Mounting front Lic Plate??

nmslk · 04-05-2007

I want to find the best way to mount the front license plate bracket. The car was a FL car where a front plate is not required. In MN it is required and I'm hoping I don't have to just screw the bracket into the plastic bumper.

What are my other options?

Note the bumper is off the car right now getting a crack fixed so now's the time to figure out a mounting process.

Also, should I have the black lic plate mount painted silver to match the car?

Thanks,
Michael

Banned · 04-05-2007

There are two OEM types of plate holders. For Switzerland, a short version and for Germany and long one. The sizes I do not know, better to ask Dan.

**Ynot** · 04-05-2007

If you have the amg pkg, slk55er as a great tutorial here. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ont-plate.html

If you don't, slktyperice mentioned something about a L-bracket, where you can drill holes under the bumper, so the hole isn't as visible.

I personally would not mount it at all unless you get harassed by the police, Colorado is unfortunately one of the states that requires front license plate and I've driven over a decade w/o one with no problems.

nmslk · 04-05-2007

This helps a ton. I was considering mounting the plate by itself on the mesh but having the bracket there looks less ghetto.

Thanks for the link and tip.

-Michael

brabus_x2 · 02-15-2008

thanks for all the help

fgwinn · 02-16-2008

http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho...189/ppuser/313

**F111F** · 02-17-2008

I pick up a great item from gominigo.com. It goes in the tow hook connection on the front of the car. Ask for the Mercedes Benz 'No Holes' License Plate Bracket (NHLPB), version JB for SLK R171. I am not sure what version is needed for R170.

brabus_x2 · 02-17-2008

any side pics?? will some people kick it off if they are bored?? coz i saw one on W204 and they are sticking out

**F111F** · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by brabus_x2

any side pics?? will some people kick it off if they are bored?? coz i saw one on W204 and they are sticking out

Because of the curve of the front of the SLK, the plate is actually quite close to the bumper on the side nearest the center.

I will take a side few later today and then post.

noregret4life · 02-18-2008

Just found the installation instructions on their website. Has more pictures.

Looks really intersting. I think i am going to Home Depot to build my own

http://www.images.gominigo.com/INSTR...NOHOLES_MB.pdf

http://www.images.gominigo.com/GMG-NoHolesHelper.pdf

some more info and pictures here:
http://gominigo.com/NHLPB-MB.html

But for $60 it is a bit over priced.

RedDevil07 · 02-19-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmslk

This helps a ton. I was considering mounting the plate by itself on the mesh but having the bracket there looks less ghetto.

Thanks for the link and tip.

-Michael

hey guys....this is my first post...i will soon have an slk 55...i was waiting to post when i first got the car but i had to post once i saw thiss....i actually have the plates tied to mesh on my S55 and my E500 4-matic...im not to fond of drilling holes in the bumper either....

**Duo-Art** · 02-19-2008

Greetings RedDevil07 from another Skokie resident.

brabus_x2 · 02-19-2008

i am kinda worry right now..

my NHLPB arrived today right by my front door, but then when you guys talk about the R170 and R171

i am thinking if i got the wrong kit or not... because when i order from gominigo, they only say SLK up there and the towhook code aren't matching, i will try tonight when my SLK is home

clu1234 · 02-29-2008

This kit is great. I installed mine, got a correctable ticket signed off, and removed the license right after. PERFECT! (Here in SF they give you $100 tickets for no front license plate, but it's dropped to $10 if you get an officer to sign off after installing the plate.) I was just going to pay my $100 fine when I luckily came across this. Thanks guys!!

04-05-2007	#1 (permalink)
nmslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 207 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Mounting front Lic Plate?? I want to find the best way to mount the front license plate bracket. The car was a FL car where a front plate is not required. In MN it is required and I'm hoping I don't have to just screw the bracket into the plastic bumper. What are my other options? Note the bumper is off the car right now getting a crack fixed so now's the time to figure out a mounting process. Also, should I have the black lic plate mount painted silver to match the car? Thanks, Michael

04-05-2007	#3 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	If you have the amg pkg, slk55er as a great tutorial here. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ont-plate.html If you don't, slktyperice mentioned something about a L-bracket, where you can drill holes under the bumper, so the hole isn't as visible. I personally would not mount it at all unless you get harassed by the police, Colorado is unfortunately one of the states that requires front license plate and I've driven over a decade w/o one with no problems. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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fgwinn SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Vehicle: SL550, E500 Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	3M Dual Lock with front license bracket http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho...189/ppuser/313

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04-05-2007	#2 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are two OEM types of plate holders. For Switzerland, a short version and for Germany and long one. The sizes I do not know, better to ask Dan.

04-05-2007	#4 (permalink)
nmslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 207 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	This helps a ton. I was considering mounting the plate by itself on the mesh but having the bracket there looks less ghetto. Thanks for the link and tip. -Michael

02-15-2008	#5 (permalink)
brabus_x2 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Jose, Bay Area Vehicle: 02 C230, 08 SLK350 Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for all the help

02-17-2008	#8 (permalink)
brabus_x2 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Jose, Bay Area Vehicle: 02 C230, 08 SLK350 Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	any side pics?? will some people kick it off if they are bored?? coz i saw one on W204 and they are sticking out

02-18-2008	#10 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Just found the installation instructions on their website. Has more pictures. Looks really intersting. I think i am going to Home Depot to build my own http://www.images.gominigo.com/INSTR...NOHOLES_MB.pdf http://www.images.gominigo.com/GMG-NoHolesHelper.pdf some more info and pictures here: http://gominigo.com/NHLPB-MB.html But for $60 it is a bit over priced.

02-19-2008	#12 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Greetings RedDevil07 from another Skokie resident.

02-19-2008	#13 (permalink)
brabus_x2 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Jose, Bay Area Vehicle: 02 C230, 08 SLK350 Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i am kinda worry right now.. my NHLPB arrived today right by my front door, but then when you guys talk about the R170 and R171 i am thinking if i got the wrong kit or not... because when i order from gominigo, they only say SLK up there and the towhook code aren't matching, i will try tonight when my SLK is home

02-29-2008	#14 (permalink)
clu1234 SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This kit is great. I installed mine, got a correctable ticket signed off, and removed the license right after. PERFECT! (Here in SF they give you $100 tickets for no front license plate, but it's dropped to $10 if you get an officer to sign off after installing the plate.) I was just going to pay my $100 fine when I luckily came across this. Thanks guys!!

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