License plate relocations options that dont comprimise integrity
http://www.subispeed.com/grimmspeed-plate-relocation
I was looking at this one. Then I realized that if someone bumps me during parking, that would severely screw up the device, push metal against the car, and destroy the screw hole that the tow bar goes into, aka: destroying much. So that option is just out. I only would use the bracket when I have to park in New York City on the street. That is the only time it would surely be crushed and do massive damage for a slight tap. Any other suggestions for license plate holders that would not scratch, crush, or etc the car? I saw the magnetic option. I dont think that would work in NY City. People really live in the middle of nowhere and have a lot of unique options that only work in the middle of nowhere. I cannot find one that would work other than drilling through the bumper and making it look like crap. Suggestions? comments and experience on any of them is also good. |
I use a mount from Skene Designs that I had from my Camry. It says its a drill less mount but it actually designed to drill in a place where you dont see the holes if it removed. It is also adustable up, down, and tilt.
I made a couple holes into the grille area and you cant see the holes unless you get really close to it. You could do something like that and drill under the mustache of the BRZ. This way when you take it off you cant see the holes. Something like this. They have one for the 2017 BRZ too. http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket...i-CooperSM.jpg |
Perrin makes one that's a little more beefy
http://perrinperformance.com/i-17371...N6saAlq78P8HAQ Honestly if some one has enough force to "crush" it there doing a hell of a lot more damage to your car then destroying the tow screw hole. |
If someone backs into your license plate/mount and deforms it, nothing is going to prevent scrapes to the bumper cover. I actually think that the tow hook one is your best option as it stands out further, and should stand up to a bumper tap. I bought the skene before i came up with the magnetic design, and the skene will mark the bumper if the license plate is pushed back so it contacts. my magnetic one will mark it, but it's plastic-plastic contact. I've covered the contact point with vinyl so the bumper is protected somewhat.
by the way, los angeles isn't really 'in the middle of nowhere'. that being said, i do NOT parallel park my car if i can help it. |
I bought the Skene, although I won't mount it until I get a ticket. The tow-hole mounts look weird to me. The magnetic mount, though ingenious, is just too involved for my taste. The Skene appears to be a simple, solid compromise that keeps the plate in the center while minimizing unsightly holes in the bumper. I'll probably add a lightweight backer frame, too, to keep the plate from bending under wind pressure, should I ever have to mount it.
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This is a genius proposal, funny as hell too. Yes, being that the fix-it tickets are $0 dollar fines if fixed, one can ride around without the thing until one gets a ticket. However: Parking. I believe I can get a fine and not a fix-it ticket for parking with only one plate on. Anyone know if this is the case? |
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Yeah, drilled holes are looking better. That or the magnetic solution. Parking now is the issue. Driving violation is an easy fix. the one you have with magnets using OEM seems the best, so long as you can isolate the back plate from rubbing a lot. Wouldnt just putting a wide piece of black form on the back of the bracket work? or that still grinds probably. I would have to figure out how to get behind the bumper like you did. |
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$25 first violation |
I have the Perrin kit and it's actually super sturdy. I had a guy rip my bumper off and the only thing that kept one side on was the license plate mount. I've also bounced a few cones off it autocrossing with no problems.
Picture of the car after it was hit. It didn't even bend the bracket. http://i.imgur.com/vfT1BQU.jpg |
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if you read the magnetic mount thread, one guy was able to slide the magnets behind the bumper without removing the bumper. but then, they weren't secured in place. |
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if you don't parallel park, the tow hook mount is cool. I think I will have to. I go to a lot of clubs in Manhattan. I do not park close but I do park in parallel. Tow hook would cause massive chain reaction for what would otherwise be a small mark if at all. |
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