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You all know that if you have keyless entry and if you long touch the front bumper right behind the crest, the trunk pops open
Has anyone verified that these magnets don't interfere with this system and your trunk still opens when pressing the bumper after the magnets are in place?
You all know that if you have keyless entry and if you long touch the front bumper right behind the crest, the trunk pops open
Has anyone verified that these magnets don't interfere with this system and your trunk still opens when pressing the bumper after the magnets are in place?
I’ve had no issues with it impacting my popping the frunk with my keyless entry hand touch
Sorry to be such a HACK but I don't like putting anything on my bumpers or even up over them so I've been using Scotch All-weather double-sided tape to secure my front plates. Like some have done, with my 993, I drove it for 3 years without and no problem, but there still that constant "when am I getting pulled" that exists when driving.
With the new CT, it's a bit, errrr, RED, and feel it will attract a bit of attention. So I've done the following "Euro" Front License Plate Hack by bending the plate to thin out the appearance and attaching it to the centre grill area (blank, non-functional) with the double-sided tape and I think it looks pretty good. The tape is STRONG and the plate is not going anywhere.
Technically, I'm still "damaging" the front plate and can get a ticket for it. It that happens I think I'll just take it off, but in the meantime, I like the thinner look of it.
I like it!!
My plate has been in the front window and I am probably just going to draw more attention to it that way ...plus I hate my plate there so I think i am going to try your method for a while anyways
I don't think the issue is around paying the fine... it's more about not knowing when you might get pulled over... and Murphy's law... it'll most likely be when you're late for an important meeting, appointment, event, etc.
You're spot-on with that concern. Or, what about getting pulled over for no plate after a couple glasses of wine after a Porsche Dinner? Not a good situation to be in.
Did this mod. Magnets are very powerful. Anyone have an issue of it attracting metal pieces in the road with much more velocity than without the magnets that would possible damage the bumper where the magnets are. These magnets are really strong.
Did this mod. Magnets are very powerful. Anyone have an issue of it attracting metal pieces in the road with much more velocity than without the magnets that would possible damage the bumper where the magnets are. These magnets are really strong.
I was worried about the same issue. For example, if someone tried to wheel a bicycle across the front of your parked car, could it get sucked onto the bumper?
I was worried about the same issue. For example, if someone tried to wheel a bicycle across the front of your parked car, could it get sucked onto the bumper?
No, no, no. The magnets are strong but they aren't that strong. Magnets need to be within a few inches to really pull.
These rare earth magnets are SO strong, I slide up behind someone in an SUV on the interstate and the magnets begin to pull me along with the vehicle ahead and I can actually shut my engine off and coast! I try to get behind an SUV so I can hide beneath their field of view in the rear view mirror and they never see me! I just coast along on those magnets. They are THAT strong. It does get a little hairy when they stop suddenly, but the Porsche active cruise control slows me down right along with them. I'm telling you, these magnets are SO strong I can coast along for hours!
So, I would really worry about picking up bits of steel and iron on the highway, or pull bicycles down. I certainly would avoid service stations, too. You could create an issue with the pump handles.
09-07-2019, 11:54 AM
