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Old 03-25-2011, 02:56 PM
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So I had my front plate off for the longest time and love the look when it is off. But living in a state that seems to think it is necessary to have a front plate on at all times, I was pulled over and fined for not having it on. I wasn't going to simply attach it to the grill because of fear of overheating (even if it is not true, is it something to risk? I didnt think so)

So using my factory plate holder here is how I made it work.

First take the plate holder off the car and remove the clip that holds the two pieces together.


Install the holder like this.


Next hold the plate holder into position and mark the new hole.


Drill an appropriate size hole for the new hardware.


Next using your hardware (make sure there is a lock washer or lock nut) and put it on and see what it looks like. I had to bend the bracket down a little bit in order to make it have some pressure against the bottom of the bumper.


Add some weather stripping after you clean the surface with some rubbing alcohol.


Install and enjoy.
Old 03-25-2011, 03:23 PM
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looks good but if i decided to run my front plate i would have used the OEM location.
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wow looks very good!
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looks different but it's still pretty much there.
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Yeah I know it's still there. Can't change the license plate size just the location. I don't like them zip tied to the grill.
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i like it. i too have to run a front plate here in ny cuz they bother to much but for some reason i always liked the offset look
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I used the same plate bracket modified it to center then bolted up my license plate. I also used 2 zip ties on the bottom of my license plate and the weather stripped anywhere that was against the grill. Lucky we can use slimline plates..

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old pic

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Originally Posted by icantbeseen1
i like it. i too have to run a front plate here in ny cuz they bother to much but for some reason i always liked the offset look
This is nice!
More pics on how u did this.
I'm in ny too but have no front plate.
Show me how I did this and save me from a ticket
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