License Plate holder Front

[dave2010GT]

Hey does anyone know if there is a special holder that allows you to install your license plate off to the side on the front of the car.

I saw a member on here with this on a 2010 and I wanted to know if it was a special accessory or you just take the one thats on there now and move it to the side.

[stevenma188]

I think you are thinking of the RHO plate mount. Nextmod has it. There are people that have DIYed the stock plate holder to be mounted on the side, but it requires some work, and drilling holes in your bumper.

[dave2010GT]

Thanks Steve, is there a filler or plug to fill in the holes on the bumber left by the original plate??

[stevenma188]

Most people use furniture screw plugs (not sure what the proper name is) that you can buy at CT or Home Depot etc.

[tycho81]

yep. RHO plate.
Nextmod does have them, however, (unless Peter has brought in some specifically for the 2010's) they won't work for your car. :(

2010's have a different thread/bar size for the tow hook. I found out the hard way and had to order a replacement/new mounting bar from RHO-Plate (I got mine late on the GB).

RHO-Plate offers three versions. "2004-2009 MZ3/MS3", "2010 MZ3", "2010 MS3"

Everything is the same except for the mounting bar.
Just make sure you get the right one. ;)

http://a.imageshack.us/img210/5065/rhoplate.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/rhoplate.jpg/)

[Roconne]

Corksport sells one specifically for the 2010. Bit more expensive than the RHO plate at nextmod, but you know it will work since it was actually made for our year. I've also heard the corksport one is a bit better quality than the RHO plate.

http://www.corksport.com/corksport-license-plate-bracket-kit-for-2010-mazda-3-mazdaspeed-3.html

[insaini]

why dont you just attach it to the mash ... why do people need relocation plates? i dont get it ... waste of money

heres a free DIY plate relocation ... and on top of that im putting a smoked plate cover ... so it will look like its floating

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1618/img00048201008021429.jpg

[dave2010GT]

Thats actually a really good idea!

[Roconne]

why dont you just attach it to the mash ... why do people need relocation plates? i dont get it ... waste of moneyDid you just use zip-ties? I know some people find it amusing to go around and snip peoples zip-ties and take the front plates. Doesn't happen all the time, but it is a risk you run.

[insaini]

Did you just use zip-ties? I know some people find it amusing to go around and snip peoples zip-ties and take the front plates. Doesn't happen all the time, but it is a risk you run.

lol this is why i mentioned the smoked plate covers :) to cover the zip ties so they cannot be seen

[blackmica10]

lol this is why i mentioned the smoked plate covers :) to cover the zip ties so they cannot be seen

now how did you cover the holes that were there from the previous plate holder?

[Pokey]

now how did you cover the holes that were there from the previous plate holder?

I used a couple of 1/4" black hole plugs. Check here (http://www.spaenaur.com/view_pdf.asp?Page=J2).

[Default User]

why dont you just attach it to the mash ... why do people need relocation plates? i dont get it ... waste of money


http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1618/img00048201008021429.jpg

+1 (sorta) it's pretty damn expensive for what it is

here's my list of cheapo DIY mods.
I too put a TM3 plate cover and a Smoke cover on mine


insaini - car looks crazy sexy sleek

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?46530-This-marks-my-1-000th-post

[Charlie S]

I don't like the idea of moving the plate on the side. The profile on the 2010 front area is too round for that. It will stick out like a sore thumb , if you ask me.

I just lowered it to blend witht he grill. that's all.

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7972/hpim6483.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/i/hpim6483.jpg/)

[insaini]

+1 (sorta) it's pretty damn expensive for what it is

here's my list of cheapo DIY mods.
I too put a TM3 plate cover and a Smoke cover on mine


insaini - car looks crazy sexy sleek

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?46530-This-marks-my-1-000th-post

thanks :)