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Wilso · 03-02-2014, 12:19 PM

Just got my WRB BRZ and really really don't want to run a front license plate.. Law of Ontario says you gotta have both so I know I'll have to eventually.. Any suggestions on where to put it without drilling? Not a huge fan of the tow hook mount.
Thanks!

krayzie · 03-02-2014, 12:38 PM

Tow hook mount plate relocation kit is probably your safest bet, or you can stick the plate into the front dash like I see some ricers do, so the plate will become a projectile and chop your head off in an accident.

Wilso · 03-02-2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krayzie

Tow hook mount plate relocation kit is probably your safest bet, or you can stick the plate into the front dash like I see some ricers do, so the plate will become a projectile and chop your head off in an accident.

lmfao that's a picture in my head. I have it there now, just didn't want to drill anything or decide until I've made up my mind. Such a nice looking front bumper

wparsons · 03-02-2014, 05:24 PM

Not sure if you can pull it off on the BRZ, but I've got mine mounted using the factory mount but positioned lower and not screwed into the bumper. Instead I used a longer bolt and big washers to hold it to the grille.

You can kinda see it here:

fripsgirl · 03-02-2014, 05:32 PM

When I had my vintage Fiat 500 in Toronto, I had a retractable plate on the front. These do screw in underneath, but are very easy to install and quite handy. A quick click and the plate retracts when you no longer want to see it.

Just today I saw a suction cup mount that many Porsche guys use. I was told the suction mounts were heavy duty and didn't give, but I have my hesitation.

A friend of mine bought something called SpeedFlip for his high-performance vehicle, if you're looking for a Knight Rider type gadget

I will say that chances of being pulled over is high without a front plate. The only time I've been pulled over (and as a passenger too) was for a missing front plate. A nice cop will give you a warning, but otherwise it's a huge pain to go and fight it.

robwbright · 03-02-2014, 06:09 PM

I didn't want the tow hook mount either, but didn't want to drill. I briefly tried putting some foam backing on the plate and merely zip-tying it to the middle of the grille area. It looked like crap up close, so I bought the Perrin tow hook mount.

For what it's worth, I actually like it after installing it.

btune · 03-02-2014, 06:28 PM

I got the Grimmspeed relocation kit because of the same reasons as you (also on a WRB). However, recently I've been contemplating installing the license plate in the middle where it was meant to be. I don't know what it is about the color, but I feel like it does a better job dividing the mustache.

btune · 03-02-2014, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wparsons

Not sure if you can pull it off on the BRZ, but I've got mine mounted using the factory mount but positioned lower and not screwed into the bumper. Instead I used a longer bolt and big washers to hold it to the grille.

You can kinda see it here:

nice pic btw
very crisp

KPDoubleX · 03-03-2014, 07:50 PM

Definately look into using the grill....either zip tie or use some sort of mounting that will grad onto the grill

Aaron.H · 03-03-2014, 09:33 PM

My suggestion is the relocation kits using the the front tow hook.
That's what I did. Used the Grimmspeed in my car

Gords_zenith · 03-04-2014, 09:59 PM

Tinted plate covers help to dull down the bright white. Worked for me, if you want to run a front plate

Btw how do I post pics. Without using a URL

DaJo · 03-04-2014, 10:41 PM

GrimmSpeed Tow Hook Plate Relocator is the best route to go...

You can take it off at car shows and still look good while you're on the road with the front plate displayed by law.

I ordered it way before I even got the car.

Wilso · 03-05-2014, 08:45 PM

The only reason I don't want to get the tow-hook plate is because I might want to do the JDM looking towhook with the red loop hanging down :/

krayzie · 03-06-2014, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilso

The only reason I don't want to get the tow-hook plate is because I might want to do the JDM looking towhook with the red loop hanging down :/

But in Japan everybody runs a front plate in the middle. That's JDM! Just sayin'

03-02-2014, 12:19 PM	#1
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03-02-2014, 05:32 PM	#5
fripsgirl 1964 Fiat 500D Owner Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '06 Scion xA wMods, '64 Fiat 500D Location: SoCal & TO Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I had my vintage Fiat 500 in Toronto, I had a retractable plate on the front. These do screw in underneath, but are very easy to install and quite handy. A quick click and the plate retracts when you no longer want to see it. Just today I saw a suction cup mount that many Porsche guys use. I was told the suction mounts were heavy duty and didn't give, but I have my hesitation. A friend of mine bought something called SpeedFlip for his high-performance vehicle, if you're looking for a Knight Rider type gadget I will say that chances of being pulled over is high without a front plate. The only time I've been pulled over (and as a passenger too) was for a missing front plate. A nice cop will give you a warning, but otherwise it's a huge pain to go and fight it. __________________ 1964 Fiat 500 driving, world traveling, yoga teaching, dog loving, carbon fiber license plate frame specialist

03-02-2014, 06:28 PM	#7
btune Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 74 Thanks: 34 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got the Grimmspeed relocation kit because of the same reasons as you (also on a WRB). However, recently I've been contemplating installing the license plate in the middle where it was meant to be. I don't know what it is about the color, but I feel like it does a better job dividing the mustache. Last edited by btune; 03-02-2014 at 06:57 PM.

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03-02-2014, 12:38 PM	#2
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,914 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Tow hook mount plate relocation kit is probably your safest bet, or you can stick the plate into the front dash like I see some ricers do, so the plate will become a projectile and chop your head off in an accident.

03-02-2014, 06:09 PM	#6
robwbright Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Limited WRB Phantom ESC 1.5 Location: Middleport, OH Posts: 720 Thanks: 277 Thanked 243 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't want the tow hook mount either, but didn't want to drill. I briefly tried putting some foam backing on the plate and merely zip-tying it to the middle of the grille area. It looked like crap up close, so I bought the Perrin tow hook mount. For what it's worth, I actually like it after installing it.

03-03-2014, 09:33 PM	#10
Aaron.H Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Whiteout FR-S Location: WinterPeg, MB Posts: 130 Thanks: 22 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My suggestion is the relocation kits using the the front tow hook. That's what I did. Used the Grimmspeed in my car

03-04-2014, 09:59 PM	#11
Gords_zenith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Sport Tech Location: Durham, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 178 Thanked 110 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tinted plate covers help to dull down the bright white. Worked for me, if you want to run a front plate Btw how do I post pics. Without using a URL

03-05-2014, 08:45 PM	#13
Wilso "Patience young Padawan" Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Crystal White BRZ Location: Aurora Posts: 380 Thanks: 270 Thanked 71 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only reason I don't want to get the tow-hook plate is because I might want to do the JDM looking towhook with the red loop hanging down :/

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