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Old May 9, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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^ you can do what twiz did. but i think he drilled into the car.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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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.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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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.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
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.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
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
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Old May 10, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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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.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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i've never had any problems with it being secure in the wind.

its called torque. use it on the bolts.

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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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^ yup just get the bolts all tightened and there no problem with the wind
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Old May 10, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Got it and installed it today thanks for the find and post.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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i was going to do this... but then what will i use to deter others from backing into me while parking....

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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wtf..
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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I lol'd
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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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?"
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 03:48 AM
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^ meh, i think it looks good
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my bracket has a new home though
not sure about the location though
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Old Mar 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.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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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...
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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bump i really need help figuring this out... i need that plate on but i cnt see anything to bolt to underneath
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Old May 21, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by HomicidalApple
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.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Know what sucks?

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

BOO!
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Old May 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.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tubingchamp
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
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad D.
I like my car much more without the chiclet smile. I mounted using stock screws and everythin is great. 8.99 yo! Cheap mod.
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
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HomicidalApple
order it from autozone.com. its on their website
I tried, they don't ship to Canada.
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