Front license plate bracket - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bobka7914 · 01-12-2022, 11:58 AM

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_20...OA342L171.html

Will this Subaru License Plate Mounting Bracket fit the existing 2 pre-drilled holes in the front bumper? Alternatively, are there any hard rubber brackets that will fit?

Panda Grahams · 01-12-2022, 12:25 PM

I picked up one of these converter brackets JDM>USDM. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

Alternatively, there are tow-hook mounts which would avoid the built-in mount.

finch1750 · 01-13-2022, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panda Grahams

I picked up one of these converter brackets JDM>USDM. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

Alternatively, there are tow-hook mounts which would avoid the built-in mount.

The first gen tow hook mounts are a bit short so they only fit if it had full adjustablility of the angle like the Ptuning or Grimmspeed

SpectreRT · 01-13-2022, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

The first gen tow hook mounts are a bit short so they only fit if it had full adjustablility of the angle like the Ptuning or Grimmspeed

Correct. My PTuning one fits perfectly. They actually used my car as the test fit to confirm.

finch1750 · 01-13-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectreRT

Correct. My PTuning one fits perfectly. They actually used my car as the test fit to confirm.

Pretty sure I commented on your FB post in the 2022 group when you posted it lol.

I used the Grimmspeed from my Gen1 to test fit on my wife's Gen 2 before ordering. So it's confirmed too lol

DeathEvil · 01-13-2022, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobka7914

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_20...OA342L171.html

Will this Subaru License Plate Mounting Bracket fit the existing 2 pre-drilled holes in the front bumper? Alternatively, are there any hard rubber brackets that will fit?

this is what I bought, and had to get my own screws since the ones with the bracket were too small for our brz pre-drilled holes. Otherwise works and looks great

*Axel · 01-13-2022, 04:56 PM

Why would anyone use the tow hooks to mount a license plate when there is already a plate mount moulded into the front bumper? Put a plate off to the side and leave the glaring plate mount exposed that's moulded into the bumper.

People are weird!

finch1750 · 01-13-2022, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Axel

Why would anyone use the tow hooks to mount a license plate when there is already a plate mount moulded into the front bumper? Put a plate off to the side and leave the glaring plate mount exposed that's moulded into the bumper.

People are weird!

Front plate deletes help

Midnightsky · 01-13-2022, 08:42 PM

Honestly, everytime I see that front plate spot, I think an LED light bar is exactly what needs to go there lol.

bcj · 01-14-2022, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Axel

Why would anyone use the tow hooks to mount a license plate when there is already a plate mount moulded into the front bumper? Put a plate off to the side and leave the glaring plate mount exposed that's moulded into the bumper.

People are weird!

The first gen didn't have molded plate spots.
The dealer used a 3/4 inch hole saw to punch two holes and stuck threaded clips on the side.

ew.

Yoshoobaroo · 01-14-2022, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj

The dealer used a 3/4 inch hole saw to punch two holes and stuck threaded clips on the side.

WTF

jvincent · 01-14-2022, 02:34 PM

I ordered the bracket @Panda Grahams pointed to.

My dealer said there was no way he was drilling holes into my bumper.

Dubscientist · 01-14-2022, 02:48 PM

I didn't choose to drill into my front bumper, but I don't want to be harassed by the cops either. I bought this https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...+Plate+Bracket

It doesn't look great but I have now have time to find a better solution, it was 7 bucks.

Grosbard · 01-14-2022, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvincent

I ordered the bracket @Panda Grahams pointed to.

My dealer said there was no way he was drilling holes into my bumper.

Thanks for this thread! I was about to ask the same thing.

@jvincent - Have you already installed it and verified that it fit your car? (or same question for @Panda Grahams, I guess)

@Dubscientist - Same question for you - Have you already installed it and verified that it fit your car?

Thanks!

01-12-2022, 11:58 AM	#1
bobka7914 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: ‘22 BRZ, ‘18 Crosstrek Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Thanks: 34 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Front license plate bracket https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_20...OA342L171.html Will this Subaru License Plate Mounting Bracket fit the existing 2 pre-drilled holes in the front bumper? Alternatively, are there any hard rubber brackets that will fit?

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01-12-2022, 12:25 PM	#2
Panda Grahams Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: Colorado Posts: 392 Thanks: 204 Thanked 214 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I picked up one of these converter brackets JDM>USDM. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1 Alternatively, there are tow-hook mounts which would avoid the built-in mount.

01-13-2022, 04:56 PM	#7
*Axel Grey Man Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 22 MT BRZ Location: Fla Posts: 52 Thanks: 25 Thanked 70 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why would anyone use the tow hooks to mount a license plate when there is already a plate mount moulded into the front bumper? Put a plate off to the side and leave the glaring plate mount exposed that's moulded into the bumper. People are weird!

01-13-2022, 08:42 PM	#9
Midnightsky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ WRB Location: Alberta Posts: 374 Thanks: 383 Thanked 159 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honestly, everytime I see that front plate spot, I think an LED light bar is exactly what needs to go there lol.

01-14-2022, 02:34 PM	#12
jvincent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,746 Thanks: 131 Thanked 1,410 Times in 715 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I ordered the bracket @Panda Grahams pointed to. My dealer said there was no way he was drilling holes into my bumper.

01-14-2022, 02:48 PM	#13
Dubscientist Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Drives: 2022 BRZ Premium Location: Washington DC Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't choose to drill into my front bumper, but I don't want to be harassed by the cops either. I bought this https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...+Plate+Bracket It doesn't look great but I have now have time to find a better solution, it was 7 bucks.

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