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dhan 05-09-2009 05:58 PM

By any chance if we dont have the front air dam will it still work? i should try this

HWK11 05-09-2009 06:00 PM

^ you can do what twiz did. but i think he drilled into the car.

dhan 05-09-2009 06:00 PM

Oh so the only way is to drill it?

HWK11 05-09-2009 06:03 PM

im not sure. maybe someone else can tell you.
see if there are 2 screw on the bottom, if there is you could probably mount it.

kersh4w 05-09-2009 06:16 PM

this will work just fine without the front air dam.

no drilling required. you just remove 2 screws from the stock black lip and replace them with 2 screws from the kit.

easy as pie.

Twiztog43 05-09-2009 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 3012354)
twiz, you should put some foam tape behind the top of the license plate so it doesnt scratch the paint on your bumper.

i actually did, but instead of foam, i used velcro, because i tried using foam, but it would rattle in the wind while i am on the freeway, so i thought velcro would be the next step.
Problem Solved:rock:

Twiztog43 05-09-2009 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 3012591)
this will work just fine without the front air dam.

no drilling required. you just remove 2 screws from the stock black lip and replace them with 2 screws from the kit.

easy as pie.

yeah, i was going to do that too, but i did not want to have it hanging under the bumper, because i have ha steep driveway (which i already scrape sometimes) so i thought it would be best if it want already lower than the bumper

also i plan on getting the Mazdaspeed kit, so drilling wasn't all that painful to begin with:D:

RIWWP 05-10-2009 09:47 AM

I'm thinking I will see about designing my own bracket, using this one as inspiration. See if I can't get it mounted flush with the bottom edge, but secure in the wind. I figure the higher up you mount it, while still using the same under-lip mounting points, the more the wind can push on the plate.

I'll post if I figure out something good.

kersh4w 05-10-2009 12:03 PM

i've never had any problems with it being secure in the wind.

its called torque. use it on the bolts.

:lol:

HWK11 05-10-2009 01:35 PM

^ yup just get the bolts all tightened and there no problem with the wind

Adamrotor 05-10-2009 11:14 PM

Got it and installed it today thanks for the find and post.

tekk220 01-13-2010 07:53 PM

i was going to do this... but then what will i use to deter others from backing into me while parking....

http://i48.tinypic.com/2e38l1t.jpg

HWK11 01-13-2010 09:11 PM

wtf..

SayNoToPistons 01-13-2010 09:25 PM

I lol'd

rXter 01-23-2010 09:10 PM

autozone off center install still looks like crap. Better than buck tooth though.

Is the bracket adjustable enough to install and flip under the car so that it is not showing at all? Then if a cop complains you can flip it out and say - "oh jeez, the nuts must have come loose?"

cjkim 01-24-2010 03:48 AM

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^ meh, i think it looks good
RIP :( :( :( :(
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...7&d=1244007601

my bracket has a new home though :smoker:
not sure about the location though
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1264326496

Frosty288 03-22-2010 12:39 PM

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I did this this weekend when it was amazingly awesome outside and I took care of my car. I didn't go as far down and to the bottom as some did, I drilled two little holes in the plastic dam and then threaded the bolts through it. Took like 5 minutes! Actually took longer to figure out where I was going to put it.

HomicidalApple 05-20-2010 10:11 PM

anyone have any ideas for me ive hit a road bump while installing this

my car has no undercarriage at all. its just all opened up under their, theirs 1 long screw and 1 of the metal things they screw into. but thats all i have.

i keep getting tickets for no front plate when parked even when its in my windsheild...

HomicidalApple 05-21-2010 05:55 AM

bump i really need help figuring this out... i need that plate on but i cnt see anything to bolt to underneath

Frosty288 05-21-2010 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by HomicidalApple (Post 3568353)
bump i really need help figuring this out... i need that plate on but i cnt see anything to bolt to underneath

If you see where I did mine, I drilled inter the plastic 'lip' that goes along the bottom. I actually drilled on the top-side of that piece. I can try and get a cell phone pic later today if you'd like. I just used a slightly smaller drill bit size and used the screws to thread it in; i've been running like this for months now.

tubingchamp 05-21-2010 05:07 PM

Know what sucks?

There isn't a dealer in Canada that has one of these in stock..

BOO!

Chad D. 05-21-2010 05:19 PM

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I like my car much more without the chiclet smile. I mounted using stock screws and everythin is great. 8.99 yo! Cheap mod.
Attachment 260058

HomicidalApple 05-21-2010 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by tubingchamp (Post 3569236)
Know what sucks?

There isn't a dealer in Canada that has one of these in stock..

BOO!

order it from autozone.com. its on their website

HomicidalApple 05-21-2010 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by Chad D. (Post 3569247)
I like my car much more without the chiclet smile. I mounted using stock screws and everythin is great. 8.99 yo! Cheap mod.
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1274480195

hey what did you attach it to here? i have nothing to go into that would hold it.

is it because im missing the entire undercarriage?? ALl the protective plastic that should be under their isnt their on mine

tubingchamp 05-21-2010 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by HomicidalApple (Post 3569269)
order it from autozone.com. its on their website

I tried, they don't ship to Canada.


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