yes, i did the same, left the bottom legs on but got some of those felt tips you put on the bottom of furniture legs and stuck those on the ends of the two bottom legs to keep from scratching the bumper cover. i also mounted the bracket a couple of rows higher in the grill than aztec did. solid as a rock, ain't goin' anywhere and looks pretty decent. check the vanity plate thread if you'd like to see it mounted.
Thought I'd show your mount here, great ideas Big D.
Mounted mine yesterday. (See pics below) Since it's been raining in Lubbock for the last two days (Yes! Praise God!), I've not had Muirne out since the addition (trying to keep her pretty for the Austin meet next Saturday!). The install went easy and it seems sound enough. I'll check it a few times between here and Austin, no doubt!
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The miata boys have a spring loaded front mount that hides itself. What we need is a vendor to come up with a remote controlled one that tucks under the front and pops out and up, like those ALPINE double din car stereos.
"Uh, but Officer I *DO* have a front plate" <presses hidden button>
The miata boys have a spring loaded front mount that hides itself. What we need is a vendor to come up with a remote controlled one that tucks under the front and pops out and up, like those ALPINE double din car stereos.
"Uh, but Officer I *DO* have a front plate" <presses hidden button>
That's what I want if I have to have one. I want it mounted on the right side.
Like how it looks,(if you have to have one), but I also worry about the front grill taking abuse. I built a aluminimum bracket (drivers side), that mounts underneath, to the front bumper brace. I have not mounted it yet, but do have pic's of the backet and dimensions. Should have it mounted to day.
Like how it looks,(if you have to have one), but I also worry about the front grill taking abuse. I built a aluminimum bracket (drivers side), that mounts underneath, to the front bumper brace. I have not mounted it yet, but do have pic's of the backet and dimensions. Should have it mounted to day.
Sounds very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the pics and learning more.
I know I'm going to have to put mine on sooner or later here in Vancouver.
I am goign to look at mounting it as low as possible, (Bottom holes), and also before mounting it, I'm goign to see if using a Hot Air paint removing gun will allow me to mold it so it matches the curve of the body, aso there will be more tape making contact with the body.
One added advantage will be that at least if I park to close to a curb, the plate will get it, instead of the bumper.
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I just did this MOD... I had my 2nd front license plate ticket in 5 weeks of driving.. So it was time to get the damn plate on. I must say, it looks really good down low like that. I'll snap some photos of my DEEP with this done.
I'm not sure but I think I used the 3rd hole from the bottom, where as you used the 2nd from the bottom.
Feels a lot better driving around now not looking for cops... I was always so paranoid before.
I am so thankful that Fla doesn't require front plates. I figure my bracket will just sit on the shelf and collect dust until my wife makes me throw it away.
How about a pic straight on, from a distance back?
Slipslider lives around me, and there is a crazy "no front plate blitz" going on.
I think I should put that ugmo on.
nice work! after the first ticket will do same....thx
.... good job getting it on with the least amount of ugly..
That's what I want if I have to have one. I want it mounted on the right side.
