BCrews

I've seen a few threads (via search) about not drilling the front bumper and alternate methods of mounting front license plates. Unfortunately, it's the law in California, despite my buying a used 2004, the front bumper has never been drilled (I do know the car was used to drive a lot out of state based on svs history)

I'm surprised to see tow hook license plate brackets- yet no one mention it here on the forums. Has anyone tried this? are there reasons this wouldn't work on our cars? Would this affect the parking sensors (which I do rely on quite a bit- I'm a terrible parker)

Would love a way to mount the front plate, use the front parking sensors and yet not permanently affect the bumper if at all possible... thoughts?

Also saw this- while not a tow hook option- may work well- but reviews/ comments are concerning about tearing off at highways speeds. Anyone try one of these?

LiCelsior

iTrader: (32)

im using a grimmspeed relocation kit for a ISF

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ml#post8911430

BCrews

Thanks! (Was wondering about yours actually.)

Did you have to do any modifications to the kit to work with the LS? Or just get the ISF model and pop the tow hook window out and I'm good to go?

LiCelsior

iTrader: (32)

nope just pop off the cover and screw it in. it sticks out from the bumper a bit much for my liking but rather not risk the $180 ticket.

BCrews

Hmm- would you mind posting a top down view looking down on the plate/bracket/bumper?

That'd be extremely helpful / appreciated.

I read on another post someone bought another plug and drilled through it so the giant tow hook plug opening isn't there...but with the plate in front of it, I wonder how necessary that is? Your thoughts?

LiCelsior

iTrader: (32)

yea ive seen people do that with another cover. they just get a rubber grommet so its also sealed from the elements.

BCrews

That's awesome- thanks so much. (out in the cold even!) Really helpful, I see what you're looking at- unless the user WANTS to have the plate turned to follow the curve of the bumper would be the reason I'd think anyone would want that much shorter.

I was looking at a pal's mount on his Porche @ work today- interested in if that company also has a mount for the Lexus (didn't like the plate as much however.

Will keep this thread going in case anyone else is interested in the findings.