rarepork Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Proud owner of new 2003 IS300. The dealership didn't deliver my car with the front license plate on. After looking at the front bumper I see why. There's no logical, neat looking place to mount it. This is unusual to me because most cars have a molded bumper or some type of black bracket/box to properly mount a plate. Does anyone know if Lexus makes something I can use to mount my front plate that looks good? rarepork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texisportcross Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I know what you mean, I just bought mine too. If you look real close at the front bumper you will see two tiny dimples where HOLES will be drilled to rivet the bracket on. The bracket should be in the back of the car under the floor. When you go back to the dealer to get your real plates put on, they will install it. I am dreading that day. Take a few pictures from the front without the plate so you can remember how good it looked. It TX it's illegal to run without the front plate and the cops are pretty rude about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarepork Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look for that bracket. It's also illegal in Illinois to drive without a front plate. I just got my first ticket the other day. $30. Oh well maybe it's worth it to pay the tickets. rarepork m. gross illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus_Rex Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 get an aftermarket front bumper and you can usually put that inside the bottom grille! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeta Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 rarepork, you got a ticket for not having the front plate on immediately? isn't there a way to take it to court, show you have put it on now, since it was a new car, and get the ticket dismissed? most of the time that works here in tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLife Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Hey Rarpork, I got my '03 IS300 fresh off the boat in early February. The dealer, or whoever, should've put something on for you since it is required by law. I'd have a talk with my Lexus sales guy if I were you to make sure they mount it on for you properly. Good Luck with it. -Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texisportcross Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Well, I got my plates and the dealer asked me if I wanted the front plate installed. I said NO! But install it anyway, I don't need the ticket. :chairshot: I am not real thrilled with the way the plate looks on the front but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Proud owner of new 2003 IS300. The dealership didn't deliver mycar with the front license plate on. After looking at the front bumper I see why. There's no logical, neat looking place to mount it. This is unusual to me because most cars have a molded bumper or some type of black bracket/box to properly mount a plate. Does anyone know if Lexus makes something I can use to mount my front plate that looks good? rarepork Check your turnk. You should have received a mounting bracket with the purchase of the IS. Also the dealee should have asked you if you wanted it mounted or not. In some cases they even have you sign a statement saying the you the owner did not want the bracket installed. In short, check your trunk for the install kit. If you did not have the kit just go back to the dealer and request it. It is the law, not matter what state you live for the Lexus dealer to supply you with this kit. Or just leave it off. However, just to give both sides of the coin, you could get a ticket for no front plate. Keep us post. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammo400 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Hi ! Depending on your State, you may not have to put a front plate on. You only really need it when you get the car inspected annually. It looks much better with it off. When you Do get the car inspected, clean the bumper and use 2-sided tape to hold it in place. Remove when inspection complete and out-of-site of inspector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Hello All, I did some more diging on this topic. It is not legal for any vehicle to not dispaly a front plate. The thing is this, the ticket issuing officer may or may not issue a violation ticket. Ususaly when an officer gives a no plate ticket, it is due to the actions of the driver. Even corvettes and other high end sports cars should have a front plate. In short, front plates must be displayed but officers will not issue a ticket just for a non-display of a front plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 In the UK we have a rubber / plastic mount that is fixed to the front bumper and the lisense plate fits inside that. Let me know if you want some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 You can go to Lexus and get a black plastic bracket.. I got one with my RX300 when I purchased it last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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