Where did you guys mount the front license plate?
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Originally Posted by BLiu
Actually, in that case, just forego the third attachment altogether and use only two mount points. You gotta figure the two screws would keep the license plate in place. That's the feeling I am getting. This thread is helping a lot! Thanks guys!
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Originally Posted by SuperHatch
Yeah, but what you're forgetting is that at speed, the wind will push that tab that has nothing holding it in place against the bumper. Vibration will eventually cause it to scratch through the paint. That's the real reason I put the double-sided tape there.
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Honestly, I have not had front license plates on all my cars for the last 10 years and I have never gotten a fix it ticket for it. I guess it was just my time. There is definitely a "quota" to fill for these motorcycle cops, because this is the last week of the month, and he was sitting at LAX and he is not even an airport cop but a cop from West LA. So he came down to LAX just to get some tickets from people at the airport.
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Originally Posted by BLiu
Actually, in that case, just forego the third attachment altogether and use only two mount points. You gotta figure the two screws would keep the license plate in place. That's the feeling I am getting. This thread is helping a lot! Thanks guys!
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Update: I put on the mounting bracket for the front license plate today. Turns out the third mounting point is not needed so the bumper is saved from drilling damage. The top two mounting points are perpendicular to each other such that there is adequate resistance against wind and the third mounting point below is not needed. There is even a fourth mounting arm that pushes against the screen mesh and already has foam padding. So I bent back the third mounting arm and wrapped it with duct tape for extra insurance that if it does hit the bumper it is adequately padded. Mounted the license plate and we are good to go!
Of course, it is only temp... Thanks for all your help guys!
Of course, it is only temp... Thanks for all your help guys!
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Originally Posted by Boosted
i "mounted" mine right inbetween my drivers seet and the center console... if i get pulled over i throw it up in the windsheild (note: you need dark rear tint for this to work or they will see you do it)
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if i get a ticket and have to use the frame, i'll put either felt or a rubber cushion on that part that touches the bumper. You can get them at Home Depot for like $3 for a package. They're supposed to go on furniture legs. Either that, or I was thinking zip tie it to the intercooler mesh and drill a bunch of holes in it so the air can get through.
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Originally Posted by rocketscience
if a rubber cushion on that part that touches the bumper..
This works out well for me without drilling through the bumper, and no problem with plate falling off either.
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Originally Posted by RTS EVO VIII
mount it on the intercooler, just screw right trough it!!
I have mine mounted on my wall in my garage........ been pulled over once, just a warning though.......
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Originally Posted by SuperHatch
I used the factory mount bracket. I used the two existing holes up under the bumper to mount it, and where it wanted me to drill the front bumper I just used double sided tape. That way if I decide to remove it there won't be a hole.
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It made me sick putting my front plate on! Two days later I get pulled over for no front plate! It was there, right where I f-ing mounted it. The officer was a *****, after I told him to look at the front of the car he came back to me all pissy and demanded my license, insurance, and registration. He then told me I should remove my license plate cover "cause he could still hardley see it standing in front of the car"
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About the petition, I see valid reasons for not mounting a front plate but cali stands to make a lot more money by keeping the law in place. First, the income from the fix it tickets/fines. Next are new intersection cameras that take a picture of the front plate when you blast past a red light. (they send you a ticket in the mail with a picture of you driving the car)
*interesting note, one guy hit a red light with his mistress in the car and his wife found the picture in the mail. The couple divorced and the guy sued the city for 2 million dollars and won. Since then, they only show the driver of the car and black out any passengers.
But yea, it sucks that you have to mount one, I agree that it takes away from the looks. Especially if you've paid to put on a kit.
*interesting note, one guy hit a red light with his mistress in the car and his wife found the picture in the mail. The couple divorced and the guy sued the city for 2 million dollars and won. Since then, they only show the driver of the car and black out any passengers.
But yea, it sucks that you have to mount one, I agree that it takes away from the looks. Especially if you've paid to put on a kit.
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I have been pulled over once for not having a front plate. Hell, I am still wondering where my rear plates are!
I guess one good point about CA being broke is the serious lag delivering plates. I bought my EVO in January, and still have not recieved any plates.
I guess one good point about CA being broke is the serious lag delivering plates. I bought my EVO in January, and still have not recieved any plates.