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Old 02-09-2012 | 05:37 PM
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Front License plate holder for the Coupe

Has anyone come up with a front license plate holder that attaches to the bumper near the bumper grill so that we don't have to drill on the front of the bumper?
Being in CA, I have to have the front license plates attached.
I found a few no hole brackets that attach to the tow hole, but was wondering if there is any better options of the JCW coupe.

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Old 02-09-2012 | 05:44 PM
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I had bought a plate holder for my wifes SS Camaro that bolts/screws in on the bottom of the air dam.The holder would slide out from underneath then pop up vertical so the plate can be seen.Forgot where I found it on the net.Was about 50-60 bucks.
 
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Old 02-09-2012 | 06:02 PM
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mini4mo : was it from skenedesign ?
 
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Old 02-09-2012 | 06:02 PM
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This one from Alta Performance mounts to the factory tow hook so you don't have drill holes into the bumper and looks good as license plate holders go.

http://www.altaperformance.com/alta/...e-plate-holder
 
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Old 02-09-2012 | 06:49 PM
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Only problem for me is that it's off center.
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mastkis
mini4mo : was it from
No.I 'll try to find it.

Here it is.....http://swiftmotorsports.com/index.ph...oducts_id=1838
 

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Old 02-10-2012 | 05:52 AM
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I have this one and very happy.
http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 10:35 AM
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mastkis I am sure I can help you drop me a pm if your interested and we can get you set up.
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 10:38 AM
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gogminigo.com sells them. Also pick up a the pulsar while you are there - it is a good cheap investment to help get peoples attention - to to protect that new car of yours!
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mini4mo
No.I 'll try to find it.

Here it is.....http://swiftmotorsports.com/index.ph...oducts_id=1838
It looks nice. Does it hold on well, no rattle ?
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 12:59 PM
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mastkis I am sure I can help you drop me a pm if your interested and we can get you set up.
mastkis, I have one of John's set ups. It's awesome!!
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mastkis
It looks nice. Does it hold on well, no rattle ?
No problems.
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 04:54 PM
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mastkis, I have one of John's set ups. It's awesome!!
Is there a link?

How much?
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 06:25 PM
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I also have one of John's setups Perfect fit and highclass
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mini4mo
Is there a link?

How much?

Send John a PM and he will get back to you.

It is high class, tighter than a than a, higher than a, we'll it does not move at all. One of the best quite if not the best quite frankly. His user name is johnf36. He posted earlier in this thread.
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 08:00 PM
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I have this mount. (below) It came with the car. I didn't have a choice. Can't wait for my personalized plates to come so I can get rid of the Dealer plates. I do like the skenedesign one. I'll have to wait and see how what I have it mounted.

 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 08:08 PM
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You probably now have screw holes in your bumper. I told my dealer not to install the front plate. This was I got my own LP holder. It goes into the tow hook hole so that you don't have to put holes in the bumper. I will dig up a picture of the front plate on my car so you can see it.

I don't know what you can do now unfortunately. Some people like the plate mounted in the center but I really don't care. I was looking for a solution with no hole in the bumper. I'll see if I can find that photo.
 
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Old 02-10-2012 | 08:11 PM
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This is mounted in the tow hook hole. Solid as a brick and unmovable. A couple of views.



 
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Old 02-11-2012 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PatM
You probably now have screw holes in your bumper.

I don't know what you can do now unfortunately.
The holes could be plugged with some black or chrome snap on buttons.I'm sure theres a different name for them.
Ace Hardware may have them.
 
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Old 02-11-2012 | 09:40 AM
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Old 02-11-2012 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks! That is a cool idea if I need to move the plate. I even bookmarked the web site.
 
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Old 02-12-2012 | 01:24 AM
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glad to help
 
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