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Old 08-23-04, 04:10 AM
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99 spec front bumper license plate mounting question

if any of you have a 99 front end with the license plate holder, does the holes for the plate match up with us license plates??? also, if it doesnt, how/what did you modify???

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the holes don't line up with US plates.they aren't too far off and the US plates will cover up the holes for japanese plates.
I used a few pieces of scrap aluminum plate behind the cover to space them in toward the center (3/4-1" if I remember right)
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Originally Posted by 2GSLSE
the holes don't line up with US plates.they aren't too far off and the US plates will cover up the holes for japanese plates.
I used a few pieces of scrap aluminum plate behind the cover to space them in toward the center (3/4-1" if I remember right)


would you happen to have a pic???

im a visual person
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i drilled 2 new holes in the license plate, just like 1/2 inch out from the orignal holes
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You could get brackets that will allow the US plates to fit.
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Originally Posted by Daniel577h
i drilled 2 new holes in the license plate, just like 1/2 inch out from the orignal holes
exactly what i did
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im most likely going to do that too.. but i was wondering, are they threded in the back??? if they are, drilling will screw up the threads and if they are not, does it hold the license plate on secured?
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I'll try to get a pic in the morning since the bumper is still in the small garage(I've had it almost a year but just got the car ready for it)
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Originally Posted by Wompa164
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The answer is still the same. Drill new holes in your license plate.
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But.....

Is there anywhere to get a matching license plate frame that fits both the US plate/space in the rear, as well as fits the US plate/Japan space in the front so it looks correct??
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