How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 08:39 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

I will mod it a little so it sits lower and adding that to here.

FlyinbySTi · 10-17-2007, 09:16 AM

good cheap alternative. Looks good.

**boxtwo** · 10-17-2007, 09:33 AM

Good writeup! I like this mod a lot better than hitting a deer and having it bend it for me! HAHAHA

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinbySTi

good cheap alternative. Looks good.

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxtwo

Good writeup! I like this mod a lot better than hitting a deer and having it bend it for me! HAHAHA

ahhh but its cheaper that way...

now the clean up is the costly part right?

**boxtwo** · 10-17-2007, 11:48 AM

It'll cost me my deductible...$500, so yeah, your way is cheaper!

BUT, I bet I'd have a cooler writeup my way!

Pitcherman · 10-17-2007, 12:06 PM

I have that same mount but I mounted mine so that the links between mounting pieces face down insted of up, it allows me to put the plate at more of an angle than you show.

duellist · 10-17-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitcherman

I have that same mount but I mounted mine so that the links between mounting pieces face down insted of up, it allows me to put the plate at more of an angle than you show.

Sorry for the newb question... why?

More air forced in or "Camera" dodging... or both?

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitcherman

I have that same mount but I mounted mine so that the links between mounting pieces face down insted of up, it allows me to put the plate at more of an angle than you show.

yeah i didnt think about that when i did it. Plus, when you put it down, doesnt the bracket show over the top?

Quote:

Originally Posted by duellist

Sorry for the newb question... why?

More air forced in or "Camera" dodging... or both?

ehhh... a little bit of both, and some boredom thrown in there

Pitcherman · 10-17-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StretchSTI

yeah i didnt think about that when i did it. Plus, when you put it down, doesnt the bracket show over the top?

Yeah but I have a black car so black car plus black bracket equals pretty stealth.

StretchSTI · 10-17-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitcherman

Yeah but I have a black car so black car plus black bracket equals pretty stealth.

ahhh... but a white car + black bracket = stands out like a sore thumb... haha

Pitcherman · 10-18-2007, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StretchSTI

ahhh... but a white car + black bracket = stands out like a sore thumb... haha

So uh.....paint it white

StretchSTI · 10-19-2007, 02:05 PM

touché... haha

***xtreme121186*** · 10-19-2007, 03:57 PM

looks sick, and just a quick question... where did you get that grille emblem?? thats looks mint with the ra stripe

RFFG · 10-19-2007, 04:02 PM

nice work

StretchSTI · 10-21-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme121186

looks sick, and just a quick question... where did you get that grille emblem?? thats looks mint with the ra stripe

did the DIY for painting your emblems... i think theres one on here and nasioc... its just regular krylon fusion red.

thanks for the good words...

10-17-2007, 08:39 AM	#1
StretchSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: SWP 07 STi Location: 760 SoCal Posts: 18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	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 I will mod it a little so it sits lower and adding that to here. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-17-2007, 09:16 AM	#2
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,339 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate good cheap alternative. Looks good.

10-17-2007, 09:33 AM	#3
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,374 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate Good writeup! I like this mod a lot better than hitting a deer and having it bend it for me! HAHAHA

10-17-2007, 11:48 AM	#5
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,374 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate It'll cost me my deductible...$500, so yeah, your way is cheaper! BUT, I bet I'd have a cooler writeup my way!

10-17-2007, 12:06 PM	#6
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,871 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate I have that same mount but I mounted mine so that the links between mounting pieces face down insted of up, it allows me to put the plate at more of an angle than you show.

10-19-2007, 02:05 PM	#12
StretchSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: SWP 07 STi Location: 760 SoCal Posts: 18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate touché... haha

10-19-2007, 03:57 PM	#13
*xtreme121186* Platinum Member Car: 07 SWP STi Location: Mahopac, New York Posts: 80 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate looks sick, and just a quick question... where did you get that grille emblem?? thats looks mint with the ra stripe

10-19-2007, 04:02 PM	#14
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,346 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How To: DIY Angled Licence Plate nice work