i took it off the front but there is a hole in my front bumper, damn dealers drilled a hole in the front for that black crap holder crap, i'm pissed. but it definitly looks better without the license plate.
has anyone taken off the black thign behind the license plate in the back? and how bout the front, has anyone ever make their liecnse plate to fit somehow in the grill area? (i hate the license plate holder that buldges out of the front bumper)
anyone have pics of flat black painted headlights on silver or white?
thanks
i took it off the front but there is a hole in my front bumper, damn dealers drilled a hole in the front for that black crap holder crap, i'm pissed. but it definitly looks better without the license plate.
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....ight=xlr8+pics
here are some pics of my white si with flat black headlights and no front plate
Here's how to put the license in the grille area:
1) Drill or punch a 1/4''(25mm) hole 7/16"(11mm) below the top mounting holes of your lic. plate.Looks nicer the hole is centered to the tag boxes.
2) Remove the black lic. plate holder(2-10mm bolts)
3) Measure 2 1/8"(540mm) from the bottom holder & draw a horizontal line across the face of the holder.Use 2 1/4"(572mm)if you want a1/4"(25mm) around the top of the lic. plate ,when done.
4)Cut across the line.You'll end up w/your lic. plate holder in 2 pieces.
5)Bolt the lower plate holder(2-10mm bolts) back on the Si.
6)Mount your lic.(using the newly drilled holes)on to the holder using what use to be the lower lic. plate mounting holes.
7) You may want to bend the lic.in toward the grille for better cooling & so it won't hit the lower lip.
Objectives:looks stylish,more areodynamic & lighter wieght.
Post some pics so we can see how it came out.
SilverShadow
Oh man I'd be super pissed too. What the hell were they thinking drilling a hole in the bumper?! That's FU@#$ UP!Originally posted by Feng
i took it off the front but there is a hole in my front bumper, damn dealers drilled a hole in the front for that black crap holder crap, i'm pissed. but it definitly looks better without the license plate.
i found out a ghetto way of doing this the other day. i just stuck in those zip thingies in the license plate holes and plugged it in through the existing holes. then i covered it up with the AEM license plate bracket. the only thing that kinda sucks is that the place is kinda angled. i guess its alright, looks better than the thing covering the bumper and all that.Originally posted by Silvershadow
Here's how to put the license in the grille area:
1) Drill or punch a 1/4''(25mm) hole 7/16"(11mm) below the top mounting holes of your lic. plate.Looks nicer the hole is centered to the tag boxes.
2) Remove the black lic. plate holder(2-10mm bolts)
3) Measure 2 1/8"(540mm) from the bottom holder & draw a horizontal line across the face of the holder.Use 2 1/4"(572mm)if you want a1/4"(25mm) around the top of the lic. plate ,when done.
4)Cut across the line.You'll end up w/your lic. plate holder in 2 pieces.
5)Bolt the lower plate holder(2-10mm bolts) back on the Si.
6)Mount your lic.(using the newly drilled holes)on to the holder using what use to be the lower lic. plate mounting holes.
7) You may want to bend the lic.in toward the grille for better cooling & so it won't hit the lower lip.
Objectives:looks stylish,more areodynamic & lighter wieght.
Post some pics so we can see how it came out.
SilverShadow
i just need to know how to get rid of the rear back license plate holder thing in the rear where the hatch is. anyone know how to get rid of this thing?
I was wondering how you did that with your license plate.Originally posted by ep3guy
i found out a ghetto way of doing this the other day. i just stuck in those zip thingies in the license plate holes and plugged it in through the existing holes. then i covered it up with the AEM license plate bracket. the only thing that kinda sucks is that the place is kinda angled. i guess its alright, looks better than the thing covering the bumper and all that.
i just need to know how to get rid of the rear back license plate holder thing in the rear where the hatch is. anyone know how to get rid of this thing?
yeah i took out that piece of metal in the back that made the back plate stick out more. that "ghetto" installation of your front plate actually looks alright-if i had to have a front plate i'd probably do it your way
haha cool. i just dont like it when you look at it from the sides.Originally posted by IceD out N CALI
yeah i took out that piece of metal in the back that made the back plate stick out more. that "ghetto" installation of your front plate actually looks alright-if i had to have a front plate i'd probably do it your way
i know this thread was buried in the forums of time...but would putting the liscence plate in the "mouth" be:
1. legal?
2. blocking air the radiator needs to stay cool?
Read Cal.Vehicle Code.It's been yrs.,but probably(90%) yes to #1.No to #2 .Use my method .Better cooling and doesn't look like you're trying to HIDE the plates.Sounds complicated,buts easy.All cuts are on plastic except the 2 holes in the lic.plate.Takes 15 minutes to less than a hour.Looks OEM not ghetto.Peeps will ask where you bought the brkt.All you need is a hack saw & drill.With a table saw or band saw it'll b ten times faster.Post some pics aft.using my method and EVERY1 will b do'in it.I don't have a digi-cam.
have you already done it?im getting the holder painted the body color so it shouldnt matter...but if i ever get an extra holder ill cut that up =O)
Wow thats a change kinda cool....
its still too far out for ME though....
im looking for more of a Inconspicous look but also i dont want the cops to pull me over all the time...=O( so yea, is that what it looks like when you followed silvershadow's instrucions?
i did it "ala" Suk02SI way ;)
edit: here is the link: Suk02SI thread
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