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Front tag options besides drilling holes in front bumper(PICS PLEASE)!

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Old Mar 19, 2006, 03:56 PM
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Front tag options besides drilling holes in front bumper(PICS PLEASE)!

Trying to get a idea on where to put a front tag on the evo9.

I cant stand the thought of the dealer/me drilling holes in the front bumper ala the black plastic peace that some come with.

So im looking for pics / ideas you have for me/others that are required to run a front plater
Old Mar 19, 2006, 03:59 PM
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looking for some ideas... too! i'm in the uk and you gotta put plates in the front. They have really flexible plastic plates so for now i got it ziptied across the front kinda ghetto.
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Go to homedepot and buy a L shape bracket with 2 screws and nuts.

That way, you can drill the L bracket within the crevice area of the mouth grill. and place it towards the driver side..
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I made my own out of a piece of 1/8" aluminum bar and just bent it with a vise. I made it so it kinda follows the curve of the bumper and I didn't have to drill any holes. pm me if you want to know more details.
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I'm not sure if the 9 bracket mounts the same as the 8 but this is what I did.

The 8 front bracket has 3 mounting locations. 2 of the locations are open and just require using the provided bolts. The last requires you to drill a ~1/2in hold to mount the bottom support. I also did not want to drill the hole so I used the available open 2 locations and I just used doubled sided tape for the 3rd hole which you are supposed to drill. Works like a charm.
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You can mount it to the inside of the window. Use suction cups to hold it. I think i saw it on dcevoclub.com , mebe warrtalons car??? dont remeber whos it was!
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my idea is geting pricy. i have the no frunt plate mod. f that thing. no need for it what so ever. il pay the tickets. im at 6 or 7 now. i hate the frunt plate and never had one on any of my cars. the day the evo came home that was my first mod. i dont not think this mod if for everyone. lmao. g/l
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Originally Posted by EnJaNir
I'm not sure if the 9 bracket mounts the same as the 8 but this is what I did.

The 8 front bracket has 3 mounting locations. 2 of the locations are open and just require using the provided bolts. The last requires you to drill a ~1/2in hold to mount the bottom support. I also did not want to drill the hole so I used the available open 2 locations and I just used doubled sided tape for the 3rd hole which you are supposed to drill. Works like a charm.
Thats what i did an works perfect!!
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I wish my dealer asked me if i wanted them to drill two ugly holes into my bumper when i bought the car....I think i would of just placed the plates behind the window with suction cups

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well the only problem with that front window thing is that, i dont think for the cops is gonna be good enough...
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To my knowledge displaying the license plate in the front windshield is not legal.
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Neither of the dealerships that I got the VIII and IX from drill hole, they just both put the frame and bracket in the trunk. I have never put a front plate on any of my cars and have never been messed with or ticketed.
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