qim Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) What's the best way of attaching front rally plate to a 3A? I tried electrician´s black tape on the apron but sooner or later it would fly off. In the end I used plastic ties and blocked part of the radiator grille. That was fine in November with temps around 20º, but fear that at the end of April it may cause overheating. So, what is the best way without damaging the paintwork? Edited November 20, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi Camilo these are very popular with the Rallying fraternity. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Suction-Cups-40mm-with-M4-Thread-V2A-Suckers-Transparent-Knurled-Nut/272655740129?epid=1154082432&hash=item3f7b8c6ce1:g:x3wAAOxyJs5RdWDZ Iain Edited November 20, 2017 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I used plastic cable ties to fix the plate in the position shown in the photograph here so the airflow through the radiator was not impeded. http://www.agenceaustral.fr/media/79642bb6-caea-47e1-b6e8-49787d9cacf9-circuit-des-remparts-angouleme-2016-photo-austral?hit_num=339&hits=460&page=7&per_page=50&prev=f92bbe99-9559-40d4-adbf-b79d2ff54c2c&search=triumph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi Camilo these are very popular with the Rallying fraternity. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Suction-Cups-40mm-with-M4-Thread-V2A-Suckers-Transparent-Knurled-Nut/272655740129?epid=1154082432&hash=item3f7b8c6ce1:g:x3wAAOxyJs5RdWDZ Iain Hi iain So, you place two three on the apron and then tie the plate round them? is that it? Thanks Sorry! I got it: But how do you take them off without scratching the paintwork? Edited November 20, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I used plastic cable ties to fix the plate in the position shown in the photograph here so the airflow through the radiator was not impeded. http://www.agenceaustral.fr/media/79642bb6-caea-47e1-b6e8-49787d9cacf9-circuit-des-remparts-angouleme-2016-photo-austral?hit_num=339&hits=460&page=7&per_page=50&prev=f92bbe99-9559-40d4-adbf-b79d2ff54c2c&search=triumph Hi Mike Looks reasonable. Did you do the same to the rear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) DELETED - It was a repeat! Edited November 20, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hi Mike Looks reasonable. Did you do the same to the rear? Hi Qim, No they weren't required at the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I use double sided tape ( used for attaching no. plates) & stick them to the bumper Harvey S.Maitland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I use double sided tape ( used for attaching no. plates) & stick them to the bumper Harvey S.Maitland Doesn't that damage the paintwork? I've just had the car resprayed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSM Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 No damage to chrome bumper. Harvey S.Maitland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 No damage to chrome bumper. Harvey S.Maitland In last week's rally I taped the plates to the bodywork, front and back. It looks better, but the front kept flying off... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi iain So, you place two three on the apron and then tie the plate round them? is that it? Thanks Sorry! I got it: But how do you take them off without scratching the paintwork? Hi Camilo they are suction cups....just gently lift an edge an off they come. Iain Edited November 20, 2017 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi Camilo they are suction cups....just gently lift an edge an off they come. Iain I'm going to order some, but I am not convinced that if I place them on the apron, above the shield (nearly flat) they will not come off as the wind will blow under them. We'll see! Edited November 20, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino_mac Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I tied mine on with string in the same place as Mike Ellis above, as did all the other TR3's on the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I'm going to order some, but I am not convinced that if I place them on the apron, above the shield (nearly flat) they will not come off as the wind will blow under them. We'll see! HI Camilo check out these photos...i didn't use the suction cups....I hadn't seen them before, but others, more experienced than me thought them perfect. http://www.tonylarge.net/devon-classic-rally-2017-photos-cars-1-to-9 Iain PS We are car 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thank you Iain Suction cups, number plate double-sided tape, string, plastic ties,,, I am going to get the lot and I am sure the Rally plates will stay in place throughout. Thank you all Camilo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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