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Buzz has a new identity.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by PhillandLin, Aug 20, 2014.

  1. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Good evening to all Copen fans. Hope all is well?

    Not long after I bought my silver Copen RK06 BZN last year and named him Buzz, I thought that it would be a good idea to give him an appropriate registration number when I could afford it.

    So, a couple of months ago, I treated the little chap to a new identity, and I've now fitted the new number plates :)

    KK, a perfect prefix for any enthusiastic Kei Kar
    06, which is when he was born in the UK
    BUZ, speaks for itself

    I hope that you like the idea, and I'd love to hear your comments and opinions.

    Cheers!

    PhillandLin and Buzz
     

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  2. Old Badger

    Old Badger Copenworld Regular

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    Brilliant!! :D:D:D
     
  3. Binz

    Binz Copenworld Regular

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    *like* :)
     
  4. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Thanks very much to OB and Binz for your positive comments.

    Cheers!

    PhillandLin and Buzz.
     
  5. Adam K

    Adam K Copenworld Guru

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    Nice plate :cool:
     
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    quibbles Copenworld Regular

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    Perfect! :D
     
  7. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Good evening to all Copen fans! Hope all is good with you?

    You may have seen an unusual item on Ebay recently. Described as a pair of genuine Daihatsu Copen front number plate brackets, part number DACC3055NVP.

    As I was changing Buzz's number plates anyway, and the cost was only £3.40 per pair, I thought I would buy a pair and give them a try.

    I've attached a couple of photos of the finished job. I'd love to know if you think they're a hit :) or a miss :(

    Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

    Cheers!

    PhillandLin and Buzz.
     

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  8. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Another angle...
     

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  9. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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  10. trustafox

    trustafox Copenworld Guru

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    whats the point of them? besides the obvious to hold the plate on which is no problem I've found with the standard fixing.

    if they are for a Copen, why does the bottom overhand and not be fixed to anything?
     
  11. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Good evening Trustafox! A pleasure to hear from you as usual. :)

    Errrr! I don't really know the purpose if the truth be known, and I agree, the lower part of the bracket is not attached to the car.

    They are clearly described as Daihatsu Copen genuine front number plate brackets, so I thought I'd see what they were all about.

    A bit strange don't you think?

    Unless I'm being a total idiot and I've fitted them incorrectly? :think: They only have one predrilled 7mm hole which is bolted to the number plate surface moulded into the front bumper.

    PhillandLin and Buzz.
     
  12. trustafox

    trustafox Copenworld Guru

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    its not meant for the rear is it?
     
  13. Binz

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    The rear ones are angled (sort of have 1 leg shorter than the other) to make the plate more vertical. If anyone has a spare set of rear brackets I'd be interested as 1 of mine is broken.

    For the front I got a mounting plate (hopefully I've attached a photo of it to this post). A bit like this one http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfo...chbrook-number-plate-surround-stainless-steel and I expect you can get them for the squarer style plates too.
     

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  14. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Good morning to you Trustafox and Binz. Thanks for your comments on this.

    Great minds think alike Trustafox. I have already used them on the rear of Buzz, and I think that they make a great difference to the look.:) Be sure to take a look when we meet up next Sunday.

    However, they were described as front number plate brackets, so I thought I'd give them a try on the front.

    This has obviously failed, so I've just taken them off Buzz :(

    I'll refit the front plate with adhesive strips later this afternoon.

    Cheers!

    PhillandLin and Buzz.
     
  15. princess

    princess Copenworld Regular

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    just got our second copen 04 reg. we also have a brand new vw bettle!!!!
    Hi Phillandlin and buzz, did you get the PM i sent you?
     
  16. PhillandLin

    PhillandLin Copenworld Member

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    Hello there Princess. Thanks very much for your reply.

    Yes, I got the message thanks very much. I really appreciate your help :)

    I've spoken to Andy, what a really nice chap!

    Anyway, Buzz is booked in for surgery during the week after the KKITP meeting. He's a bit nervous :eek: but I know that it'll be well worth it in the end :)

    We're really looking forward to meeting up with you next weekend, so we'll catch up then.

    Thanks agin!

    PhillandLin and Buzz.
     

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