Front Plate Bracket Installation
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Hi All,
Newly purchased 06 SC430 will require the addition of a front license bracket/plate per Massachusetts regulation. I see the starter dimples on the front bumper where I will need to attach the front plate bracket with the screws provided. My question is do I need to drill starter holes first using the dimples as a guide and if so what size drill bit?
Thank you for any assistance you can provide,
Tom
Newly purchased 06 SC430 will require the addition of a front license bracket/plate per Massachusetts regulation. I see the starter dimples on the front bumper where I will need to attach the front plate bracket with the screws provided. My question is do I need to drill starter holes first using the dimples as a guide and if so what size drill bit?
Thank you for any assistance you can provide,
Tom
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Not specifically for the SC but still applicable
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Thanks for the info DD. As the videos shows, Lexus dimples the front grill/bumper to show where to use the self-tapping screws. No drilling required!
Best,
Tom
Best,
Tom
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I just had my crappy aftermarket front bumper replaced with a nice Lexus bumper. I have not installed a front license plate and have never been pulled over. I don't want to put holes in the new bumper.
I am moving to a state (MS) in July that does not require a front license plate. Driving from VT to coastal MS, we're taking 3 days to make the trip. However, I don't want to get pulled over during the trip so I was thinking of zip tying the front plate on grille. I can remove it overnight so someone doesn't steal it and put new zips on in the am.
As an alternative, does anyone know of a bracket that I can buy that would clamp on the grille, etc.?
Am I just being paranoid about the trip without the front license plate?
I am moving to a state (MS) in July that does not require a front license plate. Driving from VT to coastal MS, we're taking 3 days to make the trip. However, I don't want to get pulled over during the trip so I was thinking of zip tying the front plate on grille. I can remove it overnight so someone doesn't steal it and put new zips on in the am.
As an alternative, does anyone know of a bracket that I can buy that would clamp on the grille, etc.?
Am I just being paranoid about the trip without the front license plate?
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I just had my crappy aftermarket front bumper replaced with a nice Lexus bumper. I have not installed a front license plate and have never been pulled over. I don't want to put holes in the new bumper.
I am moving to a state (MS) in July that does not require a front license plate. Driving from VT to coastal MS, we're taking 3 days to make the trip. However, I don't want to get pulled over during the trip so I was thinking of zip tying the front plate on grille. I can remove it overnight so someone doesn't steal it and put new zips on in the am.
As an alternative, does anyone know of a bracket that I can buy that would clamp on the grille, etc.?
Am I just being paranoid about the trip without the front license plate?
I am moving to a state (MS) in July that does not require a front license plate. Driving from VT to coastal MS, we're taking 3 days to make the trip. However, I don't want to get pulled over during the trip so I was thinking of zip tying the front plate on grille. I can remove it overnight so someone doesn't steal it and put new zips on in the am.
As an alternative, does anyone know of a bracket that I can buy that would clamp on the grille, etc.?
Am I just being paranoid about the trip without the front license plate?
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Agree. No one will care. And if you do zip tie a plate on the grill, I doubt anyone would steal it at night. What for? Heck, they could steal most all the plates in the parking lot with a screwdriver.
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Velcro it, have done it before.
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I don't think this is a good idea. It could block a significant amount of airflow to your cooling system.
If you were to mount it on the bumper with double sided tape or velcro, you would not risk the overheat.
But I agree, most likely no one will care
If you were to mount it on the bumper with double sided tape or velcro, you would not risk the overheat.
But I agree, most likely no one will care
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Velcro or double sided tape is the best solution. They helps me out in many applications.
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Or you could just place it on your dash board until you're gone.
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