Pichon's Plate Holder Review

[John577]

So, for my point of view I have nothing bad to say about it. It's a really nice job of [MENTION=15011]Pichon[/MENTION]. Thanks for his help

The finitions are pretty good, the corners do not cut (like other materials that we done ourselves). They has 4 holes in the corner and 2 holes in the middle. So all of us can put as much as Rivet he wants (the officer could be much happier...) :lol:

The point I can say is that is really magic that the 3M stripes could be so strong to hold the plate holder without any problem because the plate holder is a little heavy.

Now I have to see if the holder touch the bumper or if Pichon must reduce the size of the support which maintains the holder (the one there is the bolt screwed).

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[Notes]

Hey John thx for the pix, how does the 3M kit looks?

 

[UNtamed67]

a little heavy, what's the weight ?

 

[John577]

The weight is 638 grams.

And the 3M kit looks like this.

 

[Notes]

The weight is 638 grams.

And the 3M kit looks like this.

That's quite heavy indeed, with the plate on it might end up at over 1KG. For the 3M it think it might be better to completely cover it. I will look for some more tape today.

 

[Notes]

Just in-case we ever have to remove the bracket here's a nice solution. Also 3M recommends to change the tape every 5 years ;-) we are definitely good for some time!

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[UNtamed67]

Wonder if it will remain in place if someone drives backwards in a parking spot and hit it...3M ok enough?

 

[Notes]

Wonder if it will remain in place if someone drives backwards in a parking spot and hit it...3M ok enough?

The plate attached wont be much of a problem I think but the bracket itself might slide backwards and could go through the bumper if the screw isn't tightened enough.

 

[Notes]

I wondering if the holder wouldn't be better if it has a center part like show in this picture? This way the bracket cant slide left or right and is positioned in the center right away when attaching it.
If Pichon ad's updates I will buy these updates as we go until the final product is achieved. It might cost a bit more in the long run but worth it.

 

[Notes]

Hi John, did you installed the bracket already?

Mine has arrived today, no heart-feeling but I'm not sure about it. Kinda scared it might come off and end up on the hood or front window.

 

[John577]

Hi Notes, the plate holder is in my Dealer's hand and he will install it tomorrow.

Lol, I had the same impression and I wrote this to Pichon when we talked about the test :lol:

I will still test it on the little roads that I borrow to my work and if I see a trouble, I will directly remove it !

 

[Notes]

Hi Notes, the plate holder is in my Dealer's hand and he will install it tomorrow.

Lol, I had the same impression and I wrote this to Pichon when we talked about the test :lol:

I will still test it on the little roads that I borrow to my work and if I see a trouble, I will directly remove it !

How did your dealer responded to it?

 

[John577]

He wasn't surprised and he don't asked me any questions.

 

[gojensen]

Where do you see any center part in that photo above?

I suggested in the other thread that maybe to "pins" to control it would be better... if that makes any sense (I think Pichon understood what I talked about and had already made improvements to Notes version?)

 

[friendgr]

Guys I'm telling you I don't trust tapes for such exterior conditions.
Not for a week or a month. But how about after i.e. a year?
Don't tell me that you will be checking the license plate every time before you start the engine.....

Afterall a small screw beneath the bumper would not be an issue.

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