Miata Mailing List: November 1994, Message #54
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   From: reb@xyzzy.com (Phydeaux's PC)
Subject: Re: front plates
   Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994 12:11:34 -0500

>Several of the team red miata drivers here in Colorado have solved the
>problem by mounting the front plate inside the front radiator opening,
>mounting it to the black plastic struts inside. I have seen it done by
>cutting a few small holes or slots in the sides of the plates, then using
>cable ties to mount the plate to the strut. Usually, the plate is
>"modified" by trimming it to fit. This was, if fact the installation on

I have my plate mounted in this way.  You do NOT need to cut or modify the
plate in any way to get it to fit. Put the plate in at an angle, and once
the top end is against the struts you will be able to rotate it slightly so
that the bottom end comes against the struts as well.  Then use a few cable
ties to hold it and you are done!

My temp gauge was very slightly higher on 90+ degree days when I was stuck
in traffic with the AC on. Other than that the air flow blockage didn't seem
to have any effect.
                                reb