Front License Plate Bracket For Tesla Model 3

[Fair Verona]

No, I was able to install it 5 mins and remove in a minute.

I'm going to give this one a shot. For 8 bucks I've not got much to lose.

 

[Fusion]

Inexpensive option,

No-Hole Tesla Model 3 Front License Plate Installation kit | eBay

works great for me.

Got pictures of it installed? Pretty sure it's just drywall butterflies. I'm assuming the original bracket just gets tightened against the bumper.

 

[ChrisH]

I'm going to give this one a shot. For 8 bucks I've not got much to lose.

Are we not concerned about the blocking of airflow into the air damns to help cool the battery?

 

[TonyPham]

Are we not concerned about the blocking of airflow into the air damns to help cool the battery?

@ChrisH Good point. Vent is for thermal management of the battery, also for drive-train and electronics.

 

[kpalaniswami]

Are we not concerned about the blocking of airflow into the air damns to help cool the battery?

It is a small surface area and the fins (louvers) are fully exposed. So I don't see this as a problem.

 

[yvo109]

Did anybody consider putting protective layer of scotch tape on the bumper before using VHB tape? Bad idea or not?

 

[TonyPham]

Check this video about the cooling vent. It's only about 70 square inches

 

[kpalaniswami]

For the same flow rate, with a slightly reduced volume due to license plate in front of air intake, pressure would be slightly higher inside the intake space (Boyle's law). That's all to it.

 

[NathanielHrnblwr]

Did anybody consider putting protective layer of scotch tape on the bumper before using VHB tape? Bad idea or not?

Bad idea.

 

[belanger]

Found a front plate holder that does not block the sensors. Make sure you get the 2" extension arm. It is well made and can be removed when showing the car. It uses the tow eye for mounting.
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-platypus-license-plate-mount-1/View attachment 287878

I like that option but I worry it can create rust due to galvanic corrosion in winter + humid/rain weather. I see you are in MA, have you ever checked to make sure it doesn't rust?

 

[twinaviation]

This revision seems to fit alot better. A few minor adjustments to do..

Hi Tony, This is definitely great upgrade...Are you thinking about 3D print more of those brackets? I would love to get one or two sets...
Ismar

 

[TonyPham]

Hi Tony, This is definitely great upgrade...Are you thinking about 3D print more of those brackets? I would love to get one or two sets...
Ismar

The Bandit is CNC routed from HDPE Marine Board. It's available for ordering here (approximately 4 weeks out). Thanks
https://www.1975creations.com/product-page/tesla-model-3-front-license-plate-bracket

 

[NeverFollow]

This one lowers the plate to the grill-level , leaving the nose as-designed,
instead of the standard mount, ruining the typical view. In Holland frontplate is obligatory.

But the license block the air flow, also the license plate can protect you from other bumper cars scratching the nose,
but in this case the license would be below other car bumper.

 

[Brian33]

I like that option but I worry it can create rust due to galvanic corrosion in winter + humid/rain weather. I see you are in MA, have you ever checked to make sure it doesn't rust?

No I have not checked but the gap around the post is small and the connectors are deep in there. I'm not worried.

 

[PhilH]

I've got a Euro Model 3 on the boat, for a March delivery.
I'm Swiss based, and we have small format front plates here (8 x 30cm).

Could someone measure the rough width of the grill section (distance between the bumper and the bottom air dam) as I'm wondering if a Swiss small format plate would sit flush in that gap. It would look pretty slick if it did.

@TonyPham - a version of your transparent prototype you posted could work here.

I've got a small format plate on my Model S, low down and it looks pretty good.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

About 2 3/4 inches
Been running mine tilted for a year
Our plates bigger

 

[PhilH]

About 2 3/4 inches
Been running mine tilted for a year
Our plates bigger

Thanks! I think i'm going to have to go to the local Tesla store and ask them about this, as it looks like it may be a couple of cm's too small. Would be super cool if it fitted flush in the grill space, almost flush

 

[TonyPham]

@PhilH Euro version is on the drawing board. A bit tricky because it's much wider. Will update once tested transparent with ultrasonic sensors & EAP. Thanks!

 

[webfootguy]

I just got my plates for my T3D-. Any idea on how important it is to not block the airflow come next summer when it gets hot? I have the Tesla supplied front plate bracket but I have PPF on the front and don't really want to stick the tape to it. I may go naked without a plate but the state requires it (secondary offense) but places like Portland ticket heavily (meter maids will ticket you) and fine is $85.

 

[TonyPham]

I just got my plates for my T3D-. Any idea on how important it is to not block the airflow come next summer when it gets hot? I have the Tesla supplied front plate bracket but I have PPF on the front and don't really want to stick the tape to it. I may go naked without a plate but the state requires it (secondary offense) but places like Portland ticket heavily (meter maids will ticket you) and fine is $85.

I spoke to a Tesla Battery Engineer that works at Gigafactory 1 during my designing phase with same questions. The opening is about 70 square inches and that only cooling vent is thermal management for the battery, drivetrain, electronics (including Autopilot computer), and the A/C condenser. Bare is preferred aesthetically, but The Bandit is probably the best design I could come up with & also allows cleaning PPF. Link review is in my signature and another one here, thanks!