Relocated my Front License Plate (PICS)
#81
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Btw, for those of you with the bumper hole problem caused by the stupid dealers, like I do, here's a solution:
http://www.bumperplugs.com/
It's lame that they charge so much for that little plug, but I think it's a pretty good solution. At least it looks somewhat stock, ppl will just think you have parking sensors or something, and it's not noticeable.
Probably can get those plugs from homedepot and paint it yourself.
http://www.bumperplugs.com/
It's lame that they charge so much for that little plug, but I think it's a pretty good solution. At least it looks somewhat stock, ppl will just think you have parking sensors or something, and it's not noticeable.
Probably can get those plugs from homedepot and paint it yourself.
#84
Let me help you!
I wasn't satisfied with how the plate was slanted, so I removed my front plate and drove it without the front plate for a few weeks now. I work right by a police station, so I figured I'd work on my plate again and make some modifications.
Here's how it looks now...
Centered...
Up close...
Side shot...If only I didn't have to put foam at the bottom, then it'd be even more vertical...
Back of plate (w/o light)...it's all done by brackets (like gsclifton earlier, but I added more parts)...
Back of plate (w/ light)
Misc....
I might do Jtso's mod later...but it'll have to wait until after I build a mesh/grille for the front
Here's how it looks now...
Centered...
Up close...
Side shot...If only I didn't have to put foam at the bottom, then it'd be even more vertical...
Back of plate (w/o light)...it's all done by brackets (like gsclifton earlier, but I added more parts)...
Back of plate (w/ light)
Misc....
I might do Jtso's mod later...but it'll have to wait until after I build a mesh/grille for the front
#85
Originally Posted by JTso
Here is my version of front plate relocation. It is trimmed and tucked inside the front lower grille using the grille as back support. The plate is also contoured to the shape of the grille for a finished look. I will be using the two original plate holder holes for mounting.
#86
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hmm, seems like a pointless modification, i think i prefer the license plate in the stock location, at least it doesn't cover up the radiator then
#87
Originally Posted by Chris_F
hmm, seems like a pointless modification, i think i prefer the license plate in the stock location, at least it doesn't cover up the radiator then
#88
Let me help you!
The original position of the plate allows it to scuff up the bumper, and we all know that the paint sucks. I didn't want to wait for anything to get messed up, and thus prevent my car from being able to go around without the front plate in the future.
I actually found a big dragonfly lodged in my radiator behind where the plate would have been...now I have to clean it up and check for any bent fins. It's not like I can drive fast enough to create a vacuum behind the plate...air will find it's way...
I liked it without the front plate though, although the front sometimes looked like it needed a mesh/air dam. In fact, I originally went to Acura's website to check out the TL, but it's front looked ugly to me....I then saw the TSX's front end
I think the odd thing about it is just that the plate is a bit too tall...even the numbers slightly overlap the bottom. If I trimmed the top and bottom of the plate, I'd need to drill new holes or something
I actually found a big dragonfly lodged in my radiator behind where the plate would have been...now I have to clean it up and check for any bent fins. It's not like I can drive fast enough to create a vacuum behind the plate...air will find it's way...
I liked it without the front plate though, although the front sometimes looked like it needed a mesh/air dam. In fact, I originally went to Acura's website to check out the TL, but it's front looked ugly to me....I then saw the TSX's front end
I think the odd thing about it is just that the plate is a bit too tall...even the numbers slightly overlap the bottom. If I trimmed the top and bottom of the plate, I'd need to drill new holes or something
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I was bored today so I decided to relocate the ole front plate.
Took about 8-10 min.
2 L brackets, 2 straight brackets, nuts, bolts, washers, and lock washers.
I'm going to realign it tomorrow so that there's no gap between the bumper and the plate itself.
Took about 8-10 min.
2 L brackets, 2 straight brackets, nuts, bolts, washers, and lock washers.
I'm going to realign it tomorrow so that there's no gap between the bumper and the plate itself.
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