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Old 12-12-12, 03:09 PM
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Default Tow Hook License Plate Holder

Just got my GS 350 F sport AWD over the weekend. Currently running without front license plate. I've been looking around for a tow hook license plate holder because I will not drill the front bumper. Google showed me a few options - Rho-plate, GrimmSpeed, and U.S. mills work. But none of those is specifically made of 2013 GS and I am not sure if parking sensor will be an issue, despite all of them being adjustable.

Has anyone here with experience with any one of these products? Any other recommendation? Thanks! Btw, the car is incredible!
Old 12-13-12, 06:20 AM
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Am I the only one who doesn't want to drill the bumper?
Old 12-13-12, 06:30 AM
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Same here i bought a GS F Sport with new front tags as well. I thought about the tow hook tag holder option but i wasn't sure if it would look classy or not. that is my dilemma.
Old 12-13-12, 07:08 AM
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anyone know if this fits? it seems fricken easy and awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Cj4-60Qtghk
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Just custom make one its easy and cheaper. here is a thread i made

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-2013-gs.html
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Here's a nice one. No holes that are visible.;

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

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several of the 2IS guys use the Rho-Plate bracket
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I feel the plate looks better in the middle.
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I feel the plate looks better in the middle.
I agree with you.
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I recently purchased a 2014 IS 350 f sport and was wondering if anyone knows if the tow hook hole depth is the same depth for 2012-2014? All of the ones on the market right now only go to 2013 and there were a lot of body and frame changes in 2014. and the hole depth may be different, so that the rod would be too long on the 2014, Any help, as I don't want to attach my front license plate to the nice grill. Sportpop
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Originally Posted by sportpop
I recently purchased a 2014 IS 350 f sport and was wondering if anyone knows if the tow hook hole depth is the same depth for 2012-2014? All of the ones on the market right now only go to 2013 and there were a lot of body and frame changes in 2014. and the hole depth may be different, so that the rod would be too long on the 2014, Any help, as I don't want to attach my front license plate to the nice grill. Sportpop
You will be more likely to get an answer from the 3rd Gen IS forum.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-3rd-gen-2014-present-249/
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just don't put a front plate. its a fix it ticket, nothing much. The car looks nicer without it.
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I have a rho-plate on my GS and it does not interfere with the sensors so long as you have the angle correct.

I was worried about the plate either giving false returns or "blinding" the sensors, neither has happened to me in my 6months with the plate of the vehicle... damn proof-of-correction required tickets.

I do have the plate offset as far as possible to the left of the car and tilted to match the contour of the bumper... in any other position, you will get false returns.
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http://www.cravenspeed.com/lexus-pla...e-plate-mount/

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Thanks for posting that , will need just in case i get fix it ticket


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