Front Licence Plate? - Page 2

10-28-2009, 07:14 PM

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rodjonathan

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i actually just drilled 2 l brackets into the plastic underneath and theyve held up pretty well so far

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10-29-2009, 06:08 PM

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I see the popo I just pull it out of the pouch in the back seat and sit it in the window , other than that I roll with out.

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10-29-2009, 06:53 PM

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i dont have it installed.... if/when i get pulled and they ask (only once in 3 times) about it, i just tell them that the dealer didnt give me one with the car, i have the plate in the trunk and have ordered the bracket but it hasnt come in yet

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10-29-2009, 06:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grungepup

i dont have it installed.... if/when i get pulled and they ask (only once in 3 times) about it, i just tell them that the dealer didnt give me one with the car, i have the plate in the trunk and have ordered the bracket but it hasnt come in yet

sooner or later that won't work anymore

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10-29-2009, 06:57 PM

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yup your right... and thats when I get my brother (LE) to fix the ticket lol

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11-01-2009, 09:36 AM

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Used one of these (manual version) on my last Vette. Might work well with the RX-8, too.

http://www.altecproducts.com/

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11-01-2009, 07:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ken-x8

IMHO, the stock location is the least bad place for it. One problem with that is the stock plate holder will rub against the lip at the top of the grill. (If not rub, then at least get in the way of washing/waxing that spot.) There's a DIY that shows how to lower the mount by one diamond to avoid that problem. Very easy. I did it and it's held on fine for the past three years.

Here's that DIY thread in case anyone needs it:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-front-license-plate-reposition-stock-front-bumper-35010/