Show me your front plates - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Christina_Marie · 10-25-2012, 01:21 PM

Grimmspeed

FRSMike · 10-25-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deucethemoose

^ Not legal

Yup I know, but I've been pulled over for it twice like that, and the cop didn't say anything, so I'm not worried about it.

Dadhawk · 10-25-2012, 05:47 PM

As mentioned in this DIY thread, mine is mounted as below:

It's good to live in a state that doesn't require them.

RL_BRZ · 10-25-2012, 09:09 PM

whitefrs · 10-25-2012, 09:12 PM

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Foobar · 10-25-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empower-auto

Anyone using a Perrin / Grimmspeed / Cusco plate-holder .. show me your plates! I want to see your setup.

I am planning to have a custom plate with the Perrin kit but I cannot decide if I want to have a frame on this plate which already has an embossed black border.

If the Perrin is anything like my GrimmSpeed, you don't need to use the frame. Just keep the plate on there naked, so to speak.

Rayme · 10-25-2012, 10:18 PM

I like it at the bottom of the grill. I hate the front chicklet tooth look or that side mount, sticks out too much IMO.

It's practically not visible from the sides, and very stealthy when walking around. I'll probably put a black frame around so it looks even better.

Dake · 10-25-2012, 10:39 PM

I'm sorry gang, I just don't get the appeal of the weird, off-centered plate.

Foobar · 10-25-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dake

I'm sorry gang, I just don't get the appeal of the weird, off-centered plate.

Some people don't want holes drilled into the center of their bumpers. It's basically the lesser of two evils from that perspective.

FRSMike · 10-26-2012, 09:01 AM

Sorry but I think illegal is the way to go.

Foobar · 10-26-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSMike

Sorry but I think illegal is the way to go.

Perhaps in the Evergreen State, but here in the Empire State, that'll get you a $115 fine every day the cops feel like harassing you.

Dake · 10-29-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Some people don't want holes drilled into the center of their bumpers. It's basically the lesser of two evils from that perspective.

I can certainly understand that. I guess I didn't realize those side brackets attached differently. Even then though a couple of small holes seem less obtrusive than having it flapping in the breeze out there. Ah well, we all have to make do I guess.

DBacon1052 · 10-29-2012, 11:46 PM

No license plate, no problem

What's the worst that's gonna happen... A fix-it ticket.

_hollywood · 10-30-2012, 12:30 AM

after getting pulled over, i mounted mine dead center as low as the plate will go and put a subtle black frame around it, it is by far the best and cheapest option, 4 black zipties just mount as low as the plate goes until it touches the bottom and tie it down....wish i could show pics, the offcenter look is an eyesore, and where mine is mounted it doesnt really effect the stock radiator flow, and i didnt drill any holes

Looking at most newer jdm tuner cars, they always mount dead center maybe at an angle and it looks the best.

10-25-2012, 05:47 PM	#17
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10-26-2012, 09:01 AM	#24
FRSMike Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 38 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Sorry but I think illegal is the way to go. __________________ FR-S - 06/24/2012

10-30-2012, 12:30 AM	#28
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	after getting pulled over, i mounted mine dead center as low as the plate will go and put a subtle black frame around it, it is by far the best and cheapest option, 4 black zipties just mount as low as the plate goes until it touches the bottom and tie it down....wish i could show pics, the offcenter look is an eyesore, and where mine is mounted it doesnt really effect the stock radiator flow, and i didnt drill any holes Looking at most newer jdm tuner cars, they always mount dead center maybe at an angle and it looks the best. __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

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Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I like it at the bottom of the grill. I hate the front chicklet tooth look or that side mount, sticks out too much IMO. It's practically not visible from the sides, and very stealthy when walking around. I'll probably put a black frame around so it looks even better.

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I'm sorry gang, I just don't get the appeal of the weird, off-centered plate.

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