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Old 08-30-2021, 11:12 AM
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I live in a state where I need to use a front plate. What are people using for a front plate mount?
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My state requires them too. But I don't run a front plate. You might try going plate-less for a while and see what happens.
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Big NO to front plate.
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Old 08-30-2021, 11:54 AM
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I use Carbonio on my Spyder. I installed the plate to the mount and just leave it in the frunk. Here is a link to what shows as available for the 992 GT3.

https://carbonio.com/products/porsch...911~pv_gt3-992
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There is usually some kind of plate mount that screws into the front tow hook threads.
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Old 08-30-2021, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
There is usually some kind of plate mount that screws into the front tow hook threads.
Rennline in one of these.
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Old 08-30-2021, 12:25 PM
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[QUOTE=halfmonkey;17637454]I use Carbonio on my Spyder. I installed the plate to the mount and just leave it in the frunk. Here is a link to what shows as available for the 992 GT3.

https://carbonio.com/products/porsche-992-gt3-removable-no-drill-lice
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hanks halfmonkey, that looks pretty decent. I leave mine in the frunk.
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I'd rather put the plate on than use the offset aftermarket stuff, looks terrible imho
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Originally Posted by cscrogham
I'd rather put the plate on than use the offset aftermarket stuff, looks terrible imho
+1. Personally, I won't do the offset license plate mount using the tow hooks because I think it looks way worse than just drilling the bumper and mounting it in the center. The offset would just drive me bat **** crazy to look at that every time. If the goal is to mount a license plate and not drill, why not use carbonio's solution or another solution that still keeps it centered rather than offset the plate? If it has to be "permanent" to pass inspection, then I get it. Mount it, pass it, and then remove it but please don't leave an offset license plate on your car to ruin that beautiful front end.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
My state requires them too. But I don't run a front plate. You might try going plate-less for a while and see what happens.
+1 This is what I do. If you can afford a new GT3, you can afford the occasional fix it ticket to keep it looking pristine. In my head it’s just part of the washing/detailing/maintenance budget.
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Originally Posted by Rxpert
+1 This is what I do. If you can afford a new GT3, you can afford the occasional fix it ticket to keep it looking pristine. In my head it’s just part of the washing/detailing/maintenance budget.
+1, in 6 years of keeping a second sicko-mobile, I’ve only ever had to do the fix-it ticket once. Keep that thing free.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
My state requires them too. But I don't run a front plate. You might try going plate-less for a while and see what happens.
You'll get ticketed in Fairfax County VA. Ask me how I know.
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We require one also but I have never installed it... I use the COVID excuse when I was pulled over, supply disruptions causing a shortage from Germany... it worked. Also another one would be the dealer or detail shop forgot to reinstall.

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We require one also but I have never installed it... I use the COVID excuse when I was pulled over, supply disruptions causing a shortage from Germany... it worked. Also another one would be the dealer or detail shop forgot to reinstall.
The Va Gestapo don't care
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[QUOTE=logical;17637535]
Originally Posted by halfmonkey
I use Carbonio on my Spyder. I installed the plate to the mount and just leave it in the frunk. Here is a link to what shows as available for the 992 GT3.

https://carbonio.com/products/porsche-992-gt3-removable-no-drill-lice
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hanks halfmonkey, that looks pretty decent. I leave mine in the frunk.
Has anyone here tried this Carbonio bracket yet on a 992 GT3? Would love to hear how it worked, or, even better, see pics.


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