Does anyone have a solution for front license plate for a GTS?
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I keep my plate in my frunk attached to a tow hook mount.
I will typically get a no front plate ticket 1-2 times year. It's $25 fixit in CA. I just screw on the tow hook, get it fixed, then remove it right after
I will typically get a no front plate ticket 1-2 times year. It's $25 fixit in CA. I just screw on the tow hook, get it fixed, then remove it right after
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Thanks Larry, I ordered a Skene license bracket, but even that will look awful. Don't know if there's an alternative. I'm thinking about getting a vinyl sign where it could be slimmer than a full license plate, maintaining the name of the State (CT) and the numbers/letters and maybe be able to cut down - maybe - two inches and attach to the bumper with a self adhesive tape. But it will be difficult to pull it off and still look good. What will you do?
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I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
If I read the OR statute correctly, it seems that the "issued plate" must be displayed on the front of the vehicle, so I can't do a vinyl replica over the Xpel like I would like to without some expectation that it won't be appreciated.
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I have a '13 991S with Power kit and Sport Design front bumper. See picture for how we mounted the Skene mount on the front so air gets to third radiator and obviously no blockage of the parking sensors. I think we used the medium length bracket. Certainly works fine for me.
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I've gotten several "parking tickets" for no front plate ($80) here in Portland.
I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
If I read the OR statute correctly, it seems that the "issued plate" must be displayed on the front of the vehicle, so I can't do a vinyl replica over the Xpel like I would like to without some expectation that it won't be appreciated.
I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
If I read the OR statute correctly, it seems that the "issued plate" must be displayed on the front of the vehicle, so I can't do a vinyl replica over the Xpel like I would like to without some expectation that it won't be appreciated.
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I've gotten several "parking tickets" for no front plate ($80) here in Portland.
I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
If I read the OR statute correctly, it seems that the "issued plate" must be displayed on the front of the vehicle, so I can't do a vinyl replica over the Xpel like I would like to without some expectation that it won't be appreciated.
I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
If I read the OR statute correctly, it seems that the "issued plate" must be displayed on the front of the vehicle, so I can't do a vinyl replica over the Xpel like I would like to without some expectation that it won't be appreciated.
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Just out of curiosity, after the first ticket why didn't you simply rig some temporary mount for the front when you park? Berkeley seems to be the only locality where I live where parking enforcement looks for no front plate (it is a $30 ticket). I rigged a temporary holder that slips into the tow hook mount (no threads, just slips in and holds plate for display) and that has worked so far.
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I've ordered the Dynamic Tech "Drop Mount" to use the tow point but drop the plate below the parking sensors. I'll let y'all know how it works. $72 delivered.
http://www.dynamtechgroup.com/porsch...ate-holder.php
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I use a d-spaly plate bracket, suction cups to front bumper. Open the frunk and stick it on when parking or pulled over.
http://www.d-splayplate.com
http://www.d-splayplate.com
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Hey Larry, I don't have any idea if this works or not but I left the plastic sleeve w/ the temp. reg. on the front windshield. I figure that if a policeman sees you from the front with no plate they may automatically look for the temp. reg. I can't be sure but on two occasions I passed police cars going the other way and saw them turn on there lights, they may have been coming after me (one I am pretty sure was). Both times the roads allowed me to get out of their line of sight and I took a series of lefts and rights and never saw them again. If nothing else, the plastic sleeve makes feel less vulnerable.
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I haven't run a front plate on any car for over 15 years and have never had a problem. But kwikit and I are both from Massachusetts and I don't think that strategy will work in all states. From other similar posts, I think that CA and IL are especially problematic not installing a front plate.
I haven't run a front plate on any car for over 15 years and have never had a problem. But kwikit and I are both from Massachusetts and I don't think that strategy will work in all states. From other similar posts, I think that CA and IL are especially problematic not installing a front plate.
I've never heard of a cop pulling anyone over out here, while moving, solely for a front plate violation. I've only heard about it in parking situations. If you sit at a light around here and watch cars go through, about 10 percent don't have a front plate. If you head into the hills where the sports car count goes up, it's even higher.
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Who knows. There's no way I'm putting that factory bracket on the car.
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When I receive the Drop-Mount, I'll pull the tow-hook plug and try it out. If there's any issue with rigidity, appearance, blockage of radiators, etc. etc.; I'll have my plate turned into a replica vinyl sticker and try it. If I get a ticket, I'll see if a judge reverses it. If not, I'll look into getting rare-earth magnets stuck on the back side of my bumper. I can then place some magnets between the back of the plate and some microfiber cloth adhered with double sided tape, and apply it whenever I park (The car is completely covered in Xpel Ultimate).
Who knows. There's no way I'm putting that factory bracket on the car.
Who knows. There's no way I'm putting that factory bracket on the car.
Did you get the drop mount yet? What was your take?