Front License Plate BRACKET????
12-14-06, 03:34 PM
#16
Living on the edge in California with no front license plate...........
Acura Legend - 13 years
Toyota Supra - 14 years
GS400 - 5 years
ES 330 - 3 years 3 months
GX470 - 2 years 10 months (both plates are under the cargo mat)
LS460 - 2 months
Acura Legend - 13 years
Toyota Supra - 14 years
GS400 - 5 years
ES 330 - 3 years 3 months
GX470 - 2 years 10 months (both plates are under the cargo mat)
LS460 - 2 months
12-14-06, 06:45 PM
#17
The front plate on my old SUV was a whole contraption sized to fit the curve of the bumper, complete with special rivets. It worked out nicely because it provided a front bumper which took the brunt of things like my garage wall. I had to replace it once, but it was only a few bucks for the part and a hassle to install because I didn't have the specialized plastic rivet tool. (I think I wound up buying plastic nuts and bolts).
12-14-06, 08:56 PM
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I haven't installed it yet...
I've been lazy... still have dealer plate on my car...
I sure you could also use ES or RX mount... those are full size brackets.
I ordered this one because I just liked what I see on my GS...
I didn't want a huge black plastic thing in the front.
This is what your GS will probably look like if you ever take the bracket off.
~ Cap
12-16-06, 11:07 PM
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To prevent the plate and frame from being pushed into the bumper by the guy in front of you trying to parallel park, put 1/4 or 3/8 inch thick plastic spacers on the mounting screws into the bumper.
I also used mounting screws on the bottom to ensure uniform distance from the bumper and no possible viabration. This whole procedure was done over the previously installed 3M Invisable Bra. I also used a very nice looking license plate frame and my GX said it didn't mind the extra two holes drilled into it.
Bruce
P.S. Issue: Holes showing after front plate is no longer needed.
How many times do you move between states with and without front plate?
I also used mounting screws on the bottom to ensure uniform distance from the bumper and no possible viabration. This whole procedure was done over the previously installed 3M Invisable Bra. I also used a very nice looking license plate frame and my GX said it didn't mind the extra two holes drilled into it.
Bruce
P.S. Issue: Holes showing after front plate is no longer needed.
How many times do you move between states with and without front plate?
Last edited by wbh3; 12-16-06 at 11:15 PM. Reason: additional input
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