How do you deal with the front license plate in CA? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tonylop33 · 10-07-2013, 07:24 PM

I have used Skene Design (skenedesign.com) brackets before on other cars. I just ordered some for my BRZ.

davidchoi · 10-07-2013, 08:56 PM

My dad has had his miata for 11 years without a front plate, my BMW had no front plate for 4 years, and my BRZ has had no front plate for 5 months now. No tickets. I've been pulled over and no mention of missing plate. I live in Los Angeles.

hushypushy · 10-07-2013, 09:42 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. Hell, I have an FR-S with no front plate, so I don't worry about it.

The thing about the front plate is that there is absolutely zero repercussion for repeatedly failing to obey the law. In other words, all you have to do is pay $15 now and then, and you never have to run a front plate ever again. That's pretty fair IMO---on the other hand, the "fee" for being able to drive as fast as you want all the time (aka speeding tickets and insurance) can get pricey!

To reiterate, just go without a plate. If you ever get pulled over, just accept the ticket. Mount the plate somehow (try a free method, like zip ties or something), meet an officer, go to the courthouse, and pay your 15 bucks. OP, if you're in SF, just head down to the station on Bryant and you can get a cop to sign off right in front of the courthouse.

In 10 years and 14 cars in this great state, I've gotten exactly ONE ticket for no front plate. I got it signed off, paid my fine at the courthouse, and then immediately took the plate back off

DeeezNuuuts83 · 10-08-2013, 12:53 AM

I never really understood this discussion... either put the plate on where it belongs, or don't put it on at all. If you hate how the car looks with a front plate, then don't put it on but deal with the consequences. It might be a violation to drive without one, but it's not exactly the most enforced vehicle code anyway, let alone the most enforced fix-it ticket. If you're concerned about it, then put it where it belongs, and you never have to worry about it again. Drive by the cops and wave.

In my opinion, the offset plate looks corny on the 86, since there's no reason for it (meaning no FMIC). For people who are worried about drilling holes... seriously, how often are you going to take the front plate off and have the holes being exposed? Likely not often, unless you want to be Mr. Cool at the weekly late night parking lot meets with the other teenagers.

My current (and previous) car, I drove around without a front plate for a year, no problems. And then I just decided to put it on (since at the time I was applying for law enforcement and didn't want to bother with risking getting any stupid tickets), and it didn't bother me one bit.

Jolaessss · 10-08-2013, 03:27 AM

There is a thread on here somewhere that suggested really strong magnets

BRZChix · 10-08-2013, 02:31 PM

i had a friend who used zip tie for his plate (he zip tied it agaist the grid, went to the DMV to get the ticket waive and then just leave it

qqzj · 10-09-2013, 01:55 PM

To take the bumper off, is it a one man's job or two men's? I really like your approach, but I am also scared.

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Originally Posted by shiumai

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

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ihaskrayon · 10-09-2013, 02:00 PM

No plate/no care

shiumai · 10-09-2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqzj

To take the bumper off, is it a one man's job or two men's? I really like your approach, but I am also scared.

i did it by myself.

PHOsho · 10-09-2013, 05:19 PM

I used to just put it up on my dash... but you're really taking chances on that... after numerous pull-overs and fix-it tickets (even from PARKING ENFORCEMENT), i just have my front plate where it belongs...

Saves me time and honestly, it doesn't look that bad..

DeeezNuuuts83 · 10-09-2013, 05:29 PM

^ Yup. Plus you can still get a ticket anyway with the plate on your dash.

hanabie · 10-10-2013, 03:52 AM

Make sure you get anti seize for the mount.

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midnight23 · 10-10-2013, 06:15 AM

Don't run a plate! It just ruins the front of the car.

qqzj · 10-10-2013, 10:34 AM

After you take one end off and working on the other end, will the loose end fall or bend? Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiumai

i did it by myself.

10-07-2013, 07:24 PM	#29
tonylop33 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB Limited 6MT Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 479 Thanks: 130 Thanked 113 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have used Skene Design (skenedesign.com) brackets before on other cars. I just ordered some for my BRZ. __________________ Prior cars: 2011 GT-R (still owned), 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang, 2007 Mini Cooper S, 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata Turbo, 2003 G35 Sports Coupe, 2002 WRX, 2001 Z28 SS, 2000 300ZX, 1995 BMW M3, 1882 Nissan 280ZX, 1981 RX7, 1978 Camaro Z28, 1968 Shelby GT 350

10-08-2013, 03:27 AM	#33
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is a thread on here somewhere that suggested really strong magnets __________________

10-10-2013, 03:52 AM	#40
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make sure you get anti seize for the mount. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk now Free __________________ My BRZ's Journal

10-10-2013, 06:15 AM	#41
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10-07-2013, 09:42 PM	#31
hushypushy ビーアールゼット Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ '18 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 139 Thanks: 16 Thanked 86 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't worry about it. Hell, I have an FR-S with no front plate, so I don't worry about it. The thing about the front plate is that there is absolutely zero repercussion for repeatedly failing to obey the law. In other words, all you have to do is pay $15 now and then, and you never have to run a front plate ever again. That's pretty fair IMO---on the other hand, the "fee" for being able to drive as fast as you want all the time (aka speeding tickets and insurance) can get pricey! To reiterate, just go without a plate. If you ever get pulled over, just accept the ticket. Mount the plate somehow (try a free method, like zip ties or something), meet an officer, go to the courthouse, and pay your 15 bucks. OP, if you're in SF, just head down to the station on Bryant and you can get a cop to sign off right in front of the courthouse. In 10 years and 14 cars in this great state, I've gotten exactly ONE ticket for no front plate. I got it signed off, paid my fine at the courthouse, and then immediately took the plate back off

10-08-2013, 12:53 AM	#32
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I never really understood this discussion... either put the plate on where it belongs, or don't put it on at all. If you hate how the car looks with a front plate, then don't put it on but deal with the consequences. It might be a violation to drive without one, but it's not exactly the most enforced vehicle code anyway, let alone the most enforced fix-it ticket. If you're concerned about it, then put it where it belongs, and you never have to worry about it again. Drive by the cops and wave. In my opinion, the offset plate looks corny on the 86, since there's no reason for it (meaning no FMIC). For people who are worried about drilling holes... seriously, how often are you going to take the front plate off and have the holes being exposed? Likely not often, unless you want to be Mr. Cool at the weekly late night parking lot meets with the other teenagers. My current (and previous) car, I drove around without a front plate for a year, no problems. And then I just decided to put it on (since at the time I was applying for law enforcement and didn't want to bother with risking getting any stupid tickets), and it didn't bother me one bit.

10-08-2013, 02:31 PM	#34
BRZChix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ 2013 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 574 Thanks: 240 Thanked 384 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i had a friend who used zip tie for his plate (he zip tied it agaist the grid, went to the DMV to get the ticket waive and then just leave it

10-09-2013, 02:00 PM	#36
ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No plate/no care

10-09-2013, 05:19 PM	#38
PHOsho Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 20 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to just put it up on my dash... but you're really taking chances on that... after numerous pull-overs and fix-it tickets (even from PARKING ENFORCEMENT), i just have my front plate where it belongs... Saves me time and honestly, it doesn't look that bad..

10-09-2013, 05:29 PM	#39
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ Yup. Plus you can still get a ticket anyway with the plate on your dash.

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