[baitmaster]

I am assuming they want me to pre- drill holes where there is the indention in the rear bumper, and then use the screws.

 

[DaffyDOHC]

If there's no holes for it already, I'd probably bring it in and have the dealership do it.

 

[gh0st888]

Theres no factory mounts for the license plate? very surprising, can you upload a pic of it?

 

[Yoshoobaroo]

The best way? Throw those screws away and install some rivnuts in the bumper.

Measure out the pattern and mark your hole locations. The dimples are probably for the Japanese plates which use a different hole pattern. Drill the hole pattern with a clean drill bit (sized to the rivnut's spec), then install 4 rivnuts in the holes and use machine screws in the rivnuts to mount the plate. It's pretty involved but the best way IMO. Probably best to use aluminum or brass rivnuts for corrosion resistance.

 

[TRU-BOOST]

Pretty sure they just use self taping screws straight into the plastic. Most cars dont use the little metal or plastic clips anymore they always rust or get fragile and break, then its a big PITA.

 

[Ritter]

I got this stainless steel license plate fastener kit. It looks great installed because you can cover the screws with the black caps and they will never cause rust stains on the plate.

 

[PhatFreshPrince]

Here is a closer look at the rear plate area. There are 8 small pinholes in the tag area. I guess a set is for the US and a set for Japan.

 

[PhatFreshPrince]

Here are the front pinholes. Seeing the layout for the front holes makes me think the inner holes in the back are for the US plates.

 

[Ritter]

Good pics, thanks @PhatFreshPrince. My dealer has strict instructions to not drill the front or rear bumpers at all when my car arrives.

 

[TRU-BOOST]

Looks like there should be some type of bracket for sure.

 

[Ritter]

I'm thinking about plastic standoffs and something like these stainless steel screws with black plastic caps. I'm a minimalist and don't want a license plate frame of any kind.

 

[Mcgiiver]

Good pics, thanks @PhatFreshPrince. My dealer has strict instructions to not drill the front or rear bumpers at all when my car arrives.

So how do they expect you to mount the plates?

 

[Ritter]

So how do they expect you to mount the plates?

I'm taking it home with the temp tag in the car with me. If I get pulled over I don't care. I will mount a rear plate myself; in Kentucky front plates are not required...which is awesome!

 

[TRU-BOOST]

Im fine with self tapers straight into the plastic in the rear. As for the front.... a front plate is "required" in IL but I havent used 1 on any car for at least 15 years. No plan on using one now either. For those who do, there is a proper front plate mount that screws to the car using the pre threaded JDM holes. Then the plate screws to the mount. It is an OPTION for this car which is dumb. You have to know about it and buy it seperate. If not and you dont give the dealer instruction not to touch it, they will make some very nasty new holes in your bumper.

 

[charlieboy86]

Here is a closer look at the rear plate area. There are 8 small pinholes in the tag area. I guess a set is for the US and a set for Japan. View attachment 2922

Correct me if Im wrong, but doesnt it mount on the trunk lid instead of the bumper? This pic doesnt look like a trunk lid.

*nevermind I probably mistook it for the old gen

 

[Blahblah123]

Here are the front pinholes. Seeing the layout for the front holes makes me think the inner holes in the back are for the US plates. View attachment 2923

Those pins holes dont come from the factory like that.

 

[Blahblah123]

They sell a bracket that mounts into the Japan Holes that allow you to mount the US Plates without drilling more holes into the bumper.

License Plate Mounting Bracket – Universal Fit
With four holes across the top, the license plate mounting
bracket can be installed without drilling on BRZ models
with existing bumper holes. Stainless steel with black
powder coated finish. Including mounting hardware for
easy installation.
SOA342L171

 

[PhatFreshPrince]

Those pins holes dont come from the factory like that.

I assume you are asking and not stating this. Yes, I believe the pinholes are made in the bumper during the molding process. If you look closely there is a circle around the pinholes. That circle is a small bowl with the pinhole at the center.

 

[Blahblah123]

I assume you are asking and not stating this. Yes, I believe the pinholes are made in the bumper during the molding process. If you look closely there is a circle around the pinholes. That circle is a small bowl with the pinhole at the center.

I could be wrong, but everyone one that i've seen online only comes with the threaded holes from factory and any additional holes came from dealer before people took delivery of it.

 

[Blahblah123]

I assume you are asking and not stating this. Yes, I believe the pinholes are made in the bumper during the molding process. If you look closely there is a circle around the pinholes. That circle is a small bowl with the pinhole at the center.