997 front licence plate alternative mounting?
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Probably jinxing myself now but I've never had an issue running without a front plate...and I drive my car everywhere...they probably know it's not hard to find a GT2...
That said, if the bumper is not pre-drilled, I'd put a small patch of clearbra on the front where the plate goes(so 2 sided tape doesn't wreck paint when removed), then use 2sided body tape on top of that and secure the plate that way
That said, if the bumper is not pre-drilled, I'd put a small patch of clearbra on the front where the plate goes(so 2 sided tape doesn't wreck paint when removed), then use 2sided body tape on top of that and secure the plate that way
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Probably jinxing myself now but I've never had an issue running without a front plate...and I drive my car everywhere...they probably know it's not hard to find a GT2...
That said, if the bumper is not pre-drilled, I'd put a small patch of clearbra on the front where the plate goes(so 2 sided tape doesn't wreck paint when removed), then use 2sided body tape on top of that and secure the plate that way
That said, if the bumper is not pre-drilled, I'd put a small patch of clearbra on the front where the plate goes(so 2 sided tape doesn't wreck paint when removed), then use 2sided body tape on top of that and secure the plate that way
I wouldn't do tape as I did that on my NSX-T and the plate in wind went - bye bye...
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The second time I had it on the dash because I took it off for a track weekend. It was 7am on Sunday morning, just started the car heading to the track, and he pulled me over because I was driving suspiciously slow with a rollbar and no front license plate. He didn't buy the track weekend excuse despite the fact I had a 5 point harness and race seats installed... and a helmet in the passenger seat...
Anyhow... Good luck to those that don't get pulled over in Ontario without a plate. But my guess is that your time will come...
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no doubt there will eventually be a cop who finds the 'no plate' to be an offense worth stopping me/us for....so far every cop just looks at the car and keeps driving, idling, etc. (ie. not in demand anywhere else, could easily stop me 'just because')
My GT2 has had the front plate sitting in front trunk since the day I brought it home
Why Ontario doesn't just get rid of the front plate altogether I don't understand, it would be the 'green' thing to do; potentially better fuel economy (lol) and and less 'waste'...and of course still charge the same or more for 1 vs 2.....
My GT2 has had the front plate sitting in front trunk since the day I brought it home
Why Ontario doesn't just get rid of the front plate altogether I don't understand, it would be the 'green' thing to do; potentially better fuel economy (lol) and and less 'waste'...and of course still charge the same or more for 1 vs 2.....
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I like the tow hook one that angles away and down. The cops aim their laser radar at the plate and if it doesn't reflect back to the gun, no reading. I have been pulled over for no front plate, it is a hassle and possible they may find something to ticket you for so I use a front plate. I don't like the plate on the dash in front window because they are sharp and in the case of an accident can slit your throat...not a good idea.
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I ended up going with www.rhoplate.com
they were local to me in vancouver for a speedy transaction. They also installed it for me
they were local to me in vancouver for a speedy transaction. They also installed it for me
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I ended up going with www.rhoplate.com
they were local to me in vancouver for a speedy transaction. They also installed it for me
they were local to me in vancouver for a speedy transaction. They also installed it for me
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