DIY: Center Mounting the Front License Plate WITHOUT DRILLING

[_hollywood]

Finally got pulled over for no front plate, so i ziptied mine to the mesh but off to the right side, im not crazy about the looks.

If I trimmed my plate say half an inch around the border would i get pulled over? the numbers would still be showing...or drill some holes thru it for airflow?

I just hate the fact that i am blocking 25% of my airflow to the radiator now and imo the grimm speed one just doesnt flow with the car i want mine as low and out of site as possible....

[mact]

Anyone know if it's legal to spray the front plate with tint spray to make it blend in a little bit better with the dark grille? Obviously the plate number would have to still be somewhat visible.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by mact

Anyone know if it's legal to spray the front plate with tint spray to make it blend in a little bit better with the dark grille? Obviously the plate number would have to still be somewhat visible.

It's illegal to modify your license plate in any way.

[_F-R-S_]

i drilled hole threw the dealer.. it worked out for the best

[Norkoastal]

I am part of the resistance.. Neo Magnets and 3m are on my side!!!!

[_hollywood]

Originally Posted by Norkoastal

I am part of the resistance.. Neo Magnets and 3m are on my side!!!!

Pics? Please? Seems interesting

[Norkoastal]

Originally Posted by _hollywood

Pics? Please? Seems interesting

magnets are still enroute...

[travace]

looks good dude.

i was unlucky and had holes drilled into my bumper.

lucky for me Kinzo makes a nice mount that i was able to use with the already drilled holes to cover not only the holes in my bumper but my grill as well.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15277
im happy with it but if i didnt already get that i would prolly try your DIY as i like that look as well.

[E_br4ke]

Originally Posted by Norkoastal

magnets are still enroute...

Any updates?

[Norkoastal]

I have the rubber coated magnets epoxy'd to the frame...Next step would be taking off the bumper to epoxy the attaching magnets to the inside part of the stash.. Once this is done a little 3M tape to the bolt holes should provide a little extra insurance from slipping away.. Whats good about the design of the plate bracket is that it clips to the bumper on the bottom.. My biggest concern is the force of the magnets through the stache.. I'm thinking at least 10-15 pounds on each magnet should be sufficient to hold the plate/bracket...

[FT-86-]

My dealer surprisingly installed it without drilling

[Karmelo]

Originally Posted by FT-86-

My dealer surprisingly installed it without drilling

How? Do you have pictures?

[nos145]

Originally Posted by FT-86-

My dealer surprisingly installed it without drilling

must have used a lot of superglue then

[pcguru2000]

Originally Posted by Neurytic

I am also thinking of making a custom metal bracket that bend at 45 degrees for the tips of the bolt (instead of washer+zipties). IMO, if someone wanted to steal the front plate, they will just unscrew it.

I'm going to try your idea but instead of plastic zipties that get brittle with uv, heat, ozone, etc, I'm going to use metal zip ties. Order these on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a 304 stainless steel zip tie that is rust proof, uv proof, heat proof to 538C, and Tensil Strength: 198 lbs each.