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driver01 · 03-25-2012, 11:57 AM

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GrimmSpeed · 03-25-2012, 03:31 PM

Yep, we will have you covered! Make sure to reiterate to your dealer that you DONT want them to drill into your new baby.

It is fully adjustable(up/down, left/right, AND angle)

Will be just like this one

http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=218

Group buys are sweet...I'll start one right away when the product is ready for you guys.

Justin

Canibuz · 03-25-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

Yep, we will have you covered! Make sure to reiterate to your dealer that you DONT want them to drill into your new baby.

It is fully adjustable(up/down, left/right, AND angle)

Will be just like this one

http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=218

Group buys are sweet...I'll start one right away when the product is ready for you guys.

Justin

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zAnSh1n · 03-25-2012, 04:20 PM

i thought about this the other day, but i think i'll pass because i want to keep my front end as clean as possible, and not having front plates makes a huge difference...

i will be using a few suction cups and sticking mine in the corner of my front windshield [i know, it's ricey], but it doesn't look bad if you do it right... trust.

oldskule · 03-25-2012, 04:28 PM

I'm currently considering one of two options, either using the tow hook method as GrimmSpeed mentioned, or zip tying it to the grille of the FRS. Is there any downside to zip tying it? ie. restricts air flow to the engine?

tachi1247 · 03-25-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

i thought about this the other day, but i think i'll pass because i want to keep my front end as clean as possible, and not having front plates makes a huge difference...

i will be using a few suction cups and sticking mine in the corner of my front windshield [i know, it's ricey], but it doesn't look bad if you do it right... trust.

In most states that require a front plate what you are talking about is illegal since it is not mounted at the proper height. At that point I would rather not have a front plate at all, which is what I have run on my car for the last 10 years.

zAnSh1n · 03-25-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tachi1247

In most states that require a front plate what you are talking about is illegal since it is not mounted at the proper height. At that point I would rather not have a front plate at all, which is what I have run on my car for the last 10 years.

just checked, < 60" in california...

poormans_LFA · 03-25-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

just checked, < 60" in california...

?? I'm confused??

zAnSh1n · 03-25-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by poormans_LFA

?? I'm confused??

as long as the front plates are mounted [safely/securely/facing forward/right-side up] 60" or lower, you are fine in CA...

i'm sure the location in question, the bottom corner of front windshield, is less than 60" when measured from the ground

#87 · 03-25-2012, 07:34 PM

Pretty sure it is 60" from the ground and mounted vertically.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5201.htm

5201. License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging, shall be mounted in a position so as to be clearly visible, and so that the characters are upright and display from left to right, and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible. The rear license plate shall be mounted not less than 12 inches nor more than 60 inches from the ground, and the front license plate shall be mounted not more than 60 inches from the ground, except as follows:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upright

Definition of UPRIGHT
1
a : perpendicular, vertical b : erect in carriage or posture c : having the main axis or a main part perpendicular <upright freezer>

zAnSh1n · 03-25-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

Pretty sure it is 60" from the ground and mounted vertically.

i'm just going to assume you were replying to poormans LFA...

#87 · 03-25-2012, 08:13 PM

I am just posting the front plate law for California, there seems to be some confusion.

zAnSh1n · 03-25-2012, 09:00 PM

right... well, according to the CA law, i CAN mount my front license plate in the bottom corner of my windshield... it is less than 60" from the ground and will be mounted within the guidelines...

WolfpackS2k · 03-26-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

right... well, according to the CA law, i CAN mount my front license plate in the bottom corner of my windshield... it is less than 60" from the ground and will be mounted within the guidelines...

No, according to State law you cannot. The windshield is not perpendicular to the ground so you can try to get away with this but you're not following the letter of the law so you'll probably get pulled.

Regardless power to you. Front plate requirements are retarded and I'm glad I live in a state that doesn't require such.

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GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,550 Times in 885 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Yep, we will have you covered! Make sure to reiterate to your dealer that you DONT want them to drill into your new baby. It is fully adjustable(up/down, left/right, AND angle) Will be just like this one http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=218 Group buys are sweet...I'll start one right away when the product is ready for you guys. Justin

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oldskule Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Mazda Location: 6ix Posts: 106 Thanks: 11 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm currently considering one of two options, either using the tow hook method as GrimmSpeed mentioned, or zip tying it to the grille of the FRS. Is there any downside to zip tying it? ie. restricts air flow to the engine?

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sure it is 60" from the ground and mounted vertically. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5201.htm 5201. License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging, shall be mounted in a position so as to be clearly visible, and so that the characters are upright and display from left to right, and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible. The rear license plate shall be mounted not less than 12 inches nor more than 60 inches from the ground, and the front license plate shall be mounted not more than 60 inches from the ground, except as follows: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upright Definition of UPRIGHT 1 a : perpendicular, vertical b : erect in carriage or posture c : having the main axis or a main part perpendicular <upright freezer>

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am just posting the front plate law for California, there seems to be some confusion.

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