BRZ License Plate location - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 02:51 PM

I'm not sure if there is a thread like this yet but I was wondering what people would prefer. Do you put your license plate in the middle or use the tow hook to put your license plate? I know most people probably don't even use their license plate in the front lol but this is for those who do or where you would put it.

Examples in case ^^

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Feel free to post what you think or maybe stories of you and your front license plate lol Hope this thread is interesting lol

sklimo · 04-17-2013, 02:56 PM

I will never run with front plate, I have my plate attached to passenger sun visor. But center would be my choice if I HAD to make a choice.

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sklimo

I will never run with front plate, I have my plate attached to passenger sun visor. But center would be my choice if I HAD to make a choice.

perfect answer ^^ but is it legal where you live?

sklimo · 04-17-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonk227

perfect answer ^^ but is it legal where you live?

Kinda!!! LOL. CT law says you need to run front plate but doesn't say where you have to put it. To be honest I don't even flip visor down 99% of the time. I figure if they pull me over I will put it down then and say sorry you didn't see it!!!

996garage · 04-17-2013, 03:09 PM

I created a custom license plate mount with L brackets to mount the plate at a slight rake on the bottom the BRZ mustache. The license plate is centered and sits in the space between the bottom of the mustache and the top of the front lip. This does however block more of the airflow to the radiator since it sits lower covering the vent slats. I did the same on my NSX and have never had any problems.

I just could not bear the thought of drilling 2 huge holes into the front of the mustache. At least with this method, if I remove the front plate, you will not see the drill holes unless you crouch down to look. I took the mount off for now as I'm still waiting for my plates, so I'll try and take a photo when I get them.

kash · 04-17-2013, 03:13 PM

Why do people mount the front plate on the side? Either center it or no front plate at all.

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sklimo

Kinda!!! LOL. CT law says you need to run front plate but doesn't say where you have to put it. To be honest I don't even flip visor down 99% of the time. I figure if they pull me over I will put it down then and say sorry you didn't see it!!!

LOL have you ever actually run to trouble where you did that? lol its too bad CA law makes it so much more strict :/

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Originally Posted by 996garage

I created a custom license plate mount with L brackets to mount the plate at a slight rake on the bottom the BRZ mustache. The license plate is centered and sits in the space between the bottom of the mustache and the top of the front lip. This does however block more of the airflow to the radiator since it sits lower covering the vent slats. I did the same on my NSX and have never had any problems.

I just could not bear the thought of drilling 2 huge holes into the front of the mustache. At least with this method, if I remove the front plate, you will not see the drill holes unless you crouch down to look. I took the mount off for now as I'm still waiting for my plates, so I'll try and take a photo when I get them.

i would love to see that!

please do let us know when you do!

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kash

Why do people mount the front plate on the side? Either center it or no front plate at all.

idk lol some people like the unique styling i guess lol to each his own you know?

sklimo · 04-17-2013, 03:22 PM

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LOL have you ever actually run to trouble where you did that? lol its too bad CA law makes it so much more strict :/

Not yet!!! LOL.
Yeah I hear CA is VERY strict about that and Tint.

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sklimo

Not yet!!! LOL.
Yeah I hear CA is VERY strict about that and Tint.

LOL knock on wood then xD hope you never get into trouble with them

and yeah :/ it's kind of stupid. I get the license plate thing because they have cameras that scan it, but the tins :/ It's more like NO TINTS if you want no trouble

LeeMaster · 04-17-2013, 03:26 PM

I put mines in the front center, I didn't drill holes on mine though, I just used properly prepped 3M double sided tape to hold it together.

Wilsonk227 · 04-17-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeMaster

I put mines in the front center, I didn't drill holes on mine though, I just used properly prepped 3M double sided tape to hold it together.

can we get some pictures?

much better than drills

Turbowned · 04-17-2013, 03:33 PM

Would prefer not to have one at all, but I think it looks weird when it's offset to one side or the other. I will either mount it in the stock location or buy one of those motorized hide-away license plate brackets:

sklimo · 04-17-2013, 03:35 PM

@Wilsonk227 Thanks!!!! :happy0180:

View Poll Results: Where would you put your front license plate?
Middle (regular)	33	30.28%
Side profile	46	42.20%
I don't use my front license plate at all	30	27.52%
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Wilsonk227 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Super Vehicular Terrain Vehicle Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 395 Thanks: 211 Thanked 170 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ License Plate location I'm not sure if there is a thread like this yet but I was wondering what people would prefer. Do you put your license plate in the middle or use the tow hook to put your license plate? I know most people probably don't even use their license plate in the front lol but this is for those who do or where you would put it. Examples in case ^^ Feel free to post what you think or maybe stories of you and your front license plate lol Hope this thread is interesting lol __________________ ig: @MrWiils0n

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LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put mines in the front center, I didn't drill holes on mine though, I just used properly prepped 3M double sided tape to hold it together. __________________

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