"Pop Plates" - new from Vicroads

[ilsautomotive]

Vic members may be interested in this; I followed a link on Autotrader and it seems there is yet another 'custom' plate option from Vicroads. They call it Pop Plates for some reason. It basically means for $99, your stock plates can be purchased with 1 of 14 different background colours. Slimline costs an extra $10.70 per plate. Details at:

Vicroads

Very tempting...

[gthofan]

its a good idea but wouldnt it make it more likely for plates to be stolen??

[Professor Farnsworth]

I saw that, but i mean seriously, if you're going to pay for plates, why on earth would you want to pay for generic plates which mean nothing, unless you're lucky enough to have one like [SIX.006] for an xr6 etc..

[ilsautomotive]

ghto, not sure if that would be a factor, especially if they are colour matched to a particular car..

fantz, that's one way of looking at it, or else you could say you get all the aesthetic benefits of full custom plates without the **** factor or $400+ price tag.

I just ordered a navy blue pair for the Eunos (slimline for the front). I'll post pics when they arrive.

[-jjM-]

id rather get it customed, colours look ight

that girl is ugly :S even with different colours :S

[Walkinshaw]

Originally Posted by gthofan

its a good idea but wouldnt it make it more likely for plates to be stolen??

I’ve had plates that stick out like the dogs proverbial, for 2yrs, and no they don’t get stolen. In fact I’d have-it-a-guess that personalized plates are LESS frequently stolen. I’m assuming here that stolen plates are primarily used for servo runners and crime’s involving vehicles. On that basis personalized plates are a definite no-go-zone.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Trouty

ghto, not sure if that would be a factor, especially if they are colour matched to a particular car..

fantz, that's one way of looking at it, or else you could say you get all the aesthetic benefits of full custom plates without the **** factor or $400+ price tag.

I just ordered a navy blue pair for the Eunos (slimline for the front). I'll post pics when they arrive.

You calling those with custom plates w4ankers ? :P

[Walkinshaw]

Originally Posted by fantz

You calling those with custom plates w4ankers ? :P

They are aren't they?

[Gubas]

Originally Posted by fantz

You calling those with custom plates w4ankers ? :P

Those with stupid ones, like me

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Gubas

Those with stupid ones, like me

my plates have always been a simple representation of the car, or in my current case, an expression of how bright the colour is ;p

[Psycho Chicken]

Mine are getting ordered next week. I've got future issue plates for the XB. They will look much better in black and white and without The place to be on them. Ghey.

Custom plates are what? $400? Well all up this set will of cost me $265. Custom plates = copbait.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Mine are getting ordered next week. I've got future issue plates for the XB. They will look much better in black and white and without The place to be on them. Ghey.

Custom plates are what? $400? Well all up this set will of cost me $265. Custom plates = copbait.

Personalised are $195. Eg. XD1980 etc, more for different colours. Custom are $395 and number letter mix are $495.

[Jokers Wild]

Originally Posted by Trouty

fantz, that's one way of looking at it, or else you could say you get all the aesthetic benefits of full custom plates without the **** factor or $400+ price tag.

I just ordered a navy blue pair for the Eunos (slimline for the front). I'll post pics when they arrive.

So does that means you have half the W4nk factor ?

Psycho Chicken Custom plates = copbait

. Rubbish

[Psycho Chicken]

No rubbish. Custom plates make a car stand out, like it or not. That's the whole idea of them.

[Damo]

how does having your plates stand out make you cop bait ? Unless your car is cop bait allready (ie really low, or too loud) than i doubt it would make any differance.

[Psycho Chicken]

Of course it makes a difference. If a cop sees two lowered cars with big wheels and a loud exhaust next to each other, one with standard plates and one without, which do you think he'll go for?

And to add to that, coloured plates stand out big time. It'll make them look twice. Why else to NSW cars stick out like dogs balls?

I know plenty of people who have put plates on and been harrased heaps more after it.

Of course I'm only really refering to car based plates, not those name/age/business/cat's name whatever plates.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Damo

how does having your plates stand out make you cop bait ? Unless your car is cop bait allready (ie really low, or too loud) than i doubt it would make any differance.

Yeah that's what i've found. Or if you're travelling unusually low under the limit, glancing around nervously when cops are around ;p Plates like ICTRBL (saw it yesterday) etc would arouse suspicious of course, but not something like BA220 or whatever, just compliments the look of the car. Calling people w4nkers for having custom plates is ludicrous, it's personal choice. I'm guessing a good 25% of people here would have some form of custom plate anyway.

[snypereb]

Not fussed about my plates but would like to get some same colour plates as my car!!!

[ilsautomotive]

And before anyone gets carried away, my words have been twisted. No one was called a 'W4NKER'. Though if you really wanted that as a plate, Vicroads' custom mix plates might be able to help. ;)

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Trouty

And before anyone gets carried away, my words have been twisted. No one was called a 'W4NKER'. Though if you really wanted that as a plate, Vicroads' custom mix plates might be able to help. ;)

touche ;p

[ON_DUBS]

as iiiiiiiiiifffffffff. paint em yourself.

i wouldnt pay that when for 70 bucks more i can have whatever i want out of 7 letters no more to pay

[Interceptor'85]

Interesting concept. I guess if your on a budget they'd be a lil something to sproose the caboose up.

I have to say Trouty, when i first read this thread, I thought Vic Roads had come up with Commonwealth Games Plates... heaven forbid!!!

Originally Posted by Damo

how does having your plates stand out make you cop bait ? Unless your car is cop bait allready (ie really low, or too loud) than i doubt it would make any differance.

i never get hassled by cops and my car is low, loud and has custom plates.....i think it depends on how you drive....

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by EF_Machine

Interesting concept. I guess if your on a budget they'd be a lil something to sproose the caboose up.

I have to say Trouty, when i first read this thread, I thought Vic Roads had come up with Commonwealth Games Plates... heaven forbid!!!

They have come up with Commonwealth games plates ;p

[Kenaz]

My car is low, louder than stock and has personal plates that suggest it might be a V8 and no cop has ever looked twice at my car.

[Walkinshaw]

Originally Posted by aussiefalcon

as iiiiiiiiiifffffffff. paint em yourself.

i wouldnt pay that when for 70 bucks more i can have whatever i want out of 7 letters no more to pay

Sorry mate, read the rules again.

In SA 7digit custom plates are $240/PER YEAR. It is not a once off fee.

[Professor Farnsworth]

I think it's like that in NSW too, in VIC it's a once off fee, then rego at the normal cost per year.

[ilsautomotive]

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They arrived today and there have been no stuff-ups from Vicroads. It was almost dark when I got around to taking the pics so bear with me. The colour match to the paint is A1 aside from the plates obviously not being glossy. The plates are edited out as it's just standard issue crap, but nonetheless the difference is clear. A bit of extra airflow at the front too. No regrets at my end.

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