Front plate
Either don't put the plate on or leave it off. I find the offset plate on tow hook are more hideous and looks ghetto than actually mounting the plate on grill. Just my $.02 no offense to anyone.
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I plan on using the tow hook, but have yet to receive from grimmspeed... Still in the fulfillment stages...
I will post pics once installed...
Johnny
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I will post pics once installed...
Johnny
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2014 Lexus IS 350 FSport Ultra White / Rioja Red / Mark Lev / BSM
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[QUOTE="wulfstan;8269965"]I plan on using the tow hook, but have yet to receive from grimmspeed... Still in the fulfillment stages... I will post pics once installed... Johnny __________________ 2014 Lexus IS 350 FSport Ultra White / Rioja Red / Mark Lev / BSM K&N drop in Air Filter │Coming Soon... Plasti-Dip Emblems │TRD Body kit[/QUOTE
Same here !! As soon as I get it , will post pics and let me know what u guys think
Same here !! As soon as I get it , will post pics and let me know what u guys think
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Lead Lap
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I have a 350 F Sport obsidian RWD with BSM, Mark Lev, VGRS, and NAV. Basically its fully loaded. This was the first great car I've bought so I didnt mind going big and in my opinion it was worth it. Couldnt be happier with my ride. I have black pearl emblems and puddle lights that I need to install. Also going to put 35% tints all around sometime this week. Work in progress
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when I moved to my current state, I was so happy that front license plates were no longer required!
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore!
IMHO, that's the only solution.
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore!
IMHO, that's the only solution.
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Lead Lap
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From: Massachusetts
when I moved to my current state, I was so happy that front license plates were no longer required!
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore! IMHO, that's the only solution.
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore!
IMHO, that's the only solution.
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From: North Carolina
when I moved to my current state, I was so happy that front license plates were no longer required!
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore! IMHO, that's the only solution.
unfortunately, I was sad when I saw the sad state of my front bumper when I removed my former state's front license plate. Aside from the two holes, that area's paint looked dull and did not match the rest of the bumper.(not surprising, since that area was covered up by the front license plate for years)
My solution? A $350 visit to to the local body shop and now my bumper looked brand new and had no ugly license plate holes anymore!
IMHO, that's the only solution.
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Lead Lap
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Ditto. Did the same thing with my GS. Bought the car from Texas where the front plate is required. Got the car home, took the bracket off and almost wept. The holes were large and the bumper was pulled out from over tightening. Lived with it for a couple years by inserting black screws. Then I went in for a refresh to correct those holes, the bumper, and also cleaned up some rock chips on the hood and fenders. All is well now. So glad NC does not require that front plate. Really affects the look of the newer cars from Lexus and Audi.
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Lead Lap
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Ditto. Did the same thing with my GS. Bought the car from Texas where the front plate is required. Got the car home, took the bracket off and almost wept. The holes were large and the bumper was pulled out from over tightening. Lived with it for a couple years by inserting black screws. Then I went in for a refresh to correct those holes, the bumper, and also cleaned up some rock chips on the hood and fenders. All is well now. So glad NC does not require that front plate. Really affects the look of the newer cars from Lexus and Audi.
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