Jagstyles

Where did you get the plate cover and are you holding the plate in with screws? What's the back plate, the one that came with the car? I"m in Ontario as well and like this clean look.

Thanks

tC2IS350

Thank goodness PA doesn't have a front place requirement

Spagolli94

I bought my car in Delaware, which doesn't require a front plate either. I couldn't find the color combo I wanted so the dealer ordered a car from NJ. Typically, NJ dealers won't install the front tag bracket until they have a buyer for the car and know if they need the front tag or not. In my case, the NJ dealer installed the bracket.

My dealer removed the bracket and installed a set of bumper plugs - see attached pic. I wasn't happy, but my only choice would've been to have them locate another car. In my case, the car they ordered came with several options that I didn't request, but the dealer didn't raise the price and kept or original deal. IF I told them to order a new car, there's a good chance the car they found might not have had these extra options. So I decided to take delivery and live with the plugs. As you can see, they are VERY minimal and nobody would see them if I didn't point them out.

That said, I know they are there and they do bother me a bit. I've contacted my body shop to see if it's possible to remove the plugs and fill the holes with some plastic filler. Kinda like spackling a wall.

However, for those who are looking to get rid of front plate brackets, the bumper plugs do work quite well.

jomeara

Just picked up my new 2015 IS250. Really like the spindle grille; I am looking for options on what to do with the front license plate. I did not have the dealership drill the holes. I have been looking at retractable license plate holders. Any suggestions??? Thanks

LexSense

iTrader: (2)

Some members have used the front tow hook hold down area to mount the plates with an aftermarket bracket.

I forgot who made them though. :/

chyeea03

Grimmspeed
http://www.grimmspeed.com/license-pl...s-250-350-isf/

There was another member on here that used magnets on the front spindle grill so it can be easily removed.. still blocks the grill but its cool.

SummerRain

I purchased this which is half the price.

LeeJonah

DO NOT GET IJDMTOY, Im not sure if they sent me the wrong one or if it just sticks out an extra 2-3 inches from the bumper.

Get Grimmspeed in my opinion!

SummerRain

Grimmspeed is too expensive. I think I can bear with that 2"

LeeJonah

Thats what i initially thought but trust me, It sticks out A LOT and it just looks weird
But if you can stand it then go for it!

SummerRain

I will see if I can return it. It's on the way already

anamynous

I have Grimmspeed on mine and love it. Although my friends tell me I should just go plateless on the front since it's not as strict here in WA.

LeeJonah

They probably sent me the wrong one because i ended up selling the one they sent me to my friend who has a 2is and it fits perfectly. So maybe if they send you the one for the 3is it'll look fine? Godlike tho!

SummerRain

It's illegal to drive without front license plate in CA. So sad

I guess it will be the same since it said "2006-up Lexus IS"
Don't think they made a new one for 3IS

LeeJonah

Yeah i live in SF and they are very strict. only if no front license plate is legal ...