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Old 02-12-16 | 11:23 AM
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Just got my GS about 2 months ago and I can't really decide what to do with this front plate bracket. I wanted to plug it but I don't like how the plugs look so I'm going to get a frame and plate. Any suggestions?



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Old 02-12-16 | 11:28 AM
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If you're keeping the frame...might I suggest a logo plate like these:

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/281729971141

Or

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/271992115176
Old 02-12-16 | 11:32 AM
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I'm definitely going to do this frame. Now I just need something to put inside it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-F-Spor...lVdMqt&vxp=mtr
Old 02-12-16 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dchar
If you're keeping the frame...might I suggest a logo plate like these:

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/281729971141

Or

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/271992115176
Have you seen something similar? Preferably white background and black lettering?
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I would do no plates/brackets. Just buy a plug.

Putting on a "Lexus" front license plate is like putting on a big "Lexus" decal on top of the front windshield. You know.. It's there just in case someone mistaken your car as a Ferrari and not a Lexus.
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I would do plugs too, they don't look that horrible... Front end looks completely different & better w/out any brackets/plates etc...
Old 02-13-16 | 09:25 AM
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I agree with ditching the plate. Unless you are really set on it. I bought my car used with front plate, which is not required in my state. Really wanted to get rid of it but wasn't sure what to do. Got in a little fender bender and had the front bumper replaced - taken care of haha. Looks way better without it.

Also, they really improved those parking sensors from the 2013s. Yours blend in so much better than mine.
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Originally Posted by joedaddy1
I would do no plates/brackets. Just buy a plug.

Putting on a "Lexus" front license plate is like putting on a big "Lexus" decal on top of the front windshield. You know.. It's there just in case someone mistaken your car as a Ferrari and not a Lexus.
I would have to agree with this statement.
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I remember having to drill my front bumper after a year of not having a plate. But the stupid security "officers" at my college decided it was worth giving me a ticket. Nonetheless it was a very traumatic experience lol
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Why not pick up a Japanese plate? I bought a Volvo that had a front plate drilled into the front bumper with 4 drywall screws, it looked horrible after I took the frame off so I ordered a Swedish plate and holder. Looks much better now.
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Originally Posted by KJD3
Why not pick up a Japanese plate? I bought a Volvo that had a front plate drilled into the front bumper with 4 drywall screws, it looked horrible after I took the frame off so I ordered a Swedish plate and holder. Looks much better now.
Jdm plate belongs on a civic not a GS... Imho
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So I actually ordered a frame and got a custom plate made. I will be posting pics once the weather gets a bit better since I live in the Northeast. Thank you everyone for your input, let me know your thoughts.
Old 02-26-16 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kishan115
Just got my GS about 2 months ago and I can't really decide what to do with this front plate bracket. I wanted to plug it but I don't like how the plugs look so I'm going to get a frame and plate. Any suggestions?




Thanks,


Have you looked into "Show and Go License plate holder"


Check them out on Amazon and You tube to see how it works... I am considering it...
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