Move the Front Plate Out of the Bumper’s Visual Center
The GrimmSpeed License Plate Relocation Kit for the 2015-2017 Subaru WRX/STI moves the front license plate from the center of the bumper to a lower corner position, preserving the visual impact of the front fascia while maintaining compliance with front license plate display requirements. The center-mounted front plate is one of the most visually disruptive elements on a clean VA WRX/STI build — the relocation kit is the clean solution that doesn’t require drilling or permanent modification to the bumper.
Center Plate vs Corner Plate — Why Position Matters on a Performance Car
The factory front license plate location on the VA WRX/STI puts the plate directly in the center of the bumper — visually cutting the front fascia in half and obscuring the grille geometry that defines the car’s front-end presence. Moving the plate to a lower corner removes it from the visual focal point of the front end while keeping it visible and accessible for inspection. On a modified VA WRX/STI, the front bumper often incorporates a FMIC opening or aggressive styling elements that the center plate completely obscures.
Bolt-In — No Drilling, No Permanent Modification to the Bumper
The GrimmSpeed relocation kit uses existing mounting points or factory-provided holes in the VA WRX/STI bumper — no drilling into the bumper skin or crash structure. The bracket and hardware provide a secure, rattle-free mounting point for the license plate at the new corner location. The installation is reversible — the original center location can be restored if needed.
Key Features
- Platform: 2015-2017 Subaru WRX/STI
- Moves front license plate from center of bumper to lower corner position
- Preserves front fascia visual appearance
- No drilling or permanent modification to bumper required
- Bolt-in using existing mounting points
- Reversible installation — original position can be restored
- Check local laws for front plate mounting requirements before installation
Fitment Notes
- Platform: 2015-2017 Subaru WRX/STI
- No drilling required — uses existing bumper mounting points
- Check local laws for front plate mounting height and visibility requirements
Straight From Subispeed
The GrimmSpeed license plate relocation kit is the correct front plate solution for any VA WRX/STI build where visual presentation of the front end matters. The center plate is one of those things that you either fix early in the build or live with indefinitely — the kit is inexpensive, installation is straightforward, and the visual improvement to the front of the car is immediate. Check your local laws for front plate mounting height and visibility requirements before installation.
What’s Included
- GrimmSpeed License Plate Relocation Kit
- Mounting hardware
About GrimmSpeed
GrimmSpeed is a Pacific Northwest-based performance parts manufacturer that has been building Subaru-specific hardware since 2003. Founded by engineers who were actively building and racing Subarus themselves, GrimmSpeed’s catalog reflects the priorities of people who use the products they make — turbo inlets, downpipes, uppipes, boost controllers, intercoolers, and engine bay accessories designed specifically for the EJ and FA-series Subaru platforms. Every GrimmSpeed product is engineered, tested, and refined in-house, and their focus on Subaru means the fitment and function reflect a deep understanding of the specific platforms they cover. Subispeed carries the full GrimmSpeed catalog because their approach to product development consistently produces parts that perform as advertised and fit correctly out of the box.
| Year | Make | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2017 | Subaru | WRX | EJ255/FA20DIT |
| 2015-2017 | Subaru | WRX STI | EJ257 |
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