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Offline Sare

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drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« on: 13 December 2009, 12:47 »
Hello all,

I'm new to this forum.  I just got a GTI and I'm wondering how everyone else has dealt with mounting the rear license plate.  My bumper has no holes in it so it looks like I'll have to drill some.  I don't want to ruin the looks of the car by having an off-center/crooked plate and I'd appreciate hearing anyone's experience in doing this.  Thanks.

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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #1 on: 13 December 2009, 12:48 »
Velcro :afro:

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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #2 on: 13 December 2009, 12:52 »
Won`t the dealer do it before you pick it up ?
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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #3 on: 13 December 2009, 12:55 »
The last time I changed a numberplate on a car I used some Sellotape sticky foam thingies. No nasty holes and very firm hold.

As above though, your dealer should put the plate on surely? Guessing you're not from the UK?
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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #4 on: 13 December 2009, 13:21 »
Sicily i think ?.
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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #5 on: 13 December 2009, 13:25 »
Sicily i think ?.

Ah, yep, seen the profile thingy now. Ta.
Guess they do things differently in different places.

Something like this Sare:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sellotape-Sticky-Fixer-Outdoor-20mmx20mm/dp/B0013DG7O6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1260710690&sr=8-4
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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #6 on: 13 December 2009, 13:25 »
Sicily i think ?.

I could tell him but i`ve sworn a Omertá :wink:
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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #7 on: 13 December 2009, 15:17 »
Rhyso, do you think that will hold long-term?  I like the idea. 

simonpolly, no, the dealer won't be doing it.... that's extra. :grin:  And yeah, breaking an omertá is bad, especially down here.

Exonian, thanks for the link.

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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #8 on: 13 December 2009, 15:45 »
Rhyso, do you think that will hold long-term?  I like the idea. 

simonpolly, no, the dealer won't be doing it.... that's extra. :grin:  And yeah, breaking an omertá is bad, especially down here.

Exonian, thanks for the link.

My plates are held on by it and have been for the last 2 years.  Normally have to renew the velcro every 12 months so I'm going to try those pads Exonian linked too  :smiley:

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Re: drilling rear bumper for mounting license plate
« Reply #9 on: 13 December 2009, 16:47 »
Velcro :afro:

Seems like a good idea until someone decides they want your plate for cloning! the easiest steel in the world!
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