WAIT! Before you do that.....

Has anyone ever installed the factory front license plate mount on a 987? The police in my small town are worried that they won't recognize me if I'm headed toward them .

I bought the plate holder from pelican, and all that came was a curved plastic thing which would become the backing of the plate. It looks like it will fit the contour of the front bumper, but there is nothing to soften the place where the plastic plate backing meets the painted bumper.

Also, there are two nearly invisible dimples in the front bumper where I suppose I need to feed screws. Anyone know how that works? Drill into the dimples? Wood screws into the dimples?

There are several different ones available but I believe this one is the best. I have one which I used in MD; but, now I'm in FL which does not require a front plate. I'm willing to sell it for $50 + shipping. You would need to call the company to find out if the one I have from a 997.1 is okay with your car.

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Granted, putting holes in those nice curves is hardly fun, but I have a thing for symmetry, and I don't think I could stand seeing the plate off to the side. Even if I change my mind, there's a machine shop at work that I've been meaning to learn how to use. Making my own bracket would be a good project for that.

Maybe I'll call the Pelican guys to ask how this is supposed to go on. Could be that there are other parts that go with it.

Check on the Rennlist site. I believe someone is selling a front bracket that is adjustable and removable.

Or, try reminding your local police that there is a front plate exemption for hi-end cars.

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Before you mount/drill, email me an image of the underside near your front bumper/lip.

We've been working on something that may be ready to release soon, and would help everyone (other than aerokit cars) accomplish this without any holes or messing with the tow plug.

eric@bumperplugs.com



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I went with this, but ordered an optional swivel that allows the plate to hug the bumper better. I couldn't be happier with it. Rock solid, and it spins off quickly for cleaning. Very well made.

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Here is a link to pics.

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