GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Front License Plate Mounting Bracket

Old 02-19-13, 03:49 PM
  #1  
MJA1951
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
 
MJA1951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Illinois
Posts: 190
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Front License Plate Mounting Bracket

I just got a ticket for no front license plate while parked in a local shopping center. I guess crime in Des Plaines, IL must be under control so they can spend their time browsing shopping centers looking for cars with no front plates!

Anyway, I saw some posts where someone said Autozone has a cheap bracket that installs on the lower grille without drilling any hols in the bumper. I looked at the Autozone.com site and did not see this bracket.

Does anyone know if these brackets are still available.

P.S. I know in Illinois a front plate is required and like it or not I was violating the law, but it seems like a waste of time and just another revenue exercise instead of actually doing some good
Old 02-19-13, 03:52 PM
  #2  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

cheap 5 bucks solution that worked perfectly for me for years

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ble-holes.html
Old 02-19-13, 04:34 PM
  #3  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Amazon Amazon

or

http://www.bellautomotive.com/Licens...-1-46230-8.htm

Autozone no longer carry it.
Old 02-20-13, 03:54 AM
  #4  
Lexusfam
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
Lexusfam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ny
Posts: 243
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

maybe you can look into this. they have the motorized and non motorized. i have the non motorized one but i had to do some dremeling to make it fit flush to the bumper.

http://www.altecproducts.com/
Old 02-23-13, 06:17 AM
  #5  
MJA1951
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
 
MJA1951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Illinois
Posts: 190
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Thanks for the Amazon tip. I just ordered them.
Old 02-23-13, 02:17 PM
  #6  
bigblack06
Moderator
iTrader: (20)
 
bigblack06's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Beantown
Posts: 7,029
Received 315 Likes on 219 Posts
Default

My service guy gave me the greatest idea since he has it on his car, he basically screwed in a strong bracket that uses the tow hook as a place to mount the license plate so not drilling or anything. I think it's the greatest idea, and if there is an emergency you just unscrew the license plate and put the Lexus tow hook on. I attached a pic so you can see what it looks like, that isn't his car but it is a BMW.
Front License Plate Mounting Bracket-sg10.jpg
Old 02-23-13, 04:19 PM
  #7  
LexusNN
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
LexusNN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: VA
Posts: 1,649
Received 23 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

That's a good way, I have the Hide A Plate. I can slide it under the car at shows or taking pictures
Attached Thumbnails Front License Plate Mounting Bracket-image.jpg  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
insite4U
LX - 3rd Gen (2008-2021)
35
09-21-17 03:30 AM
MoizV
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
47
12-23-13 10:45 AM
SH212
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
5
05-23-08 09:39 AM
Technics
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
23
10-20-03 10:03 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Front License Plate Mounting Bracket



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:09 PM.