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Old 01-28-18, 07:16 PM
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Default Front license plate mounting suggestions

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding how to display a front lic. plate without drilling holes in my front bumper? I REALLY don't want to do that.

Unfortunately I live in a state (WI) that requires running a front plate. I just picked up a blk. 09 G350 that originated in KY and it has never had a front plate bracket installed. I don't want to drill it. Any suggestions on options would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 01-28-18, 08:11 PM
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zip ties to the lower grill? Some cops in CA let you slide with it, others wont... I've seen them stay on at 100+ speeds..:
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Did some digging and found this. I may consider going this route. Anyone have any experience with it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HIDE-AWAY-L...JXVwjq&vxp=mtr
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I’m not. Huge fan, but they have mounts for plates that go into the tow hook mounts
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Originally Posted by 02SDGS
I’m not. Huge fan, but they have mounts for plates that go into the tow hook mounts
I did see those while searching, but I don't like them much either. I'm going to keep looking, but I think the foldaway option that I posted the link to above is the most favorable thing I've seen so far.
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I just screwed mine directly to the bumper without mounting bracket. I think it looks cleaner! They do make filler plugs if you decide to cover the holes later
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Just drill the damn holes, or don't put the front plate at all. Everything else looks weird.
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Originally Posted by arnieosp
Just drill the damn holes, or don't put the front plate at all. Everything else looks weird.
I will if I have to. Just exploring the options that are available.
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Use a stainless steel L-bracket and drill a hole on the top side of the grill opening. The drill hole will be hidden.
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Mount onto bottom grill. like one of the others have said, it's the ONLY no-drill procedure to your car i've seen, besides the tow hook one.

Can you not leave it on your front windshield? (from the inside)

Sorry, I live in FL, we don't have front plates for our cars (nor emissions testing).
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