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Old 08-25-2019, 09:46 PM
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Default Front plate bracket options for the 992 Carrera

For those of us who live in a state with front plate requirements, does anybody have a good idea of options for the 992, without drilling into the front, and without affecting any of the parking sensors / radars?

I've been looking into Skene Brackets but I haven't been able to get a reply from them as to whether their brackets would work for 992 at all and which size to use.
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Old 08-26-2019, 01:13 AM
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I'm glad you started this thread kayleia. I was considering bending the plate around the lower lip and into the open center a bit, then up, showing the numbers, as an alternative. I might even consult the 18TH district police on this, since they gave me a ticket 5 years ago with no plate on my 2014 Cayman. Be curious to know other solutions on this thread.
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Originally Posted by kayleia
For those of us who live in a state with front plate requirements, does anybody have a good idea of options for the 992, without drilling into the front, and without affecting any of the parking sensors / radars?

I've been looking into Skene Brackets but I haven't been able to get a reply from them as to whether their brackets would work for 992 at all and which size to use.

I’ve used Skene on my current and previous M3, and have been very satisfied with their product. I’m certain they’ll have something available for the 992 shortly after it’s released here in the USA.
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Originally Posted by kayleia
For those of us who live in a state with front plate requirements....
Some of us live in a state with front plate requirements and have been ignoring them for years ^^
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Originally Posted by dichael
Some of us live in a state with front plate requirements and have been ignoring them for years ^^
They are getting strict in CA. Can't park in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills on the street, or at LAX without getting a ticket. It's still a fix-it though, and it really spoils the beautifil look. I caved on my BMW, but I think I'll take a chance on the 992.
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Originally Posted by moomin
They are getting strict in CA. Can't park in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills on the street, or at LAX without getting a ticket. It's still a fix-it though, and it really spoils the beautifil look. I caved on my BMW, but I think I'll take a chance on the 992.
I feel ya. I suppose it’s just a matter of time before they get stricter in Texas.
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Originally Posted by kayleia
For those of us who live in a state with front plate requirements, does anybody have a good idea of options for the 992, without drilling into the front, and without affecting any of the parking sensors / radars?

I've been looking into Skene Brackets but I haven't been able to get a reply from them as to whether their brackets would work for 992 at all and which size to use.
My Skene just arrived for my 991.2. I'm sure it will fit 992. Inexpensive and simple.
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I've used US Mill Works in the past and it's very well built. Not sure if they have one for the 992 yet but you can contact them. http://www.usmillworks.com/porsche_f..._tow_hook.html
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Originally Posted by 911boy
My Skene just arrived for my 991.2. I'm sure it will fit 992. Inexpensive and simple.
Let us know if it fits the 992
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I had this same question but no-one replies to my thread (sob!!)

My solution was to attach the plate directly to the body with double sided tape. Seems fine :-)
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Originally Posted by G650
Let us know if it fits the 992
My dealer has a 992 on the floor so I'll check next time I'm there.
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Originally Posted by arcamalpha
I had this same question but no-one replies to my thread (sob!!)

My solution was to attach the plate directly to the body with double sided tape. Seems fine :-)
Double stick tape is a permanent solution, right? I don't know about UK laws, are you absolutely required to have front plates at all times there, or is it more lax like in the US? I'd like to be able to take mine off when I'm around town as the cops here in the suburbs don't care.
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Thanks, would really appreciate it! And incidentally, what size of the Skene bracket did you get for your 991?
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It's 100% a requirement in the UK to have a front plate, one which no-one dares to violate.
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I'm not going to install a plate until i get a few tickets first. Depending on the ticket amount, i may never get one.
But here in Texas its not a big deal.


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