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[ToM 2012]

hi i have brought a rear chrome number plate light that i thought was the one but the holes do not line up what i want to know is there only 2 types or is there other ones out there that are smaller or can i use the mk1 one and mount it on to the top? here is a picture of the holes i have




thanks

[surfblue63]

Those are the standard holes. A lot of the chrome versions are not made well and do not fit without making the mounting holes bigger. I'd get a good used standard one and paint it to match your car.

[ToM 2012]

ahh right cheers couldnt i use a mk1 one? as im not much for the big chrome one sticking out or has anyone got any ideas of what to use to make it different to others? thanks tom

[surfblue63]

I've just had another look at your pictures and it looks like those are not the original holes, they look to close together. Also there is no hole for the wiring.

Edited by surfblue63, 06 February 2013 - 09:44 PM.

[iMurray]

mk1 ones would require a different boot or a panel insert as they were different :]

[Noah]

mk1 ones would require a different boot or a panel insert as they were different :]

Or a drill.

To answer your question OP. I'd do as surfblue reccomends, those chrome ones often only last a few months before pitting and destroying themselves. A painted one to match would suit it lovely. Hope that helps.

[ToM 2012]

I've just had another look at your pictures and it looks like those are not the original holes, they look to close together. Also there is no hole for the wiring.

yeh thats why i fort is there a different style light i can use instead of the big chrome one. before i start drilling holes i was hoping there was another light to use. cheers

[ToM 2012]

mk1 ones would require a different boot or a panel insert as they were different :]

yeh the mk1 ones usually sit underneath the bottom of the numberplate but because the holes are so close together i thought a mk1 would fit as they look the same ino i would have to turn it around so the lights face down towards the plate but whats your thoughts? would it look crap?

[ToM 2012]

mk1 ones would require a different boot or a panel insert as they were different :]

Or a drill.

To answer your question OP. I'd do as surfblue reccomends, those chrome ones often only last a few months before pitting and destroying themselves. A painted one to match would suit it lovely. Hope that helps.

maybe i could paint it so its not so out there in the face?

[surfblue63]

You can pick up a used Mk1 at a show or on ebay real cheap to see if it fits. If it does then buy a nice shiney new one.

http://www.minispare...Lamps/Rear.aspx



PS this is mine with body coloured standard Mk3-on lamp

Edited by surfblue63, 06 February 2013 - 10:12 PM.

[ToM 2012]

ino its for mk1 but could i modify this to work? http://www.minispare...9B.aspx|Back to

[ToM 2012]

lol looking at the same one on mini spares your mini look lovelly mate i may need to pick your brains if you dont mind?

i brought that rear fog light you have got and i have no idea how to mount it? how did you do it and where did you put you wire threw? cheers again tom

[surfblue63]

I used the standard rear bracket but spun around to clear the over rider. My cars a '93 Sprite so the rear vallence was already drilled for the brackets and wiring on both sides.

[ToM 2012]

thats great mate now i no i can crack on. ile search for the bracket now. appreciate the help thanks tom

[Orange-Phantom]

The shiny one looks great IMO or....

I know it would involve a bit more work with filling in your existing holes but you could go for the clean look and fit illuminated number plate bolts such as....

http://www.ebay.co.u...534173956&ps=54

Just food for thought.