Roadster Foundry License Plate Bracket

[Current EV Tech]

Since there seems to be a need for this license plate bracket I have decided to have Scott run a new batch of them. It will probably be a few weeks before I have them in stock and ready to ship. If you want ot order they are now on my website here http://currentevtech.com/Other/Tesl...esla-Roadster-License-Plate-Bracket-p177.html

Best Regards

Dave Kois
Current EV Tech, LLC
http://www.currentevtech.com
253-988-5020
Skype dkoisii

 

[dsm363]

It looks like they are going to produce it again.
http://currentevtech.com/Other/Tesla-License-Plate-Bracket-c71/

I didn't know Tesla had a solution as well. So the Tesla bracket doesn't drill into the bumper either?

 

[Jaff]

I think that picture is a 2.0 Roadster, not a 2.5 Dave...I was told that the foundry bracket isn't a perfect situation on the 2.5...had to bend one of the fins a bit to get it installed...I'm not sure I want to do that.

I think a lot of the disatisfaction was that the original TM bracket was not well placed & drilled into the bumper...apparently the new bracket centers the plate in the middle of the grill...looks a lot better I've been told.

 

[dsm363]

Thanks. I e-mailed Dave Kois from currentevtech.com earlier today and he said he'd look into producing some more brackets then got confirmation that he could get some more so he added the link. I e-mailed he about the possible difference between the 2.0 and 2.5 and he's looking into it. That's nice they're willing to produce some new ones for us.

 

[cinergi]

OK, so I had my Roadster 2.5 delievered without the front plate attached. Let me tell you, you'll need to do some work to get it attached yourself -- and it requires drilling the plate holder AND the black part of the grill. For now, I zip-tied the bracket to the grill and mounted the plate that way until I decide what I want to do. I, too, need some more information on how the Foundry bracket fits on the 2.5. I'll post some pictures of what I did soon ...

 

[cinergi]

Pictures of how I attached the license plate: http://picasaweb.google.com/cinergi/Tesla#
I forgot to take a final picture -- I'll do that when the sun comes back up
BTW, if you follow this idea, DON'T tighten the zip ties until AFTER you've fully tightened the screws holding the license to the frame because you'll need to hold the grommets that the screws go into using pliers on the back side. You're better off running the zip ties through the holes in the frame and leave them dangling until you tighten the screws and then zip tie the whole thing to the grill.

 

[cinergi]

http://picasaweb.google.com/cinergi/Tesla# updated with what it looks like after the plate's on (and the bracket's zip-tied). I still haven't decided what to do on a more permanent basis. I'm still waiting to hear & see about the foundry bracket on the 2.5 (after reading that it requires bending the grill).

 

[jaanton]

I have the foundry bracket on my 2.5, no problems. No bending. Just had to buy bolts and stuff.

 

[cinergi]

I have the foundry bracket on my 2.5, no problems. No bending. Just had to buy bolts and stuff.

Excellent, thanks! I'll place my order now

 

[dsm363]

Is the foundry bracket the one from current EV tech?

 

[kgb]

So cingergi, from where do you order it?

 

[cinergi]

http://currentevtech.com/Other/Tesla-License-Plate-Bracket-c71/
I'll take pics before, during, and after the installation.

 

[kgb]

I have the foundry bracket on my 2.5, no problems. No bending. Just had to buy bolts and stuff.

Ok, I ordered mine as well. So, can you elaborate on the "bolts & stuff?" It would be nice to have that ready instead of having to go to Home Depot last minute.

 

[strider]

I just placed an order for one as well - I've been pulled over in my Corvette on 101 in the Bay Area purely for not having a front plate so every cop is different.

Also looking forward to pics/details on 2.5 install.

 

[dsm363]

I just placed an order for one as well - I've been pulled over in my Corvette on 101 in the Bay Area purely for not having a front plate so every cop is different.

Also looking forward to pics/details on 2.5 install.

If it's arrived, does it work ok with the 2.5? Thanks.

 

[strider]

If it's arrived, does it work ok with the 2.5? Thanks.

Haven't seen it yet. Though I don't have plates yet either

 

[kgb]

I contacted them... they said they are doing a run of these brackets and should have them in some time this week. With shipping I'd expect them next week. Even if I did have it today, I don't have plates yet either anyhow.

 

[samcarney]

I contacted them... they said they are doing a run of these brackets and should have them in some time this week. With shipping I'd expect them next week. Even if I did have it today, I don't have plates yet either anyhow.

I was told the same thing. Hopefully we'll get them next week.

 

[Current EV Tech]

I got the brackets in today and will be getting them out to everyone that has ordered ASAP.

Best Regards

Dave Kois
Current EV Tech, LLC
http://www.currentevtech.com
253-988-5020
Skype dkoisii

 

[cinergi]

I was just wondering -- thanks for the update Dave!