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Old 01-26-2006, 12:17 PM
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License plate bracket

Does anyone know where I could find a front license plate bracket for my 02 TL?
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dealership...about $25
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dealership and they are closer to about $15.
Old 01-26-2006, 07:14 PM
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Take one off the next TL you see.
Old 01-26-2006, 11:07 PM
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Take one off the next TL you see.
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not funny

not funny, someone took one of the lugs off my wheel recently
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Originally Posted by willmo
not funny, someone took one of the lugs off my wheel recently


This is about the license plate bracket, nut a wheel lugnut.
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not funny, someone took one of the lugs off my wheel recently
Damn, I was hoping you wouldn't notice.


















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Originally Posted by phipark


This is about the license plate bracket, nut a wheel lugnut.

Actually its about stealing.
Old 03-08-2006, 02:07 PM
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ebay cheaper!

that's where i picked up mine: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...+license+frame
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ebay cheaper!

that's where i picked up mine: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...+license+frame
Those are frames, not brackets.
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Originally Posted by willmo
Actually its about stealing.
I don't think the stealing comment was sincere.
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Originally Posted by phipark
Those are frames, not brackets.
OOPS...
Old 03-26-2007, 03:44 PM
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I just called Dave Mungenast Acura in St. Louis and they wanted $68.72 for the damn bracket and bolts! I had the parts guy read me the part # and it was the same one I can get for $9-something elsewhere.
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BTW, does anyone happen to know the right thread/pitch the bolt needs to be to screw into the existing mounting holes? I'm just going to get some L brackets and use the exisiting holes.
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The front licence plate is the most useless thing on a car. I hate them. I live in NY where it's required and I haven't had one on any of my cars since I started driving 10 years ago.

I have gotten a few tickets, but I just plead not guilty, and since it's such a BS ticket the cops never show up to fight, so it's a nice day off from work =)
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i say take it, or fuck it use some zip ties.
Old 03-26-2007, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tigerblade
I just called Dave Mungenast Acura in St. Louis and they wanted $68.72 for the damn bracket and bolts! I had the parts guy read me the part # and it was the same one I can get for $9-something elsewhere.
so i guess the option of taking them off the next TL you see is sounding like a good idea.....seeing as the dealer wants to steal your money take one off a car at the dealer.........
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What about the local auto recycler yard - formerly the junkyard

Would think you could have it for a few dollars, if you go in knowing what the new price is
Snag the bolts and all with it!
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Originally Posted by ChrisQ1980
The front licence plate is the most useless thing on a car. I hate them. I live in NY where it's required and I haven't had one on any of my cars since I started driving 10 years ago.

I have gotten a few tickets, but I just plead not guilty, and since it's such a BS ticket the cops never show up to fight, so it's a nice day off from work =)
i agree. i never put my front license plate on since i don't want to put holes in my sexy front bumper.
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flip the license plate bracket over so it sits below the bumper. all you need is a heat gun and it looks better than over the bumper doesnt break any laws. all you need is a heat gun and a razor blade or dremel tool.
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Originally Posted by Rpappi
flip the license plate bracket over so it sits below the bumper. all you need is a heat gun and it looks better than over the bumper doesnt break any laws. all you need is a heat gun and a razor blade or dremel tool.
heat gun? dremel? would that fix it from sticking outwards when u flip it?
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I hate front plates, but I also hate getting stopped by a Sheriff's car just down the road from my son's daycare. I figured they wouldn't pull you over for just that, but I was wrong. No ticket, but I don't need that stress. I went to the hardware store and bought two L brackets, bolts, washers and nuts. I'm just glad I read on here about the holes under the bumper and didn't drill any of my own.
Old 03-27-2007, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
heat gun? dremel? would that fix it from sticking outwards when u flip it?
you heat it up and manipulate the plastic so it doesnt stick out. ill get some pics. and put them up. maybe tonight. there is a DIY i think on the site some where ill look.
Old 03-27-2007, 05:52 PM
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there are a few ways that you can do it take it off flip it over and be creative. i just spent some time searching and there are a few different idea's.


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