F355 - Front number plate solution?

[Mulsanne-Speed]

Hi All,

Does anyone know of a good solution for improving the appearance of the front number plate on an F355?

The standard option doesn't seem to really follow the front shape of the car and looks a bit wrong to my eye.

I'm not sure about a sticker, as I suspect it might not pass an MOT - I also worry it would take half the paint off come time of removal.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Many thanks

[davek_964]

I had no problems with MOTs with a vinyl plate. I never tried to remove it though

[Mulsanne-Speed]

Thanks Dave - I do think a stick on vinyl number plate looks probably looks best. From what I can tell, as long as it's reflective vinyl and correctly spaced, it's legal..... Maybe if I stick a layer of PPF behind it, that would protect the paint following later removal.

I have found these guys for small, legal number plates, but not sure about fitting:

https://www.fourdotdesignerplates.co.uk/cars/produ...

Also, these people seem to have a good solution for fitting. Looks like some kind of quick release clamp. Handy if you want to take it off, and reattach for MOT, although I can't see one for an F355:

https://www.italiansupercarsolutions.co.uk/shop

https://www.italiansupercarsolutions.co.uk/video

[HardtopManual]

I persisted with a standard plate for ages and eventually gave in and put a sticker plate on. I take the old plate to MoTs just in case they are funny about sticker plates.

[Runnyg]

I had my 355 for 15 years with a stick-on front plate and it was never mentioned during the mot process or by the main Ferrari dealer who organised the test.
Also had no problems with police patrols.

[fooman]

Pictures I've seen the number plate on the lower bumper looks ok, what's the problem? UK plate too big? You might get away with using a plate that adheres to the import plate regs, that is if the bumper can't accommodate a full plate you can use a smaller plate and lettering (50mm? same as motorbike) and still be BS marked.

[Mulsanne-Speed]

Thanks all for your comments - Think I'll get a sticker plate

[Reggie20]

Does anyone have any pics of their 355 with a vinyl plate. Thanks.

[johnnyreggae]

Found this in the archive - not my car

Edited by johnnyreggae on Tuesday 13th January 09:19

[Runnyg]

[Katzenjammer]

My plate is mounted on a mounting bracket which I ssumed was standard, but evidently not.

Excuse the crappy pics:






Just checked measurements and the plate(a standard seven character affair) measures 80mm×420mm with a character height of 62mm. So its subtly smaller than normal and despite the character height has never ever been flagged in an MOT. It came with the car and I was assured was legal.

Edited by Katzenjammer on Wednesday 14th January 23:33

[FezSpider]

I have been using a vinyl sick on for over 20 years. Fits the contour of the lower bumper. Never had a problem.

[Reggie20]

Great - thanks for the pics guys, much appreciated.
Some fab looking cars there!😀

[Old Skool]

Never had a problem with mine either. Last straw was when a speed bump ripped my old plate off.