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Old 01-06-15, 01:31 PM
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Default Lexus only 2 license plate screws?

I find it very hard to believe that Lexus only provides two screw holes for your license plate I have 460 and an rc 350fsport. I just had the dealer put on the license plates I noticed that the bottom plate is not attached I asked him why and he said Lexus does not do that I think that's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard now when I put my car in reverse sometimes the back up camera picks up my license plate and it is very distracting has anybody found a fix for this or experienced it?

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Use Velcro to attaché the bottom of the plate to the trunk. It will be easy to remove if you don't like it compared to say, double sided tape. .
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Wait, is this an issue with the camera for the RC or the LS? I don't have that issue at all on my 600
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
Wait, is this an issue with the camera for the RC or the LS? I don't have that issue at all on my 600
Me either but bcuz my stereo is crazy loud i use 2 small pieces of doulble sided tape.... (& some dynamat for rattling)

Fyi mercedes only has 2 holes as well... but they have a 2nd plate that bolts in to the 2... then creating 4 holes. .. but it may push the plate further out into view....
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
Wait, is this an issue with the camera for the RC or the LS? I don't have that issue at all on my 600

Both the rc 350 and LS
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Can you post a photo of what it looks like on your LS? I have never seen the plate on the screen when I am in reverse. I'm wondering if there is some extra backing between the plate and the mounting holes.

One other thought is perhaps the camera itself is not mounted correctly and is pointing lower than it should.
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
Can you post a photo of what it looks like on your LS? I have never seen the plate on the screen when I am in reverse. I'm wondering if there is some extra backing between the plate and the mounting holes.

One other thought is perhaps the camera itself is not mounted correctly and is pointing lower than it should.
+1 on the camera position...I have nothing obstructing my view on my LS
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I'm trying to imagine how you are able to see your license plate. Do you see your bumper too? And if you see your license plate and not your bumper, how is that possible?
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I cannot see my license plate.
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i've never seen my plate in the camera...
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Get a nice metal license plate frame, does away with the need for 4 holes.
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i've got the free plastic frames that local dealer hands out...never had an issue.
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I always put these on my Lexus cars, front and rear:

http://www.autoattire.com/lexus-3d-l...gf-lex-cc.html

With the plexiglas cover. They're thin and not overpowering, but very strong. Keep the plates finished looking and nice and flat.
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