the black number plate surround...

rossos · 05-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Guy's i've been looking at the front of my S recently thinking something has to go.... that black number plate surround....

So i took the number plate off and undid the 10mm bolts and it still didn't come off???? I pulled and noticed that it's fixed at either end but by what????

how can i get it off?? without braking the bumper???

J'sS2K · 05-04-2009, 02:40 PM

can you post some pictures? it should come off pretty easily.

turbosix · 05-04-2009, 02:50 PM

there is a bracket dead center behind the plate mount.

rossos · 05-04-2009, 02:57 PM

i have no pictures....

it's the actual black plastic 'thing'? that the number plate screws into... then once everything that i can actually undo is undone, it seems to be attached at either end? but i can't get it off, when i pulled it you could see the bumper plastic pulling too?!

i tried lifting it up, side to side etc but nothing and you can't get behind the bumper either.... i thought this would be an easy job!!

turbosix · 05-04-2009, 03:07 PM

it is an easy job, there are like 3 bolts. lay on the ground and look behind the plastic... you will see what i am talking about.

rossos · 05-07-2009, 11:08 AM

ok i'll have a look but how do i actually get to them?? i've already undone the 2 bolts on the front!?

turbosix · 05-07-2009, 11:52 AM

its very easy to get to dude, i did it in like 30 seconds when i first bought my car... just get under there and you should see it plain as day. i think you need a 10mm socket and maybe an extension

rossos · 05-13-2009, 03:36 AM

It has to be different... i've took the number plate off, and behind that there are two bolts (10mm) i've undone those and the thing doesn't budge.
when i've pulled it trying to see if it was just stuck on the bumper actually moves with it.

I've looked underneath and there are no extra bolts i've tried feeling behind but can't get there because of the bumper. are we defo talking about the same thing?

Java Junky · 05-13-2009, 04:03 AM

Referrin' to it as'a "number-plate" has me wonderin': are we talkin' Euro-version Stewie and does the Euro-version have a black surround for one'a those 3 foot (aplologiez: 1 meter) things that they use for license platez over there?
'Long shot, bu'choo guyz might actually be talkin' about applez'n orangez if ol' rossos not located in CONUS.
Rossos?

kgf3076 · 05-13-2009, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossos

It has to be different... i've took the number plate off, and behind that there are two bolts (10mm) i've undone those and the thing doesn't budge.
when i've pulled it trying to see if it was just stuck on the bumper actually moves with it.

I've looked underneath and there are no extra bolts i've tried feeling behind but can't get there because of the bumper. are we defo talking about the same thing?

Try this: Bumper Pix. That should give you a picture of what you have to remove. One 10mm bolt, one push pin and you should be done.

kgf3076 · 05-13-2009, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Referrin' to it as'a "number-plate" has me wonderin': are we talkin' Euro-version Stewie and does the Euro-version have a black surround for one'a those 3 foot (aplologiez: 1 meter) things that they use for license platez over there?

He hasn't removed the support from the rear of the license plate holder. That's why he's having problems.

Java Junky · 05-13-2009, 04:15 AM

Am I gonna godda pay extra fer that 'cause it came from Greece'r somethin'?
'Mornin' kg.

gomarlins3 · 05-13-2009, 06:17 AM

Is the car an AP2? I sure don't remember the AP1's being difficult to remove. I don't see why the AP2's would be either though.

kgf3076 · 05-13-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Am I gonna godda pay extra fer that 'cause it came from Greece'r somethin'?
'Mornin' kg.

Mornin' JJ. How you doin'? Nah, no extra charge for this one...I'm still in the states. I'm leaving Monday so I can celebrate becoming an official old phart this weekend.

kgf3076 · 05-13-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Is the car an AP2? I sure don't remember the AP1's being difficult to remove. I don't see why the AP2's would be either though.

It sounds like he hasn't removed the rear support for the plate holder. I gave him a link he can follow to a parts list that shows how the plate holder is installed.

rossos · 05-13-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Referrin' to it as'a "number-plate" has me wonderin': are we talkin' Euro-version Stewie and does the Euro-version have a black surround for one'a those 3 foot (aplologiez: 1 meter) things that they use for license platez over there?
'Long shot, bu'choo guyz might actually be talkin' about applez'n orangez if ol' rossos not located in CONUS.
Rossos?

LOL it's applez'n Pearz fella, your right i'm in London!! lovin the attempt of the cockney rhyming slang!!

rossos · 05-13-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Is the car an AP2? I sure don't remember the AP1's being difficult to remove. I don't see why the AP2's would be either though.

AP1's and AP2's??? it's a year 2k model AP1?

rossos · 05-13-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgf3076

Try this: Bumper Pix. That should give you a picture of what you have to remove. One 10mm bolt, one push pin and you should be done.

the link doesn't work for me

rossos · 05-13-2009, 08:18 AM

the front number plate right?! : )

Swingle1 · 05-13-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossos

LOL it's applez'n Pearz fella, your right i'm in London!! lovin the attempt of the cockney rhyming slang!!

Nope, not cockney! That's just the "Joisey Jenius" of Java!

'N itzz more 'n 'tempt. 'es "Da Master"!

rossos · 05-18-2009, 04:38 AM

can anyone help then????

Java Junky · 05-18-2009, 04:57 AM

'Sorry rossos. That wuzz my entire arsenal onn'att particular problem. Only other thingz I kin think of involve larger amountz'a muscle'r big hammerz.

But, any'a the jibberish whudd'I spew'izz entirely home-grown'n merely misinterpreted'z "cockney" slang.
We've all'uv us been slingin'a slang 'roun' preddy good. 'Ain't nobody godda corner on'a market, y'know?

kgf3076 · 05-18-2009, 06:06 AM

okay, try www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and drill down to find the front bumper assembly. You'll see how the plate is held in place. (BTW, both the original link and the link you quoted in your message worked for me).

Scooter · 05-18-2009, 08:12 PM

I think the "rossos not located in CONUS" part looks like a cockney rhyming attempt...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyming_slang

philiam · 05-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Plates of meat, that's me feet. Trouble and strife, that's me wife.

Java Junky · 05-18-2009, 11:45 PM

Oh geez rossos!
Now look whu'chu've gone'n done!
'Las' time somebody godd'em started, it took'a dozen postz 'afore'ey calmed down.
(How'd'ja make out?)

Scooter · 05-19-2009, 12:11 AM

This could be a whole new thread, pull in the Brits a bit... Can it go for a hundred pages? Probably... Once we all figure it out, I don't think we have yet.

<- uk guy reading this thread

rossos · 05-19-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgf3076

okay, try www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and drill down to find the front bumper assembly. You'll see how the plate is held in place. (BTW, both the original link and the link you quoted in your message worked for me).

???? maybe it my works firewall, thanks i'll try at home.

guys all this slang! i can only imagine you all sound like Dick Vandyke trying to be a cor'blimey chimney sweep!

rossos · 05-19-2009, 02:40 PM

the link doesn't work....

kgf3076 · 05-19-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossos

the link doesn't work....

I just checked and it seems that www.hondaautomotiveparts.com is down.

05-04-2009, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	the black number plate surround... Guy's i've been looking at the front of my S recently thinking something has to go.... that black number plate surround.... So i took the number plate off and undid the 10mm bolts and it still didn't come off???? I pulled and noticed that it's fixed at either end but by what???? how can i get it off?? without braking the bumper???

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turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,421	there is a bracket dead center behind the plate mount. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

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turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,421	it is an easy job, there are like 3 bolts. lay on the ground and look behind the plastic... you will see what i am talking about. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

05-07-2009, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,421	its very easy to get to dude, i did it in like 30 seconds when i first bought my car... just get under there and you should see it plain as day. i think you need a 10mm socket and maybe an extension __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

05-04-2009, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	i have no pictures.... it's the actual black plastic 'thing'? that the number plate screws into... then once everything that i can actually undo is undone, it seems to be attached at either end? but i can't get it off, when i pulled it you could see the bumper plastic pulling too?! i tried lifting it up, side to side etc but nothing and you can't get behind the bumper either.... i thought this would be an easy job!!

05-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	ok i'll have a look but how do i actually get to them?? i've already undone the 2 bolts on the front!?

05-13-2009, 03:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	It has to be different... i've took the number plate off, and behind that there are two bolts (10mm) i've undone those and the thing doesn't budge. when i've pulled it trying to see if it was just stuck on the bumper actually moves with it. I've looked underneath and there are no extra bolts i've tried feeling behind but can't get there because of the bumper. are we defo talking about the same thing?

05-13-2009, 04:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,396	Referrin' to it as'a "number-plate" has me wonderin': are we talkin' Euro-version Stewie and does the Euro-version have a black surround for one'a those 3 foot (aplologiez: 1 meter) things that they use for license platez over there? 'Long shot, bu'choo guyz *might* actually be talkin' about applez'n orangez if ol' rossos not located in CONUS. Rossos? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-13-2009, 04:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,396	Am I gonna godda pay extra fer that 'cause it came from Greece'r somethin'? 'Mornin' kg. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-13-2009, 06:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,689	Is the car an AP2? I sure don't remember the AP1's being difficult to remove. I don't see why the AP2's would be either though. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-13-2009, 08:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	the front number plate right?! : )

05-18-2009, 04:38 AM	#21 (permalink)
rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	can anyone help then????

05-18-2009, 04:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,396	'Sorry rossos. That wuzz my entire arsenal onn'att particular problem. Only other thingz I kin think of involve larger amountz'a muscle'r big hammerz. But, any'a the jibberish whudd'I spew'izz entirely home-grown'n merely misinterpreted'z "cockney" slang. We've all'uv us been slingin'a slang 'roun' preddy good. 'Ain't nobody godda corner on'a market, y'know? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-18-2009, 06:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,909	okay, try www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and drill down to find the front bumper assembly. You'll see how the plate is held in place. (BTW, both the original link and the link you quoted in your message worked for me). __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

05-18-2009, 08:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	I think the "rossos not located in CONUS" part looks like a cockney rhyming attempt... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyming_slang

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philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,718	Plates of meat, that's me feet. Trouble and strife, that's me wife. __________________ .

05-18-2009, 11:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,396	Oh geez rossos! *Now* look whu'chu've gone'n done! 'Las' time somebody godd'em started, it took'a dozen postz 'afore'ey calmed down. (How'd'ja make out?) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-19-2009, 12:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	This could be a whole new thread, pull in the Brits a bit... Can it go for a hundred pages? Probably... Once we all figure it out, I don't think we have yet. <- uk guy reading this thread

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rossos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	the link doesn't work....

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