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Nag
03-16-2009, 01:09 AM
i just got a new TC and before i get the license plates i was wondering does anyone know of any way to mount the front license plate with out drilling holes.

thanks in advance
The 1 2 Die 4
03-16-2009, 03:29 AM
Buy the mounting plate at autozone for like $5, use 3M Double Sided Tape adhesive to tape the back of it to your clean front bumper, just use soap and water to remove, alcohol for removing the last bit of glue..

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/The12Die4/mytc1.jpg
Eros
03-16-2009, 10:32 AM
http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Desc.cfm?PartNo=PTPEXT1001&MakeCode=scion&ModelCode=tC&ModelYear=2005%2D2009%20All&ModelDesc=tC

http://www.ptuning.com/graphics/ptuning/pext1001_1.jpg
The 1 2 Die 4
03-16-2009, 01:12 PM
lol that looks pretty funny, kind of like a table tent lmao...
X TC
03-16-2009, 10:43 PM
Mount off the bottom of the Airdam. Utilize the stock screws used for the plastic underside.
The 1 2 Die 4
03-16-2009, 10:59 PM
Mount off the bottom of the Airdam. Utilize the stock screws used for the plastic underside.

take a photo of where your talking about please..
X TC
03-16-2009, 11:20 PM
Love to do that but the car is in the bodyshop getting finished.... Basically, its just mounting L-brackets under the front airdam and attaching the license plate using the bottom holes. Make sure to use a license plate frame for strength.
Eros
03-17-2009, 07:47 AM
lol that looks pretty funny, kind of like a table tent lmao...

I've seen it in person. It's not that bad.

On a side note, I just realized who's car that is lol. I have that hood on my car now.
The_Game
03-18-2009, 12:35 PM
I don't have mine on. lol .. Is it mandatory where you live to have a front license plate?
SATownScion
03-19-2009, 07:53 AM
here in TX it is and i have mine in between my center console and passenger seat. been pulled over for it but i tell them that the bracket just broke and im my way to buy a new one. only got a warning.

i just hate that the dealership put 2 holes in my bumper
JDub86
03-21-2009, 10:19 AM
here in TX it is and i have mine in between my center console and passenger seat. been pulled over for it but i tell them that the bracket just broke and im my way to buy a new one. only got a warning.

i just hate that the dealership put 2 holes in my bumper

Yeah I wish I told them not to do that when I ordered the car.
Jordan
03-23-2009, 11:51 AM
here in TX it is and i have mine in between my center console and passenger seat. been pulled over for it but i tell them that the bracket just broke and im my way to buy a new one. only got a warning.

i just hate that the dealership put 2 holes in my bumper

Hmm... i've been pulled over twice but they never said anything about not having a front plate. Maybe i'm just lucky?
tC_bobby
03-27-2009, 06:15 PM
here in TX it is and i have mine in between my center console and passenger seat. been pulled over for it but i tell them that the bracket just broke and im my way to buy a new one. only got a warning.

i just hate that the dealership put 2 holes in my bumper

Yeah i dont have mine either and ive gotten 2 tickets so far cuz of it. All i do is take a picture of my car with the plates on and take it to court and they dismiss it!
mospeedtc
03-29-2009, 01:33 AM
When I go back to my stock bumper Im getting the ptuning license plate thing
driver3593
03-29-2009, 03:39 AM
That ptuning thing is neat but i wouldn't spend $70 on it.
Air Ninja
04-02-2009, 12:54 AM
Yeah, I hate the fact that it's manditory in Texas to have a front license plate. I don't know... I guess it's in case the police see someone speeding in reverse.

I thought of trying to incorporate a retractable front license plate but lost interest. I seen a few on youtube on other vehicles, but the tC would probably be more of a challenge than I'm willing to take.
The 1 2 Die 4
04-02-2009, 01:28 AM
Really it is so the cop can see the plates if your parked in backwards.. In cali ive seen some cop cars with cameras that read the tag electronically and they can run a whole lot in minutes... Its not required here in atlanta, and who would want to pay for an extra? stupid.. lol...
Aurora
04-02-2009, 07:16 AM
Don't they give you two in Atlanta? I thought that was Fed law.
STNC
04-02-2009, 08:55 AM
I love not having to have a front plate...and no holes in my bumper
V-tC
04-03-2009, 09:39 AM
the dealership drilled holes in my bumper, i talked with the sales manager and they replaced the bumper the next day. i just zip tie my plate on the lower grille until i can get a bracket for it.