How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 12:23 AM

So it seems like there are a lot of threads about how to get the angled license plate.

Part:
Adjustable License Plate Mounting Bracket

Tools:
-Screw driver
-Paint (Plasti Dip)

Time:
-30-45 min

Go to Autozone and buy this:

This is what you start with

Take off your front plate

Take it and paint it to keep it from rusting.
-You can clear coat it or paint it black, Plasti Dip is just what i had around.

Heres what i had after painting.

Assemble it and install it to the car

Attach your plate, adjust, and tighten the screws.

and your done

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iRick. · 10-17-2007, 12:27 AM

niceeee good call i wouldn't mind doing this

truenosan · 10-17-2007, 02:18 AM

nicely done.

looks a lil outta place imo

i dont like how the plate sits so high afterwards

AltronX · 10-17-2007, 02:48 AM

Very good write up dude. I might have to try this.

ILSMKU2 · 10-17-2007, 03:11 AM

Its hurts me to see big screws in the bumper.

I guess Im just down with a 10 dollar fix it ticket if caught.

indelible · 10-17-2007, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djennison

Its hurts me to see big screws in the bumper.

I guess Im just down with a 10 dollar fix it ticket if caught.

I wouldn't want to give them that chance to pull me over, then ask me to pop my hood.

kirkeemonster · 10-17-2007, 03:40 AM

I have this on my car as well!

Good call on painting it, Handsdown told me to do that before mine starts to rust... think im too late but i'll see what I can do....

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 08:34 AM

Why do you guys always have it so high? I never understood that.

kirkeemonster · 10-17-2007, 10:51 AM

Mine is as low as I could make it whilst still being angled.... the bumpers in the way..

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 11:39 AM

^^^Exactly, that's how I have it but I always see ppl mounting them high and angled and I never understood that.

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truenosan

nicely done.

looks a lil outta place imo

i dont like how the plate sits so high afterwards

I dont really like it either... probably will take it off if it doesn't grow on me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djennison

Its hurts me to see big screws in the bumper.

I guess Im just down with a 10 dollar fix it ticket if caught.

its a 50 dollar fix it ticket here... I've already got it once.

Quote:

Originally Posted by indelible

I wouldn't want to give them that chance to pull me over, then ask me to pop my hood.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightmare69

Why do you guys always have it so high? I never understood that.

It's the only way to mount it with the kit without modifying it... i think i will cut the side pieces down and drill new holes and add it on to here.

STiShawn · 10-17-2007, 01:12 PM

I have to ask, whats the point? Not trying to flame here.

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StretchSTI

It's the only way to mount it with the kit without modifying it... i think i will cut the side pieces down and drill new holes and add it on to here.

Um no it's not, maybe we have a misunderstanding here. You bolt the main piece to the bumper, then you install the side pieces but you angle them down, not up, then you you install the plate holder and fine tune angle and height before tightening, I know cuz this is the kit I was running before I swapped.

Oh and to the other poster, the point of this originally was 2 functions, one to direct air to the FMIC and second to hide your plate.

Chuck H · 10-17-2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STiShawn

I have to ask, whats the point? Not trying to flame here.

My question as well. What's the point? Does it make it harder for photo radar to read the plate, make it a worse LIDAR reflector, or are you just trying to make it difficult for police to read it from a distance? Either way, it seems like something they could ticket you for.

piker28 · 10-17-2007, 01:27 PM

all i can say is this, i had that thing for a week and it rusted to hell and stained my whole bumper, never was i so happy when i ripped it off and threw it in the bottom of my tool box

i hope your paint helps buut my screws to change its angles rusted as well

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 02:20 PM

Search, this was introduced a while ago and was noted that you should paint the kit. As for ppl who want to know the function, read my previous post and for ppl who worry about getting tickets, just tell the officer that someone messed with the plate. I've done it before, most of time the leave you alone because you at least have a front plate.

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightmare69

Um no it's not, maybe we have a misunderstanding here. You bolt the main piece to the bumper, then you install the side pieces but you angle them down, not up, then you you install the plate holder and fine tune angle and height before tightening, I know cuz this is the kit I was running before I swapped.

you got me on that one... brain fart on my part. But if you drop it, doesn't it just end up right back in front of the opening and blocking air again?

I honestly did this cause I was bored. I don't have a front mount, but i did want to hide the plate a little.

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 02:46 PM

^^^ You're not really blocking that much air to worry about specially since air can still go in from the grill. The lower the position the more it hides the plate.

vision.dynamix · 10-17-2007, 02:54 PM

You guys can not use the little oval bars. You can use them as nuts..that way, the place is still the same height, but you can still angle the place..

Ill take a pic if needed..

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 02:59 PM

You mean to install the kit without the oval pieces? Why? With the oval pieces you can lower the plate even more and get a more extreme angle.

vision.dynamix · 10-17-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightmare69

You mean to install the kit without the oval pieces? Why? With the oval pieces you can lower the plate even more and get a more extreme angle.

So that you dont raise or lower the plate..

You can only angle it so much before it looks damn retarded..

and lowering the plate so half the bracket is exposed looks really really retarded..

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

lowering the plate so half the bracket is exposed looks really ....

thats the only problem i have with dropping the plate...

Knightmare69 · 10-17-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

So that you dont raise or lower the plate..

You can only angle it so much before it looks damn retarded..

and lowering the plate so half the bracket is exposed looks really really retarded..

Hehehehehe, that's why I swapped out to this one instead

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-A...spagenameZWDVW

Doesn't rust and soooo much better.

JnJassociates · 10-17-2007, 03:56 PM

We offer the show and go plate holder. No drilling for the WRX...

Allows the plate to easily fold away, out of sight. Great for shows or track days...

Bryan

vision.dynamix · 10-17-2007, 04:03 PM

Holy big pictures batman..Im running 1680x1050 and I still have to scroll a mile to see the pic..

10-17-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
StretchSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 148656 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 760 Vehicle: 2007 STI SWP	How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate So it seems like there are a lot of threads about how to get the angled license plate. Part: Adjustable License Plate Mounting Bracket Tools: -Screw driver -Paint (Plasti Dip) Time: -30-45 min Go to Autozone and buy this: This is what you start with Take off your front plate Take it and paint it to keep it from rusting. -You can clear coat it or paint it black, Plasti Dip is just what i had around. Heres what i had after painting. Assemble it and install it to the car Attach your plate, adjust, and tighten the screws. and your done * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-17-2007, 12:27 AM	#2
iRick. Scooby Specialist Member#: 158155 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 2013 GENESIS 5.0	niceeee good call i wouldn't mind doing this

10-17-2007, 02:18 AM	#3
truenosan Scooby Specialist Member#: 78893 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Vehicle: 2013 Scion FRS	nicely done. looks a lil outta place imo i dont like how the plate sits so high afterwards

10-17-2007, 02:48 AM	#4
AltronX Scooby Specialist Member#: 86241 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2006 Bolony Mobile REAL MAN KREW #5	Very good write up dude. I might have to try this.

10-17-2007, 03:11 AM	#5
ILSMKU2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 77908 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: OC Vehicle: 2020 911 S/ 2017 M3 RIP 11, 09, 06, 03 STI's	Its hurts me to see big screws in the bumper. I guess Im just down with a 10 dollar fix it ticket if caught.

10-17-2007, 03:40 AM	#7
kirkeemonster Scooby Specialist Member#: 113721 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Silverdale, WA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRBP	I have this on my car as well! Good call on painting it, Handsdown told me to do that before mine starts to rust... think im too late but i'll see what I can do....

10-17-2007, 08:34 AM	#8
Knightmare69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25039 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hong Kong/Dong Guan China Vehicle: 2005 CGM Stage 2 WRX SQC 275	Why do you guys always have it so high? I never understood that.

10-17-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
kirkeemonster Scooby Specialist Member#: 113721 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Silverdale, WA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRBP	Mine is as low as I could make it whilst still being angled.... the bumpers in the way..

10-17-2007, 11:39 AM	#10
Knightmare69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25039 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hong Kong/Dong Guan China Vehicle: 2005 CGM Stage 2 WRX SQC 275	^^^Exactly, that's how I have it but I always see ppl mounting them high and angled and I never understood that.

10-17-2007, 01:12 PM	#12
STiShawn Scooby Specialist Member#: 2348 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St.Louis Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Steel Grey Metallic	I have to ask, whats the point? Not trying to flame here.

10-17-2007, 01:27 PM	#15
piker28 Scooby Guru Member#: 22664 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: north nj	all i can say is this, i had that thing for a week and it rusted to hell and stained my whole bumper, never was i so happy when i ripped it off and threw it in the bottom of my tool box i hope your paint helps buut my screws to change its angles rusted as well

10-17-2007, 02:20 PM	#16
Knightmare69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25039 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hong Kong/Dong Guan China Vehicle: 2005 CGM Stage 2 WRX SQC 275	Search, this was introduced a while ago and was noted that you should paint the kit. As for ppl who want to know the function, read my previous post and for ppl who worry about getting tickets, just tell the officer that someone messed with the plate. I've done it before, most of time the leave you alone because you at least have a front plate.

10-17-2007, 02:46 PM	#18
Knightmare69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25039 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hong Kong/Dong Guan China Vehicle: 2005 CGM Stage 2 WRX SQC 275	^^^ You're not really blocking that much air to worry about specially since air can still go in from the grill. The lower the position the more it hides the plate.

10-17-2007, 02:54 PM	#19
vision.dynamix Scooby Guru Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2015 Subaru STI 17Forester / 18Crosstrek	You guys can not use the little oval bars. You can use them as nuts..that way, the place is still the same height, but you can still angle the place.. Ill take a pic if needed..

10-17-2007, 02:59 PM	#20
Knightmare69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25039 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hong Kong/Dong Guan China Vehicle: 2005 CGM Stage 2 WRX SQC 275	You mean to install the kit without the oval pieces? Why? With the oval pieces you can lower the plate even more and get a more extreme angle.

10-17-2007, 03:56 PM	#24
JnJassociates Former Vendor Member#: 69539 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island NY Vehicle: 2004 wrx wagon red	We offer the show and go plate holder. No drilling for the WRX... Allows the plate to easily fold away, out of sight. Great for shows or track days... Bryan

10-17-2007, 04:03 PM	#25
vision.dynamix Scooby Guru Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2015 Subaru STI 17Forester / 18Crosstrek	Holy big pictures batman..Im running 1680x1050 and I still have to scroll a mile to see the pic..