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

ninjasaurusrex · 12-13-2012, 04:09 AM

hey so where i live the cops are kind of strict and like to pull people over for stupid things, so i decided to remove one reason for a cop to stop me.

i wanted to mount the plate at the tow hook attachment, but i couldn't justify the cost of the LP relocators. i searched around and saw someone who did this to a scion xB and decided that it couldn't hurt to try it

i'm going to paint the bolts/wahers/nuts black...too lazy to do it tonight

i spent a whopping $1.65 for:

2x 5" Carriage Bolts
4x Fender Washers
8x Nuts (i actually need two more)

what do ya'll think? look decent enough? or should i get shorter bolts

RallySport Direct · 12-13-2012, 11:58 AM

That looks pretty decent for $1.65. Does it rattle and has it come loose so far?

-Zach

russv · 12-13-2012, 01:20 PM

I would be concerned about the plastic grille being strong enough, especially at highway speeds.

post_break · 12-13-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjasaurusrex

what do ya'll think? look decent enough? or should i get shorter bolts

Shorter? I think you should get longer ones. Maybe 2 feet?

DaJo · 12-13-2012, 01:32 PM

I recommend that you invest in a proper tow-hook LP relocator kit... This doesn't look like it'll hold.

Dispect · 12-13-2012, 01:44 PM

I agree with dajo. Its bound to come loose and fall off. Happened to my friend once

HunterGreene · 12-13-2012, 01:53 PM

1) not bad, I had a similar set-up on my previous car, but I would shorten how far that plate is sitting from the car.

2) If you ever plan on going through an automatic car wash, you're going to have to take that off or remove the lower grille. And don't let anyone take it through an automatic car-wash at the dealerships or anything like that.

ninjasaurusrex · 12-13-2012, 08:13 PM

i took it off this morning, didnt want to risk it. my uncle suggest i used nylocs so i bought some they're 1.88$ for 2. gonna put them on before i leave from work.. i have a 45 minute drive home..i'll let y'all know what happens

Slammin · 12-14-2012, 12:12 PM

Why'd you make it stick so far out?

I'd sorten it up as close to the grille as possible.

ninjasaurusrex · 12-14-2012, 04:23 PM

i wanted the plate as far right of the bumper as i could get it. i may just put it closer to the grille.

12-13-2012, 04:09 AM	#1
ninjasaurusrex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIY License Plate Relocation hey so where i live the cops are kind of strict and like to pull people over for stupid things, so i decided to remove one reason for a cop to stop me. i wanted to mount the plate at the tow hook attachment, but i couldn't justify the cost of the LP relocators. i searched around and saw someone who did this to a scion xB and decided that it couldn't hurt to try it i'm going to paint the bolts/wahers/nuts black...too lazy to do it tonight i spent a whopping $1.65 for: 2x 5" Carriage Bolts 4x Fender Washers 8x Nuts (i actually need two more) what do ya'll think? look decent enough? or should i get shorter bolts

12-13-2012, 01:20 PM	#3
russv First 86 Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would be concerned about the plastic grille being strong enough, especially at highway speeds. __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

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12-13-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That looks pretty decent for $1.65. Does it rattle and has it come loose so far? -Zach

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Dispect Newbie Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 413 Thanks: 78 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree with dajo. Its bound to come loose and fall off. Happened to my friend once

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HunterGreene Hail Magnet Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S: "Artemis" Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 4,578 Thanks: 3,386 Thanked 3,195 Times in 1,633 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	1) not bad, I had a similar set-up on my previous car, but I would shorten how far that plate is sitting from the car. 2) If you ever plan on going through an automatic car wash, you're going to have to take that off or remove the lower grille. And don't let anyone take it through an automatic car-wash at the dealerships or anything like that.

12-13-2012, 08:13 PM	#8
ninjasaurusrex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i took it off this morning, didnt want to risk it. my uncle suggest i used nylocs so i bought some they're 1.88$ for 2. gonna put them on before i leave from work.. i have a 45 minute drive home..i'll let y'all know what happens

12-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#9
Slammin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 1995 BMW M3 Location: 22980, Va. Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why'd you make it stick so far out? I'd sorten it up as close to the grille as possible.

12-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#10
ninjasaurusrex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i wanted the plate as far right of the bumper as i could get it. i may just put it closer to the grille.

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