rob944s2

The factory method of mounting a rear license plate is to basically sink sheet metal screws directly into the plastic bumper and call it done. It's a pretty sloppy solution and I'd like to see if it can be improved. My BMW's had female threaded receptacles in the bumper with matching machine screws for the plate.

I was wondering if anyone has drilled out the existing holes and put in proper hardware with machine screws and standoffs? If not I may tackle this project on my own but wanted to get any insight if it's been done before. Perhaps there's even a generic commercially available kit that would work.

LexVan

Have you seen the item in the 991 Forum from a Rennlister there? I'll try to find the link.

LexVan

Here ya go:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1046...ate-mount.html

rob944s2

That is a very cool solution! Though I don't really like the idea of using tape to hold the whole thing on. I personally don't mind drilling the bumper as long as it's done properly. Thinking more of a nicely drilled and tapped machine screw set that will look like what the factory should have done in the 1st place.

evilfij

I have been meaning to fit M6 rivnuts with plastic m6 screws but I have not gotten around to it.