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Old 03-26-16, 10:05 PM
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whats up club lexus,

I go to LA valley college where the sherrifs have nothing better to do than give front locense plate tickets. Got 3 this month. My front bumper never had holes drilled in it for a license plate frame, so I was wondering how I should put on a front plate without doing so. Would 3m tape be my best bet for this?

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They have that plate holder that screws into where your tow hook goes, it's like $30
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If you don't want holes in your bumper, I suggest getting any random plate holder, then zip tying it to the left or right of the bumper fins. No holes, and more JDM.
This is on my SC but you get the idea.
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Or if you really want to overdo it, how about an electric license plate frame that retracts out of view when you want to show the car off, I think they sell these on Amazon:

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This is what I'd do if I was forced to have a front plate :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-06-13-Le...9W7wzL&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by 02SDGS
They have that plate holder that screws into where your tow hook goes, it's like $30
didn't know these existed lol. thanks i looked into it!

Originally Posted by SC400slide
If you don't want holes in your bumper, I suggest getting any random plate holder, then zip tying it to the left or right of the bumper fins. No holes, and more JDM.
This is on my SC but you get the idea.
looks nice and cost effective but I'd rather have it higher on the bumper, where there is no where to fasten the zip tie. Crazy you have a sc with 320k! is that this one? thanks!

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Or if you really want to overdo it, how about an electric license plate frame that retracts out of view when you want to show the car off, I think they sell these on Amazon:

Show-N-Go Electric Retractable License Plate Bracket - YouTube
lmfaoooo this is great but i would like the plate higher up on the bumper

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This is what I'd do if I was forced to have a front plate :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-06-13-Le...9W7wzL&vxp=mtr
yup, i did decide to go with a bracket. Id rather have just the plate without the border of the bracket though because i feel it looks more clean so im gonna try this out and if i change my mind theres a 30 day money back:


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lol nvm - Gville's bracket it is �� funny how it shows 5 stars but the only reviewer left 3... sus
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If I didn't already have the front plate from the dealer, I'd go with this:

Amazon.com: Godspeed License Plate Holder / Mounting Kit @ Tow Hook for 2006 to 2013 Lexus Is250 / 350 ISF: Automotive Amazon.com: Godspeed License Plate Holder / Mounting Kit @ Tow Hook for 2006 to 2013 Lexus Is250 / 350 ISF: Automotive
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