brandonbasit

Here is the solution I went with for mounting the front plate.

First, I purchased the mount from Swift Motorsports. They have a motorized version, but I went with the manual one.


I chose to use one of the existing body screws to mount the bracket


After removing all the screws and fasteners, I was able to gain access to the inside of the front lip


I used tape on the flat retaining nuts to keep them in place once they were in position


After getting the rear screws in position, i had to button the front back up, which is why I taped down the retaining nuts


Using the retaining nuts with the screws is much more secure than using the self-expanding studs included with the kit


Here it is fully opened


And with the plate retracted

I chose the off-center position because it didn't require me to cut at the plastic to make room for the bracket. I did ask a cop if it was ok to have it off center like that, and he begrudgingly said that it was sort of ok, because it was better than either not having the front plate, or mounting it off all the way to the side like on the EVO X mount

I felt that this was a better way to go than drilling into the front or using the Evo X side mount.

I hope someone finds this post to be useful

Projekt Lancer

iTrader: (-1)

wow not bad... but i choose to keep my front end clean.. regardless of what the cops say... they don't seem to care as much in my area... but for those that have to have a front plate thats a pretty neat idea.

GiLizILL

iTrader: (5)

whats all over your floor dood?

DatRAzn

iTrader: (2)

Looks like...dried blood!

brandonbasit

I believe that's wood stain. Rosewood color. The dried blood is in the basement ;-)

DatRAzn

iTrader: (2)

^ I'm thinkin' it's the other way around.

srs though, that retractable plate is pretty sweet. I'd rock one if MI required front plates!

brads09lancerGT

iTrader: (7)

Not bad. Just a quick question, what would be the purpose of a retractable plate if u require a front plate? Not hatin just wondering.

Tommy Di Cat

iTrader: (2)

Reminds my friends gsxr flip plate except you can't evade when your rear plate is still showing. Not that I condone that behavior at all.

Taranis

iTrader: (1)

Generally it is for "show" purposes, be that an actual car show, or just parked somewhere. =)

-Taranis

hanz17

I got the "motorized" model..$129.00 shipped from the corvette guys?...Post upcoming.....after I do the install....Hopefully lowering my car won't affect it at all :/

GraphiteRalli

Yeah that retractable plate is bad ***, but I went ahead and ordered the Evo X side mount from the dealership was about $40. I'll put up pic after my phone uploads all my music.

evofan_08

iTrader: (16)

I need one for two reasons, I don't want holes in my front bumper from the factory bracket and I don't want my plate blocking my intercooler when it's time to race. So it's for looks and performance.

hanz17

I have decided not to install the 129$ motorized hide-a-way plate if anyone is interested shoot me a p.m. I let it go cheaper than what I paid for it.

SOG RA

iTrader: (7)

uh, eh. Now this is some cool sh*t...This guy is trying to get investors for his design...Pretty sweet if your into the whole disappearing license plate...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovLpMzMSj9w&NR=1