its about time...

I got the mower axle deck bracket so I wouldn't have to drill my front bumper. the kit doesn't come with a license plate frame, though, and I'm wondering if I need one? does anyone have comments on the pro's/con's of putting a frame around the license plate?

Thanks!

Marine Blue

I have a similar product from US Millworks and I find that the frame isn't necessary. It looks complete as is with just the plate and and draws less attention.

Not to self incriminate but I actually keep mine off except when I go for year inspections, thus far I haven't been pulled over for no plates.

I hope to have my bracket up for sale soon as I don't think I will be needing it anymore.

Dino944

I have the mower axle deck bracket and I'm very happy with it. I intially thought about a plate frame but decided not to. I think a plate frame would draw more attention to it. In addition, the original screws that come with the bracket are quite short, so you would probably need to get another set of screws if you want to use a plate frame.

Here is a quick photo of the car with the plate/mower axle bracket in place. I just wouldn't want any black or chrome outline bringing more attention to the plate.

its about time...

Wow, no better way to see what the plate will look like on my RS60! Thanks for a perfect preview, Dino944

Charlie C

It looks like these use the tow hook hole. Is that correct? If so, which one of these is better.

ALSO - does the mounting plate scratch the bumper where it makes contact?

Thanks in advance.
Charlie

Marine Blue

Charlie,

Both products are very good, you won't go wrong with either. I liked the US Millworks since it is made of aluminum with black anodizing which helps to blend it in with my black paint. It included all necessary parts including the stainless screws to hold everything together. It is very well built but so is the mower deck product.

The tow hook extension is long enough to place the plate mounting bracket away from the bumper so it doesn't scratch or even touch. There will be a gap between the bumper and the mounting bracket. IMHO it is a good alternative to drilling the bumpers. I personally only put mine on when I need to, the rest of the time it sits in the garage.

Dino944

The plate/plate holder don't make contact with the bumper. You remove the tow hook plug and an aluminum arm screws into the tow hook hole. It doesn't touch the bumper. It attaches to a very solid billet aluminum rectangular plate that is nearly the size of the license plate, so your plate won't bend or hit the bumper at high speeds.

As for color so little of it is visible it wasn't a concern of mine when I purchased it. Although, if it matters too you the mower plate holder is silver in color.

Charlie C

I just ordered mine from US Millworks. I like the fact that it is black and will blend in better on my Black Edition Boxster S. I went with the standard one, not the lightened one. I figured for the sake of a few ounces of weight, I wanted the rigidity of the non drilled one.

FYI: On my MA car, I use my old green letter license plate because with the green lettered plates, there was no front plate given. So on my MA car, I don't need "no stickin' front plate".

Thanks again for the info.
Charlie

Marine Blue

A Green Plate is very rare in MA, you're lucky to have one!

Mine doesn't have the front plate except for inspections and so far I haven't had an issue.

medtech

I just got a ticket for no front plate, while PARKED in Westwood. Good news is it's only $10 if you take a photo with the plate on.

I chose to go with Rennline's mounting system.