W203 European-plate Trunk Insert thread
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
I kind of like it with 2 plates - makes it obvious that something is different
greetingz,
greetingz,
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Congrats on the C purchase steve
, now start MBenzNLing it.
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Nice!
I'm not a big fan of the dual license plate frames, but otherwise it looks pretty hott!
I saw something weird the other day, it was a Mini Cooper S with euro plates, but it said "CA" on it and it looked like his cali license plate... Is that legal to make your own plate?
But more pics of the car please flip! Is that the OEM "05 Sport Spoiler"? It's pretty hott...
I'm not a big fan of the dual license plate frames, but otherwise it looks pretty hott!
I saw something weird the other day, it was a Mini Cooper S with euro plates, but it said "CA" on it and it looked like his cali license plate... Is that legal to make your own plate?
But more pics of the car please flip! Is that the OEM "05 Sport Spoiler"? It's pretty hott...
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
Nice!
I'm not a big fan of the dual license plate frames, but otherwise it looks pretty hott!
I saw something weird the other day, it was a Mini Cooper S with euro plates, but it said "CA" on it and it looked like his cali license plate... Is that legal to make your own plate?
But more pics of the car please flip! Is that the OEM "05 Sport Spoiler"? It's pretty hott...
I'm not a big fan of the dual license plate frames, but otherwise it looks pretty hott!
I saw something weird the other day, it was a Mini Cooper S with euro plates, but it said "CA" on it and it looked like his cali license plate... Is that legal to make your own plate?
But more pics of the car please flip! Is that the OEM "05 Sport Spoiler"? It's pretty hott...
flip
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Originally Posted by mig888
My '05 spoiler is better lookin AND i have a better camera!
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Oh, did I say mine looked better? That was a typo...yours looks much better! 
. What excellent rear tails you have on there as well 
. Installation looks PERFECT. flip
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my recently added euro plate... (thanks to steve for the front plate frame!)
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Found a supplementary universal license plate bracket that'll work (and will allow for no drilling whatsoever. This particular brand is way too expensive, but I was at Super Autobacs yesterday and saw it (under $3) so thought I would try it.
Just slight modification needed. you need to cut off the ends of the right/left side openings. After doing that, you can screw the bracket in, still placing the brackets (Flip found at OSH) on top of this plastic bracket (both sides). The two holes at the top are perfect (well, maybe just a little high), but this way the license plate is pretty secure.
As most of you know, I don't have a digital camera, so I'll have to post pics when I can swing by my cousin's pad to borrow his. Those of you who'll be at the Irvine meet this weekend, I'll be happy to take the license plate off so you can see how the bracket sits. I'll try to draw what needs to be cut and how the OSH bracket sits, when I get a chance.
Just slight modification needed. you need to cut off the ends of the right/left side openings. After doing that, you can screw the bracket in, still placing the brackets (Flip found at OSH) on top of this plastic bracket (both sides). The two holes at the top are perfect (well, maybe just a little high), but this way the license plate is pretty secure.
As most of you know, I don't have a digital camera, so I'll have to post pics when I can swing by my cousin's pad to borrow his. Those of you who'll be at the Irvine meet this weekend, I'll be happy to take the license plate off so you can see how the bracket sits. I'll try to draw what needs to be cut and how the OSH bracket sits, when I get a chance.
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good find Drex !
with the MBWerks custom $30 adapter nowhere to be found....
I've done a little research, and by the end of the month, I should be in contact with a company in Germany that makes these things, for European cars that get shipped to the US. (usually because of military orders, they get to ship their purchased car for free). They still have to meet all the US DOT regulations and smog controls, but on the higher end newer European models, that is usually no problem.
Anyway, once I get all the info, and even get one shipped to me as a sample to ensure it works, I'll get you guys all the links and info.
Carlos
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See who's coming to the MB Meet on October 15th Irvine, CA - click here
with the MBWerks custom $30 adapter nowhere to be found....
I've done a little research, and by the end of the month, I should be in contact with a company in Germany that makes these things, for European cars that get shipped to the US. (usually because of military orders, they get to ship their purchased car for free). They still have to meet all the US DOT regulations and smog controls, but on the higher end newer European models, that is usually no problem.
Anyway, once I get all the info, and even get one shipped to me as a sample to ensure it works, I'll get you guys all the links and info.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
See who's coming to the MB Meet on October 15th Irvine, CA - click here
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
good find Drex !
with the MBWerks custom $30 adapter nowhere to be found....
I've done a little research, and by the end of the month, I should be in contact with a company in Germany that makes these things, for European cars that get shipped to the US. (usually because of military orders, they get to ship their purchased car for free). They still have to meet all the US DOT regulations and smog controls, but on the higher end newer European models, that is usually no problem.
Anyway, once I get all the info, and even get one shipped to me as a sample to ensure it works, I'll get you guys all the links and info.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
See who's coming to the MB Meet on October 15th Irvine, CA - click here
with the MBWerks custom $30 adapter nowhere to be found....
I've done a little research, and by the end of the month, I should be in contact with a company in Germany that makes these things, for European cars that get shipped to the US. (usually because of military orders, they get to ship their purchased car for free). They still have to meet all the US DOT regulations and smog controls, but on the higher end newer European models, that is usually no problem.
Anyway, once I get all the info, and even get one shipped to me as a sample to ensure it works, I'll get you guys all the links and info.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
See who's coming to the MB Meet on October 15th Irvine, CA - click here
It still looks like the sides would have to be cut out on this one a little bit also, but probably not as much. We'll see how the one I have on works out and I'll experiment later on. These things are cheap, so no big deal.
In fact, I think they had this at Super Autobacs, so I might stop by on my way to the meet (since it's in Orange County anyway).
BTW, I'm gonna be late to the meet everybody. I've gotta re-take my written test, picture and eye exam at the DMV (in the morning). I've got a good record, it's just that after renewal through the mail twice, you're required to go in.
Carlos, what time is the pro photoshoot gonna happen. any idea of time? I wanna make sure I'm there for that.
Last edited by drexappeal; Oct 11, 2005 at 03:38 PM.
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This is great info guys! Now, I just got to wait until Steve has more in stock and in brilliant silver.
Drex, you be carrying a driver license with a photo of you when you were 18 huh? A lot can happen in 10 years. Definitely need a new photo update.
Drex, you be carrying a driver license with a photo of you when you were 18 huh? A lot can happen in 10 years. Definitely need a new photo update.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
This is great info guys! Now, I just got to wait until Steve has more in stock and in brilliant silver.
Drex, you be carrying a driver license with a photo of you when you were 18 huh? A lot can happen in 10 years. Definitely need a new photo update.
Drex, you be carrying a driver license with a photo of you when you were 18 huh? A lot can happen in 10 years. Definitely need a new photo update.
F' man, time flew by way too damn fast!
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Originally Posted by Blake P
People actually buy those things?!
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
BTW, I'm gonna be late to the meet everybody.
Carlos, what time is the pro photoshoot gonna happen. any idea of time? I wanna make sure I'm there for that.
Carlos, what time is the pro photoshoot gonna happen. any idea of time? I wanna make sure I'm there for that.
photo-shoot will be happening throughout the day 11 AM - 4 PM
So just get there already !!
Carlos
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