Planet 9

After two warnings from NY State Troopers (both at routine checkpoints), I broke down and decided to install a front license plate. I chose the Skene Design bracket and it's pretty cool.

If you don't dig the offset position of a tow hook plate holder, this is a good option. Skene allows you to center the plate and NOT drill holes into the front of the bumper. You do need to drill, but only UNDER the lip of the bumper. In my case, with the '09 Cayman, I was able to drill up into the black faux grille.

Little rubber stops protect the top of the plate/bracket from hitting the bumper.

Check out the pix. Please excuse the insect graveyard!

1- parts inventory (includes drill bit)
2- closeup of brackets
3- brackets attached to plate, ready to install (sticky pads temporarily hold the unit in place)
4- final install (front)
5- final install (side)
6- final install (from underneath)

Total installation time: 15 minutes. Here's a link...Skene Design Low Profile License Plate Bracket

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2009 Cayman
Carrara White
PDK
Sand Leather
Carpets in deviating color (black)

Pretty interesting design! Can it be removed easily while leaving the bottom mounting hardware in place?

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

not intending to hijack your thread, but you may have less of a radar/lidar reflector by mounting the plate at a slant; i.e. a slight angle away from vertical. license plates reflect really well.

If you can mannage a gentle curl to the plate, so much the better.

The bracket does allow for the plate to be angled downward. Thanks for the tip!

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2009 Cayman
Carrara White
PDK
Sand Leather
Carpets in deviating color (black)

Yes, easily removed...but probably don't want to leave the hardware in place. It will be pretty visible.

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2009 Cayman
Carrara White
PDK
Sand Leather
Carpets in deviating color (black)