Front Number Plate Mounts – 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1

Need a replacement front number plate mounts for your 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1? This 3D model lets you print a replacement for a broken, worn or missing original piece.

About this part

Designed as a lighterweight alternative to the full width number plate plinth, can utilise the existing top plinth mount holes and fixings, or drill your own, or stick on with pU adhesive. Front faces are perpendicular to centreline of the car when about 370mm apart. Left and and right hand version to make the pair.

Features:
Lightweight - saving 100-odd grammes over standard
Allows fitment of standard UK number plate with a front splitter
Vertical adjustment of plate for levelling in situ
Drain holes to prevent water build-up in the shell
Two mounting holes, the top one works in the pre-drilled standard plinth holes
Can be permanently fixed using PU adhesive.


Printing:

standard quality profile in Cura - 0.2mm. I print with a brim but you may get away without depending on your personal bed adhesion strategy. Support is needed for the holes/slots. Infill 25% for strength, skin thickness 0.8mm. Support infill at 20%, print weight of around 31g each.

Optionally rub down after printing to take gloss off print and reduce visible layering.

Compatible vehicles

• 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1

Always compare with your original part before printing. Fitment can vary by trim level and production date.

Specifications

Print settings

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

What you get

A digital 3D model (STL file) of this part, ready to print on your own 3D printer or at any local print shop or online printing service. This is a digital download: no physical part is shipped. Not sure it fits your car? Contact us with your vehicle details before you buy.

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Design credit: original design on Thingiverse, licensed CC BY-SA-4.0.