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Front license plate mount bracket screws
After months of use with the tow hook mount, the off center look bothers me a lot. Plus it seems to block the radiator on the right. I have the factory mount, but no screws, so wondering what's the correct screws I need?
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04-16-2016, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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i have a few of those mounting screws if you need or want however i am nowhere near you if you would like them just pay for shipping but i would have imagine it would be cheaper to just go to your local dealership and purchase the screws.
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I may just go an auto parts store or home depot since the dealer charges a lot of parts (even screws); just wondering what they look like to what size?
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Voluntarily screwing in the license plate holder on the front???
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04-16-2016, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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Don't drill!! You can apply Velcro tape on the plate and apply it on the center bumper. Or use 3M VHB double sided tape. So many alternatives than to drill a hole into the bumper.
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You guys are persistent. Tried the velcro method. Fell off in the winter due to cold temperature. Luckily it was when I was parked. Maybe it didn't cure or whatever.
Anyways, I stopped at the dealer. They offered to install it for me for free. I said, I'll do it myself so they gave me screws (since I was just passing and didn't want to wait). Got home, cleaned the bumper. Ready to go. Except the screws are wrong. The self tapping screws are fine, but the screws to attach to the plate to the plastic mount is too short to reach the holes. But have to admit, this piece of plastic does look kind of hideous on the bumper. I do drive without the front plate after going to the car wash, then when I head into town to park I remember to put it back on (otherwise I will get a ticket). Out there in San Jose, the cops don't seem to care if I have front plate or not. |
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04-16-2016, 11:07 PM | #9 |
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Many people have used the Velcro ( the kind used for EZPass toll on windshield ) without any issues.
Anyway, I refuse to put a front plate on and just today I had two police officers standing outside at a stop light checking out my ride and pointing at my front spoiler lip and giving me a thumbs up. 20+ years with no front plate in NJ with never having a ticket. If I eventually get one, I'll pay it and go on with my life.
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This actually my first vehicle without a front plate. Granted I've in NY most of my life and since you get a plate from the dealer, it's already installed for you.
In CA the dealer said a lot of their customers don't want a front plate, so they don't install the bracket unless asked to, and since they don't give you a plate at the dealer, there is no real liability for them in this manner. Hence I ended up with the tow hook plate. Be honest, had the bracket been installed with the car, I wouldn't have really complained. This is really non issue. Still don't know what screws I'm suppose to use, so I guess I'll drop this... |
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If you want the flexibility of removing the plate and not see unsightly screw holes, check out Skene Design. At least the screws go in vertically on the underside of the lower bumper/grille. Bonus is that it's a minimalist design with no plastic backing bracket. I use it on my other car and it looks great being mounted lower than grille height. When I don't need to go into downtown much, I'll run without a plate.
On the F15, I didn't bother since it's my wife's DD and isn't modded much with front/rear MPerf spoilers, etc.
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04-17-2016, 11:34 AM | #13 |
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I'm surprised you lasted a few months with it off center like that. Personal preference of course, but I think it looks beyond awful. Its more of an eye sore off to the side than just centered properly where it belongs.
There is one other option that no one has mentioned...the magnetic plate holder. I've seen this done before and it works amazing, google it!
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I went to a BMW meet today and all of these M cars had no front plates.. The cars are registered in either NJ/NYC. Including my X
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[runs crying from the room] Don't drill the bumper!
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