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Discussion in '348/355' started by vracer, Sep 16, 2014.

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  1. vracer

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    #1 vracer, Sep 16, 2014
    I just got one, and, to me, it looks like the ONLY front plate solution for a 355. It mounts to the sloping bottom of the "nose piece" of the car. It is held on with three blind nuts, but you have to drill holes for the bolts to clear. If you have mounted one, would you please PM me so we can have a 2-3 minute conversation.
    Thanks,
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  2. Dave rocks

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    #2 Dave rocks, Sep 16, 2014
    Others are made that screw into the tow hook thread. I just prefer the risk of tickets - no way in hell will I ever mount a front plate on mine :)
     
  3. drbob101

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    #3 drbob101, Sep 16, 2014
    I mounted it on mine but do not use it. The part that attaches to the car is installed and the plate with the other part attached is behind my seat. I do not recall driiling anything to install it. As I recall it used the screws for the aero plate on the car part. I can look when I get home if necessary.
     
  4. bobzdar

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  5. vracer

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    #5 vracer, Sep 17, 2014
    Thanks, gents. I "think" I see how it goes now.
     
  6. PhilB

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    #6 PhilB, Sep 17, 2014
    I have one also. Make sure you clean out all bolt holes first, as the powder coating made for very difficult assembly. Before assembling I inserted/backed out the bolts a few times in each bolt hole to clear all threads. Then when I mounted the 2 brackets together I used some blue thread locker. You have to mount the two pieces together before installing on the car.

    There are three bolts under the front center holding the car's under tray in place. Remove these, install the clips to these holes and bolt the plate bracket into these. No drilling needed.
     
  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, Sep 17, 2014
    Does this fit a 348 as well?
     
  8. Fabspeed Motorsport

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    #8 Fabspeed Motorsport, Sep 17, 2014
    It only fits on the 355.

    If anyone needs detailed instructions for installation, PM me and I'll happily email them to you.
     
  9. AceMaster

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    #9 AceMaster, Sep 17, 2014
    Thanks.
     
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    #10 F1moving, Sep 17, 2014
    No way in hell x 2!
     

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