For those breaking the "no front license plate" law.. COME IN!!
09-15-2010, 03:11 PM
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For those breaking the "no front license plate" law.. COME IN!! Alright guys.. I think I may have got something as a birthday present that kills 2 birds with 1 stone.
I got 2 "no front license plate" tickets here in NY this summer (actually got pulled over 3 times).
Everyone told me to just put the front plate on my SS, but I REFUSED to drill the holes in the front of my bumper, ruin the appearance, and take out my front bumper insert to do it.
My parents bought me a retractable front license plate bracket that mounts underneath the front of the bumper and folds up. Soo.... When I'm driving, I can flip it up, and when I'm at a car show, I can hide it. I've never seen anything like this before on local cars, but I'm sure that some of you guys may have.
Its not yet installed, but I snapped some pics of it to show the design.
It seems like its real good quality as well... And durable.
I might install it later tonight, not sure yet.. But I'll definately get some pics up after it on.
Just thought I'd post this up to show some of you guys an option for the whole front plate thing. I'm glad I didnt drill into my bumper and held out.
I got 2 "no front license plate" tickets here in NY this summer (actually got pulled over 3 times).
Everyone told me to just put the front plate on my SS, but I REFUSED to drill the holes in the front of my bumper, ruin the appearance, and take out my front bumper insert to do it.
My parents bought me a retractable front license plate bracket that mounts underneath the front of the bumper and folds up. Soo.... When I'm driving, I can flip it up, and when I'm at a car show, I can hide it. I've never seen anything like this before on local cars, but I'm sure that some of you guys may have.
Its not yet installed, but I snapped some pics of it to show the design.
It seems like its real good quality as well... And durable.
I might install it later tonight, not sure yet.. But I'll definately get some pics up after it on.
Just thought I'd post this up to show some of you guys an option for the whole front plate thing. I'm glad I didnt drill into my bumper and held out.
09-15-2010, 03:24 PM
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looks like a good idea for those running without front plates. luckily, i've never had any issue without having one.
the design looks good, just wonder how low exactly it'd be to the ground, with it being attached under the car. Especially when you go to park somewhere where you park facing a curb, where the bumper hangs over the curb slightly, or when there are the cement blocks in parking lots. The plate would probably get banged up pretty bad by those things.
^A remote version of this design would be perfect. have it go down when driving and back up everytime you park/stop the car. I'd be all over that. Until then, i'll go without
the design looks good, just wonder how low exactly it'd be to the ground, with it being attached under the car. Especially when you go to park somewhere where you park facing a curb, where the bumper hangs over the curb slightly, or when there are the cement blocks in parking lots. The plate would probably get banged up pretty bad by those things.
^A remote version of this design would be perfect. have it go down when driving and back up everytime you park/stop the car. I'd be all over that. Until then, i'll go without
09-15-2010, 03:33 PM
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looks like a good idea for those running without front plates. luckily, i've never had any issue without having one.
the design looks good, just wonder how low exactly it'd be to the ground, with it being attached under the car. Especially when you go to park somewhere where you park facing a curb, where the bumper hangs over the curb slightly, or when there are the cement blocks in parking lots. The plate would probably get banged up pretty bad by those things.
^A remote version of this design would be perfect. have it go down when driving and back up everytime you park/stop the car. I'd be all over that. Until then, i'll go without
the design looks good, just wonder how low exactly it'd be to the ground, with it being attached under the car. Especially when you go to park somewhere where you park facing a curb, where the bumper hangs over the curb slightly, or when there are the cement blocks in parking lots. The plate would probably get banged up pretty bad by those things.
^A remote version of this design would be perfect. have it go down when driving and back up everytime you park/stop the car. I'd be all over that. Until then, i'll go without
I think its like $130.
You can controll it inside the car, and have it flip up or down with the puch of a button.
09-15-2010, 03:39 PM
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ive had both the manual/remote versions of that kit. your going to have to drill into the bottom of your bumper to hold the frame there. ive got a video of the remote controlled version....
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=56767420
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=56767420
09-15-2010, 03:53 PM
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cops must be bored. I have been pulled over twice for no front plate. I just remove my grille and velcro that bitch on there...
Post some pics when you get it installed
Post some pics when you get it installed
09-15-2010, 03:56 PM
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ive had both the manual/remote versions of that kit. your going to have to drill into the bottom of your bumper to hold the frame there. ive got a video of the remote controlled version....
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=56767420
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=56767420
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I think it is a great idea that some one came up with it.. I also got my front bumper all smooth and perfectly painted..I would hate to drill a hole..
The solution to the curbs are to park the car rear end in first..
The solution to the curbs are to park the car rear end in first..
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As for which do i prefer, i kind of liked the remote version a bit more. I guess just because it was like a james bond/007 type of thing lol And it would be a great thing to show off at a car show. Probably get a few points just for that. At the same time though, i got so used to just leaving the plate facing up that it really wouldnt have mattered if it was the manual or remote version. I only put it down for taking pics of the car or washing the car. At the end, just depends if you want to spend the extra cash for it or not.
I would also suggest that if you do get the remote version, to always flip it up and take a look at it. I once tried it with being in the car and driving around, remembered it was down. So grabbed the remote, hit the button. Gave it a few seconds, figured it was all the way up. Stopped at a store to buy a drink, took a look at it and it wasnt all the way up lol plate was just sticking straight out, need a few more hits from the button to pop it up in place lol
09-15-2010, 04:30 PM
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i got a ticket only by a stupid statet tropper.regular cops dont care unless ur driving erotic or there having a bad day.the other day i come in to my development and saw flashing lights and thought he was coming after me.with the state tropper i also decided i not going to stop on the rocky grass and i made him wait until thee end of northern state.plse no bashing.i know i did it wrong and there always right.
09-15-2010, 04:32 PM
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That sucks man that you are getting tickets. I haven't had one for 10 years and have never gotten pulled over once for it. I wish they would just get rid of the damn law for good. Not every state requires it so the reasons behind having it obviously don't apply everywhere.. Looks like that is a good solution you have, ive seen a few of those before.
09-15-2010, 04:34 PM
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I will definately buy another one, keeps the cops off my *** for not having a front plate.
As for which do i prefer, i kind of liked the remote version a bit more. I guess just because it was like a james bond/007 type of thing lol And it would be a great thing to show off at a car show. Probably get a few points just for that. At the same time though, i got so used to just leaving the plate facing up that it really wouldnt have mattered if it was the manual or remote version. I only put it down for taking pics of the car or washing the car. At the end, just depends if you want to spend the extra cash for it or not.
I would also suggest that if you do get the remote version, to always flip it up and take a look at it. I once tried it with being in the car and driving around, remembered it was down. So grabbed the remote, hit the button. Gave it a few seconds, figured it was all the way up. Stopped at a store to buy a drink, took a look at it and it wasnt all the way up lol plate was just sticking straight out, need a few more hits from the button to pop it up in place lol
As for which do i prefer, i kind of liked the remote version a bit more. I guess just because it was like a james bond/007 type of thing lol And it would be a great thing to show off at a car show. Probably get a few points just for that. At the same time though, i got so used to just leaving the plate facing up that it really wouldnt have mattered if it was the manual or remote version. I only put it down for taking pics of the car or washing the car. At the end, just depends if you want to spend the extra cash for it or not.
I would also suggest that if you do get the remote version, to always flip it up and take a look at it. I once tried it with being in the car and driving around, remembered it was down. So grabbed the remote, hit the button. Gave it a few seconds, figured it was all the way up. Stopped at a store to buy a drink, took a look at it and it wasnt all the way up lol plate was just sticking straight out, need a few more hits from the button to pop it up in place lol
I'd probably put some kind of limit switches on it to stop movement and be able to light the switch LEDs to let me know it's status.
09-15-2010, 04:56 PM
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Here are the pics..
Not the best.. So I appoligise.. And its a little dirty too. I havent driven it for over 2 weeks and it wont be back on the road until spring.
The install was really easy.. And its actually really easy to uninstall too if you wanted to take it off for a car show. I'm actually going to move it back a little so it doesnt stick out as much. I was able to install it with only 1 arm (my left shoulder is in a sling).
Not the best.. So I appoligise.. And its a little dirty too. I havent driven it for over 2 weeks and it wont be back on the road until spring.
The install was really easy.. And its actually really easy to uninstall too if you wanted to take it off for a car show. I'm actually going to move it back a little so it doesnt stick out as much. I was able to install it with only 1 arm (my left shoulder is in a sling).
09-15-2010, 05:01 PM
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That sucks man that you are getting tickets. I haven't had one for 10 years and have never gotten pulled over once for it. I wish they would just get rid of the damn law for good. Not every state requires it so the reasons behind having it obviously don't apply everywhere.. Looks like that is a good solution you have, ive seen a few of those before.
The other was for parking on the street in front of my own house. Came back out a few minutes later and there was a parking ticket, with the box checked off for "No front plate". This one was a $50 fine, not a fix it ticket.
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I've got two tickets. Once by a pissed off CHP that had to catch up to me to pull me over. He gave my whole car a good look over.
The other was for parking on the street in front of my own house. Came back out a few minutes later and there was a parking ticket, with the box checked off for "No front plate". This one was a $50 fine, not a fix it ticket.
The other was for parking on the street in front of my own house. Came back out a few minutes later and there was a parking ticket, with the box checked off for "No front plate". This one was a $50 fine, not a fix it ticket.
09-15-2010, 05:10 PM
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In CA normally it is a fix it ticket. May or may not also have a fine, but you must take your car to a police station and get the ticket signed off stating that you have the plate on there now. More and more police stations are starting to charge for the sign off.