Yes it is a concern. Prefer centered if possible, and take my money if it is

 

I would have made the dealer replace the grill insert. Drilling this type of car... even the dumbest person in the dealership should have known to not do that.

 

Intake + hardpipe combo kit and ITCC air duct pleeeeeease (sorry for derail, but had to lol)

I have the carbonio plate mount that clamps to the grill but it's designed for the regular Corolla and could be better. Lets see what you can do!

 

I want a plate relocation kit that doesn't cover the GR logo.

 

If we had a tow hook port on the passenger side that would of been the way to go...

 

just walk back in the dealership and tell them you're mr mishimoto and that akio toyoda is gonna come there and drive a toyota hilux into the building if they don't replace the grill for $200.

also, please, centered plate. what nobody else really does and what you can capitilize on, is a license plate frame that is instantly removable. i prefer to run no plate at all times but SOMETIMES i have to park in areas where I know i might get a ticket. i would love to just reach into my trunk and grab my plate (+frame probably?) and be able to just place it on the front of the car and it'll stay. bonus if it allows you to keep it on while driving as well

if it helps to visualize this:

i imagine it would be like a bracket that you attach to the plate and there's a permanent small nub attached to the grill that's black and hard to see. and the bracket on the plate will either magnetize onto those nubs on the grill or some kind of push fastener for tool-less install/removal of the plate

 

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Keep it coming!

 

I have the carbonio plate mount that clamps to the grill but it's designed for the regular Corolla and could be better. Lets see what you can do!
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I have a month beore i have to put a plate on, as I and my family and detailer want me to put a no drill plate on. or leave it off...but here in NJ the cops like to pull you over for no plate... So i called Carbonio a few days ago as i just picked up my car last Thursday. Here is there reply with easy installation instructions. Seems like you can place it anywhere on the grill where there is opening. Take 15 seconds to take it off and put it back on. Not sure if its any different than the Corolla model, but this is what they feel is best,,Will keep an eye on this tread if there is better no drill plate holder

Thank you for your call. For the GR Corolla the mount used on the Supra works perfectly well. Here is the link:

Toyota Supra No-Drill Front License Plate Mount

 

Probs just gonna say eff the front plate but if I run one I'd prefer not to cover the gr logo and centered.

 

I ordered the KollektivWerks drill-free license plate mount and unfortunately it can only be centered. It would be great if you all could come up with a solution that would allow people to place it where they would like (centered or offset).

 

my solution can be offset and center but it involves zip ties 😂 and 3D printed part for $10

 

oops it looks like you did a license plate doodle

 

What is the lowest and centered that the Mishimoto no drill plate can be put on the grill ( bottom of plate no lower than bumper or even). I had seen a Audi with it very low and it looked good. And if its lower should not block the intercooler very much

 

Upper passenger side or dead center are the spots I’d like to see no drill mounting possible.
super excited to see you guys leaning into the GRC, @Mishimoto!
You’ll definitely be seeing my money as these things roll out 💸

 

Yeah, one of the biggest struggles we are looking at right now is trying to avoid having the plate cover ANY usable area to the intercooler. Blocking the intercooler (and cooling stack) hurts efficiency of charge air temperatures.

Keep the ideas/feedback coming!

- John

 

Now you see it... now you don't...

We are still working through some prototypes, but are getting close to a 'dual' mounting option depending on whether or not you want to show the "GR" logo.

- John

 

Now you see it... now you don't...

We are still working through some prototypes, but are getting close to a 'dual' mounting option depending on whether or not you want to show the "GR" logo.

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- John

Awesome work. Personally I would avoid driver side altogether because a mounted plate and GR badge together upsets the visual balance for me. Passenger side would require a more creative solution, which another vendor has been working on.

 

Looks great. You don’t need to see the “GR” badge as you know what the flippin car is because you signed and bought it. Completely irrelevant. You got a GR badge on the back, and in fact, just debadge the entire car!

 

Here's an alternative:

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

I got the Kollektiv Werks one and did a bit of a no-no by installing it other than instructed. They say it voids the lifetime warranty, but I’m willing to take that bet and if I lose, I’ve got nobody to blame but myself. It kinda gets in the way of the intercooler but I’m not a fan of how it looks up higher. I figure it’s no better or worse than where the factory
drill holes are located. Still waiting on my plates, so I’ve only got a picture of the mount for now.

 

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Our primary goals were easy install (removing the small tow hook cover is a piece of cake), being able to revert back to stock with no cutting/drilling, and to avoid blocking the intercooler. Especially with summer coming up, you want the intercooler to receive as much airflow as possible.

- John

 

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Our primary goals were easy install (removing the small tow hook cover is a piece of cake), being able to revert back to stock with no cutting/drilling, and to avoid blocking the intercooler. Especially with summer coming up, you want the intercooler to receive as much airflow as possible.

- John

Agree. Intercooler needs all the help it can get, especially here in the hot and humid south where heat soak is definitely a thing. Your EVO like solution is literally the perfect solution for the car. I hope your solution is a real quick swap as it will make it like 1 minute for track days to put the tow hook back in then put the plate back on for the drive home. And I like it especially because I’ll be moving to a state that has no front plate requirements so this solution is perfect. Excellent job.

Been with you guys since 2016 or so when you started working on my RS. Solid shop. I just hope the rear diff/clutch pack cooler comes to fruition this time.

 

my back yard spl solution since I using the tow hook for a tow hook regularly. it's essentially the OEM placement but off to the side.

 

For comparison’s sake, this is the lowest and farthest left you can get the KollektivWerks solution before blocking the intercooler with their design.

 

I’m curious also how far along this is in terms of prototypes and potential release. I’m moving states and going from no front plates to a state with front plates sucks

 

Just doing a check up any new news on this ?

 

Hey @J03K3R - mass production is in progress. I'm anticipating a pre-sale in August. Hang in there!

- John

 

Excited for this, on the list for top first mods!

 

These are in mass production! I hope to provide an update around more specific timing in the next three or four weeks. Thanks for the patience, everyone!

- John