front license plate dilemma
06-06-2008, 03:51 PM
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18 months with no plate. 1 plate ticket, but only because I was pulled over for speeding. I think a lack of plate provides a convenient excuse for the cop NOT to give you a speeding ticket, especially if you're nice to them.
$50 for the ticket. I take that anyday.
$50 for the ticket. I take that anyday.
06-06-2008, 07:41 PM
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I got pulled over coming back form Hondo Texas last month by a Texas by a State Trooper. His comment was “ I often pull over you boys in your fancy cars that don’t like running front plates” I asked him why some states didn’t require them, and he said “were smarter in Texas and those other states want to save money. Here in Texas we want to make sure we can ID a perp in the car so we want to see it coming and going”….I stopped short of pointing out if they were chasing a car they couldn’t see the front plate any way!!!! He just gave me a warning and told me to put the front plate on. Funny thing is I cant seem to find the drill bit at the moment!
For you Texans see below.
We have another opportunity to rid ourselves of this inconvenient and unsightly requirement for corvettes, F-bodies and other like-minded sport cars and vehicles next spring. We got close in the 2005 legislative session. The House sent a bill over to the Senate containing this and other provisions. The Senate subcommittee deleted this provision without comment from the bill they approved. Houston area Senator Kyle Janek was on that committee but I see he is retiring from the Senate. Copy and paste the address below into your web browser to sign the online petition. Over 18,000 have signed so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/txplate/petition.html
For you Texans see below.
We have another opportunity to rid ourselves of this inconvenient and unsightly requirement for corvettes, F-bodies and other like-minded sport cars and vehicles next spring. We got close in the 2005 legislative session. The House sent a bill over to the Senate containing this and other provisions. The Senate subcommittee deleted this provision without comment from the bill they approved. Houston area Senator Kyle Janek was on that committee but I see he is retiring from the Senate. Copy and paste the address below into your web browser to sign the online petition. Over 18,000 have signed so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/txplate/petition.html
06-07-2008, 11:34 PM
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Front plate on these cars doesn't look too bad, unlike other cars (current generation Vette comes to mind). Dealer asked if I wanted it on and I said to go ahead. Last thing I want is to get pulled over when I'm trying to get to work on time or in a rush to get somewhere else. Would prefer no plate but it's not a big deal to me.
06-08-2008, 01:52 AM
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^^^ I think it looks horrible with front plates on these cars. I put one on my last C4S and regretted it. Did not put one on my Turbo and knock on wood, no ticket yet!
06-10-2008, 04:52 PM
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I put mine on in a position whereby it covers the center radiator opening. Keeps it low and don't have to drill into a painted bumper. Does the TT have a center radiator?
06-10-2008, 06:55 PM
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Somebody already beat me by saying we don't have front plates (the state calls them tags) in Florida but we also don't have a state income tax. Unfortunately, we have a lot of Northern snowbirds who drive in the left lane at 60 mph. Papa
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2007 TT - 6 speed, etc. - chron pack - always starts in first and shifts at 7200 RPM except 6800 in sport
2008 Carrera S - cab, tip - wife's car - default is 2nd gear in D - must be to keep EPA happy
2007 TT - 6 speed, etc. - chron pack - always starts in first and shifts at 7200 RPM except 6800 in sport
06-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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06-11-2008, 12:20 AM
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vinyl plates
In Manitoba Canada, the vinyl plates are illegal....the gendarmes want you to mount the metallic reflective plates so their lidar cameras have a good aim site.
go figure!
j
go figure!
j
06-11-2008, 12:38 AM
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06-11-2008, 06:52 AM
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I'll take the chance. When I drilled holes in my Carrera S's bumper, it was a sad day in America... There is a place I found in Fresno a while back that does it, but I'm sure with the proliferation of vinyl shops, it could be done in a lot of places.
06-11-2008, 11:13 AM
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hello from canada
my current problem is how to satisfy the local police as a front plate is the law...a fine and demerits is a possibility.
I really don't want to drill holes in the front....is there some sort of plate attachment to the front grill available?
thanks
2450km and counting.....
j
my current problem is how to satisfy the local police as a front plate is the law...a fine and demerits is a possibility.
I really don't want to drill holes in the front....is there some sort of plate attachment to the front grill available?
thanks
2450km and counting.....
j
i have been filling the holes on my front bumper, and repositioning number plates for years.
on the 993, i unclipped the grill, pushed it back, and slipped the plate in.
the grill pushed forward and held it [rather snugly] in place.
http://www.qsm.com.au/wallpaper/993_2020_1920.jpg
on the 997, i used two L section stips of aluminium.
2 side taped them to the bumper, and then 2 sided taped the plate to them.
blindingly simple - works perfectly
worst case senario, stick the plate directly to the bumper with 2 sided tape.
...and if anyone says it wont hold
...they are dreamingmy boxster s had one stuck to it for 3 years, and 22000miles.....