DIY "Grimspeed/Perrin" license plate relocation
 

What's up guys. I'd like to start out by saying I did NOT come up with this on my own, nor do I claim any creativity in doing so. Simply saw someone post it on the BRZ section and thought it was genius, so I did it myself. I also didn't take many pictures, didn't think i'd do a write up and it's pretty self-explanatory. I can take more pictures if any of you want any.

Step 1: Grab your tow hook, screw it in and tighten it as much as you can. You want to mark where you need to cut it (keep in mind the bracket sticks out, if you want it centered like mine, you need to account for the room it will take up to make sure it doesn't hit your bumper.)

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Step 2: Remove the tow hook, cut the loop end off on the marks you made, smooth the edges and set it aside.

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Step 3: Find a piece of metal to use as your backplate. I used a random piece of scrap I had lying around, aprox. 1/8-1/4'' thick to make sure it wont bend and damage the paint. Cut it about 1 inch shorter than the width of the plate (1/2'' on each side.)

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Step 4: Line it up with the license plate. Using a sharpie, mark where the holes are going to need to be drilled. You're going to want to drill the hole larger than the bolt you will be using so the thread won't get damaged but small enough so that the nut can sit on the back of it before welding. I used M6 nuts and bolts, drilled the hole to the first size bit I found that seemed to work.

Step 5: Once you have the holes drilled, put a bolt through it and tighten the nut to the back. Once they're tight, tack weld the nuts on so they'll hold, then remove the bolt and finish off the weld(s). You should now have the completed backplate as well as the prepped tow hook.

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Step 6: Re-insert the tow hook to the factory hole. Using a level (and make sure you're on level ground in all directions) position the back plate where you want it to sit. Once you're happy with the position and sure it's level, mark the back with a sharpie where it needs to be welded.

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Step 7: Remove the tow hook, and set the backplate down (making sure the nuts are on the same side that you'll be welding the hook to.) I used a large magnet to hold the tow hook in place while I set my first few welds, I would advise doing so as well if you have one available. Set a few tack welds, then re-insert it to the bumper to make sure it fits, it's level and it's not hitting the bumper at any point.

Step 8: Remove it again, finish off the welds, and make sure they're strong. Once you're good to go, cool it off in some water. Grind it down a bit with a sanding blade to make it nice and smooth. After that, a coat of primer, a coat of black paint, and you're good to go!

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If you have any questions, feel free to PM me, i'll respond as soon as possible. Also, if you're in SoCal (Los Angeles Area) and want me to do it for you, i'd be happy to, just buy the metal and bring me a Monster Energy ;)

Aaaaand posted this in the wrong thread, if a mod can move it to "Do-It-Yourself" it would be most appreciated <3

nice job bro

Nice! Have you noticed if the plate itself flexes at speed? My brother has a similar setup on his car and the plate tends to rub against the bumper with the wind.