I searched but couldnt find any. I was thinking of using an aluminum angle and clamping it down on the hook when sitting horizontal, and then screwing to the bottom of the plate. I want it to look clean though. Does anyone have any great ideas or pics?

 

why not just drill holes in the euro plate and zip-tie it to the lower grill . Assuming its mesh-style and has holes to loop the zip-tie through.

 

Its not a euro-plate and I dont want to block the lower grill, for looks or performance.

 

You'd be blocking it with the plate on the towhook regardless.. Just tie it right next to the towhook or as far off to the side as you can...

 

No, when mounted on the tow hook it barely blocks the grill at all, it covers the bumper area between the two grills.

 

Oh i see what you mean... then why don't you try using some heavy duty double-sided tape and mount it in-between the upper and lower grills on the orciari? I have my europlate mounted like that, doesn't fly off at high speeds. And doesn't block airflow.. just a thought.. Good Luck though .

 

i made some.... but not like that but the plate mount that screws into the towhook spot...

ill find the pic..

-josh

 

I think that is a GREAT Idea!! no seriously...I got yanked in Cali for not having a front plate...but I am from AZ...NOT REQUIRED!! LOL...anywho..this woudl be a great "slap it on" type thing for trips over there! WOW!

are these things made? if not I'd be happy to weld one up....I love welding! LOL...and again...it's such a great Idea...

 

made one been there done that nobody was interested...

-Josh

 

posted way back in september

 

Weld weld weld. And send one to me!

And Battle Cattle, how did you make yours? Looks like we are interested now

 

no welding needed... sry tuls!

made mine out of metal... screws in... and the plate screw to the stud...

yes, I have made them for other mini owners

-josh

 

oooOOOooo that's prolly better as I noticed when screwed all the way in not all toe hooks keep the same angle....nice job foo!

although I don't htink I was given a front plate by az...hmmn...I'll have to check for that one...

 

What the heck is "sry tuls!" Want to make one for me? How much?

Oh...Tuls.

 

don't forget the umlaut! Tüls key stroke ALT+0252

 

crema oops thats the spanishing coming out in me

 

Hey Battle Cattle,
I really need one of those license holders. More details on how you did it or how much for one of em'?

 

Its amazing how long it can take to rig up a mount to attach to the tow hook, but I'm finally done. I'll post some pics next week. Total cost = less than $10 (using existing license plate frame), and it looks good.

 

we want pics!

 

What he said. ^

 

what they said !! were are the pictures please

 

yup, pics and a how to

we've been wanting to do the tow hook think for some time but haven't put a plate on yet

someone in the sf bay area did this a long time ago, i think he had a BRG - can't remember his name but i saw it on NAM

 

Here we go. I used an aluminum angle and some various bolts. Just had to cut the angle for length, and then cut a strip for the bottom and bent it. Then drilled holes for the bolts to clamp it down, and to bolt the angle to the license plate frame. Then I used a thin washer to make the tow hook horizontal instead of vertical:

 

Looks good!
just watch it at speed because the plate isnt that strong (doesnt look like you have a backing) and dont want to see it bend back and scratch that bumper...

-Josh

 

He made a bracket by modifying the tow hook since it has a unique thread pitch to make his plate holder.