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kevin
March 15th, 2011, 02:22
Iowa and other stupid states require us to mount front license plates. I hate the idea of drilling holes into the bumper cover to mount the frame. In fact, I plan on NOT displaying one UNTIL I get warned or ticketed. In the meantime I will just carry it with me.

When the day comes when I'm forced to hang it on the bumper cover, I'd like to see how others display their front plates.

Thanks!
V8weight
March 15th, 2011, 02:26
I haven't implemented this yet (I currently have the plate bracket screwed in place the way the car was bought) but at some point I'm going to repair the holes, have the bumper resprayed, then use rare earth magnets behind the bumper cover and in the plate bracket. This way I can affix the plate if I'm coming home from dinner and drinks, and pull it back off when I want to see the car without that state issued barnacle on front.
SAF
March 15th, 2011, 02:30
I haven't mounted a front plate on an Audi in 12 years here in TX. This gets me by just fine with no hassles. May not be pretty, but I prefer it to on the bumper or getting a ticket. (My son got pulled over twice on the way home from the beach last weekend for no front plate showing on his car.)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5527676825_430ce02414_z.jpg
JSRS6
March 15th, 2011, 02:49
I haven't mounted a front plate on an Audi in 12 years here in TX. This gets me by just fine with no hassles. May not be pretty, but I prefer it to on the bumper or getting a ticket. (My son got pulled over twice on the way home from the beach last weekend for no front plate showing on his car.)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5527676825_430ce02414_z.jpg

My dad does the same thing in his mustang. He's never had an issue either(he lives in Houston as well).
SAF
March 15th, 2011, 03:44
BTW, I looked into the RE magnet idea a couple of years ago but could find no easy way to actually get them up where I needed them on the inside surface of the bumper skin. This may have been on my TT or S4, but it's not like any of these bumpers are hollow allowing you to just reach up inside it to attach the magnets.
JSRS6
March 15th, 2011, 04:17
The BEST way to do it would be to put the holder on the bumper, tape the edges off with masking tape, remove bumper, drill out the pop rivets and remove the bumper skin. Glue the RE magnets into the plate holder and place on the bumper skin where it was taped off. On the inside of the bumper skin, place the accompanying magnets. They will be held in place by the magnets you glued into the plate holder. Glue them in place and allow sufficient time to dry. Then reassemble bumper and reinstall on car.

Yeah, maybe not so simple...:hihi::hihi::hihi:
vitalian
March 15th, 2011, 14:42
Mine came with the front plate already mounted because the car was local (western WA), so I didn't have to contemplate putting holes in the poor thing myself. Front plates suck!
nistah
March 15th, 2011, 15:47
Mine has the front plate bracket mounted directly inside the center of the lower grill fascia, I like it and it avoids having to drill holes....I think it is fastend on using zip ties thru lower grill but will need to confirm that, let me know if that is neccessary, Cheers

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JSRS6
March 15th, 2011, 15:53
Mine came from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">PO</st1:place> w/ the front plate bracket mounted directly inside the center of the lower grill fascia, I like it and it avoids having to drill holes....I think it is fastend on using zip ties thru lower grill but will need to confirm that, let me know if that is neccessary, Cheers

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I would move it IMHO. oil/Trans cooler needs it's airflow!
V8weight
March 15th, 2011, 15:55
I would move it IMHO. oil/Trans cooler needs it's airflow!
Not to be critical, because it does look good, but I agree.
snoopra
March 15th, 2011, 16:40
Or find a way to use the remote "hidden" plate bracket I saw on my friend's SRT8 Jeep.
http://www.ninosport.com/Altec-Retractable-License-Plate-Holder-400EU-p/400eu.htm
SAF
March 15th, 2011, 16:54
Now that is slick!
JSRS6
March 15th, 2011, 17:35
Dy-no-mite!
vitalian
March 15th, 2011, 18:07
Dy-no-mite!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v19PpD5uqL0
ben916
March 15th, 2011, 18:19
I haven't mounted a front plate on an Audi in 12 years here in TX. This gets me by just fine with no hassles. May not be pretty, but I prefer it to on the bumper or getting a ticket. (My son got pulled over twice on the way home from the beach last weekend for no front plate showing on his car.)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5527676825_430ce02414_z.jpg

Awesome Paint job!
Kinda like wrinkled tin foil...

Must have been sitting still for the photo...
Aronis
March 15th, 2011, 18:23
NY has that requirement also, unless you drive 1. a Corvette or 2. a Pickup with a snow plow.

When I leased my RS6 I had them mount the plate mount for me site-unseen. They made me fax back a written consent to drill holes! Delivered by flat bed truck with plates in place!

Mike
JSRS6
March 15th, 2011, 18:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v19PpD5uqL0

Thanks, I was just too lazy to find it. :hihi:
Aronis
March 15th, 2011, 18:31
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front plate mount.....
SAF
March 15th, 2011, 21:08
Awesome Paint job!
Kinda like wrinkled tin foil...

Must have been sitting still for the photo...

LOL, does look interesting doesn't it... just a morning coating of ice.
uncfrk
March 16th, 2011, 02:03
Iowa and other stupid states require us to mount front license plates. I hate the idea of drilling holes into the bumper cover to mount the frame. In fact, I plan on NOT displaying one UNTIL I get warned or ticketed. In the meantime I will just carry it with me.

When the day comes when I'm forced to hang it on the bumper cover, I'd like to see how others display their front plates.

Thanks!

You might want to check out my plate. Only as thick as a credit card & fits without hanging down to restrict air flow. (sorry about the horrible pics)
JSRS6
March 16th, 2011, 02:40
You might want to check out my plate. Only as thick as a credit card & fits without hanging down to restrict air flow. (sorry about the horrible pics)

What happened to your lower trim?
kevin
March 16th, 2011, 03:53
Nice input everyone!! I'm going with the tag on the dash idea for now. I got it in the bag it came in and ran some shipping tape around the perimeter to protect the dash, fingers, etc.

Thanks!
SAF
March 16th, 2011, 05:16
YES! Good choice. LOL

I have mine trimmed in black tape as well for the same reason. It may seem a little obtrusive at first, but I honestly don't even know it's there any more.
SAF
March 16th, 2011, 05:36
Oh snap, just found this one.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnrfkJiCDRE&NR=1