Klepper
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Add me to the list as well. I would love to purchase something like this.
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3rd here.
Trying to figure out why the heck those two hole cutouts are there - is there an alternate bike carrier you can get for the Sedan perhaps that these holes would accommodate (would obviously be a diff. setup to the rear bike carrier for the Cross Turismo)?Wow this took me 3 weeks..... thank you for this it looks great!
How does the Euro plate attach to the bumper? I think that's the biggest issue.Trying to figure out why the heck those two hole cutouts are there - is there an alternate bike carrier you can get for the Sedan perhaps that these holes would accommodate (would obviously be a diff. setup to the rear bike carrier for the Cross Turismo)?
I wonder too if these holes are on the Cross Turismo? Like the ideas here re making a cover but did wonder what it would cost to simply order a Euro plate holder - shipping of course might make this rather pricey. I have a query into Suncoast - response pending.
Don't really see a big issue there - the two mounting holes for the NA holder I think can be easily used by modifying the Euro holder and simply using the same bolts that held the NA plate holder on. Still of course need to modify to hold the NA plate, but not that challenging.How does the Euro plate attach to the bumper? I think that's the biggest issue.
How does the Euro plate attach to the bumper? I think that's the biggest issue.
Sorry - didn't realize you had switched to talking about the rear plate. My bad.Don't really see a big issue there - the two mounting holes for the NA holder I think can be easily used by modifying the Euro holder and simply using the same bolts that held the NA plate holder on. Still of course need to modify to hold the NA plate, but not that challenging.
Did anyone wind up getting this made? What's a good 3d printing provider that would get these done?If you only want the standard plate mount, you only need to print the following pieces:
- Grill Mounts: These are the pieces which attach to your grill
- Supports: These are the standard uprights to which you attach the plate
- Nut Lock (x2): You can glue these in behind your nuts in the Grill Mounts to help hold the nuts in place when the uprights are removed
(BTW - It looks like the Grill Mounts were in the original V3 archive twice - both as "Grill Mounts" and also as "Mounts". I probably renamed them for clarity and then forgot to remove the original files... )
Here is an abbreviated archive for you (attached). This contains only the very basic components and none of the variations or add-ons for attaching "other stuff"...
I have yet to look in detail at the attachments but whilst the two 'plugs' can be pulled out relatively easily can you recall if the top of the 'monkey butt' plate holder is attached with a screw or rivet or just a plastic tab?I haven’t done anything. I justtook off the license plate holder. That’s what it looks like without the hideous plate holder.
I was wondering if maybe someone would like to start a small back plate project. ? Maybe looking more like a European version of the Taycan from the back.
Thought I'd update my temp solution to the Money Butt Plate holder - Plan on doing a better custom fit but also a more elegant solution with matching ribbing if I can - again this is just a prelim template (color obviously not matched but even this grey not as light as it appears here) and actually not the one I will use in the final version:I have yet to look in detail at the attachments but whilst the two 'plugs' can be pulled out relatively easily can you recall if the top of the 'monkey butt' plate holder is attached with a screw or rivet or just a plastic tab?
I'm still dead keen on getting this ugly thing off my car and looking for a plate to replace it - @evanevery 's plug filling solution looks excellent but not familiar with any place I'd trust here to do a proper job with the 3D printing.
I may just ask the custom shop I will be going to this Tue who are going to paint my fender arches if they can build something or again might just do myself if their solution is mad expensive. Was hoping someone had taken up the request to measure this up and print but I guess not