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Old 20-02-2015, 10:26 AM   #1
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Hi all, I've just purchased a black BF XR8 with black rims. I'm
Thinking about getting some personalised plates put on - which in you opinion looks better - black plates with white writing or white plates with black writing?
Also should I get slimline front & standard back or some other combo?
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Old 20-02-2015, 10:29 AM   #2
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I think that Black plates with white lettering look best on Black cars............

But I'm biased as that's what I've got
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Old 20-02-2015, 10:48 AM   #3
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I think that Black plates with white lettering look best on Black cars............
I agree. They blend in better with the rest of the car. Unless you want people to notice the number plates first, then the car. My theory is if you have a great looking car, don't draw attention away from it's aesthetics, but instead try to tie-in everything together. This depends on the model of the car and the colour. Take Historic plates for example. They look great on some cars, not so good on others.
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Old 20-02-2015, 11:10 AM   #4
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Black with white letters.
Slim front
Normal back
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Old 20-02-2015, 11:20 AM   #5
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Old 20-02-2015, 11:50 AM   #6
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as others have said slimline front normal back, white lettering on black plate its what I had on my XR8,
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Old 20-02-2015, 12:18 PM   #7
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Black with white letters. Slim front
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What he said. ^^^^^^

Black plates with white lettering on a white car always look great in my opinion.

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Old 29-04-2015, 07:49 PM   #8
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Depends on location.

Looking through recent posts from the site sponsor "MYPLATES" you don't want to purchase in NSW !!!!!
$220 one off fee, with $440 annual fee per year to use them (WTF)
In Vic, prices range from $550 with no annual fee, you buy them you own them, FOR LIFE

I have NELOTS, silver over black
(drive it like its NELOTS)
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Old 29-04-2015, 07:57 PM   #9
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I have NELOTS, silver over black
(drive it like its NELOTS)
Ok, I admit, I had to think about that lots Lmao!! It's the blonde hair. :-D
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Old 29-04-2015, 08:37 PM   #10
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Cheers.
NELOTS was on my old XR5, still have the rights.
Still have YEAH HA, used to be on my BA XRA
And have MOWDIT on the Ranger currently.

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Old 29-04-2015, 09:28 PM   #11
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Vic plates Black with white leters, $200.00 XRGRT-8
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Old 29-04-2015, 09:34 PM   #12
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Vic plates Black with white leters, $200.00 XRGRT-8
Try posting that here, not in someone elses thread.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=391
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Old 29-04-2015, 10:22 PM   #13
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I used to have black plates with grey writing. I think it looks best.
On the black Ranger currently have the standard white plate with black lettering, but really want a black plate with white or grey lettering. But it's hard to justify $300 odd dollars for nsw premium plate with just random lettering.
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I used to have black plates with grey writing. I think it looks best.
On the black Ranger currently have the standard white plate with black lettering, but really want a black plate with white or grey lettering. But it's hard to justify $300 odd dollars for nsw premium plate with just random lettering.
Don't go for the premium plates.
We've got the basic Black with white letters with our choice of 3 letters + 3 numbers.

$220 up front and $99 per year.
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Old 02-05-2015, 05:39 PM   #15
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Initially the NT charged $500 flat fee for all personalised plates. Then they dropped the price to $50 about 20 years ago and just about everyone took up the cheap offer. now it costs $178. The attached form shows the varieties available.

http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/__dat...sed-Plates.pdf

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Just leave the plates off altogether. Makes it a lot harder for people to identify you if you do the wrong thing.
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Old 02-05-2015, 10:09 PM   #17
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Perfect plate for a black V8!
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Old 02-05-2015, 11:28 PM   #18
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Just to day I seen a 2006 model car with the old black and white QLD number plates on it, now when I see a plate I know the year that they came out in pretty well so when I seen this one I thought that plate is lettered for a 1975 year model.
I was thinking this joker has just tossed some old plates on his car.
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