That licence plate in front

[robz32]

Yes there were as they used the supplied screws to mount it. Holes are barely noticeable, could pass as bugs or dirt from driving, however I will be covering and painting the bumper soon.
There are some photos in the thread below
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[NYLAWBIZ]

I told my dealer not to mount the bracket - it is mounted during dealer prep.

 

[MerlintheMad]

mine came with the bracket mounted, but I removed it.

Yeah, what jmf_tracy said: what about the holes? While I waited, and fretted, I was already figuring that if my car came with a plate frame in front, I was going to remove it and fill the holes with epoxy, then use the touch up pen to color the patch job in: if my dealer wouldn't give me any joy on a professional repair job, that is. (Or maybe this is an example of retrofitting subsequent events to memory: I would have taken the car anyway, and started figuring out how to get rid of the holes: I bought the touch up pen some weeks later, but I bet that I'd have enquired at once about buying one, and gotten it weeks earlier, if I had had to deal with front licence plate frame holes!)

 

[Ucinn]

My dealer said he wouldn't drill into it to put the plate holder on there. He said it would make him cry...lol.. so I opted for a tow hook plate holder.

 

[MerlintheMad]

My dealer said he wouldn't drill into it to put the plate holder on there. He said it would make him cry...lol.. so I opted for a tow hook plate holder.

Oo, I hadn't heard of that option. So, you can take the plate off/out, and replace the tow hook cover, I assume. How does that work?

 

[Ucinn]

Oo, I hadn't heard of that option. So, you can take the plate off/out, and replace the tow hook cover, I assume. How does that work?

You can do that, yes

 

[Ucinn]

Here's what it looks like

 

[eflyguy]

I think if I lived in a state that required it, I'd move to one that didn't!

FIVE holes, Rob? Sheesh..

Hey, an option might be to look for (white) nylon grommets/plugs that fit flush. Or, better yet, find a nylon bolt that's an easy but snug fit, and thread a little in, cut it off flush, repeat until they are all filled?

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

can you post a pic?
Were there any holes from the mounting?

If the mounting kit was mounted, there were holes. I had to do it, CA laws. I don’t like the non-drill mount as it looks like the plate will wind up blocking more are than the normal position does. It’s a trade. Here I gotta have the plate on the front. So, it’s there.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Here's what it looks like

You’re blocking the right forward sensor? Or is it cleared and I can’t see it?

 

[Ucinn]

It's cleared..sensors work as normal

 

[MerlintheMad]

Here's what it looks like

Hmm, I don't like. Other than being removable without a mark, it looks awkward. But, if a crappy cop cites me for lacking a front plate, that will be my option regardless. If I must, I must. Until then, I won't borrow trouble and I won't be putting any plate in front.

 

[Ucinn]

It took some getting used to. I was going to get 1 of the slide up ones but it blocked too much of the intercooler.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Finally my car is here

 

[Jimmer]

Well, I'll be swizzled! I only live here. The information I have received is erroneous. Aaagain. I do try to not annoy cops when we cross paths. The pleasant approach, helping the officer do his job, is the best policy: and that is probably why I didn't get cited the two times I've been pulled over already for speeding.

Yeah, I had no idea either. On both vehicles I got from KIA, they installed the back plate and put the tags on, and just gave me the 2nd plate.

 

[Tonkabob]

No dimples here.

In a moment of weakness i let the dealer mount then had that reversed with my repaint. Covers too much intercooler.

 

[Jimmer]

No dimples here.
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In a moment of weakness i let the dealer mount then had that reversed with my repaint. Covers too much intercooler.

So if it covers part off the intercooler, I would take that to follow under teh Utah exception for front plates. It says, 'LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies the Motor Vehicle Act by amending provisions relating to license
10 plates.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . provides that a license plate is not required to be attached to the front of the vehicle
14 if the vehicle was not originally designed and manufactured to hold a front license
15 plate;

I'd argue that if the license plate blocks part of the intercooler of the car, that car wasn't designed to hold a license plate.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I'd argue that if the license plate blocks part of the intercooler of the car, that car wasn't designed to hold a license plate.

I will keep this in mind, if some deplorable revenue cop cites me while parked (as happened recently to my daughter).

 

[Jimmer]

I will keep this in mind, if some deplorable revenue cop cites me while parked (as happened recently to my daughter).

Not to mention the parking sensors. How are we supposed to mount the thing without blocking the intercooler or parking sensors?

 

[MARC A FREDERICK II]

No drill option. I am going to add an extension to move the plate higher.
You can do the same with some L brackets, bolts and wing nuts.
I used Sly Brackets. A little pricy but they work. There are other similar options that cost less.