Front license plate or NOT?
#31
I think the plates would be considered "state documents" and creating a copy in vinyl is technically fraud. If vinyl plates are OK then why wouldn't I just make vinyl plates with the wrong numbers and run a bunch of lights. I believe this is why people are reticent to do the vinyl.
That said, if you have the originals I don't think you'll have any problem if you get pulled over.
That said, if you have the originals I don't think you'll have any problem if you get pulled over.
#32
Burning Brakes
#33
Also, wouldn’t using an EZ pass alleviate the problem since you’re not stopping?
#34
#38
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I went with no front plate on my new 2008 Cayman for about a year but got a ticket while parked at a meter specifically for a no front plates here in San Francisco. I parked it regularly in highly patrolled street parking spots too. What may have helped was that I left the window sticker on the front windshield that the dealer installs that you are supposed to keep until your plates arrive. I like to think the meter maids and police officers see the window sticker and assume I just got the car.
I now have a 2008 G500 that I've had no front plates on since last June. I again left the the front windshield sticker and so far no ticket. Knock on wood.
I now have a 2008 G500 that I've had no front plates on since last June. I again left the the front windshield sticker and so far no ticket. Knock on wood.
#40
I am in nor cal. Had no front plate for 9 months. I just kept the new car sticker just in case after hearing a story that some guy had a car without both front and rear plate for 3 years until his lease end. But, I hate to tell everybody that I got a new car.
#41
Burning Brakes
I bought one of the Rennline tow hook brackets. I hate the look, but i don't want any excuse for the pugs to pull me over.
Last edited by Sweeper; 03-24-2013 at 12:56 PM.
#42
Poseur
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Aside from the "where is the spare tire" question, the front plate issue is the next popular 997 forum issue. It's been discussed so much. Take a look in the way-back machine (search) and you will be presented with myriad alternatives.
#44
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It looks better without, but I sucked it up anyway. Figuring a red 911 is enough of a target anyhow.
I used this: http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml
I used this: http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Gallery.shtml