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looking for a 'no drill' or tow hook front licesne plate mount

Old Mar 21, 2024 | 11:28 AM
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I haven't installed mine yet, but the kit looks to be of decent quality.
 

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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 05:59 AM
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Thanks MBrandt! I will buy this IF I cannot create//McGiver my own solution.....! When(IF?) I get my V8V back from brain surgery (trying to clear out the smog errors), I will see if the front tow eye may be an option. Does AM provide only one tow eye for both front and rear?
 
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I have a new in open package one if anyone is interested. Trade for ??
 
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 09:39 AM
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sweet991S, regarding just one tow hook:
The car IS aluminum, but I don't think you could stretch the wheelbase just by towing from both ends at the same time.
 
Old Mar 24, 2024 | 02:05 PM
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Okay - that's fair! When/if I ever get the car back I will pursue my McGiver-esque solution to this (not really) vexing problem........... ;-)
 
Old Mar 25, 2024 | 05:26 PM
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Here is what I use:
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The published review (kh) is me - it uses an existing hole and double sided tape, works perfectly and you can easily decide if you want a plate or not! Good luck, KH
 
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KH - I wonder if this bracket thing might work for my MY 2010 V8V ? Any thoughts?
 
Old Mar 26, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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KH - I wonder if this bracket thing might work for my MY 2010 V8V ? Any thoughts?
I am quite pleased with the setup, it is quite secure and I have run it at speed (meaning faster than the speed limit, but nothing that would send "you" to jail) with no issues

If you have space (probably 3-4" of flat and clean) splitter to work with, I believe it will work fine. And since it's the bottom of the bumper/splitter, I would be even comfortable drilling, as it will never be seen
Full disclosure, I have since sold my Vantage and now have an SL63, I removed the bracket from the Vantage before selling and plan on doing what I just suggested (to you) on the SL (I just need to replace the 3M double sided tape)
I run without a plate most of the time, but in SF, they will ticket parked cars; so it is super convenient to park, slap the plate on when parked - Feel free to send me a pic of your situation and I'd be happy to weigh-in; else, double check Amazon's return policy
 
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Many Thanks KH!!
 
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Many Thanks KH!!
Hmmm, I just went to their website and I don's see direct support for the 2010, but I just don't see why it wouldn't work . . . https://stonsho.com/
 
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Thanks! First, what is the cost? Second, are you familiar with the Vantage front end for that era (mine is a 2010)? And if so, you do think the STO n' Go would be easy to attach to the underside of the front fascia/bumper?
 
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Thanks! First, what is the cost? Second, are you familiar with the Vantage front end for that era (mine is a 2010)? And if so, you do think the STO n' Go would be easy to attach to the underside of the front fascia/bumper?
I included links, $97.99 from Amazon

If you want to experiment, make sure you understand the return policies
Not familiar at all with the 2010, but one hole and 3M double sided tape . . . Seems super simple - one caveat is that in all cases that I have seen, they use a factory screw in addition to the tape, here's the SL version (same approach): https://stonsho.com/products/front-l...l-55-63-sns374
 
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This heavy plastic plate allowed for many options, using the below-pictured "C" bolts, etc. Took a little playin' around with but it worked out well.

straight down into the grill.

I used the #1 glue on the planet (6000) to keep the 4 washers per each side (top), together.

Now I need a thin black silicone tag cover (like 3/8 in or so). Have had zero luck finding such on line.....
 
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Best part? Total expenses including mounting plate, "C" bolts and expandable hooks, washers, and glue was under 15 dollars.
 
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