Attaching front plate bracket on M-tech bumper?
08-25-2008, 05:17 PM
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I hate the thought of drilling into this new bumper, but NYS requires a front plate.
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
08-25-2008, 05:19 PM
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what if you get caught w/o one? they require one in CA too but it's just a fix it ticket.
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='654189' date='Aug 25 2008, 06:17 PM
I hate the thought of drilling into this new bumper, but NYS requires a front plate.
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
08-25-2008, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='654189' date='Aug 25 2008, 09:17 PM
I hate the thought of drilling into this new bumper, but NYS requires a front plate.
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.htm
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='654227' date='Aug 25 2008, 07:18 PM
Get a decent plate frame and use 3M Double-sided tape -- No Screw holes!
+1, or like C says, just don't do it
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I have medium Skene Bracket for sale if you're interested. I installed it, but decided not to use it. The double stick tape was not used. $50 including shipping. Let me know.
08-26-2008, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='654250' date='Aug 25 2008, 10:55 PM
I have medium Skene Bracket for sale if you're interested. I installed it, but decided not to use it. The double stick tape was not used. $50 including shipping. Let me know.
Thanks all! I may continue until I get a warning.
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='654189' date='Aug 25 2008, 09:17 PM
I hate the thought of drilling into this new bumper, but NYS requires a front plate.
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
It appears to clip into two spots under the M-tech upper opening, and then drill into two spots below the grille.
Just line it up and drill away? Would foam tape hold it? I hate to drill into the bumper.
Thanks!
Can't say how PISSED I am that I didn't know this originally when I purchased my car. The dealership was hesitant to drill holes, but I need the front plate in NY. So, they drilled and I had this done prior to being a member of this board.
I will never do anything again with out checking with you guys. Thanks!
08-26-2008, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='654250' date='Aug 25 2008, 10:55 PM
I have medium Skene Bracket for sale if you're interested. I installed it, but decided not to use it. The double stick tape was not used. $50 including shipping. Let me know.
