RHO-PLATE (Relocate Front Plate to TOW HOOK) WOOT
08-02-2008, 06:30 AM
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RHO-PLATE (Relocate Front Plate to TOW HOOK) WOOT
YES... FINALLY SOMETHING SO COOL I CAN'T HELP BUT SHARE
I was on strutking.com and kept looking at this $16 pos mount... I had used one before and figured good idea but I didn't want to drill... and then it occured to me I had seen a g35 with the front plate on the tow hook... gotta love google...
http://www.rhoplate.com/Products.html
company is located in canada... they want $70 shipped for it... we should do like azine does and see if they would do a group buy
I was on strutking.com and kept looking at this $16 pos mount... I had used one before and figured good idea but I didn't want to drill... and then it occured to me I had seen a g35 with the front plate on the tow hook... gotta love google...
http://www.rhoplate.com/Products.html
company is located in canada... they want $70 shipped for it... we should do like azine does and see if they would do a group buy
08-02-2008, 07:56 AM
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I'm SOOOOOOOOO down!
But I can only imagine how messed up the front bumper will get from people parking around me
But I can only imagine how messed up the front bumper will get from people parking around me
08-02-2008, 08:04 AM
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But this stuff is pretty easy to fabricate if you have a shop, cost will be like $5 bux...
There are plenty of sites selling such an front tow hook adapter..
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...T01&c=EX&m=all
There are plenty of sites selling such an front tow hook adapter..
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...T01&c=EX&m=all
08-02-2008, 08:35 AM
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I really like the idea, what's the hook bolt diameter size?
I can definitely see fabricating something like this
I can definitely see fabricating something like this
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08-02-2008, 11:43 AM
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they provide rubber pieces that stick to the plate. Any padding that you can implement will do.
08-02-2008, 11:51 AM
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08-02-2008, 01:08 PM
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i like... i would get this... BUT..i know when i remove my front plate bracket that my bumper is going to be dented up with a little "black box outline" from the ONE time i EVER took my car to NYC, and some douschebag parkign there car, bumped my plate.... and pushed it into my bumper
08-02-2008, 02:14 PM
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Definitely a good find and unique approach to the states that require/ticket for no front plate...
The Rho-plate folks need to partner with AZ appropriately and market this thing well to Acura/TL owners.....
Nice find stillhere153
The Rho-plate folks need to partner with AZ appropriately and market this thing well to Acura/TL owners.....
Nice find stillhere153
08-03-2008, 01:01 PM
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Ya know this is a really good find.
Ill admit reading the thread title I had some concerns, but after seeing it, it doesnt look all that bad.
If I start getting messed with for not having the front plate this will be the way I go.
Great find Stillhere
Ill admit reading the thread title I had some concerns, but after seeing it, it doesnt look all that bad.
If I start getting messed with for not having the front plate this will be the way I go.
Great find Stillhere
lol
08-03-2008, 01:40 PM
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its a little too high up... if it was right below, next to the fog light. it would be pefect!!
it doesnt look that bad for the 3series, IS, even the impreza.. but it does look funny on the TL.
NICE FIND!!
it doesnt look that bad for the 3series, IS, even the impreza.. but it does look funny on the TL.
NICE FIND!!
08-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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Nice find indeed, but nothing will ever look as good as a clean front end.
08-03-2008, 08:06 PM
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Real nice find! I would like to not have a plate in the front but,, TX requires it and I don't want to give DPS any reason to pull me over., so... this mount would be a nice, custon install.
Stillhere, let us know if you can talk the vendor into a GB.. I am in if you can
Stillhere, let us know if you can talk the vendor into a GB.. I am in if you can
08-03-2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
..i know when i remove my front plate bracket that my bumper is going to be dented up with a little "black box outline" from the ONE time i EVER took my car to NYC, and some douschebag parkign there car, bumped my plate.... and pushed it into my bumper
08-04-2008, 09:52 AM
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i'm worried the bolt that's keeping it "5mm" from the bumper is probably not enough;
once you hit high speeds, it will probably fold back a little; it needs some degree of flex otherwise it might just snap. and because it needs to be able to flex a little; i'm worried the plate will keep putting pressure on one specific location day after day; basically, causing a dent.
also if the bolt DOESNT permit some form of flex; and is extremely rigid; isnt that a potential factor in performance lost; and also creates uneven force on the two sides of the car; (i mean this may just be complete BS ~ but it would seem like a valid thing to think about)
once you hit high speeds, it will probably fold back a little; it needs some degree of flex otherwise it might just snap. and because it needs to be able to flex a little; i'm worried the plate will keep putting pressure on one specific location day after day; basically, causing a dent.
also if the bolt DOESNT permit some form of flex; and is extremely rigid; isnt that a potential factor in performance lost; and also creates uneven force on the two sides of the car; (i mean this may just be complete BS ~ but it would seem like a valid thing to think about)
08-04-2008, 10:02 AM
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i have rubber insulator material in thin sheets, i can glue it to the back of the plate holder it wont make any marks on the bumper. we'll see. if Al comes through i dont mind doing it. It would be cool to see something different that works without zip ties
08-04-2008, 02:17 PM
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the NBP TL plate is nice...but once again it messes up the look on the front...the Tl on the left looks balanced...
the one on the right looks like it fell off and was put back on with a magnet or something...
IMO...it is keep it int he middle or dont have one at all...
the one on the right looks like it fell off and was put back on with a magnet or something...
IMO...it is keep it int he middle or dont have one at all...
08-04-2008, 03:24 PM
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I just spoke to a few of my boys (who are cops), they said, none will pull you over if you have both plates... meaning you can stick the front any where you want to...but it just has to be visible...
I really want to relocate my license plate...but knowing how people park in NYC, the A C U R A imprint, within a month, those letters will change to spell out a different word....
People here park by sound, one they feel and hear the thump, they know they've went to far
I really want to relocate my license plate...but knowing how people park in NYC, the A C U R A imprint, within a month, those letters will change to spell out a different word....
People here park by sound, one they feel and hear the thump, they know they've went to far
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08-04-2008, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I just spoke to a few of my boys (who are cops), they said, none will pull you over if you have both plates... meaning you can stick the front any where you want to...but it just has to be visible...
I really want to relocate my license plate...but knowing how people park in NYC, the A C U R A imprint, within a month, those letters will change to spell out a different word....
People here park by sound, one they feel and hear the thump, they know they've went to far
I really want to relocate my license plate...but knowing how people park in NYC, the A C U R A imprint, within a month, those letters will change to spell out a different word....
People here park by sound, one they feel and hear the thump, they know they've went to far
