Putting new tax disk in old chrome tax disk holder - is it hard?!

[Kodak]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgemie

just a quick note in that i also bought one and had my car registration number etched into the back... so now i've got a personalised tax disc holder - a cheaper alternative to a personalised plate - and it wont get me undesired attention from da rozzers round where i live..

I was going to do that too...!

Unfortunately for me, I wanted the rarer black metal S (didn't want to pay rare prices, though ) so was looking well before I got my car. Hadn't seen one for a few weeks then one was available so had to buy before getting lil' Sphinx...

Was going to post a picture, but there seems to be a problem with uploading... ?

Will put it on in a few days...

[ButtonIt]

Honestly... the one screw and swivel method works the best If you need a hand give me a shout, I'll be in Londres next week so I can meet if you like.

[Intrepid]

Golly all these sweet offers! Thanks guys.

I will try to do it unaided as I'm quite dextrous when I want to be... but I have (typically) 'mislaid' (NOT lost.. ) my allen key so please Tony can you send me one?! And you of all people should know that I'll never sell my little Rocket, even for getting a years road tax. And while I'm asking... what level of service do you think I require? I'm low-maintenance!

[dietcokeplease]

Hey Susan (as Spudd calls you!),

I've got a spare spares kit if you want it - new sticky pads, allen key and spare screws. I just don't have a MINI to attach my holder onto. Let me know if you want it.

[ButtonIt]

Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepid

And while I'm asking... what level of service do you think I require? I'm low-maintenance!

I'm sure there's plenty of fellas willing to give you a good service

[dietcokeplease]

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt

I'm sure there's plenty of fellas willing to give you a good service

<----- Bites tongue.

[Bonnie Scotland]

Read all the way through this thread hoping no one uses my method
It's just gotta be straight, so, remove all allen screws, carefull not to lose them behind the dash and remove the back plate.
Now, in true Blue Peter fashion, well half anyway, using some sellotape cut some small strips, position the tax disc on the plastic piece and fold over the sellotape to "hold" the disc onto the plastic piece.
Now attach more strips to the back of the plastic piece such that half of the strip is on the plastic and the other half will stick to the holder that is still on the windscreen.
Be sure the strip does not protrude beyond the holder, voila, securely in place and as straight as a straight thing

[MINIMAT]

I’ve bought a tax-disc holder from Halfords. Chrome with a mesh on the back. Made by Ripspeed. I might take a pic of the car and put it behind the mesh. Otherwise sounds the same sort of holder as everyone else.

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonnie Scotland

Read all the way through this thread hoping no one uses my method
It's just gotta be straight, so, remove all allen screws, carefull not to lose them behind the dash and remove the back plate.
Now, in true Blue Peter fashion, well half anyway, using some sellotape cut some small strips, position the tax disc on the plastic piece and fold over the sellotape to "hold" the disc onto the plastic piece.
Now attach more strips to the back of the plastic piece such that half of the strip is on the plastic and the other half will stick to the holder that is still on the windscreen.
Be sure the strip does not protrude beyond the holder, voila, securely in place and as straight as a straight thing

that was MY idea (see above)
must just be great minds thinking alike

[Intrepid]

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

Hey Susan (as Spudd calls you!),

I've got a spare spares kit if you want it - new sticky pads, allen key and spare screws. I just don't have a MINI to attach my holder onto. Let me know if you want it.

Thank you! But I think I'm ok - Salty Sea Dog Tony (ooo arrrr) has sent me an allen key so I think I'm sorted. will get my blue peter badge out and have a bash at it tomorrow night after work. Need Miners lamp I think...

Don't call me Susan!!! Damn Arnold....

[Maxi_Cool]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

or you could just smile sweetly, play the dumb blonde and find a bloke to do it for you

Ha! I tried that and i wished i'd done it myself - all (10) srews were taken out and the back plate was put on skew-whiff and then it was stuck in the middle of the passenger side of the windscreen. D'oh! Last time i play the dumb blonde.

[Bonnie Scotland]

Don't forget to tell us which of the above method's you chose to use

[Intrepid]

I used your method Bonnie Scotland but without the sellotape - such nimble fingers have I!!! It looks great and I've proud of my efforts. I am also very grateful to all of you lot for being so helpful.