[racer70]

I just stopped back at the dealer to pick up my plates. Nothing exciting about the rear plate except I think they should use stainless screws.

But in the front! No provision for mounting a USA-sized front plate without drilling holes and running sheet metal screws into what? Thin plastic? The two provided holes look to be for the wider Euro/Japan style plates.

I can make a bracket that picks up the two existing holes using well nuts, but That is a PITA and will have to be painted, etc. The dealer showed me a photo of an aftermarket mount that put the plate off to the side and vulnerable to car wash brushes Not interested in that.

So, is there any other kind of center-mount aftermarket bracket to work around this brain-dead design?

TIA

 

[4EverMetal]

https://www.fastwrx.com/collections...eed-license-plate-relocation-kit-2015-wrx-sti

 

[racer70]

https://www.fastwrx.com/collections...eed-license-plate-relocation-kit-2015-wrx-sti

Thanks, but that is the one the dealer showed me. I really don't want to fool around with the side-mounting. They also said that product sometimes doesn't play well with brush type car washes. I'm looking for something that uses the existing two holes to center-mount a USA style plate.

 

[Wrexic]

this looks like something you might be interested in. I'm sure there are several different options floating around the web that are similar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ftQkj6G1BY

not sure if we can embed youtube vids

 

[4EverMetal]

Thanks, but that is the one the dealer showed me. I really don't want to fool around with the side-mounting. They also said that product sometimes doesn't play well with brush type car washes. I'm looking for something that uses the existing two holes to center-mount a USA style plate.

I'd stay away from those type of car washes if you want to keep your car's finish like new.

 

[racer70]

this looks like something you might be interested in. I'm sure there are several different options floating around the web that are similar ...

Thanks! I had it in my head that I'd be buying from one of the Soob specialty shops. I didn't even think to check Amazon.

& actually there is a newer model: https://www.adapterfoundry.com/shop/front-license-plate-kit $20 on Amazon. Mine is inbound.

 

[WRX John]

Another option: I used Skene Designs bracket, mounted it so my bottom edge of my license plate frame actually rests on the Subaru front underspoiler, as below pic. However, if no front splitter, not an issue and still be mounted in that area, as the Skene Designs system give you some flexibility in terms of height and angle...

 

[anarekist]

i use this one i got on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKVUJC8/

i think i mounted it upside down tho, i prefer it that way cause it does seem to be blocking any air ways

 

[racer70]

Yup. That's the one. Mine will be here tomorrow. Same color car, too.

 

[Wrexic]

May I just say you guys are lucky. Here in CA, mine came pre-drilled with the US license plate holes

 

[rqjoe]

I drilled two holes in the center line of my plate to match the existing bumper holes and painted two screw heads to match the plate location colors.......no bracket at all.

 

[anarekist]

technically the plates belong to the state so you're defacing state property but whatever, glad it works.

 

[Goose42]

^ What kind of an anarchist makes a staement like that, lol.

 

[racer70]

OP here. Just to tie this thread off, I did receive the mounting kit today and installed it in about two minutes. It's very well done and all the screws are stainless steel. Unlike @anarekist, I mounted it with the bumper holes toward the top, so the plate hangs a little lower. $20 well spent. Thanks to @Wrexic for the lead.

 

[rqjoe]

technically the plates belong to the state so you're defacing state property but whatever, glad it works.

Not in Ohio. They don't want the plates when a vehicle is sold or junked.

 

[ericwudi0830]

why not offset your plates?

 

[racer70]

why not offset your plates?

Because I don't care to.

 

[whiplash willy]

This is what I got:

https://www.fastwrx.com/collections/miscellaneous-exterior/products/mach-v-no-drill-license-plate-mount-bumper-trim

It is kind of spendy, but is very high quality, and comes with everything you need.

 

[WRX John]

why not offset your plates?

I much prefer my plate centered, nice and low (which the Skene Designs does). I do not want to call attention to it -- by it being off-centered.

However, whatever others choose to do on their car, is perfect for them.