"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson)
05/20/2015 at 13:31 • Filed to: None
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"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson)
05/20/2015 at 13:31 • Filed to: None | 4
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I’ve just thought of a change California should implement in the name of fuel economy: get rid of front license plates.
If designers don’t have to design around them they could design a more slippery shape and on the cars that aren’t designed to accommodate them they won’t turn into wind pimples creating drag.
DeWayneV8
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 13:37 |
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I mean....welcome to Michigan.
Nobi
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 13:38 |
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“I’ve just thought of a change all 50 states should implement in the name of fuel economy: get rid of front license plates.”
FTFY. Makes my GTO look buck-toothed.
Alex B
> DeWayneV8
05/20/2015 at 13:39 |
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Or Pennsylvannia.
KyleA
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 13:40 |
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Will. Never. Happen. The law enforcement community LOVES license plates. If they had their way, they would be mounted on all 4 sides of a car and be painted on the roof or trunk as well.
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mcseanerson
> Nobi
05/20/2015 at 13:42 |
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I agree that it should be all 50 states but I know California loves passing laws to suit their ideals no matter how unrealistic they may be.
AM
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 13:42 |
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OR.. They could just get rid of front plates everywhere in North America. They just kill the design on the front of the car:
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DeWayneV8
> Alex B
05/20/2015 at 13:43 |
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But seriously screw Illinois.
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mcseanerson
> KyleA
05/20/2015 at 13:44 |
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Considering California has no problem releasing tons of convicted criminals I don’t think they would mind this.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 13:48 |
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At minimum they could at least allow for a decal front plate don’t you think?
Solves the fuel economy argument but still has the plate for the popo’s to catch you.
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Alex B
> DeWayneV8
05/20/2015 at 13:52 |
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Oops, I thought you meant Michigan doesn't require front plates. I mean PA doesn't require front plates. :o
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DeWayneV8
> Alex B
05/20/2015 at 13:53 |
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Michigan doesn’t.....which is awesome now that I live in Detroit. I grew up in Chicago though, and always HATED the front plate rule.
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Alex B
> DeWayneV8
05/20/2015 at 14:01 |
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My cousins live in Chicago. Can confirm, is annoying. Although, it's not much worse than all the other states that require front plates.
SirDrivesAlot (now with hybrid powerrrr)
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 16:08 |
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CHP has blocked every attempt to eliminate the front plate
yamahog
> mcseanerson
05/20/2015 at 16:59 |
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Most vehicles are not designed around having a front plate, and in my experience it does not factor into any aero/thermal/front end airflow simulations. Also, if anything, a flat surface blockage in the front end may even help your fuel economy. Look up the concept behind aero shutters or active grille shutters.
The front license plate bracket is designed to be dealer installed at the legal location (ex. 12” from ground in US) in regions that require it, and the front fascia is typically blind to that requirement.
I have no idea what Tesla specifically does, though.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> mcseanerson
05/21/2015 at 06:58 |
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need slimline number plates.