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Anyone know if the A6s take special license plate bolts?

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Old 01-09-2009, 07:36 AM
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Default Anyone know if the A6s take special license plate bolts?

Can't find anything from local parts store that fits it. What was on their before was a poor fit and left a large gap (bolts were too long for the hole) so that there was constantly rattling from the license plate as a result of it not being screwed down tightly.

I remember I had to get bolts from dealer for my 04 A4 3.0QT and also had to get special bots from dealer for a 3 series BMW I used to have as well (not that that is necessarily related to Audis but figured it might be a German Spec thing)...
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i use a plate holder from ebay, makes up the gap diff.
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Default Re: Anyone know if the A6s take special license plate bolts?

i went to an autoparts store and got a cheap license plate holder and ss metric bols...the head size is 8mm i don't remember the thread...
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Default Re: i use a plate holder from ebay, makes up the gap diff.

I got some bolts from a car parts store that were not metal. I can't remember what they were made of. anyway, they seem pretty substantial but I was able to cut the ends off to fit the rear license plate holes.
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M6-1.0 x 8mm Button Head Cap Screw A2 Stainless Steel for use without frame. Obviously longer with frame.

A good source is Fastener Warehouse ($0.15/ea)or you could get them from ECS Tuning for $3.62/ea
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any decent hardware store will have the item you need, made of stainless steel, of course.
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Originally Posted by uberwgn
any decent hardware store will have the item you need, made of stainless steel, of course.
Shore Hardware, Somers Point, NJ. I replaced mine front and back with stainless
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