Would we be able to get away with this?

[Staticfrost]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6622



I don't want to drill holes into my front bumper :s

QLD Rules-
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Registrati...er-plates.aspx

Number plates

If you drive on Queensland roads, your vehicle must be fitted with official number plates. It's the law.

Legally, the characters on the number plate must be visible from 20 metres (m) away at any point within an arc of 45 degrees from the surface of the plate, above or to either side of the vehicle. Number plates must be permanently attached to a vehicle so that when it is on level ground the plates are upright, horizontal, and not more than 1.3 m above the ground.

Number plates also help to identify your vehicle and the person responsible for it in cases of a crash or theft – they can also help in the recovery of your vehicle if stolen.

It is your responsibility to ensure your number plates are kept in good condition. You can be fined up to A$320 for not replacing damaged or illegible number plates.

I don't see how this doesn't apply.

[JiB]

the plate position doesnt bother me, they have to be on the car. whats wrong with the middle?

[davey90]

I don't live in QLD, but in NSW I have seen utes and some cars (rarely seen) have number plates on one side at the front of the car, as long as it doesn't stick out to the side too much like a saw thumb then i guess you'll be right, I've seen some tuner cars, my old neighbour that moved out was a tuner for his 200sx he was on HOT4s magazine once really old issue. He had his number plates on the side front bar of his car because he had no where to stick the plates and like you, he didn't want to pop holes in the front bar it'll ruin his air brushed art on the car.

you'll be right!

[Nardi330]

the plate holder seems to come fitted from Japan so you will have holes on the bumper.

the picture my friend took at the port has the front plate holder fitted.

for me if there are holes already, i can't be bothered. i'll take out the holder for a cleaner look since my plates are slimline.

[Gir]

Wow it looks silly off to the side... I would just stick with the middle.

[Staticfrost]

If it has a holder i will have to do it... but if it had no older i didn't want to drill holes.

[BigM]

Ricer fail :P

One of the Evo's (6 or 7 maybe?) did it because of the way the bumper was designed and having it in the middle would have blocked the intercooler a bit, ever since seems to have been the most hektic way to have your number plate...

[FT-86GOD]

anywhere clearly displayed on bumper is acceptable

[Varvs]

Why? youre going to have holes in the bumper where the original mounts were and there is no performance benefit to do so.

cars the have it from the factory have it because theres not enough space to mount or it blocks the intercooler. this car has neither of those issues.

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by Varvs

Why? youre going to have holes in the bumper where the original mounts were and there is no performance benefit to do so.

cars the have it from the factory have it because theres not enough space to mount or it blocks the intercooler. this car has neither of those issues.

Judging from the pictures i had seen there were no holders... but this has been confirmed that there is for Australian model :'( so i will be using the supplied mount now.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

Judging from the pictures i had seen there were no holders... but this has been confirmed that there is for Australian model :'( so i will be using the supplied mount now.

i'm planning to take off the holder and mount the plate directly on the bumper for a cleaner look (if the holes match up).

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

i'm planning to take off the holder and mount the plate directly on the bumper for a cleaner look (if the holes match up).

Yes if it can be removed :S...

[Nardi330]

it can. according to the TRD front lip instruction.

[Nafe]

I am with the "who cares, it doesn't add performance" way of thinking. Stock position is fine.
Rates as highly as calling debadging a "mod" IMO