Dr. Jekyll

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For anyone who has to display a tag on the rear of their vehicle and can't a good way to place I decided to make my own. Here in Hawaii we are required to have a "Safety Check" completed annually where they look infractions like, no ins, illegal tint, blue lights/bulbs etc. Even though my tag didn't expire for 9 months I wanted it moved so I went in for a new now after the bracket was made. I used 1/4" Plexiglas to create a full plate that was slightly oversized so I could quarter round it to look clean. After rounding the edges I sanded and buffed it to a gloss black. I think it came out pretty good.

Original oversized stainless plate on the lower edge of bumper (at least the dealer didn't stick it on the bumper!)



Bracket being mocked up:



Bracket installed before inspection:



Completed inspection on new bracket:

Scrutator

That's BS. Even in regulation-happy California, other than the emissions test, we don't have this.

Nice custom bracket, however. Well done!

greg3852

Nice job. Looks great

VIPanda460

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Damn! I absolutely love how clean that bracket is! Way way way better than where you had it previously! Good job man!

Btw, I also agree Scrutator that I thought we had it bad here in Cali.... apparently not.

Nospinzone

Two comments.

#1. It's stupid to place the plate under the rear bumper. I have to believe many cars end up having them mutilated or ripped off from going up steep driveways.

#2. Start manufacturing your solution. You could make a small fortune with those in Hawaii.

Dr. Jekyll

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Thanks for the feedback guys! I was pretty happy to have come up with a cool solution.

Dr. Jekyll

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#1 I agree! aside from looking silly, they are are prone to being torn off or stolen but they did start imprinting the plate and VIN on each sticker.

#2 The thought has crossed my mind!

R Z

I want to know what happened to the F Sport emblem on the 1st photo!

Dr. Jekyll

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Good eye sniper! I added that emblem prior to my custom plate. I thought about a short tutorial since it seems many have trouble installing emblems, stickers etc.

R Z

Yes if you have time make a video. That is if you have time in between your patients.

Dr. Jekyll

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I'll post up a step by step post later on.