Blue TTop's "License Plate Bracket" album

Blue TTop's "License Plate Bracket" album http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/ Install or remove a front license plate & bracket in less than 60-seconds. When plate and bracket are removed, the front bumper will appear unmolested. Fotki.com http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/ The enemy. Audi part #8N0-807-285-B. This big clunky piece of plastic gets riveted to the front bumper in States that require a front license plate. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/1185043528.html

The enemy. Audi part #8N0-807-285-B. This big clunky piece of plastic gets riveted to the front bumper in States that require a front license plate.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1235/photos/1/168597/5419087/1185043528-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:56:24 GMT Big ugly FMIC-blocking OE license plate bracket. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05282b.html

Big ugly FMIC-blocking OE license plate bracket.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1215/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05282b-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:56:45 GMT Mounting points for brackets inside bumper. Upper location is a T-30 Torx screw. Lower location is where the OE horn (passenger side) is attached. The lower location is also used as an attachment point for installing a FMIC. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/licplatemountingpoints.html

Mounting points for brackets inside bumper. Upper location is a T-30 Torx screw. Lower location is where the OE horn (passenger side) is attached. The lower location is also used as an attachment point for installing a FMIC.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1223/photos/1/168597/5419087/LicPlateMountingPoints-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:56:59 GMT Mounting locations include a T-30 Torx screw at top of picture and a 10mm bolt holding the FMIC at the lower left corner. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04855.html

Mounting locations include a T-30 Torx screw at top of picture and a 10mm bolt holding the FMIC at the lower left corner.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1235/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04855-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:57:27 GMT Bracket Diagram http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/bracketdiagram.html

Bracket Diagram
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1222/photos/1/168597/5419087/BracketDiagram-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:59:01 GMT Location of T-30 Torx screw. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04857.html

Location of T-30 Torx screw.
]]> http://images26.fotki.com/v937/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04857-th.jpg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:56:04 GMT T-30 Torx screw. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04863.html

T-30 Torx screw.
]]> http://images18.fotki.com/v345/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04863-th.jpg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:56:18 GMT T-30 Torx screw is the location where an Upper Bracket will be connected. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04864.html

T-30 Torx screw is the location where an Upper Bracket will be connected.
]]> http://images109.fotki.com/v787/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04864-th.jpg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:56:26 GMT Sample of hardware used in this project. Spacers are 20mm long. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05298.html

Sample of hardware used in this project. Spacers are 20mm long.
]]> http://images116.fotki.com/v704/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05298-th.jpg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:56:34 GMT Closeup of sample hardware used. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05290.html

Closeup of sample hardware used.
]]> http://images114.fotki.com/v659/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05290-th.jpg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:56:49 GMT Lower Bracket. Longer part of bracket will be bolted to the 10mm FMIC bolt. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04869.html

Lower Bracket. Longer part of bracket will be bolted to the 10mm FMIC bolt.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1233/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04869-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:29:24 GMT Connecting Piece. This part connects the Lower Bracket (attached to 10mm FMIC bolt) to the Upper Bracket (attached to the T-30 Torx screw). http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04866.html

Connecting Piece. This part connects the Lower Bracket (attached to 10mm FMIC bolt) to the Upper Bracket (attached to the T-30 Torx screw).
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1227/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04866-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:29:32 GMT Connecting piece bolted to the lower bracket with SS hardware. Hardware used at this location includes a 10mm 6x1.00 bolt that is 16mm long, 6mm SS washers, SS lock washer, and 10mm nut (6mm x 1.00 thread). http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04873.html

Connecting piece bolted to the lower bracket with SS hardware. Hardware used at this location includes a 10mm 6x1.00 bolt that is 16mm long, 6mm SS washers, SS lock washer, and 10mm nut (6mm x 1.00 thread).
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1235/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04873-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:29:42 GMT Lower bracket is shown bolted at the FMIC. Upper bracket, across top of picture, is being mocked-up to connect to the T-30 Torx screw. Connecting piece shown bolted to unfinished upper bracket. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04876.html

Lower bracket is shown bolted at the FMIC. Upper bracket, across top of picture, is being mocked-up to connect to the T-30 Torx screw. Connecting piece shown bolted to unfinished upper bracket.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1216/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04876-th.jpg Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:32:14 GMT Lower bracket, connecting piece, and unfinished upper bracket are all in place. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04877.html

Lower bracket, connecting piece, and unfinished upper bracket are all in place.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1233/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04877-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:30:11 GMT Unfinished Upper Bracket is extending past front bumper. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04874.html

Unfinished Upper Bracket is extending past front bumper.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1223/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04874-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:30:28 GMT Center mesh reinstalled to check position of unfinished Upper Bracket. The bracket perfectly centered and is not touching any part of the mesh. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04851.html

Center mesh reinstalled to check position of unfinished Upper Bracket. The bracket perfectly centered and is not touching any part of the mesh.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1218/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04851-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:30:40 GMT Level is sitting on unfinished Upper Bracket. Perfectly centered and level. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04850.html

Level is sitting on unfinished Upper Bracket. Perfectly centered and level.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1230/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04850-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:30:57 GMT Upper Bracket finished and ready to install. Hole drilled on left for attachment to T-30 Torx screw. Hole drilled in middle for bolting to connecting piece. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04926.html

Upper Bracket finished and ready to install. Hole drilled on left for attachment to T-30 Torx screw. Hole drilled in middle for bolting to connecting piece.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1236/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04926-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:31:08 GMT Upper Bracket. Front holes drilled and tapped with 6mmx1.00 thread. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04928.html

Upper Bracket. Front holes drilled and tapped with 6mmx1.00 thread.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1223/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04928-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:31:23 GMT Upper Bracket installed. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04931.html

Upper Bracket installed.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1223/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04931-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:31:33 GMT Upper Bracket installed. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04938.html

Upper Bracket installed.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1232/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04938-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:31:51 GMT Upper Bracket installed. Attached at the T-30 Torx screw (red arrow) and also bolted to connecting piece. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04937.html

Upper Bracket installed. Attached at the T-30 Torx screw (red arrow) and also bolted to connecting piece.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1227/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04937-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:02 GMT Center mesh reinstalled. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04943.html

Center mesh reinstalled.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1230/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04943-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:13 GMT Closeup of center mesh reinstalled. Upper Bracket is firmly mounted and ready to accept 2 - 6mmx1.00 thread bolts http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04946.html

Closeup of center mesh reinstalled. Upper Bracket is firmly mounted and ready to accept 2 - 6mmx1.00 thread bolts
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1216/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04946-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:21 GMT Everything put back together. Very hard to see the bracket behind the center mesh. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05005.html

Everything put back together. Very hard to see the bracket behind the center mesh.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1197/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05005-th.jpg Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:03:43 GMT Bracket installed. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05011.html

Bracket installed.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1230/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05011-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:37 GMT Stainless Steel M6 threaded studs installed (50mm long). Lower stud is covered with rubber cap. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05270.html

Stainless Steel M6 threaded studs installed (50mm long). Lower stud is covered with rubber cap.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1202/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05270-th.jpg Fri, 30 May 2008 17:35:15 GMT Closeup of M6 SS studs installed. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05266.html

Closeup of M6 SS studs installed.
]]> http://images116.fotki.com/v706/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05266-th.jpg Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:31:52 GMT Both studs coverd with rubber caps that fit snugly. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05247.html

Both studs coverd with rubber caps that fit snugly.
]]> http://images26.fotki.com/v960/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05247-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:00 GMT Closeup of covered studs. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05244.html

Closeup of covered studs.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1212/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05244-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:10 GMT Next step: Bracket to hold license plate. Stock aluminum 3/4"x1/8" thick used for both sides of license plate. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05016.html

Next step: Bracket to hold license plate. Stock aluminum 3/4"x1/8" thick used for both sides of license plate.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1213/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05016-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:16 GMT Plate attached using socket-head bolts. Additional holes drilled to adjust plate up and down. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05023.html

Plate attached using socket-head bolts. Additional holes drilled to adjust plate up and down.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1234/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05023-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:30 GMT Final piece of Plate bracket completed using stock aluminum (1-1/4"x1/8" thick). http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05035.html

Final piece of Plate bracket completed using stock aluminum (1-1/4"x1/8" thick).
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1225/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05035-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:43 GMT Plate bracket completed. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05034.html

Plate bracket completed.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1227/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05034-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:33:57 GMT Bolted together and ready to mount. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05037.html

Bolted together and ready to mount.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1235/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05037-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:34:08 GMT Angles of bracket chosen to match contour of front bumper. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05045.html

Angles of bracket chosen to match contour of front bumper.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1221/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05045-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:34:17 GMT Plate bracket mounted using spacers that fit openings of center grill mesh. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05004a.html

Plate bracket mounted using spacers that fit openings of center grill mesh.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v839/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05004a-th.jpg Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:32:29 GMT Bracket mounted using spacers that fit through center grill mesh. Bracket can be mounted using bolts or using threaded studs and nuts. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04976.html

Bracket mounted using spacers that fit through center grill mesh. Bracket can be mounted using bolts or using threaded studs and nuts.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1232/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04976-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:34:31 GMT Plate bracket attached with hex bolts. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04980.html

Plate bracket attached with hex bolts.
]]> http://images25.fotki.com/v897/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04980-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:34:42 GMT Comparison of OE Plate bracket vs. threaded studs in mesh grill. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05285a.html

Comparison of OE Plate bracket vs. threaded studs in mesh grill.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1222/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05285a-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:34:53 GMT Comparison of OE Plate bracket vs. threaded studs in center grill. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05282a.html

Comparison of OE Plate bracket vs. threaded studs in center grill.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1186/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05282a-th.jpg Sat, 31 May 2008 16:16:53 GMT Bracket comparison. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05278.html

Bracket comparison.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1226/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05278-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:20 GMT OE vs. new bracket. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05276.html

OE vs. new bracket.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1190/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05276-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:20:12 GMT License plate mounted to bracket. Black trim is 3/8" door edge moulding. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05258.html

License plate mounted to bracket. Black trim is 3/8" door edge moulding.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1236/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05258-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:33 GMT New plate bracket, on right, is ready to install. OE plate bracket shown on left. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05259.html

New plate bracket, on right, is ready to install. OE plate bracket shown on left.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1227/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05259-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:43 GMT Plate installed! http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc04972a.html

Plate installed!
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1235/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC04972a-th.jpg Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:25 GMT DSC05063a http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05063a.html

DSC05063a
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1221/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05063a-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:37:02 GMT DSC05055a http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05055a.html

DSC05055a
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1219/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05055a-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:36:07 GMT DSC05003b http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05003b.html

DSC05003b
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1225/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05003b-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:37:52 GMT DSC05200 http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05200.html

DSC05200
]]> http://images42.fotki.com/v1311/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05200-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:36:35 GMT DSC05215a http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05215a.html

DSC05215a
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1219/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05215a-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:36:43 GMT Bracket Angles http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/bracketangles.html

Bracket Angles
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1207/photos/1/168597/5419087/BracketAngles-th.jpg Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:16:09 GMT Bracket Lengths http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/bracketlengths.html

Bracket Lengths
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1186/photos/1/168597/5419087/BracketLengths-th.jpg Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:14:36 GMT Back of OE plastic LIcense Plate bracket http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/1185043529.html

Back of OE plastic LIcense Plate bracket
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1106/photos/1/168597/5419087/1185043529-th.jpg Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:15:47 GMT Part number on OE License Plate bracet http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/1185043527.html

Part number on OE License Plate bracet
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1218/photos/1/168597/5419087/1185043527-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:37:06 GMT Closup of backside of OE bracket and hardware. Unbelievable that Audi rivets this POS to the front bumper. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/1185043530.html

Closup of backside of OE bracket and hardware. Unbelievable that Audi rivets this POS to the front bumper.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1227/photos/1/168597/5419087/1185043530-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:37:12 GMT DSC05674a http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/license-plate-bracket/dsc05674a.html

DSC05674a
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1217/photos/1/168597/5419087/DSC05674a-th.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:37:41 GMT