SLK/R171: front plate problems
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front plate problems
I just took the car out for the first time and I'm already getting hassled for not having a front plate on the 350. NYS is one of the states that requires front plates, sucks, but what can you do. Has anyone found a way to mount the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper? I have an 05 without the AMG kit.
thanks for the help!
thanks for the help!
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I was going to reply with this http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ont-plate.html but I guess I can't since you don't have the kit. Sorry can't help, maybe someone will chime in. I don't have the front plates either, I took it off looks much better, cops here doesn't really care.
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SLK55///AMG The MONSTER on the block
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What you can do is mount L-brackets under the front nose of the bumper (where the bottom grille is). That way you don't see the holes and it's not as ugly as if you mount it on the nose.
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I just took the car out for the first time and I'm already getting hassled for not having a front plate on the 350. NYS is one of the states that requires front plates, sucks, but what can you do. Has anyone found a way to mount the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper? I have an 05 without the AMG kit.
thanks for the help!
thanks for the help!
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I just took the car out for the first time and I'm already getting hassled for not having a front plate on the 350. NYS is one of the states that requires front plates, sucks, but what can you do. Has anyone found a way to mount the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper? I have an 05 without the AMG kit.
thanks for the help!
thanks for the help!
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No holes license plate bracket attachment
This gallery photo shows attachment (AMG bumper) with a combination of 3M Dual Lock and two screws thru the grille.
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho....php?cat=13189
Here's one with an "L" bracket on a 2005 W211 E-class with a standard bumper. Y
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...3&d=1115695669
The problem with the SLK bumper is that a straight L bracket won't work with the bumper shape.
Hopefully these pictures will spark your imagination.
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho....php?cat=13189
Here's one with an "L" bracket on a 2005 W211 E-class with a standard bumper. Y
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...3&d=1115695669
The problem with the SLK bumper is that a straight L bracket won't work with the bumper shape.
Hopefully these pictures will spark your imagination.
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I just took the car out for the first time and I'm already getting hassled for not having a front plate on the 350. NYS is one of the states that requires front plates, sucks, but what can you do. Has anyone found a way to mount the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper? I have an 05 without the AMG kit.
thanks for the help!
thanks for the help!
https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r171/152688-removable-front-plate-bracket.html
So far I have had no issues after almsot a year. I do plan on replacing the suction cups in a few weeks, and I usually give the plate a little push before I drive.