Grimmspeed License Plate Bracket

GrimmSpeed License Plate Relocation Kits: Engineering Meets Everyday Reality

For Subaru enthusiasts, a front license plate doesn't have to be an eyesore — or worse, an obstacle blocking airflow to your front-mount intercooler. GrimmSpeed, the Minneapolis-born performance brand founded in 2006, has applied its signature engineering rigor to one of the most overlooked exterior accessories: the front license plate bracket. The result is a thoughtfully designed relocation kit that solves a real problem without compromising your build.

The Infinite-Adjust Design Difference

What sets GrimmSpeed apart in the license plate bracket category is their proprietary Infinite-Adjust system. Rather than locking your plate into a single fixed position, this design allows for virtually any mounting position and angular adjustment, giving you precise control over exactly where and how your plate sits. Whether you want it tucked, angled, or centered for maximum airflow, the GrimmSpeed kit accommodates it.

The bracket mounts directly into the OEM tow hook location — no cutting, no drilling, and no permanent modifications to your bumper. The main shaft is CNC machined from 12L14 steel and then treated with a black zinc coating, making it far more durable than cheaper aluminum alternatives that are prone to binding or snapping off in the tow hook threads. The plate-mounting face itself is laser cut from lightweight 5052 aluminum and finished with a powder coat, striking the right balance of strength and low mass.

Built for Real Subaru Platforms

GrimmSpeed offers fitment-specific kits covering decades of popular Subaru platforms — from the 2002–2007 Impreza/WRX/STI (including the Saab 9-2X) all the way through the current-generation 2018+ WRX, STI, BRZ, Toyota GR86, and Scion FR-S. Each tow hook adapter is custom designed for the specific chassis, ensuring a precise, rattle-free fit rather than a one-size-fits-all solution that never quite sits right.

Each kit ships complete and ready to install, including stainless steel allen key hardware and two stainless steel spacers that provide additional fine-tuning of the plate's position relative to the bumper. Two GrimmSpeed-branded license plate frames are also included, tying the look together cleanly.

Why It Matters for Performance Builds

On turbocharged Subaru platforms running a front-mount intercooler (FMIC), where the license plate ends up matters more than most owners realize. A poorly positioned plate can restrict airflow through the intercooler core, raising intake temperatures and robbing performance. GrimmSpeed's relocation kit can be adjusted specifically to avoid blocking intercooler flow or fog lights — a practical consideration that reflects the brand's deep roots in the Subaru performance community.

GrimmSpeed has built its reputation by treating every product — even an accessory bracket — with the same engineering discipline applied to their intercoolers and exhaust headers. These license plate kits are a testament to that philosophy: clean, functional, and built to last.