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12-29-2004, 05:00 PM
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how do you stop the rear license plate from rattling every time you close the trunk? Why didn't acura make another two holes at the bottom of the plate?
12-29-2004, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by uworich
how do you stop the rear license plate from rattling every time you close the trunk? Why didn't acura make another two holes at the bottom of the plate?
12-29-2004, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffTSX
Wow...I don't think I remember seeing anyone here having that problem. But like G36 said, just stick a tape under it and you'll be fine.
Some people complain about the weirdest shit.
Don't close the trunk so hard and it won't rattle.
12-29-2004, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cmf
Some people complain about the weirdest shit.
Don't close the trunk so hard and it won't rattle.
Don't close the trunk so hard and it won't rattle.
12-29-2004, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
2 bottom screws on the bottom of the plate would not have killed Acura to do.
Yeah, it probably wouldn't have killed them, but when you are closing your trunk, and WALKING AWAY, does that rattle really bother you?
I can somewhat understand the interior rattles namely cause you are driving in the car and can hear it constantly, but the trunk??????? Give me a break
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"2 bottom screws on the bottom of the plate would not have killed Acura to do"
You're right, that would've fixed it. I ran a couple of zip ties throught the bottom two holes, then snugged them up real tight. That keeps the plate from rattling against the license plate frame (if you have one) when you close the trunk.
It did the trick.
You're right, that would've fixed it. I ran a couple of zip ties throught the bottom two holes, then snugged them up real tight. That keeps the plate from rattling against the license plate frame (if you have one) when you close the trunk.
It did the trick.
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12-29-2004, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cmf
Yeah, it probably wouldn't have killed them, but when you are closing your trunk, and WALKING AWAY, does that rattle really bother you?
I can somewhat understand the interior rattles namely cause you are driving in the car and can hear it constantly, but the trunk??????? Give me a break
I can somewhat understand the interior rattles namely cause you are driving in the car and can hear it constantly, but the trunk??????? Give me a break
12-29-2004, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cmf
Some people complain about the weirdest shit.
Don't close the trunk so hard and it won't rattle.
Don't close the trunk so hard and it won't rattle.
one person's weird is another person's annoying...especially since it also does it when you *open* the trunk (with the fob). not that anyone here cares, but i'm going to home depot.
12-30-2004, 06:48 AM
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And it does scratch the paint. My plate frame left two nasty little marks on trunk underneath the plate before I put the foam in.
12-30-2004, 07:35 AM
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doesnt the plate come with two thick foam pads installed behind it? when i went to pick mine up i did comment on how the plate is touching the bare paint and the dealer said im thinking too far ahead bc he was just about to screw on the new licence plate holder; which has a thick foam backing on it.
12-30-2004, 08:16 AM
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doesnt the plate come with two thick foam pads installed behind it? when i went to pick mine up i did comment on how the plate is touching the bare paint and the dealer said im thinking too far ahead bc he was just about to screw on the new licence plate holder; which has a thick foam backing on it.
12-30-2004, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mrcenzo
doesnt the plate come with two thick foam pads installed behind it? when i went to pick mine up i did comment on how the plate is touching the bare paint and the dealer said im thinking too far ahead bc he was just about to screw on the new licence plate holder; which has a thick foam backing on it.
12-30-2004, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by uworich
how do you stop the rear license plate from rattling every time you close the trunk? Why didn't acura make another two holes at the bottom of the plate?
If you go to your dealer just ask them to put these square sponge pads onthe bottom behind the license plate. They just stick on. They are supposed to put them on before you buy it.
01-06-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by uworich
how do you stop the rear license plate from rattling every time you close the trunk? Why didn't acura make another two holes at the bottom of the plate?
01-06-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
2 bottom screws on the bottom of the plate would not have killed Acura to do.
Seems to me some people are special!
01-06-2005, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by slo007
I have a 12" sub in the trunk and the plate does not rattle at volume 30...
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Seems to me some people are special!
01-06-2005, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bizzenn
If you go to your dealer just ask them to put these square sponge pads onthe bottom behind the license plate. They just stick on. They are supposed to put them on before you buy it.
Me, I just put some little rubber "bumper pads" at the corners of the plate, but there are no instructions from Acura on the matter.
01-06-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slo007
I have a 12" sub in the trunk and the plate does not rattle at volume 30...
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Seems to me some people are special!
01-06-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pby
With your setup, you probably couldn't even hear a .38 pistol go off.
I've actually walked around the car with the sound up to 30, and while I saw the license move a bit, it didn't make any noise. I have an aluminum license plate protector thingy from my school... maybe the extra weight keeps it in check?!
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