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08-09-2006, 06:24 PM
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Hi all
Was looking at getting personalised plates soon and wanted to know what everyone thinks would look better on my car. I have a BA XR6 and want slimline for the front plate, but dont know what i should have for the rear, slimline or normal?? If anyone has pics of the 2 styles i would love to see them, any help would be great. Cheers Steve |
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08-09-2006, 06:28 PM
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It might help to tell people what state you are in.
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08-09-2006, 06:37 PM
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Im in QLD, but i wouldnt think that would make much of a difference...
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08-09-2006, 06:48 PM
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LPS
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Geelong
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Slimlines look crap on the rear of a BA IMO. It already has a spot for a large plate, so it looks stupid having a small one on there.
The front on the other hand I think looks better with a slimline. |
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08-09-2006, 06:51 PM
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Slimlines look real odd on the rear of BA's. They look best on the front however.
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08-09-2006, 07:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'm not 100% sure but I don't think two slimlines is an option.
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08-09-2006, 07:48 PM
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I agree with others so far... Slimline for front, and standard for the back. Don't go USA style either.
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09-09-2006, 12:16 AM
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BA's have holes for the bottom of a standard sized number plate in the bootlid, which look stupid with a slimline plate unless you do something else to cover them
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09-09-2006, 12:31 AM
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DJR Fan
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I saw a BA today with slimlines on the back and it didn't look good sitting in that recess made only for a large one. But they are spot on for the front.
I agree with Pedro, I didnt think it was an option too, but I'm fairly cerrtain this was a Qld car with them on. |
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09-09-2006, 09:43 AM
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On my BF GT i have a slimline plate at the front & standard size on the rear. I think the slimlines look a bit to small on the rear. I also recommend KingPin number plate covers, they are one of the nicer ones on the market.
 
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09-09-2006, 11:46 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yep the slim one is now available in QLD for the rear BUT on a BA or even an AU for that with the 4 permanent holes for a full size plate go the full size and you can stick 4 one way screws in it as well without drilling into the boot lid
My AU has a slim on the front and the full size on the rear.
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09-09-2006, 12:01 PM
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Slim line on the front & normal on the rear.
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09-09-2006, 05:41 PM
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yeh slim line on front and normal on the rear
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09-09-2006, 07:31 PM
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09-09-2006, 08:28 PM
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Slimline front, full size rear.
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10-09-2006, 04:27 AM
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thankyou all, cheers to Dean C as i will be going the slim front full rear!!!
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10-09-2006, 10:42 AM
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DJR Fan
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QLD Slimline plates must be different to NSW. I have NSW slimline plates (F&R) and they look fine. And you cant see any holes...
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10-09-2006, 11:22 AM
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I had Vic slimline plates on my BA, same size as Aeron's set above. I thought they looked fine.
I'm sure there was only provision for the top screws also, no bottom holes. I know AU's have these bottom holes for fullsize at the rear and yeah, slimlines look poor with these exposed.
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Slimline Plates Front, ???? for the Rear.
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