Hi everyone, where do you guys place your front license plate and how did you attach it? I recently bought a new evo x fe which does not have the front license plate mount drilled into the front bumper. I've been pondering where to place the front license place (once I get my new plates) without drilling into the bumper. I live in NJ and it's required to have the front plate showing. I really don't want to drill into my bumper, thinking about preserving the look and value of the car.

I have seen a few different options without having to drill the bumper, but I guess I'm looking for a temporary fix till I have more time to decide on a permanent solution. I was thinking when I get my plates at the dealership, to have them zip tie it to the far right side (driver side) of the mesh grill. But I'm worried that blocking part of the intercooler would hinder some airflow/performance.

What do you guys think?

 

On previous cars I used double-sided foam tape. They stay put for as long as I had the car. You'd have to test this method's ability to not mar your paint though.

I'm in NJ also. I got stopped twice for the front plate before I gave up. I just had the mount drilled as usual.

 

JDM Front Crashbeam + Grimmspeed GT-R front license plate mount







For track days I have a Kansai Service front tow hook that I will throw in so I'm not running a plate on those days.

 

Hi Migs647, would you be able to link me to a video/tutorial of how to remove the front bumper, install the crash beam and such? I'm really inexperienced to doing things like this, never done it before.

Thanks!!

 

Here is how you remove the front bumper:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...val-video.html

I don't think there is a swap video, but it is 8 bolts. You will need various sockets and extensions to do so.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-tow-hook.html

There are some links to the parts needed. You will no longer use the styrofoam, and will need the JDM vents which are longer as the JDM version is thinner and lighter by about 30lbs if IIRC.

Hope this helps

 

I used 3m weather proof velcro tape so that I could easily add and change it over the years since every few years states like to update their plates. And if I ever need to remove it it'll come right off without damaging it.

Mounted in the stock location (under the front right eye) but with this solution wherever your heart desires works.

 

So direct to the paint with no license plate "carrier" ?


~Jaraxle

 

No drill setup...easy to install/remove

 

lol, I feel slightly judged but 3m comes off cleanly usually (or do you mean the plate, which then you have to realize that this creates like a half inch buffer between the plate and the paint, I'd go through a tsunami at 160mph before that even considered touching the paint).

 

i use the skene design mount, it mounts with l brackets so none of the holes drilled are visible when you take it off. lots of my friends now use them and even the local porsche dealership started to order from them after i brought one in for them to install on my dads new porsche.

 

Any pics of the install? I am curious on this option.

Thanks,

 

I was looking at ways of installing it but then got a ticket for no plate so had to put it on quick. I used 3M Dual Lock:




It's the same thing holding your E-ZPass transponder. No concern about removing it, add some heat if necessary. I used a 4" strip per corner. The plate isn't going anywhere.

 

got any more info on this setup ?

 

It's from EvolutionXDesign, just search EvolutionXDesign in Facebook.
I added screw cap cover to protect my paint

 

dont put one on. dont be a little *****. ive had mine for a 2 years now and i dont have any issues with popo dont touch the FE