all possible sizes as well. If you look closely at those sizes there are only really two that we care about:

• 372x100mm (SA is 371x100mm, so still fits)
• 372x84mm (SA is 371x83mm, so still fits)

These two sizes will cover all slimline plates in all states, and also the premium metallic plates in NSW, and coloured/white plates in NSW.

Like Sutty said, our bracket will sit flush with the contour of the body. If we wanted to we could easily go the simpler route and make a plate bracket like the Lakin ones, but we wanted to cater for those who wanted an OEM look.

Excellent, I'll be very interested to see them when they come out. :)

Also keen..

Any idea if you are still going to go ahead with these slimline plate brackets?

We are.

We're currently working on the master/prototype. Should be done over the next week or so.

Looks good. I would be interested also.

Have you got your Lakin plate holders yet? If so can you post some pics of the front plate bracket so I can see what they look like.

Got the plate bracket this week, will take a couple of piccies tomorrow - blacked out they'll be invisible. The covers will work perfectly.

No it doesnt look like the OEM holders but it does look good.

TOtally in!

I would definitely be in for a carbon fibre bracket. I will keep a close eye on this!

Piccies below:

1. Plate mount - note it has the top bolt holes bent back to fit the bumper holes.


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/plate1.jpg

2. Plate Mount with Plate cover in place - will not be able to see the mount at all as it wraps round the edges

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate2.jpg

3. Mounting post that goes back to the bolt point in the grille. I'll be PlastiDipping this black so it's invisible

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate3.jpg

4. Mounting post fitted.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate4.jpg

Would be nice to see pics of the plate mounted on the car
Will the metal rub on the bumper plastic and cause damage?
BTW what does it cost?

Panman, can you do a side shot to show how much the bracket sticks out from the back of the main plate, or alternatively of it actually mounted on the front bumper.

Don't have my car yet but will get a side shot for you.

There's rubber dimples on the back to protect bumper, and it's curved to the shape so shouldn't touch.

Price is around $90 at www.lakinplates.com.au

First Photo shows mount end on with the lower bracket. Mount is curved to the shape of the bumper.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate5.jpg

Back of the mount with bracket attached - dimples at the top to stop contact between the mount and bumper.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate6.jpg

Slightly different angle - As soon as my car comes I will post some photos of it fitted.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...ham/Plate7.jpg

Hope this helps

:coolpics:
Thanks Panman, that looks a lot better than I thought.
I was thinking that the lower legs were going to stick out a mile, but like you said I think that they will be barely noticeable once painted black.
How heavy is the bracket, looks like a fairly solid chuck of aluminium.

I was happier with it than I thought I was going to be. Bracket isn't that heavy, but is fairly solid - certainly feels like it won't be going anywhere in a hurry (Except when the car is :burnrubber:)

Definitely interested in the NSW slim line mount.

I wouldn't want that lakin plate anywhere near my paint job. You could coat it or put a layer or rubber behind it I guess.

The metal doesn't touch your paint work with the Lakin plates.
There are rubber bumpers at the top of the plate and rubber washers on the screws.
Check out Lakin plates website, some videos there showing how they fit on the car.
If eleu2166's bracket isn't available when I get my 86 I will be getting Lakin's plates.

I saw that but if you have a 2kph fender bender? I've had idiots reverse into my front bar twice without even a scratch with plastic mounts.

I'd be confident in a 2KM/H fender bender (Do we have fenders in Australia?). Having actually looked at and held this thing - rather than judging on the interwebz it'll protect my bumper better than the standard plastic thingo It's got beefy aluminium standoffs which bolt directly to the factory holes.

And it won't look shit while it's doing it.

Cool, hopefully no one tests it out. :)