i1Tesla reviewed "The Bandit" license plate holder

[RunMadM3]

I purchased "The Bandit" - great product. Has worked fine for me - no problems.

 

[TonyPham]

@RunMadM3 looks great! (I have the exact same config as yours, just 19" & Delivery 4 days earlier) May I add your photo to the website?

 

[RunMadM3]

@RunMadM3 looks great! (I have the exact same config as yours, just 19" & Delivery 4 days earlier) May I add your photo to the website?

Thanks! I changed colors and wheels like 30 times and finally landed on white and the 18s; love it! Sure you can use photo.

 

[TonyPham]

@RunMadM3 Thanks, really appreciated! Photo uploaded

 

[Eddiemc]

Priced as low as possible, it actually might go up slightly (materials from vendors increasing $). Like @rdlink mentioned, it's below others.

How much is the model 3 front license plate holder?

 

[TonyPham]

How much is the model 3 front license plate holder?

Here's the website link, thanks
https://www.1975creations.com/product-page/tesla-model-3-front-license-plate-bracket

 

[jkoya]

I have the Bandit too and it's working out great.

 

[TonyPham]

@jkoya Thanks!

 

[mrbcc]

I have one too (sadly) but I like the design a lot, seems very well made.

 

[TonyPham]

@mrbcc Thanks!

 

[Heredia]

Purchased mine today Tony! Thanks for making a great product. Can't wait to install on my Model 3.

 

[TonyPham]

Thanks @Heredia! Working as quickly as possible to get these machined, assembled & shipped.

 

[Heredia]

Thanks @Heredia! Working as quickly as possible to get these machined, assembled & shipped.

Thank you sir.

 

[buyehara]

My Bandit ordered and installed in Aug 2018 is still going strong as ever, especially in the harsh Hawaiian sun, excellent product and highly recommend it!

 

[MrMannilow]

Looks great and glad to see others are happy...at $120 shipping should be at least included for the US...thanks for giving us an option

 

[N54TT]

I’ve been using the Bandit since I took deliver in September. Have been happy with it until today. I went to remove the bracket and when I went to loosen the bolt....the nut that’s in the back bracket stripped within the bracket. It just kept spinning and I wasn’t able to loosen the bolt. 3 of the 4 nut/bolts did this. So I was able to remove one side... and the other side I had to take a hacksaw blade and carefully cut the back bracket so I could remove it. I did not overly tighten it and it did not take much force to strip it. I would advise maybe using some anti-seize on the bolts when installing them to help prevent this.

Here are some pics. Top nut stripped and spins in the black bracket...bottom one was the only one I was able to loosen.

 

[jkoya]

I’ve been using the Bandit since I took deliver in September. Have been happy with it until today. I went to remove the bracket and when I went to loosen the bolt....the nut that’s in the back bracket stripped within the bracket. It just kept spinning and I wasn’t able to loosen the bolt. 3 of the 4 nut/bolts did this. So I was able to remove one side... and the other side I had to take a hacksaw blade and carefully cut the back bracket so I could remove it. I did not overly tighten it and it did not take much force to strip it. I would advise maybe using some anti-seize on the bolts when installing them to help prevent this.

This is exactly what happened to mine and I have been posting about it:

best model 3 license plate bracket

I tried to reseat the threaded insert, but it wouldn't hold. I gave up and decided to just get something else, as I've lost confidence in the product. Not very durable for the price charged for this.......

 

[TonyPham]

@N54TT @jkoya, appreciate your feedback and apologies for the inconveniences you are experiencing. Will examine issue and post resolution soon, Thanks!

 

[N54TT]

@N54TT @jkoya, appreciate your feedback and apologies for the inconveniences you are experiencing. Will examine issue and post resolution soon, Thanks!

Tony thanks for your help. Great customer service! I believe it was an issue with the bolt seizing in the threaded insert. Other than doing something to prevent seizing...I think a square insert instead of hexagon would also help prevent it from stripping within the marine board.

PSA: if anyone is having issues and meeting any resistance when unscrewing the mounting bolts. Don’t force it. Try and get some wd40 or pb blaster on that back insert/bolt. Maybe use some anti seize when installing as well.

 

[jkoya]

@TonyPham - I took the entire Bandit apart and saved all the pieces if you want to see them. I'm in Sacramento.