Connect the front license plate in LA (or California?)
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#22
That looks horrible. I couldn't imaging ruining the front of my car like that.
#24
Front Plate?
Please no!
I've had several sports cars over the years and never ran with a front plate. If I was pulled over I was always polite and courteous and simply explained that the front plate is in the trunk/boot and might add "officer, you might also understand that a front plate would ruin the looks of the fine automobile".
Works for me (but I do understand that your opinions may vary).
I've had several sports cars over the years and never ran with a front plate. If I was pulled over I was always polite and courteous and simply explained that the front plate is in the trunk/boot and might add "officer, you might also understand that a front plate would ruin the looks of the fine automobile".
Works for me (but I do understand that your opinions may vary).
#25
Please no!
I've had several sports cars over the years and never ran with a front plate. If I was pulled over I was always polite and courteous and simply explained that the front plate is in the trunk/boot and might add "officer, you might also understand that a front plate would ruin the looks of the fine automobile".
Works for me (but I do understand that your opinions may vary).
I've had several sports cars over the years and never ran with a front plate. If I was pulled over I was always polite and courteous and simply explained that the front plate is in the trunk/boot and might add "officer, you might also understand that a front plate would ruin the looks of the fine automobile".
Works for me (but I do understand that your opinions may vary).
Congrats if the situation is different in Maine.
#26
Naturally if you get the "wrong" police officer - you're right - it can be anywhere USA and you're toast, no matter how polite you are. I can only speak of NY (where I am from and spent the mast majority of my driving life) and these last 16 years in Maine - both states which require a front plate - and I have never encountered a problem. Of course your state, and experience, may differ.
Best regards,
RJ
Best regards,
RJ
Last edited by RickyJay52; 10-28-2014 at 07:30 PM. Reason: Spelling :)
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#28
Yep, here's to Maryland Blue Crabs and Maine Lobster . . .
Maryland is probably the most severe state for front plate enforcement I've lived in. And I've lived in NC, TX, CA, MN, DC, and MD. I think a lot of it is the amount of attention the car you are driving receives. In a Ford Focus or Chevy Malibu, you might get away with it, but in an F-Type, which is very rare, likely not, at least in many front plate states.
I even gave up and ran a front plate on this car of mine . . .
Maryland is probably the most severe state for front plate enforcement I've lived in. And I've lived in NC, TX, CA, MN, DC, and MD. I think a lot of it is the amount of attention the car you are driving receives. In a Ford Focus or Chevy Malibu, you might get away with it, but in an F-Type, which is very rare, likely not, at least in many front plate states.
I even gave up and ran a front plate on this car of mine . . .
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#29
Question
Can you elaborate on the "piece of metal in behind the center bar" and how you got it in there?
#30
Steve, with JCNA, sent me this picture saying he located a manufacturer that will start producing a Licence Plate support that hooks into the front tow hook. I'll check and see if i can find more info.
I think it's a brilliant idea. Being able to remove it in seconds without any marksA
I think it's a brilliant idea. Being able to remove it in seconds without any marksA
Last edited by Ggraddy; 12-16-2014 at 02:38 PM.
#31
If you know anything about the People's Republic of Maryland, it is the craziest, most abusive traffic enforcement state. When the state is run by unmitigated socialists who need money to feed the machine of big government, you get tax and harass policies rather than to protect and serve. Sad thing is that police and courts serve to enforce silly infractions with "zero tolerance" rather than real crime....
Sad part is that it ruins people's respect for law enforcement and the courts....
Sad part is that it ruins people's respect for law enforcement and the courts....
#32
No comment on your political commentary above, but it is absolutely true that if you try to run without a front plate in Maryland, you will eventually give up and comply because you'll tire of being stopped frequently at $75 per infraction.
It's a far different situation here than most other places where "only meter maids do it." In addition, LEO's will stop out of state vehicles as well, and they will check to see if your registration is from a "front plate state." If it is, they will cite you.
It's a far different situation here than most other places where "only meter maids do it." In addition, LEO's will stop out of state vehicles as well, and they will check to see if your registration is from a "front plate state." If it is, they will cite you.
#33
Steve, with JCNA, sent me this picture saying he located a manufacturer that will start producing a Licence Plate support that hooks into the front tow hook. I'll check and see if i can find more info.
I think it's a brilliant idea. Being able to remove it in seconds without any marksA
I think it's a brilliant idea. Being able to remove it in seconds without any marksA
I guess I don't see the point because you have to leave it on for driving anyway, unless you are just fond of no-plate, static displays at cars and coffee or the like.
Last edited by Foosh; 12-18-2014 at 11:03 AM.
#34
I had thought he put a piece of metal in the center bar only, but he said he tried that and it did not have enough sticking power. Earth magnets attract to themselves very strongly and you increase the power with a piece of flat metal over them. So, he epoxied the other half of them to the center bar and then placed a piece of flat metal over them to increase the attracting power.
If you follow the instructions on the earth metal packaging, it tells you how to increase the power by placing a metal piece in behind them.. if does not seem clear, let me know and I'll try to find the instructions regarding how to get the most power out of them.
I have no problem with the plate falling off, and I can remove it easily just be grabbing it and pulling it off.. leaves no marks with the tape over the magnets.
Lawrence.
#35
Probably 'rare earth magnets' - they're the strongest type.
Rare-earth magnet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rare-earth magnet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
#36
Probably 'rare earth magnets' - they're the strongest type.
Rare-earth magnet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rare-earth magnet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lawrence
#37
I had to go with a similar bracket from GOMINIGO (GMG) after the long arm of the MD law nailed me for no front plate. The tow hook height worked well and being offset to the right complemented the funkiness of the MINI. Did the same thing for my wife's MINI. Not certain it will work so well on the F-Type.
These are the folks that are working on a version for the F-Type: Rho-plate no holes license plate bracket
GMG (www.gominigo.com) may be planning to do so as well.
This may be a better solution: No Holes License Plate Bracket
Still uses screws but up underneath the horizontal, so it won't deface any visible surfaces. If designed properly, I would think that the bracket could be mounted upside down under the center bar to place the top of the plate at the top of the bar.
Here's the best solution I've seen if it can be fitted to an F-Type:
Last edited by Unhingd; 12-19-2014 at 08:17 PM.
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#39
Now you know why they say "Maryland is for Crabs". It's ok to break the speed limit by exactly 11 mph, but they will divert from a 459 or 187 call if they see someone en route without a front tag. You'd be crabby too.
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