How do you deal with the front license plate in CA? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

qqzj · 10-07-2013, 04:16 AM

Hello Guys! Glad to be part of the BRZ community! Here are two photos that I took today. LMT+SWP+Package 2C. That is it! First post as well.

One nagging question is that the dealer wants to drill two holes on my front bumper to fix the license plate. I stopped them. But I really could not figure out a good way for the license plate installation.

I there an aftermarket license plate holder that can be tied to the front bumper so that we can keep the beauty of my BRZ intact?

Thanks a lot for your help!

qqzj · 10-07-2013, 04:20 AM

Dimension issue. Here are the pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqzj

Hello Guys! Glad to be part of the BRZ community! Here are two photos that I took today. LMT+SWP+Package 2C. That is it! First post as well.

One nagging question is that the dealer wants to drill two holes on my front bumper to fix the license plate. I stopped them. But I really could not figure out a good way for the license plate installation.

I there an aftermarket license plate holder that can be tied to the front bumper so that we can keep the beauty of my BRZ intact?

Thanks a lot for your help!

hotpanda1 · 10-07-2013, 04:23 AM

i seen ones that screw into the front tow hook, cant remember who makes them, cause we dont need front plates where i live

86_ZN6 · 10-07-2013, 04:25 AM

grimmspeed mounts to the tow hook. clean and easy install!

you can get them here ---> http://www.86-zn6.com/GrimmSpeed-Lic...-Kit_p_88.html

and here's a pic of it installed

wrb · 10-07-2013, 04:25 AM

this is a very old question.. which can be answered with a simple search on this forum.

but since you just got the new car, and kind enough to post the photo, i will give you a short answer

here are your options

1. drill the holes, and mount it the way your dealer wants to.
-pros- it's free, quick, and doesn't look THAT bad (not to mention legal)
-cons- you are drilling holes into your bumper

2. buy license plate relocator (grimmspeed, or whatever from amazon/ebay)
-pros- no holes on your bumpers. can 'some what' customize the location/look of the license plate. no trouble from the police
-cons- it will cost you around $40-$80, and you have to install it yourself

3. place license plate on the dashboard
-pros- no holes on your bumpers. FREE.
-cons- can rattle. will slide during quick turns. might be illegal (depending on the cop)

4. no front license plate AT ALL
-pros- no holes on your bumper. free.
-cons- you WILL get tickets.

qqzj · 10-07-2013, 04:39 AM

I searched first. But so many threads cropped up. So I gave up. Sorry for being a little lazy. Your suggestions are very good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrb

this is a very old question.. which can be answered with a simple search on this forum.

but since you just got the new car, and kind enough to post the photo, i will give you a short answer

here are your options

1. drill the holes, and mount it the way your dealer wants to.
-pros- it's free, quick, and doesn't look THAT bad (not to mention legal)
-cons- you are drilling holes into your bumper

2. buy license plate relocator (grimmspeed, or whatever from amazon/ebay)
-pros- no holes on your bumpers. can 'some what' customize the location/look of the license plate. no trouble from the police
-cons- it will cost you around $40-$80, and you have to install it yourself

3. place license plate on the dashboard
-pros- no holes on your bumpers. FREE.
-cons- can rattle. will slide during quick turns. might be illegal (depending on the cop)

4. no front license plate AT ALL
-pros- no holes on your bumper. free.
-cons- you WILL get tickets.

KelvinBRZ · 10-07-2013, 05:18 AM

No license plate for about a year and a half now. No fix it tickets yet. *knocks on wood*

... Hypothetically, can you say that it's a lease.. and the dealer did not drill holes into the front bumper.. so if I were to drill holes I'd get charged for a new front mustache?

tonylop33 · 10-07-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KelvinBRZ

No license plate for about a year and a half now. No fix it tickets yet. *knocks on wood*

... Hypothetically, can you say that it's a lease.. and the dealer did not drill holes into the front bumper.. so if I were to drill holes I'd get charged for a new front mustache?

Registration card indicates if it is a lease. If you say it is and it isn't, the cop will likely notice you are bs'ing. That might draw even more scrutiny.

KelvinBRZ · 10-07-2013, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tonylop33

Registration card indicates if it is a lease. If you say it is and it isn't, the cop will likely notice you are bs'ing. That might draw even more scrutiny.

Oh yeah, did not think about that.

retrosmiths · 10-07-2013, 05:43 AM

There's the magnet and/or ziptie option, look in the DIY directory.

shiumai · 10-07-2013, 11:33 AM

Option #5 - magnets. no drilling, uses stock license plate frame.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261

Chee-Hu · 10-07-2013, 12:38 PM

It's hit and miss with getting tickets for no front license plate in my experience. My cousin has had no front plate on her IS250 since 2008 and have never gotten pulled over for it. On the other hand, I've known people who have been stopped several times. It might be due to loud ass exhaust and attracting attention though.

I had the Grimmspeed front relocator and have no issues.

mav1178 · 10-07-2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrb

this is a very old question.. which can be answered with a simple search on this forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqzj

I searched first. But so many threads cropped up. So I gave up.

Using the forum search function is horrible.

Use Google: type in "[search parameter] site:ft86club.com"

Example: https://www.google.com/#q=front+lice...e:ft86club.com

The Grimmspeed option shows up on the first page, as well as other DIY options.

-alex

strat61caster · 10-07-2013, 01:23 PM

Almost 10 months, got a speeding ticket, no mention of front plate. If you fear getting pulled over for other reasons, the cop will likely pile the missing plate on top of whatever infraction (run a red light, speeding, drifting whatever). Might get pulled over if you're acting suspicious with the plate being used as an excuse and get a "fix it ticket" or the full "you dun goofed ticket". The only reason mine isn't installed is because the dealer didn't do it and I got lazy. I'll put it on if someone gives me shit, I'll also mount it lower and not drill into the painted part of the bumper.

tl:dr When's the last time you saw a Corvette with a front plate? Doesn't seem to be a problem from what I've seen, might get hassled if you look like a troublemaker though.

10-07-2013, 04:16 AM	#1
qqzj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: MDX, Camry Location: SF, CA Posts: 399 Thanks: 54 Thanked 69 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you deal with the front license plate in CA? Hello Guys! Glad to be part of the BRZ community! Here are two photos that I took today. LMT+SWP+Package 2C. That is it! First post as well. One nagging question is that the dealer wants to drill two holes on my front bumper to fix the license plate. I stopped them. But I really could not figure out a good way for the license plate installation. I there an aftermarket license plate holder that can be tied to the front bumper so that we can keep the beauty of my BRZ intact? Thanks a lot for your help!

10-07-2013, 05:18 AM	#7
KelvinBRZ GBS Mafia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: with Snow mode on Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 541 Thanks: 338 Thanked 312 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No license plate for about a year and a half now. No fix it tickets yet. knocks on wood ... Hypothetically, can you say that it's a lease.. and the dealer did not drill holes into the front bumper.. so if I were to drill holes I'd get charged for a new front mustache? __________________ GBS Mafia

10-07-2013, 05:43 AM	#10
retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's the magnet and/or ziptie option, look in the DIY directory. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S

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hotpanda1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 scion FRS Location: edmonton alberta Canada Posts: 196 Thanks: 211 Thanked 176 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i seen ones that screw into the front tow hook, cant remember who makes them, cause we dont need front plates where i live

10-07-2013, 04:25 AM	#4
86_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 86 ZN6 Location: SF Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,317 Thanked 2,072 Times in 1,222 Posts Mentioned: 126 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	grimmspeed mounts to the tow hook. clean and easy install! you can get them here ---> http://www.86-zn6.com/GrimmSpeed-Lic...-Kit_p_88.html and here's a pic of it installed

10-07-2013, 04:25 AM	#5
wrb frank Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ WRB Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 546 Thanks: 366 Thanked 379 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is a very old question.. which can be answered with a simple search on this forum. but since you just got the new car, and kind enough to post the photo, i will give you a short answer here are your options 1. drill the holes, and mount it the way your dealer wants to. -pros- it's free, quick, and doesn't look THAT bad (not to mention legal) -cons- you are drilling holes into your bumper 2. buy license plate relocator (grimmspeed, or whatever from amazon/ebay) -pros- no holes on your bumpers. can 'some what' customize the location/look of the license plate. no trouble from the police -cons- it will cost you around $40-$80, and you have to install it yourself 3. place license plate on the dashboard -pros- no holes on your bumpers. FREE. -cons- can rattle. will slide during quick turns. might be illegal (depending on the cop) 4. no front license plate AT ALL -pros- no holes on your bumper. free. -cons- you WILL get tickets. __________________ 2013 SUBARU BRZ WRB LIMITED M/T Los Angeles, CA Build Photo Album - http://bit.ly/brz_wrb SoCal LA 86 Club Member

10-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#11
shiumai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ, 2020 C8 Corvette Location: USofA! Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 963 Thanked 1,893 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Option #5 - magnets. no drilling, uses stock license plate frame. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261

10-07-2013, 12:38 PM	#12
Chee-Hu Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 964 Thanks: 360 Thanked 323 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's hit and miss with getting tickets for no front license plate in my experience. My cousin has had no front plate on her IS250 since 2008 and have never gotten pulled over for it. On the other hand, I've known people who have been stopped several times. It might be due to loud ass exhaust and attracting attention though. I had the Grimmspeed front relocator and have no issues.

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