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wparsons · 07-26-2013, 04:00 PM

I had to ask my dealership (Toyota) to not drill mine when I placed the order, it's part of the PDI up here so if you don't explicitly tell them not to you'll get holes.

adprokid · 07-26-2013, 04:03 PM

Is it possible to remove the moustache ?

shiumai · 07-26-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adprokid

Is it possible to remove the moustache ?

sure, with a saw or other cutting tool. what would you do about the gaping hole it leaves behind, though?

qoncept · 07-26-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

I had to ask my dealership (Toyota) to not drill mine when I placed the order, it's part of the PDI up here so if you don't explicitly tell them not to you'll get holes.

My dealer spouted off something about requiring a front plate mount in the state of Iowa before I even prompted them about it. I'm running a front plate and don't like the tow hook relocation anyway so it didn't really matter for me.

I did get to them before they stuck their dealer sticker on though.

meeskee2 · 07-26-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Slash

Typical dealership. A photo is a two man job. Haha

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Right! hahaha Like what is this guy in yellow there for? moral support? "Yeah, yeah, right there Jim." LOL

Richard Cranium · 07-26-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by qoncept

My dealer spouted off something about requiring a front plate mount in the state of Iowa before I even prompted them about it. I'm running a front plate and don't like the tow hook relocation anyway so it didn't really matter for me.

I did get to them before they stuck their dealer sticker on though.

My dealer almost did the same thing to me, but before I signed the dotted line I told them I'd walk if they drilled anything for a front plate.

Slash · 07-26-2013, 04:58 PM

My salesman told me he'd kill me if I out one on.. Hahah

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JLMIAMI · 07-26-2013, 05:53 PM

ughh i feel like calling subaru north america and demanding a new bumper haha

qoncept · 07-26-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard Cranium

My dealer almost did the same thing to me, but before I signed the dotted line I told them I'd walk if they drilled anything for a front plate.

Oh, also, it was already done. If it hadn't been I would have told them not to. But like I said, I'd have a license plate there one way or another so the holes don't bother me.

JLMIAMI · 07-26-2013, 06:02 PM

would something like this look good?

kALMIGHTY · 07-26-2013, 06:05 PM

It wouldn't look bad, if ultimately you end up not finding a way to plug the holes. But I'd at least demand a new bumper. What's the worst that could happen? They say no? You'll still have holes in your bumper if you don't try, but there's chance you might not, if you do try.

JLMIAMI · 07-26-2013, 06:16 PM

already tried lol.

wparsons · 07-26-2013, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qoncept

My dealer spouted off something about requiring a front plate mount in the state of Iowa before I even prompted them about it. I'm running a front plate and don't like the tow hook relocation anyway so it didn't really matter for me.

I did get to them before they stuck their dealer sticker on though.

From plates are required here, but I drove off the dealer lot with my front plate in the trunk.

Mine is now mounted using the factory mount, but installed lower on the grille using long bolts and big washers. No holes in the bumper, and no complaints from cops.

JLMIAMI · 07-27-2013, 01:14 AM

does anybody know who makes a bracket like the lakin slimline front plate bracket from Australia in the states?

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