JCS tow-hook license mount
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JCS tow-hook license mount
Recently I have seen various posts showing evidence of a renewed enforcement of the front license plate requirement in some states. This is why I just purchased JCS' tow-hook mounting plate. I looked at several designs and selected this one. Why?
1 - It is well made. Well machined metal parts and good fasteners
2 - Great (light) black stiff plastic backplate - warp-free
3 - Flexible post mounting attach points, offering multiple offsets
4 - And most important - light weight as compared to other heavier designs.
I will keep it in the trunk. But, if the pressure is on I will put it on permanently. Off-center is not a bad thing. Many classic cars have off-center front plates.
Here are some pics I borrowed from another thread:
I have no affiliation with JCS (who BTW is a forum member - name: Rolf Stumberger), just a satisfied customer.
Note: The bracket is designed/sold by forum member Rolf Stumberger. He can be contacted at stumberger_r@msn.com, cost is $ 37.50 including shipping in US.
1 - It is well made. Well machined metal parts and good fasteners
2 - Great (light) black stiff plastic backplate - warp-free
3 - Flexible post mounting attach points, offering multiple offsets
4 - And most important - light weight as compared to other heavier designs.
I will keep it in the trunk. But, if the pressure is on I will put it on permanently. Off-center is not a bad thing. Many classic cars have off-center front plates.
Here are some pics I borrowed from another thread:
I have no affiliation with JCS (who BTW is a forum member - name: Rolf Stumberger), just a satisfied customer.
Note: The bracket is designed/sold by forum member Rolf Stumberger. He can be contacted at stumberger_r@msn.com, cost is $ 37.50 including shipping in US.
Last edited by ADias; Feb 14, 2010 at 03:43 AM. Reason: Contact info.
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Looks like a good solution.
But from an examination of the parts in the photo it looks like the plate would mount perpendicular to the mounting stud and thus parallel to the front of the car, and not tangential to the bumper cover at the point of attachment.
I suspect there is quite a gap between the plate and bumper on the passenger side. That may explain why no photos from above are shown.
But still, in a pinch, just to pass muster with the authorities, it's a simple and quick solution.
But from an examination of the parts in the photo it looks like the plate would mount perpendicular to the mounting stud and thus parallel to the front of the car, and not tangential to the bumper cover at the point of attachment.
I suspect there is quite a gap between the plate and bumper on the passenger side. That may explain why no photos from above are shown.
But still, in a pinch, just to pass muster with the authorities, it's a simple and quick solution.
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Looks like a good solution.
But from an examination of the parts in the photo it looks like the plate would mount perpendicular to the mounting stud and thus parallel to the front of the car, and not tangential to the bumper cover at the point of attachment.
I suspect there is quite a gap between the plate and bumper on the passenger side. That may explain why no photos from above are shown.
But still, in a pinch, just to pass muster with the authorities, it's a simple and quick solution.
But from an examination of the parts in the photo it looks like the plate would mount perpendicular to the mounting stud and thus parallel to the front of the car, and not tangential to the bumper cover at the point of attachment.
I suspect there is quite a gap between the plate and bumper on the passenger side. That may explain why no photos from above are shown.
But still, in a pinch, just to pass muster with the authorities, it's a simple and quick solution.
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It's been noted in other threads and explained -but just a reminder the plate mounting screws are long, they will likely come through to the bumper side. This is because a frame around the plate may require the longer length. If this is the case, get shorter screws or grind them off. Also a rubber bumper foot (as you'll find at Radio Shack) on the back of the black plastic mount works well on the area farthest from the tow hook mount if it pushed against the bumper.
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Also, having it at an angle may help hinder the effectiveness of photo enforcers, if that's of any interest to anyone.
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It's been noted in other threads and explained -but just a reminder the plate mounting screws are long, they will likely come through to the bumper side. This is because a frame around the plate may require the longer length. If this is the case, get shorter screws or grind them off. Also a rubber bumper foot (as you'll find at Radio Shack) on the back of the black plastic mount works well on the area farthest from the tow hook mount if it pushed against the bumper.
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Here, go through it mentally to see what I'm talking about.
The post has a flat surface perpendicular to the axis of the threaded hole. The wedge washer that butts up against that surface must have a surface normal to that axis, as well as one on an angle to provide the "tilt." The plate mounting bracket, being flat, rests against the wedge side of the washer providing the angled orientation. With me so far?
Now, in order to use that mounting screw that screws into the threaded hole and secures the plate bracket to the post, another identical wedge washer is needed to complete the transition. The wedge side of the second washer presses against the plate mounting bracket and the orthogonal face butts up against the head of the mounting screw so that it can apply a normal compressive load.
Does that make sense now?
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I understood that. But you didn't answer my question.
Here, go through it mentally to see what I'm talking about.
The post has a flat surface perpendicular to the axis of the threaded hole. The wedge washer that butts up against that surface must have a surface normal to that axis, as well as one on an angle to provide the "tilt." The plate mounting bracket, being flat, rests against the wedge side of the washer providing the angled orientation. With me so far?
Now, in order to use that mounting screw that screws into the threaded hole and secures the plate bracket to the post, another identical wedge washer is needed to complete the transition. The wedge side of the second washer presses against the plate mounting bracket and the orthogonal face butts up against the head of the mounting screw so that it can apply a normal compressive load.
Does that make sense now?
Here, go through it mentally to see what I'm talking about.
The post has a flat surface perpendicular to the axis of the threaded hole. The wedge washer that butts up against that surface must have a surface normal to that axis, as well as one on an angle to provide the "tilt." The plate mounting bracket, being flat, rests against the wedge side of the washer providing the angled orientation. With me so far?
Now, in order to use that mounting screw that screws into the threaded hole and secures the plate bracket to the post, another identical wedge washer is needed to complete the transition. The wedge side of the second washer presses against the plate mounting bracket and the orthogonal face butts up against the head of the mounting screw so that it can apply a normal compressive load.
Does that make sense now?
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I recently got the gominigo products - very well made and complete kit, with a metal backing plate and mounting hardware for the plate included. I haven't mounted it on the TT yet, but I put one on the wife's Cayenne S.
http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html
http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html
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I recently got the gominigo products - very well made and complete kit, with a metal backing plate and mounting hardware for the plate included. I haven't mounted it on the TT yet, but I put one on the wife's Cayenne S.
http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html
http://www.gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html
I think that the JCS solution is simpler, more flexible, lighter and half the price.