License bracket pic

Did I mention I love my Stiffy bracket?

No, I have not yet seen a specialist about the need for it, but I like the way it feels. :twisted:

If I want one, do I pm trackfiend or wait for an annoucement? is he back in business?

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Originally Posted by Fab

If I want one, do I pm trackfiend or wait for an announcement? is he back in business?

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Your best bet is to PM Trackfiend. ;)

I'm sure he will chime in shortly!

Read post #17 in THIS THREAD ON 10/27!!!

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Originally Posted by trackfiend

Hey guys,

I appologize for the lack of info lately about the license brackets. For the past month and a half I have been in and out of the hospital due to an ongoing medical problem. Not to mention the joy of still dealing with an ongoing divorce, which I won't even get into. Hopefully by the end of next month I should be back in shape to get this up and going again. I really appreciate everyone's interest in this project and I will try to keep everyone better informed as things progress. Once again thank you for your patience.

Thanks,
Chris

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Oups, missed the next in the "end of next month", read end of this month...

Apologies for the PM Chris.

Sorry to bring out the dead, but I'm from the Miata.net forums and someone shot me this link. I would love to get in contact with trackfiend to pick up one of his license brackets. I sent him a PM, but does anyone have a phone number or an email address that I can use to contact him?

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Originally Posted by Savington

Sorry to bring out the dead, but I'm from the Miata.net forums and someone shot me this link. I would love to get in contact with trackfiend to pick up one of his license brackets. I sent him a PM, but does anyone have a phone number or an email address that I can use to contact him?

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He hasn't been around here in months - Last Activity: 02-27-2006 04:39 PM

Good luck!

I'll shoot him an email and see if he's still around. Also, I think I have his number still...

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

He hasn't been around here in months - Last Activity: 02-27-2006 04:39 PM

Good luck!

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I was worried about that. Treibenschnell, thanks a bunch. Tell him I'm very, very interested in one of his license brackets and would love to send him an address and $35 +s/h immediately. :)

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Originally Posted by trackfiend

Well here is a shot of the bracket. Treibenschnell will post some pics after he installs his, so hopefully this will hold you guys over until you see the ones on the car.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...42_42_full.jpg

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Whats the warranty??? Mine wore out, and split.

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Originally Posted by TurboDuane

Whats the warranty??? Mine wore out, and split.

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That's what she said.

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Originally Posted by TurboDuane

Whats the warranty??? Mine wore out, and split.

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There's no warranty. Chris was just being a good guy and made several of these because he could. I'm thankful to have mine, but what do you mean it wore out and split? What broke? I hope mine doesn't break, because for me, it's either this or no plate at all. I got pulled over too many times for no plate, so I'm grateful for Chris' work.

I really like this design. Do you think he would mind if I tried to duplicate it? Not for profit but for my own vehicle.

If he is stil interested in selling the, I would love to buy one.

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

There's no warranty. Chris was just being a good guy and made several of these because he could. I'm thankful to have mine, but what do you mean it wore out and split? What broke? I hope mine doesn't break, because for me, it's either this or no plate at all. I got pulled over too many times for no plate, so I'm grateful for Chris' work.

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It broke right where the elbow is. Vibration from blowing in the wind ultimatley wore it down, and it splitt at the elbow. It's not strong enough, the metal is too thin.

Edited. I spoke too soon. It showed up today. Thanks, Chris!

Hello again guys,


I haven't been on here in quite a while. TD yours is the first I've heard of the bracket splitting. If you could, would you send me a pic of where it split? I am finally clear of all the bs that put all of these on hold for me and I'm preparing to get more of these made. It may be a couple weeks before I get another batch of these done depending on powder coating turn around and such. I am very interested in input from those that have these brackets. I have heard from a couple that the bolt hole was to tight with the pwoder coating and such. The new ones will address this issue so you don't have to file anything for clearance, and I will look into a thicker material. The reason it was not used before was so that the factory bolt would still be used. I have looked into making these out of stainless but the material cost would raise the price and I didn't know if anyone would be interested in them if the price went higher. My intent when I started making these was to provide an alternative to the ones I had found that were $50-60 on average so that everyone could get the look they wanted without blowing a bunch of money for a license bracket. I really do appreciate your input on these guys and I want to produce a product that will make everyone happy.

To let ya'll know, Trackfiend has shown back up, saw my post, and has offered a replacement.

How cool is that.

POS seemed to think the radius of the bend was too tight - IIRC.

I am still interested in one for my '01 ;)

Welcome back from the Ordeal :clap:

TF, the bracket looks fantastic, but both my friends and I noticed that it just doesn't seem too sturdy. Some sort of triangulation on the bend from the straight piece to the piece that mounts the license plate would go a long way, IMO.

Other than that, I love it. No more dirty looks from the local LEOs. :)

Trackfiend,

I was wrong about where it broke. It infact broke lower than the 90deg bend not at the bend; just where it extends to the left of the car to hold the plate. It split vertically, right below the 90deg bend.