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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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License Plate Frame

Just curious, does anyone use license plate frames on their TSXs?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kammerz
Just curious, does anyone use license plate frames on their TSXs?
for the rear plates..i dont.. i just screw the plates on without the frame..
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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I thought a thin chrome frame on the rear would complement the chrome Acura and TSX lettering and the A icon above the plate. Anyone already using this? Does it look as nice as I imagine?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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I have the one from the dealer which says acura in black, the chrome gives it that little extra. I like it.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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I bought chrome frame w/ smoke lens to cover both front and back plates. Being my car is black, it looks really good.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rifleman
I thought a thin chrome frame on the rear would complement the chrome Acura and TSX lettering and the A icon above the plate. Anyone already using this? Does it look as nice as I imagine?

I have done it to other cars, and it does just what you say. It compliments the chrome of the emblems nicely. I say go for it, especially if you like it.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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There are some "chrome" TSX plates on ebay, which I and some other members bought. Recently I noticed that the frame has begun to rust, which I believe happened to some other people too but not everyone. Just wanted to warn you about that possible issue. On the other hand they are pretty cheap so it's not a big loss.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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Oh god, hope this works :bling:
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Anyone have a carbon fiber look frame? I was thinking either a thin chrome frame as people have suggested or the carbon fiber look frame...I have a NBP/EB.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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No frame. Looks cleaner without one to me.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:11 AM
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i have a Chrome "Univesity of Washington" frame in the back...but none in the front~
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 06:02 AM
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have a chrome frame w/ACURA at bottom in the back. default dealer frame in the front.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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Here in New York they were giving out tickets for license frames that obscured parts of the lettering on the license plate. Nice to know New York is so safe and secure that such an issue can be a concern.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Just have the dealer frames on front and back.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rifleman
I thought a thin chrome frame on the rear would complement the chrome Acura and TSX lettering and the A icon above the plate. Anyone already using this? Does it look as nice as I imagine?

I have one on the back and I think it looks great. Its only held down by two screws so I had to put some foam weatherstrip to keep it from rattling.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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I have a chrome silver and green College of William and Mary frame in the back. (now you guys in DC area can spot me ). The only neg drawback is it rattles a bit with loud music, or heavy bass, cuz it uses only two screws, which are placed up top, and the bottom of the frame isn't securely fastened to the car.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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I have one on the back and I think it looks great. Its only held down by two screws so I had to put some foam weatherstrip to keep it from rattling.
okay thanks for the solution, cheers!
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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no frame here
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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I have a dealers license plate frame, but I want to get a chrome frame that says "TSX"
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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A word to the wise to those looking at the chrome TSX plate. I bought one off eBay, and it looked great for about 3 weeks. Then it slowly started oxidizing. Now it looks like this:

http://img53.exs.cx/img53/6541/dsc010146tz.jpg
http://img53.exs.cx/img53/4017/dsc010158va.jpg

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Does anyone make a nice chrome one that won't crap out like this?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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what a bummer
It seems a lot of people have frames from the dealer.

I been wondering if it is more in my interest to switch to one that's not advertizing for the dealer because I have it serviced at another dealer ?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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I have a plain gloss black frame in the back. I was thinking chrome wouldn't look as nice with a white cali plate. I was going to put a covered frame in the front, but the necessary screws wound up being different, so I threw the whole assembly in the trunk until I could get new screws.

That was about 8 months ago. I like the cleaner look without the front plate and figure I'll just cough up the fine if they ever decide to ticket me at some point... =P
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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I have a smoked plate with a chrome trim around it during the day it is clear at night it is nice and dark.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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I've got the chrome one that came on the car from the dealership, I like how it looks on my SSM.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Just a plain simple black one, both front (the one that came w/ my CAI) and the one from my dealer on the back.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Every picture perfect art needs a frame! I use a pair of black frames with clear covers from www.mats.com. Super classy look with my black TSX.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/pro...em_group_id=25
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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I got the frame from the dealer.. Maybe I could look into something more trendy...
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