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I like the idea of the retractable Altec plate and would really appreciate if anyone has any experience using one. I think it is potentially the perfect solution. That said, mine came with the front plate holder already installed and I desparately want to remove it. Anyone have any experience in plugging the holes left by the plate holder?
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(Sorry, misread your post... Thought you were in Utah)
Nevada NRS 482.275 says you have to have both plates attached unless the manufacture does not sell a front plate mounting option.
We have a similar law here in Washington State, and trust me, the list of cars that "do not" offer a factory mounting bracket available is a very small list indeed (And our officers know the list well).
Last edited by CleverName; 02-20-2012 at 01:49 PM.
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+2 ex prosecutor, saw thousands of cases that started with a stop for no front plate... Usually not defendants driving $100k imports.
I'm still running no plates. Gotta figure out a way to mount that front plate, then I'll put e rear on. Already 3-4 parking tickets for no plates/no front plate, but at $35 a pop I figure I'd keep the car looking right and pay my tax.
Never pulled over yet, like I said cops don't usually fish for trouble if a middle aged white guy is driving what looks like a new expensive car in an affluent neighborhood. Yes, if I drive in a bad area I'll probably get stopped, questioned about what im doing in a 'high drug' area and inquired about the dealer placard in lieu of the plate, but so far so good. I think the meter maids downtown have me figured out, so no parking on the street until I sort out the front plate situation.
Bought the front plate mount that goes in the tow bolt, but 1)looks odd (being off center and all) and 2)blocks the passenger side front distance sensor, a huge pita IMO and a deal killer.
I was thinking of buying a front plate mount, cutting the top third off, and mounting it to the car via expanding 'T' bolts through the grill, with a rubber membrane to protect the nose from the mount.
Then I'd bend the law by bending the top third of the plate back, around 45 degrees. Less big flat plate to mess up the lines, no holes in the bumper. Probably a technical violation of the law, but one could argue that the plate was bent by impact, and all the numbers show AND the plate is intact, not cut or made less readable...
If I go this route I'll start a new thread and post step by step pics. I think it'll look better than any option I've seen.
I wish the motorized hideaway mounts were feasible, bit between the arm and plate showing on edge, the complaints about bottoming out and ruining it, difficulty mounting on our cars, etc, it looks like a no-go. Shame.
Such a jacked up law...
Oh, I'm also fighting a neighborhood requirement forcing me to stick a HUGE brown HAND WRITTEN (in parts) 'area parking sticker' on my bumper. Insane. NFW. War with city parking is fun (not). NFW am I paying to put a 4"x6" brown sticker on. Not gonna happen.
Might mean having to shell out ~$300k to have a two car garage built off street on my property, hardly a financially agreeable solution, considering I have nearly a block of frontage and no house or car close by, no real need for off street parking.
Anyone try bending part of their plate, or mounting it at a bit of an angle? Trouble?
I'm still running no plates. Gotta figure out a way to mount that front plate, then I'll put e rear on. Already 3-4 parking tickets for no plates/no front plate, but at $35 a pop I figure I'd keep the car looking right and pay my tax.
Never pulled over yet, like I said cops don't usually fish for trouble if a middle aged white guy is driving what looks like a new expensive car in an affluent neighborhood. Yes, if I drive in a bad area I'll probably get stopped, questioned about what im doing in a 'high drug' area and inquired about the dealer placard in lieu of the plate, but so far so good. I think the meter maids downtown have me figured out, so no parking on the street until I sort out the front plate situation.
Bought the front plate mount that goes in the tow bolt, but 1)looks odd (being off center and all) and 2)blocks the passenger side front distance sensor, a huge pita IMO and a deal killer.
I was thinking of buying a front plate mount, cutting the top third off, and mounting it to the car via expanding 'T' bolts through the grill, with a rubber membrane to protect the nose from the mount.
Then I'd bend the law by bending the top third of the plate back, around 45 degrees. Less big flat plate to mess up the lines, no holes in the bumper. Probably a technical violation of the law, but one could argue that the plate was bent by impact, and all the numbers show AND the plate is intact, not cut or made less readable...
If I go this route I'll start a new thread and post step by step pics. I think it'll look better than any option I've seen.
I wish the motorized hideaway mounts were feasible, bit between the arm and plate showing on edge, the complaints about bottoming out and ruining it, difficulty mounting on our cars, etc, it looks like a no-go. Shame.
Such a jacked up law...
Oh, I'm also fighting a neighborhood requirement forcing me to stick a HUGE brown HAND WRITTEN (in parts) 'area parking sticker' on my bumper. Insane. NFW. War with city parking is fun (not). NFW am I paying to put a 4"x6" brown sticker on. Not gonna happen.
Might mean having to shell out ~$300k to have a two car garage built off street on my property, hardly a financially agreeable solution, considering I have nearly a block of frontage and no house or car close by, no real need for off street parking.
Anyone try bending part of their plate, or mounting it at a bit of an angle? Trouble?
Last edited by Skeeter; 03-07-2012 at 03:31 PM.
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Zip it
I'm with my fellow Masshole on this one... Zip tie for inspect and then clip clip back in the trunk.
Too funny how us Beantown boys have the same solution!
I have put 1/2" thick insulation tape on the backs of my plates and it has done a great job of protecting the paint. No plate mount on the back but no scratches from the edge rubbing either.
Too funny how us Beantown boys have the same solution!
I have put 1/2" thick insulation tape on the backs of my plates and it has done a great job of protecting the paint. No plate mount on the back but no scratches from the edge rubbing either.
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Mounting Front Plate
This isn't the best, but works for now, Used clips that one uses to go through sheet rock holes that spring out, Bought a generic plate bracket that is marketed by Volvo, and mounted as shown, Used Ty Raps to steady.
Best part so far is no holes in front of car.
I can send you more info if you wish.
Best part so far is no holes in front of car.
I can send you more info if you wish.
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I would expect that the police could pull any of us over Brooksy and we wouldn't be drinking and driving.
If cases are started by innocuous PC then they deserve it IMO.
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I live in Texas and am used to the front tag problem. I hate 'em. I received 3-4 citations, so rather than drill holes in Porsches and Mercedes, I went the tow-hook route. I experimented with the extra mounting holes in the plate to get the best look on the car. Makes a big difference, and I use the tow-hook mount on my XK-R as well.
I've had nothing but approving comments on these mounts over the years. Sure, most people aren't familiar with most cars I've had, and they assume the front tag mount came with the car. Most comment that they've never seen such engineering thought and execution devoted to a license plate bracket!
I like the fact that the tag is very firmly attached to the car, yet doesn't touch the body.
Better yet, whenever I travel to other states, it's super-easy to take it off, slap the cap back on the hole, and head out.
I've had nothing but approving comments on these mounts over the years. Sure, most people aren't familiar with most cars I've had, and they assume the front tag mount came with the car. Most comment that they've never seen such engineering thought and execution devoted to a license plate bracket!
I like the fact that the tag is very firmly attached to the car, yet doesn't touch the body.
Better yet, whenever I travel to other states, it's super-easy to take it off, slap the cap back on the hole, and head out.
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