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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Is there a bracket to put on the front license plate or does it just go directly screwed on to the bumper? Thanks for any advice. Or what about relocation
Old May 1, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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Old May 1, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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Check this....... http://www.eight08customs.com/licenseplatebracket.html
Old May 1, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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My tC got holes drilled even after I asked them not to do it! Then after I mentioned they did it, they told me it is policy to drill all cars. Although the salesman flat out told me he forgot to mention it to the service guy.... grrrr....
Old May 1, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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But for what I understand than, when you get it at the dealer they just drill the holes in the front bumper right? Its not an actual bracket?
Old May 1, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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No Bracket....Right into the Bumper!
Old May 1, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Sounds like a lot of fun. Off to drilling we go!
Old May 1, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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You don't even have to drill it, it is made for the self-tapping screws that you can get at any autoparts store in the lic plate area. The 808 customs bracket is also a nice alternative. There's also a DIY version in the tech section and if you don't want to get that fancy even, just get the washers and long bolts and use the bolts thru the license plate holes...
Old May 1, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Well yeah i figuered self-tapping screws would work
Old May 1, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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I've put this post on several threads that were talking about
front license plates. My neighbor decided he didn't want to drill holes into the bumper of a new Ferrari 360 Modena. Instead, he scanned the plate and had an adhesive sticker made. Very aerodynamic and lightweight!!
Old May 19, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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Suggestion.... there is room for it below the fog light spot.

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You need to bend the plate to match the curve of the bumper. I used 4 self tapping screws provided by the dealer. I will always need a front plate as I will not be moving to Pennsylvania or Montana.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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So far I have been lucky. I have no plate at all on the front. Does anyone know the consequences if I get pulled over?
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Originally Posted by TRDToaster
So far I have been lucky. I have no plate at all on the front. Does anyone know the consequences if I get pulled over?
death
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I am glad i dont need a plate on the front of the car.
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Originally Posted by TRDToaster
So far I have been lucky. I have no plate at all on the front. Does anyone know the consequences if I get pulled over?
In Missouri its called a 'fix it ticket'. you get the ticket, fix the problem and have any officer sign the ticket and mail it in.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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here is mine:

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Hey if oyur looking for a Bracket I have them up on my website

www.eight08customs.com

Over 200 happy customers!!



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