Slimline Plates Plate Bracket

[Sutty]

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.

[Panman]

Originally Posted by Sutty

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.

[Panman]

Originally Posted by 86 gts

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?

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

[Panman]

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



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



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



Hope this helps

[Sutty]

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.

[Panman]

Originally Posted by Sutty

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 )

[m0nty]

Definitely interested in the NSW slim line mount.

[nix]

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.

[Sutty]

Originally Posted by nix

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.

[nix]

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.

[Panman]

Originally Posted by nix

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.

[nix]

Cool, hopefully no one tests it out.

[Panman]

Originally Posted by nix

Cool, hopefully no one tests it out.

Oh, knowing Brisbane drivers, I'm sure they will