Front license plate question

[sklimo]

Originally Posted by xphiledan

Zip tie to front grill. Cop already pulled me over for having it on the passenger visor.

DAMN......................

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by that_one_guy

I really don't get what everyone has against screwing the plate directly to the bumper as it was designed. Are you going to ever take it off? If not then it really doesn't matter.

yes - i do take it off for photos and car meets.

[hur1ey02]

Grimmspeed, Raceseng, and I think Perrin makes a relocation kit too that uses the towhook location. I have one on my FR-S because no front plate in VA will get you a ticket quickly - at least on this car it will. My wrangler ran no plate for years with no problems.

I like my Grimmspeed kit, but they're all going to be similar. Raceseng's has a ball joint action that allows up/down adjustment. Grimmspeed's is set when you do the install but is easily changed as well. It's easy to remove if you're going to a show or photoshoot, etc and doesn't leave holes in the bumper. I'm trimming the "cap" that fits in that hole to go around the bracket/tow hook part for a tighter fit as I know I'll have to permanently have a front plate.

No plate > relocation kit > drilling bumper (in my opinion)

[Calavera]

Toggle bolts and washer in front grill. No drilling necessary and you do not need to take the bumper off.

[DoomsdayJesus]

Originally Posted by hur1ey02

Grimmspeed, Raceseng, and I think Perrin makes a relocation kit too that uses the towhook location. I have one on my FR-S because no front plate in VA will get you a ticket quickly - at least on this car it will. My wrangler ran no plate for years with no problems.

I like my Grimmspeed kit, but they're all going to be similar. Raceseng's has a ball joint action that allows up/down adjustment. Grimmspeed's is set when you do the install but is easily changed as well. It's easy to remove if you're going to a show or photoshoot, etc and doesn't leave holes in the bumper. I'm trimming the "cap" that fits in that hole to go around the bracket/tow hook part for a tighter fit as I know I'll have to permanently have a front plate.

No plate > relocation kit > drilling bumper (in my opinion)

The ball joint idea is ok, but realistically you're never going to want to adjust it up and down. The Grimmspeed mount is rigid and pretty much perfect, I've heard Perrin's is nice too.

Love my grimmspeed, especially with a canted angle that allows for better DRL visability.

[Mach V Dan]

Originally Posted by Marchy

Cravenspeed also offers it for our cars, i have it and it works fantastic.

We sell and stock that one. I have it on our shop car...



--Dan
Mach V

[Flat Black VW]

I just zip tied mine to the front bumper under the mouthguard. Folded the bottom of the plate so it fits well.

Theres some pictures where you can see it in my build thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1115923

[ntron1]

Industrial Velcro.

[gonzalj1]

Originally Posted by Calavera

Toggle bolts and washer in front grill. No drilling necessary and you do not need to take the bumper off.

Care to elaborate please? What exactly is a toggle bolt, excuse my ignorance

[DoomsdayJesus]

Originally Posted by gonzalj1

Care to elaborate please? What exactly is a toggle bolt, excuse my ignorance

Usually used for mounting things in drywall. The nuts have spring-loaded wings that spring out after you drive them through drywall, then you cinch them down by screwing the bolt in.

Ask for them at Home Depot they'll offer you 50 sizes.

[grdotnet]

I debated this for some time and ended up with the Skene Design mount. Yeah you still end up drilling (two small holes, under the bumper, you'll never see them unless the car is on a lift). I couldn't handle the look of the offset mount and liked the adjustability of the Skene. It wasn't the cheapest but I've been very happy with it.

[TM]

I just used double-sided automotive 3m tape to mount the oem bracket to the bumper. It's been holding on strong for about 4 months now since I've put it on, including some HPDE and autocrossing sessions.

[robot]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

We sell and stock that one. I have it on our shop car...



--Dan
Mach V

And it's cheaper than the other options.

Only $60

[Seraph]

If you want super easy.... License plate relocation kits use the front tow hook instead. I think they run between $50-$90. It does look a little... Lopsided... but I didn't want to drill the bumper either.