How do you deal with the front license plate in CA?

[qqzj]

I was first delighted at seeing your DIY reference. But it requires taking off the front bumper cover. That is a big challenge for me. So back to the aftermarket stuff. The main competitor of grimspeed is this one:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Platypus-Holes-License-Plate-Subaru/dp/B00BJ78XQQ/"]The Platypus Tow Hook "No Holes" License Plate Mount for Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Has anybody tried both? The grimspeed kit looks better made. But the other one has a soft backing and the gap between the car and the plate holder is larger. So I do not need to worry about damaging the paint in case it rotates. Anybody can help?

BTW, I really do not like the asymmetric look. But if this is what it takes to avoid the hole, so be it.

Originally Posted by shiumai

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

[Myv]

I like the GrimmSpeed license plate relocator, secure into the tow hook. I would have tried the magnet technique by @shiumai but I already had bought my kit.

[Gary in NJ]

How about a solution that uses the OEM bracket as a donner?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47285

[vinh]

3m double sided automotive tape

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

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).

Counterpoint: last night at the NLDS game at Dodger Stadium, I saw a police officer give out front license plate tickets to parked cars at the stadium.

You do not need to be moving to be given a front plate ticket. Any police or parking enforcement could give you that ticket.

-alex

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by qqzj

I was first delighted at seeing your DIY reference. But it requires taking off the front bumper cover. That is a big challenge for me.

i was daunted by it too, but the DIY for taking the front bumper off was very clear and it wasn't a difficult job. i'm not one that really does much mechanical work on cars, so i'm probably just as challenged as you .

[mav1178]

In case anyone wants to see the schedule of fines for traffic infraction in California (using Orange County as a reference):

http://www.occourts.org/directory/cr...ilschedule.pdf

This pretty much covers everything you would get a ticket for in CA.

-alex

[SoCal909]

I've never put a front plate on any of my cars. I've never got a ticket for it. My dad has never done it either and has never gotten a ticket. I know they are more strict the closer you get to LA, I am more in the IE and never had a problem.

Not advocating breaking the law here ^_^

[ModBargains.com]

I personally don't run a plate on my car and just take my chances. If you're fed up with the tickets you're getting though, this works nicely:



It's a nice piece that I had on a previous vehicle of mine. It's totally worth it for a couple reasons. The most obvious reason, not getting tickets, but what made it worth it to me is that I've been backed up into several times, probably from someone trying to parallel park, but the no holes plate here takes the brunt of any small bump you might get from another car, taking the hit instead of your bumper, which is quite nice

[Chauntalei]

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?

*knocks on wood as well* I'm going on a year and 5 months with no front plate (since May 2012) and I haven't gotten tagged for it once. Driven all over the Bay Area and down to LA twice, and haven't had a single cop give me a second glance.

[qqzj]

The issue with this is that I also want to put a car cover on top. The white car we have is a true dust magnet. This is the 1st time that I cannot wipe the dust off. It just move to the place where my rag leaves the body of the car. Is there anything especial with the paint? I am kind of surprised. Never seen it before.

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

I personally don't run a plate on my car and just take my chances. If you're fed up with the tickets you're getting though, this works nicely:



It's a nice piece that I had on a previous vehicle of mine. It's totally worth it for a couple reasons. The most obvious reason, not getting tickets, but what made it worth it to me is that I've been backed up into several times, probably from someone trying to parallel park, but the no holes plate here takes the brunt of any small bump you might get from another car, taking the hit instead of your bumper, which is quite nice

[KayoTrap]

Originally Posted by vinh

3m double sided automotive tape

Can you explain which part of the bracket you stuck the tape to? I assume the 2 circular spots on the side, anywhere else?

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by qqzj

The issue with this is that I also want to put a car cover on top. The white car we have is a true dust magnet. This is the 1st time that I cannot wipe the dust off. It just move to the place where my rag leaves the body of the car. Is there anything especial with the paint? I am kind of surprised. Never seen it before.

There is a tow hook cover on the front that gets removed and the plate utilizes that instead, so if you wanted to put a car cover on it, just unscrew the plate from the car and you're good. Takes about 10 seconds to remove from the car completely, and 10 seconds to put back on, so it's not like it will be an annoyance if that's what you need to do to get the car cover on.

[vinh]

Originally Posted by KayoTrap

Can you explain which part of the bracket you stuck the tape to? I assume the 2 circular spots on the side, anywhere else?

no bracket. i just taped the plate directly to the mustache. i also tied a rope to one of the holes just in cause it falls off. but in the hot so cal summer we've had, its been solid.