Aussie Number Plate Holders/Frames

[5.0ALM]

Hi fellow Aussies

An S650 will be my first Pony.
I'm obsessing over stupid stuff (?) like number plate size options and holders.

Unless PPQ plan to introduce new Mustang themed plates in the next few months, I'll be going for slimlines plates.

Irrespective, I don't want to bend the front plate to suit the bumper:

S550s pictured below to illustrate the point of the topic:

Years ago on 6G the guys were raving about the Aussie made Lakin plate holders (which are no longer available due to the death of the proprietor).
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...er-discount-code-mustang6g-lakinplates.31343/

I have never seen them, but I also read of forums that Aussie Ford dealers fit fugly plate holders.

Some use a DIY solutions, like using rubber grommets (brilliant and simple!):

This new listing on Car Sales caught my attention:

From the front photo above, it appears the front plate still has to be bent.
Is that true, or an optical illusion?

If the front plate is kept straight, can anyone advise what Brand, model and where they're available from?

Or any other currently available solutions (like what the Lakin holder did)?
Any advice appreciated.

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[PKs]

Hi fellow Aussies

An S650 will be my first Pony.
I'm obsessing over stupid stuff (?) like number plate size options and holders.

Unless PPQ plan to introduce new Mustang themed plates in the next few months, I'll be going for slimlines plates.

Irrespective, I don't want to bend the front plate to suit the bumper:

S550s pictured below to illustrate the point of the topic:

Years ago on 6G the guys were raving about the Aussie made Lakin plate holders (which are no longer available due to the death of the proprietor).
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...er-discount-code-mustang6g-lakinplates.31343/

I have never seen them, but I also read of forums that Aussie Ford dealers fit fugly plate holders.

Some use a DIY solutions, like using rubber grommets (brilliant and simple!):

This new listing on Car Sales caught my attention:

From the front photo above, it appears the front plate still has to be bent.
Is that true, or an optical illusion?

If the front plate is kept straight, can anyone advise what Brand, model and where they're available from?

Or any other currently available solutions (like what the Lakin holder did)?
Any advice appreciated.

Hi Alm. Those look like the Kingpin brackets. Plastic and dirt cheap but good and available from Autobarn. The dealer put them on my car but I managed to get the Lakin before they were no more. The small amount of bend required of the plate to conform with the bumper is looked after when tightening down the plate.

 

[JWM]

I didn't realise Phil had passed away ... That's a real shame, he was a great guy to deal with, I bought several brackets off him for different cars.

Glad to find this thread. Personally, don't think it's stupid at all, I don't want some hideous bracket on mine either! I don't know if the Mustang will compare, but on the 996 I had - which was the most curved bumper of anything I've owned - Phil made me a bracket that fitted (to some degree) that curve and bending the plate to fit it was actually what looked best - so worth having a play around when you get the actual car I think... I'm hoping I can get the dealer to NOT fit plates so I can do that.

 

[5.0ALM]

Only just discovered these!

Flow Designs number plate brackets are 10x the cost of the plastic Kingpin brackets, and are obviously aimed at the prestige end of the market.

https://flowbrackets.com.au/

I guess you get what you pay for; CNC milled aluminium and anodised black along with stainless steel hardware vs plastic.

Wide mounted spacers should accommodate the front bumper bend, and the black TORX dress bolts should almost be invisible with the white on black plates.

Not cheap, but very tempting....

 

[bfets]

Only just discovered these!

Flow Designs number plate brackets are 10x the cost of the plastic Kingpin brackets, and are obviously aimed at the prestige end of the market.

https://flowbrackets.com.au/

I guess you get what you pay for; CNC milled aluminium and anodised black along with stainless steel hardware vs plastic.

Wide mounted spacers should accommodate the front bumper bend, and the black TORX dress bolts should almost be invisible with the white on black plates.

Not cheap, but very tempting....

That does look awesome. Expensive like you say, but good find.

 

[5.0ALM]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have already purchased a set of slimline (372 x 100mm) plates ready to go.

PPQ (in QLD) have a black Friday sale (surprise surprise) with 15% off right now.
I'm considering getting another plate made for the rear, but a "normal" sized (372 x 134mm) plate.

I think this will fill the space better, and a slimline would sit stupidly high.
#FirstWorldProblems

When you have some pride in what you do, it's important things look "just right".

What is everyone else doing?

 

[PKs]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have already purchased a set of slimline (372 x 100mm) plates ready to go.

PPQ (in QLD) have a black Friday sale (surprise surprise) with 15% off right now.
I'm considering getting another plate made for the rear, but a "normal" sized (372 x 134mm) plate.

I think this will fill the space better, and a slimline would sit stupidly high.
#FirstWorldProblems

When you have some pride in what you do, it's important things look "just right".

What is everyone else doing?

I went with the stupidly high look.

 

[5.0ALM]

I went with the stupidly high look.

Hey PK.
Appreciate you posting that - you've convinced me to proceed.
I guess it safe to assume there won't be much difference with the S650.
(The Yankee plates haven't magically changed.)

It's $70 (after BF discount code applied) for a set of standard re-style plates, so bugger all in the big scheme of things.

 

[Arno_ecobeast]

I bought some PPQ plates 3 days before that damned sale lol...
I ordered thin plates front and rear.
I will have a black car with black plates and i personally dont like different size things and on a black car, its black paint with black plate with black diffuser so it should look less obvious than white for example.
I had Lakin plates on my yellow S550.

I might get those expensive ones, or ask my father in law to fabricate something for me! lol

 

[PKs]

I bought some PPQ plates 3 days before that damned sale lol...
I ordered thin plates front and rear.
I will have a black car with black plates and i personally dont like different size things and on a black car, its black paint with black plate with black diffuser so it should look less obvious than white for example.
I had Lakin plates on my yellow S550.

I might get those expensive ones, or ask my father in law to fabricate something for me! lol

Yes I'm with you with the slimline front and back. Just seems a sleeker, more modern look.

 

[bfets]

Just reviving this older thread now that the first batch of S650s are getting closer to delivery.
Slimline front is a clear slam and dunk but I'm still a little on the fence for the rear. I'm leaning slimline, but keen to get more opinions. What do you guys think?

 

[5.0ALM]

Just reviving this older thread now that the first batch of S650s are getting closer to delivery.

I for one always appreciate when people search back for topics before starting new topics about the same thing.
Information gets fragmented all over the place these days, so it's good to keep it together.
The Facebook mentality creeps into forums, unfortunately.

Slimline front is a clear slam and dunk but I'm still a little on the fence for the rear. I'm leaning slimline, but keen to get more opinions. What do you guys think?

I can't believe it's been over a year since I got my slimline plates.

I never did get the standard sized plate for the rear.
The timing of our vehicles will mean I can fit the slimline on the rear and see if I like it for several weeks. If not I'll be ready for the black Friday special this year.

 

[dob]

I for one always appreciate when people search back for topics before starting new topics about the same thing.
Information gets fragmented all over the place these days, so it's good to keep it together.
The Facebook mentality creeps into forums, unfortunately.


I can't believe it's been over a year since I got my slimline plates.

I never did get the standard sized plate for the rear.
The timing of our vehicles will mean I can fit the slimline on the rear and see if I like it for several weeks. If not I'll be ready for the black Friday special this year.

Thanks for feedback
Are the Flow Bracket mount system from Victoria still best option to solve front bumper curve issue with mounting plates. I've called them and they can supply bracket with angled spacers

 

[AussieBob]

Thanks for feedback
Are the Flow Bracket mount system from Victoria still best option to solve front bumper curve issue with mounting plates. I've called them and they can supply bracket with angled spacers

I'm considering this option as well so keen for any feedback.

 

[bfets]

I was actually thinking of not using a bracket and not drilling the bumper and then just using automotive 3M tape to stick the plate on. Currently leaning just going with slimline metal plates both front and back which means the front one can be bent ever so slightly to follow the bumper curve.
Am I overlooking something?

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