Anyone ever made/tried front tag mod to make it swing/let air go to IC?
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Anyone ever made/tried front tag mod to make it swing/let air go to IC?
I know...weird question maybe.
The crappy state I live in, requires front license plates...
My Trans Am has a nice sized intercooler, and presently has the foglamps and tag mount block-off plate removed for intercooler air flow.
Has anyone tried making some sort of simple, inexpensive hinged front tag mount that would allow the tag to basically swing out of the way, at speed, and allow airflow through the intercooler?
By "simple & inexpensive", I mean like a hardware store hinge mounted to plate and car, so that at faster speeds, when it really needs the intercooler most, the tag would be forced out of the air path. The new plates are made of some very lightweight aluminum, as opposed to the older ones, which were stamped steel, so I think it just might work.
Was just curious if anyone else has tried it?
I know they sell electric, hideaway license plate brackets, and that's another option. But it's one that cost a whole lot more, and not very excited about one of those. Especially since reviews I read on those are very mixed, as far as positive and negative reviews.
I just don't like this look, shown below:
Last edited by rel3rd; 02-06-2020 at 08:42 AM.
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My whole tag attachment area is gone, LOL. Just a big HOLE with an intercooler sitting behind it. These brand new tags are super light, so I'm going to go ahead and try the small hinge deal and maybe datalog some temperatures and see if it makes any difference. The ones near me are kinda pricky...
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I've done that for other reasons but yea a piece of piano hinge worked fine.. The plate would fold back at about 25 miles an hour.. I found some plastic hinge at a fancy wood working supplier..
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Thank you sir!
Still waiting to hear back about the collector car insurance, so haven't driven it but around the block a few times...DEFINITELY need some tires with some sort of stick, to them, as these 18's don't cut it, lol.
I think this one's gonna get me in trouble, LOL
Still waiting to hear back about the collector car insurance, so haven't driven it but around the block a few times...DEFINITELY need some tires with some sort of stick, to them, as these 18's don't cut it, lol.
I think this one's gonna get me in trouble, LOL
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I would look into an inexpensive switched actuator.
When you need it hit the switch, when you don't turn it off. Some you can actuate with a remote as well.
They are extremely fast and adjustable. You won't need this size (about $60). There are many that are much smaller and cheaper, but still have enough travel length to move the plate up or down 90 degrees as well as enough power to hold it in place.
Example below is not a plate, but a hinged plate will still function that same way. The actuator rotates on both ends so will will not bind.
When you need it hit the switch, when you don't turn it off. Some you can actuate with a remote as well.
They are extremely fast and adjustable. You won't need this size (about $60). There are many that are much smaller and cheaper, but still have enough travel length to move the plate up or down 90 degrees as well as enough power to hold it in place.
Example below is not a plate, but a hinged plate will still function that same way. The actuator rotates on both ends so will will not bind.
Last edited by dlandsvZ28; 11-17-2017 at 10:20 AM.
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It's doable for sure - but depends on your skill level, tools, etc to make it work.