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Tow Hook Plate Mount for Fsport?

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Old 02-08-16, 02:29 PM
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For when you do decide to get one... I got this one


http://www.cravenspeed.com/lexus-pla...e-plate-mount/
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I never used a Tow Hook but was able to mount an aftermarket bracket by not having to drill holes in the front mesh....The best of both world for those who have to use a front plate (Not holes but plate centered)
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I never used a Tow Hook but was able to mount an aftermarket bracket by not having to drill holes in the front mesh....The best of both world for those who have to use a front plate (Not holes but plate centered)

Can you show/explain how you did it?

I'm not a huge fan of offset front plates..
Old 03-14-16, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I never used a Tow Hook but was able to mount an aftermarket bracket by not having to drill holes in the front mesh....The best of both world for those who have to use a front plate (Not holes but plate centered)
I would be interested in knowing how you did that and what bracket you used.
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This should come standard on our IS F-Sport...


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For 1/3 of the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flush-Design...FWBKLL&vxp=mtr
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Does this fit on the 2018 IS300 F Sport?
Old 07-30-18, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dnasians
the whole area behind the bumper cover gets wet in the rain.... if it's going to rust, it would have already. i have my grimspeed on there without the cover for a year now with no issues. now i just need to figure out how to attach a tow strap to the car in case it does need to get hitched from the front.
Any clue how this would work? Also curious as to how to allow towing without having to remove entire assembly.

Also does your guys' grimpspeed move at all if you push it down? Mine is screw connected to the mount is tightened all the way but still moves; would a rubber grommet help?
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After the installation, I've been getting a lot of looks at the car. Cars pulling up beside me to see who is driving it. A lot of nods on the street. Don't be surprised by the amount of haters there are though. F Sport grills really are beautiful. Made for the towhook plate. It's one of the best aesthetic upgrades to your fsport, and doesn't require a lot of money or time.

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Old 01-11-20, 08:46 AM
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I am SOOOOOO happy that we don't require any fronts plates anymore as of last spring!!!
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Originally Posted by JayDash
After the installation, I've been getting a lot of looks at the car. Cars pulling up beside me to see who is driving it. A lot of nods on the street. Don't be surprised by the amount of haters there are though. F Sport grills really are beautiful. Made for the towhook plate. It's one of the best aesthetic upgrades to your fsport, and doesn't require a lot of money or time.
Originally Posted by wthrman2
I am SOOOOOO happy that we don't require any fronts plates anymore as of last spring!!!
Are you both from Ontario, Canada?
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I am SOOOOOO happy that we don't require any fronts plates anymore as of last spring!!!
Where is this? I know in Ontario they're trying to do away with the front plate but it hasn't been approved yet.
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Originally Posted by JBison73
Where is this? I know in Ontario they're trying to do away with the front plate but it hasn't been approved yet.
That would be great, as apparently it's only Ontario, Manitoba, and BC where they're required, and this could potentially grease the skids for us to do so as well. Do you have any links to the proposals or discussions?
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Originally Posted by AtomicAWD
That would be great, as apparently it's only Ontario, Manitoba, and BC where they're required, and this could potentially grease the skids for us to do so as well. Do you have any links to the proposals or discussions?
https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/d...tario-vehicles

https://globalnews.ca/news/5146249/o...tes-decisions/
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Originally Posted by AtomicAWD
Are you both from Ontario, Canada?
I'm from Ontario. Front plates are needed I believe, I haven't heard of any changes.


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