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Argent6978 · 01-26-2012, 07:47 PM

I think I'm going to look at a way to mount my front license plate inside the front grille somehow, that way it doesn't ruin the look of my front bumper.... assuming I can get the dealership to not put on the front bracket for me.... I'm sure they could do that...

3scapist · 01-27-2012, 12:41 AM

Just move to FL :p

_hollywood · 01-27-2012, 12:57 AM

When i was stationed in VA i just kept my WI tags.....no smog, no bullshit inspections, no front plate....even though its required in WI. I had zero problems for 6 years, the cops didnt want to deal with it...if i ever live in a state that requires it i will just keep my WI tags, even if it takes some work...

Plates ruin the front end of a car, imo

jedichimp · 01-27-2012, 03:29 AM

I've seen some attach it to the passenger visor, works. Depends where you are. I'm in CA and don't get hassled without a front plate. There are cheap solutions. I think it was 808customs that had one and another company. Few bolts and washers and just attaches to a grill, no holes. Or the PTuning idea that uses the tow hook. I used that one for a while.

Giccin · 01-27-2012, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillano609

So here in the state of Illinois it is required to have license plates at the front and rear end of the car. This is obviously a nice looking car and I don't wanna drill holes in it when I get it (I'm sure there are others out there that agree). My idea is to get this retractable one:

Not quite sure this is the most legal or aesthetically pleasing way. Anyone have any other solutions?

That's a pretty neat tool. lol

WHERE TO GET.

poormans_LFA · 01-27-2012, 04:06 AM

have we started a thread on where people want to mount their plates??

DommerEOD · 01-27-2012, 11:36 AM

For CA folks:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

Doesn't say jack about "forward facing".

Doin it.. under the bumper.

M-17 · 01-27-2012, 11:54 AM

How about this?

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DMDZK · 01-27-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-17

How about this?

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I would love that, as someone with several improperly displayed front plate violations, nothing would make me happier than to see the officers face when he walks around the car only to see a plate that wasn't there moments before...

M-17 · 01-27-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMDZK

I would love that, as someone with several improperly displayed front plate violations, nothing would make me happier than to see the officers face when he walks around the car only to see a plate that wasn't there moments before...

That's what I was aiming for.

#87 · 01-27-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DommerEOD

For CA folks:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.

Doesn't say jack about "forward facing".

Doin it.. under the bumper.

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>

2
: marked by strong moral rectitude <an upright citizen>

kanundrum · 01-27-2012, 01:10 PM

I have the motorized plate deal. Its from swift motorsports.

Xiao · 01-27-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DommerEOD

Simple solution,

Break your license plate then put it under your seat. get pulled over for no plate: "but officer, its broken, see?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

And get tasered by the officer as you are reaching under your seat.

that by far made my day..even though its true.

iamyau · 01-27-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giccin

That's a pretty neat tool. lol

WHERE TO GET.

Motorized Hide Away Plate Holder

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01-27-2012, 12:41 AM	#16
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_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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When i was stationed in VA i just kept my WI tags.....no smog, no bullshit inspections, no front plate....even though its required in WI. I had zero problems for 6 years, the cops didnt want to deal with it...if i ever live in a state that requires it i will just keep my WI tags, even if it takes some work... Plates ruin the front end of a car, imo __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

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jedichimp OG <FR-S'less> Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: yes Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 233 Times in 143 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've seen some attach it to the passenger visor, works. Depends where you are. I'm in CA and don't get hassled without a front plate. There are cheap solutions. I think it was 808customs that had one and another company. Few bolts and washers and just attaches to a grill, no holes. Or the PTuning idea that uses the tow hook. I used that one for a while. __________________ Flickr // SarapBuhay merrill.joes@gmail.com panda cheez

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DommerEOD I'm a Carcissist Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: JERRV , 11 STI, 07 FJ Location: SoCal/Germany/Afghanistan Posts: 166 Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For CA folks: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm 5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear. Doesn't say jack about "forward facing". Doin it.. under the bumper. __________________ I am Ron Burgandy?

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