11-04-2011, 07:34 AM
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No Drill Front License Plate
Found this for all you that don't want to ruin your bumper with drilled holes. A Nice alternative for a side plate that looks good.
http://9glancers.com/index.php?topic=13509.0
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11-04-2011, 07:57 AM
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Interesting.
However, mine already had the two holes in front when I bought it, so I guess I'm using them for now. Maybe later I'll get a replacement bumper cover with NO holes and do a side plate mount. Plugs just look tacky.
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11-04-2011, 09:17 AM
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3m double side tape alone is not secured. It always have a chance of loosing its adhesive & coming off.
I know afew people lost their aero parts like vortex generator flying off the car. Just so you know. Some may have better luck with 3m double side tape.
Im not saying you're going to loose your plate but have some chance it will come flying off.
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11-04-2011, 09:40 AM
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I already have holes in my bumper but I figure I share this though since i remember someone was asking for a drill free install. From my understanding the individual tested this during high speeds (100+) multiple times without any issues and from the pictures it looks secured.
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11-04-2011, 09:44 AM
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Dont take it the wrong way I appreciate the post.
At the same time, I figure I share my point of view because I know it can happen. Doesnt mean it will but it may happen.
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11-04-2011, 09:51 AM
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Honestly, I don't see myself moving away from Virginia, and we require front plates. So I would have no problem mounting a side plate permanently with the OEM bracket.
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11-04-2011, 01:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BravoZero
Honestly, I don't see myself moving away from Virginia, and we require front plates. So I would have no problem mounting a side plate permanently with the OEM bracket.
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MTZL your point of view is very highly thought of at least for me and most of the board members here. Hehe Trust me I'm always on the look out what you got to say since it's always very informational. So thank you.
Bravo I feel the same way. I tried running without front plates for 2 weeks when I first got the car here in Ohio but it didnt work out so well with the law here . I kinda actually got use to the plate and I like the side view it just sucks thinking about drilling holes in your baby.
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11-04-2011, 02:43 PM
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^lol. I felt the same way when I drilled my front bumper for the plate.
I measured it literally 10x to make sure all everything was going to line up to where I want it at the perfect angle, not to cover the headlight or the foglight, etc.
Take a deep breath, hold it steady & just do it.
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11-04-2011, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BravoZero
Interesting.
However, mine already had the two holes in front when I bought it, so I guess I'm using them for now. Maybe later I'll get a replacement bumper cover with NO holes and do a side plate mount. Plugs just look tacky.
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Get a sidemount and an evo X (or larger) intercooler, buy the bumper bezel to give you more flow through it, and VIOLA! No plate holes
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11-04-2011, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
Get a sidemount and an evo X (or larger) intercooler, buy the bumper bezel to give you more flow through it, and VIOLA! No plate holes
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Lol, if only I had the money. I would have like to had new wheels and tires by now, but I can't even afford that.
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