Front license plate bracket.. again.. - LotusTalk

CrusaderTBC · 12-01-2008, 02:05 PM

I've used up 2 BWR front license plate mounting bracket in the last 4 months. I like the BWR brackets, but both of them have snapped off just under the bolt mount. I guess there's a lot of stress there due to the bracket being push-pulled back and forth from the impacts to the license plate.

Before I buy yet another BWR bracket, does anyone have alternative suggestions for a front license plate mount?

Chris Mackey · 12-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Build your own with the tow hook. I used some scrap aluminum. It just rides around in the trunk. I figure when I get pulled over, I'll BS and put it on, hope for the best.

Ripple · 12-12-2008, 11:32 PM

I used a rail tie. It was cheap and pretty easy to do (took about 10 minutes):

Front License Plate Bracket using a Rail Tie

apk919 · 12-13-2008, 01:36 AM

So far my solution (Front License Plate Bracket) is holding up well. I've replaced the M8 bolt with the Sector 111 front tow hook... easy to install or remove without tools. The plate frame has bottomed numerous times without damaging the mount or the bracket.

elise24fps · 12-13-2008, 05:23 AM

Again?

For 2 years, I ran with pic 1; Scanned copy of plate, reduced 15%, printed on glossy professional photo paper, trimmed, laminated, double sided tape.

Then last summer was hassled twice in one month, but no tickets just warnings. So made bracket in pic 2; Aluminum upside down T, bent in two places, but it cracked so added reinforcement, long bolt, washer, spacer, foam rubber between plate and body. The laminated copy is still behind the real plate.

jpkeyzer · 07-01-2009, 01:31 PM

elise24fps - I really like what you did here!

PM sent.

kmt63 · 07-01-2009, 04:44 PM

i mounted mine in the center of the windshield.i tapped the edges with gaffers tape.used 2 suction cups for the top 2 holes.the plate slides down between the dash and windshield so it does not block my view.i just could not find a way to mount it to the front of the car that i liked.

12-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrusaderTBC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 126	Front license plate bracket.. again.. I've used up 2 BWR front license plate mounting bracket in the last 4 months. I like the BWR brackets, but both of them have snapped off just under the bolt mount. I guess there's a lot of stress there due to the bracket being push-pulled back and forth from the impacts to the license plate. Before I buy yet another BWR bracket, does anyone have alternative suggestions for a front license plate mount? __________________ 07 Arctic Silver Exige S 00 Raven Black Audi TT

12-01-2008, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	Build your own with the tow hook. I used some scrap aluminum. It just rides around in the trunk. I figure when I get pulled over, I'll BS and put it on, hope for the best. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

12-13-2008, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
apk919 User Restricted By ΑDMIΝ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 6,281 Images: 20	So far my solution (Front License Plate Bracket) is holding up well. I've replaced the M8 bolt with the Sector 111 front tow hook... easy to install or remove without tools. The plate frame has bottomed numerous times without damaging the mount or the bracket. __________________ * 2009 Lotus Challenge Series Rookie Of The Year * (Thanks Jim, Tom, Jack, Rob & Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!) My videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/apk919

12-13-2008, 05:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
elise24fps fly on the wall Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 569	Again? For 2 years, I ran with pic 1; Scanned copy of plate, reduced 15%, printed on glossy professional photo paper, trimmed, laminated, double sided tape. Then last summer was hassled twice in one month, but no tickets just warnings. So made bracket in pic 2; Aluminum upside down T, bent in two places, but it cracked so added reinforcement, long bolt, washer, spacer, foam rubber between plate and body. The laminated copy is still behind the real plate. Attached Images __________________ Ian 06 Elise BRiGit / 08 Brawn Accord V6 / 06 PT Tom Cruiser Ragtop... today 73 Europa TCS / 67 Europa S1 / 68 Europa S2 / 64 Seven S2 / 70 Citroen DS21 / 67 Mini Cooper S / 59 Imperial... yesterday

07-01-2009, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
jpkeyzer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86	Awesome bracket! elise24fps - I really like what you did here! PM sent.

12-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ripple (.V.) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 194	I used a rail tie. It was cheap and pretty easy to do (took about 10 minutes): Front License Plate Bracket using a Rail Tie

07-01-2009, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	i mounted mine in the center of the windshield.i tapped the edges with gaffers tape.used 2 suction cups for the top 2 holes.the plate slides down between the dash and windshield so it does not block my view.i just could not find a way to mount it to the front of the car that i liked. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

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