[Czar Quanovan]

So I just removed the front license plate on my MS3. Without the plate the grill and front bumper are much cleaner, so for me it is worth the possible fix-it ticket. But now I have to holes where the holder mounted. I was wondering if anyone had been able to find a bumper plug for the MS3? Any info will help, even if its a link to another post. I looked around but couldn't find any info.

 

[danielj]

Are the holes drilled in the moustache or in the actual bumper?

If in the moustache, you can buy a replacement from the dealer. If I recall, they're not that expensive.

 

[08crystalwhite_socal_ms3]

I just got a no front license plate/front windows tinted ticket on Sunday. :x Weak, but oh well. I'm going to retint my windows later with 3M tint... Solargaurd is crap, it looks brown in certain light conditions.

 

[rmgedon69]

[quote author=Czar Quanovan link=topic=135335.msg2912765#msg2912765 date=1233789177]
So I just removed the front license plate on my MS3. Without the plate the grill and front bumper are much cleaner, so for me it is worth the possible fix-it ticket. But now I have to holes where the holder mounted. I was wondering if anyone had been able to find a bumper plug for the MS3? Any info will help, even if its a link to another post. I looked around but couldn't find any info.
[/quote]

try this....http://www.bumperplugs.com/

 

[the_caruch]

[quote author=Czar Quanovan link=topic=135335.msg2912765#msg2912765 date=1233789177]
So I just removed the front license plate on my MS3. Without the plate the grill and front bumper are much cleaner, so for me it is worth the possible fix-it ticket. But now I have to holes where the holder mounted. I was wondering if anyone had been able to find a bumper plug for the MS3? Any info will help, even if its a link to another post. I looked around but couldn't find any info.
[/quote]

how big are your holes? mine are the normal screw hole size and you don't notice them unless you are looking for it or really up close

 

[Czar Quanovan]

try this....http://www.bumperplugs.com/
[/quote]\

I looked at that website, but the holes are in the plastic, and i didnt find any non painted plugs on that site

Thanks though

 

[T17]

From what I recall reading here a long while back, danielj is correct. The piece is cheap, it just takes a bit of work to remove the bumper. None of this is from my experience, just recalling old posts.

I removed my front plate too. I went to Autozone and bought a variety pack of black plastic plugs for a couple of bucks [Dorman Part # 963-045, Chrysler, Ford, GM Panel Retainers]. It had two matching plugs with the right dimensions that fit pretty well against the bumper, with relatively shallow convex heads. I figure our law enforcement friends will "request" I put the plate back on, so I keep it with the spare tire along with the screws and a screwdriver so I can slap it right back on while we're discussing the merits of complying with the law.

 

[Czar Quanovan]

[quote author=T17 link=topic=135335.msg2913674#msg2913674 date=1233811608]
From what I recall reading here a long while back, danielj is correct. The piece is cheap, it just takes a bit of work to remove the bumper. None of this is from my experience, just recalling old posts.

I removed my front plate too. I went to Autozone and bought a variety pack of black plastic plugs for a couple of bucks [Dorman Part # 963-045, Chrysler, Ford, GM Panel Retainers]. It had two matching plugs with the right dimensions that fit pretty well against the bumper, with relatively shallow convex heads. I figure our law enforcement friends will "request" I put the plate back on, so I keep it with the spare tire along with the screws and a screwdriver so I can slap it right back on while we're discussing the merits of complying with the law.
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Thanks, I'll check out some auto store I guess. The holes aren't very noticeable but my slight OCD wants them gone. I'm also keeping the plate in my trunk, but I don't have a screwdriver in there. I'll probably just put some zip ties in there or something, or find a cheap screwdriver.

 

[logik816]

jst buy another mustache from mazda. it's not much.

 

[barcainho]

and get the cpe plate holder so you dont get tickets

 

[carfreak85]

[quote author=barcainho link=topic=135335.msg2914416#msg2914416 date=1233852506]
and get the cpe plate holder so you dont get tickets
[/quote]

+1

This is a pic of my car with it installed:

 

[byron]

[quote author=carfreak85 link=topic=135335.msg2914592#msg2914592 date=1233857511]
[quote author=barcainho link=topic=135335.msg2914416#msg2914416 date=1233852506]
and get the cpe plate holder so you dont get tickets
[/quote]

+1

This is a pic of my car with it installed:

[/quote]

Interesting, your sig says TX but the plate says WA and the picture is taken under the monorail near Seattle center.

 

[Czar Quanovan]

^^^

Hahaha...nice observation skills

 

[carfreak85]

[quote author=Byron link=topic=135335.msg2914683#msg2914683 date=1233859310]
[quote author=carfreak85 link=topic=135335.msg2914592#msg2914592 date=1233857511]
[quote author=barcainho link=topic=135335.msg2914416#msg2914416 date=1233852506]
and get the cpe plate holder so you dont get tickets
[/quote]

+1

This is a pic of my car with it installed:

[/quote]

Interesting, your sig says TX but the plate says WA and the picture is taken under the monorail near Seattle center.
[/quote]

Thats a negative. Im active duty air force so I am a resident of washington but am currently stationed in lackland afb. The picture was also not taken under the monorail. That is a jet fuel pipe.

 

[danielj]

Whew, I know it's been awhile since i've been to Seattle Center but thought there is no way the place has changed that much

 

[Sacrilicious]

[quote author=carfreak85 link=topic=135335.msg2915035#msg2915035 date=1233866531]Thats a negative. Im active duty air force so I am a resident of washington but am currently stationed in lackland afb. The picture was also not taken under the monorail. That is a jet fuel pipe.
[/quote]

i lol'd...

 

[Czar Quanovan]

I'm thinking about the CP-e tow plate holder now. I'd probably have to pay the price of the mount for a fix-it ticket before long...

 

[08crystalwhite_socal_ms3]

I'm going to get the cp-e plate holder when I have extra change layin around, it just looks a lot cleaner without the plate blocking the grill.

 

[byron]

[quote author=carfreak85 link=topic=135335.msg2915035#msg2915035 date=1233866531]
[quote author=Byron link=topic=135335.msg2914683#msg2914683 date=1233859310]
[quote author=carfreak85 link=topic=135335.msg2914592#msg2914592 date=1233857511]
[quote author=barcainho link=topic=135335.msg2914416#msg2914416 date=1233852506]
and get the cpe plate holder so you dont get tickets
[/quote]

+1

This is a pic of my car with it installed:

[/quote]

Interesting, your sig says TX but the plate says WA and the picture is taken under the monorail near Seattle center.
[/quote]

Thats a negative. Im active duty air force so I am a resident of washington but am currently stationed in lackland afb. The picture was also not taken under the monorail. That is a jet fuel pipe.
[/quote]

You are right, I am a Bozo, I did not look very hard the supports are way to close together I should have seen that. Lucky you down where the weather isn't still freezing every night.

 

[bossboy]

Move to Nova Scotia Canada.

No front plate required
WOOOT


...heck if you want a 2nd place for the front, you have to pay more! LOL