I got pulled over today

"Flat Six" (flat-six) 03/10/2015 at 14:00 • Filed to: None

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I got pulled over for having no front plate. Fortunately it was only a warning. The previous owner attached the front plate at a slight angle with 3 mismatched screws. It was driving me nuts and I had to take it off. Now I am not sure what to do.

Should I keep driving with no plate?

Should I attach it to the tow hook?

Should I suck it up and stick it back on (but maybe have to drill more holes)?

Rico > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:01

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Fuck that, don't bother putting on a plate.

bob and john > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:02

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tow hook

CB > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:05

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If the state requires you to have a plate, either mount it on the bumper or maybe put it on the dashboard?

ttyymmnn > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:05

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What if you curved it and had it form fit to the bumper? Do it right, and it might actually look kind of cool.

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:07

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Find a bracket system to attach to the tow hook location.

Milky > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:08

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Is this legal?

lonestranger > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:08

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I'd put it on properly using the factory bracket .

deekster_caddy > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:09

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Does your state require a front plate? (Since you got pulled over for it I assume yes) Then put one on. See if your OEM makes a front plate bracket you can get that fits the front bumper nicely. Most do, since they have to comply with state laws when they sell a car.

PS9 > Rico 03/10/2015 at 14:12

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That is a losing battle.

Sejji > Milky 03/10/2015 at 14:14

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I've always wondered that...

But eventually you'll have a square on your dash where your dash hasn't faded evenly.

and 100 more > Milky 03/10/2015 at 14:14

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Depends on the state/country you're in.

Michael Maguire > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:16

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Screw Them. No Front Plate FTW

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:16

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Find a company to make you a vinyl overlay of your license plate and stick it on the front?

jariten1781 > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:20

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Stick some foam on the back and zip tie it somewhere is what I do. Easy to remove for track/photos.

BeaterGT > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:28

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State? And is the car in question that Porsche? If so, F the front plate.

rksmith9 > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:32

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Bought one of these for my Focus ST, looks great IMO. Not sure if one will fit your car but worth a try

http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts.com/

rksmith9 > rksmith9 03/10/2015 at 14:35

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http://shop.bigmikesperformanceparts.com/

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Sejji 03/10/2015 at 14:37

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Dash mat.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:42

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I don't run a front plate. Have gotten a ticket before but at least in my state, its a fix it ticket. So I just attached it with some quick ties, go to the police station have an officer sign off, send in the fix it ticket (don't need to pay anything) and cut the license back off.

Flat Six > lonestranger 03/10/2015 at 14:47

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I have that but it was installed wrong at an angle with different sized screws and looks terrible.

Flat Six > BeaterGT 03/10/2015 at 14:49

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Yes a 911... tempting

EDIT: I am in Texas

BKosher84 > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:51

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Do you have a tow hook hole on your front bumper? If so....

http://www.cravenspeed.com/the-platypus-l…

buford-t-justice > Milky 03/10/2015 at 14:52

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Here in Ontario it seems like as long as the plate is visible, at least that is my interpretation from the high way traffic act

Flat Six > BKosher84 03/10/2015 at 14:56

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Yes, that is what I was thinking...

Flat Six > Milky 03/10/2015 at 14:56

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I'm in Texas, I don't think that counts...

Flat Six > deekster_caddy 03/10/2015 at 14:59

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Yes, Texas requires it, but they aren't very consistent in enforcing the rule. I have an OEM bracket, but the hole pattern on the car is messed up.

BKosher84 > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:59

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I have one on my Mini.. Best thing ever.

Flat Six > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 03/10/2015 at 14:59

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That's a new one...have you ever seen anybody do that?

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 14:59

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That top pic.... dat 993... those wheels... dat tail...

Flat Six > ttyymmnn 03/10/2015 at 15:00

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Do you mean bend the plate?

D > CB 03/10/2015 at 15:00

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Dashboard plate does not count

D > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 03/10/2015 at 15:01

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exactly what I've done

Flat Six > BKosher84 03/10/2015 at 15:02

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After getting pulled over I saw two licenseplate-less Mini's drive by!

Milky > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:05

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Ah, well I'm from michigan and we don't have front plates …. it was just a thought.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:05

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Nope, can't say I have. Not even sure it would work enough that the police wouldn't just pull you over anyway. But, in case it does, I'll gladly accept royalty checks for the idea. lol

ttyymmnn > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:07

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Yup. Wrap it around the front bumper. Aren't those the mount holes in the top picture? Of course, you'll probably get in trouble for defacing the plate or something silly.

Party-vi > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:10

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In front plate states the law usually states the car must have a front mounted plate if the factory provided the means to mount one. If there is no means to mount your plate then you must have the front plate in the vehicle readily presentable or visible for inspection. Check your state laws.

Flat Six > ttyymmnn 03/10/2015 at 15:10

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My car is the blue one on bottom :)

Good idea, will think about it

ttyymmnn > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:13

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I figured it was, but I couldn't see the mounting points. I assume they're similar?

Flat Six > ttyymmnn 03/10/2015 at 15:14

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Yes there are similar holes already drilled.

Rico > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:16

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NY it is a rule but not strictly enforced unless you are doing something dickish that gives them enough of a reason to pull you over. Same goes for tint, anything below 90% is illegal but they won't enforce it unless you ran a Redlight or did an illegal U-turn.

Basically I've got tint and no front plate and avoid driving like a dick and I've been pretty good.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 15:16

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After doing some searching (I was genuinely curious myself) I found a guy who did it with his Model S

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php…

Looks pretty neat to me, and would probably look even better on the 997 because you could center it and not have it off to the side like that.

Flat Six > Rico 03/10/2015 at 15:21

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Yes it is pretty much the same here in Texas. My wife has been driving for almost 2 years with no plate and only got one warning. I wasn't doing anything dickish I don't think. I had just turned out of a gas station and he decided to pull me over. I think he was looking for other stuff.

Flat Six > jariten1781 03/10/2015 at 15:22

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That sounds simple enough!

Flat Six > Party-vi 03/10/2015 at 15:23

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Oh they are definitely required by Texas state law. However it is not regularly enforced. I see a lot of cars that don't have one.

Flat Six > rksmith9 03/10/2015 at 15:25

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Cool, nice idea!

Flat Six > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 03/10/2015 at 15:27

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That does look good, but I think that is a Tesla Roadster :)

GeneralDingus > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 03/10/2015 at 16:24

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People have gotten hit with false vehicle registration charges for that... I wouldn't do this. Might as well just go plateless.

deekster_caddy > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 16:42

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Maybe he just wanted to check out a cool car!

Flat Six > deekster_caddy 03/10/2015 at 16:48

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Haha, I love my car but it isn't THAT cool :)

RustedSprinter > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 17:12

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Why do you need a front plate Str 6?

Flat Six > RustedSprinter 03/10/2015 at 17:17

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I don't want one, but I'm likely to get pulled over again at some point if I don't put it on. Hopefully it is not the same guy, or the next cop is equally lenient. I'm just curious what others on Oppo do.

RustedSprinter > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 17:22

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Oh I thought it was one of your state laws or something. I have my plate on the back of my car. Nothing in the front.

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 17:38

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That top pic is a 993 RS, correct?

Flat Six > alexotics 03/10/2015 at 17:55

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I don't think it is a RS:

RS has a different grill design (horizontal slats) and front spoiler shape

RS doesn't have headlight washers!

RS was never approved for sale in US

So it is probably a modified US spec car with similar aero bits and wheels.

Whatever it is, it's not mine; mine is the blue 997. I was afraid to take a pic of the cop, because I really wanted a warning and not to piss him off.

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 18:37

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Ah, thanks! I was trying to wrap my head around what it was. Looks great. Your 997 does too! Very conservative colour and wheels but there's beauty to that! How long have you had it / how do you like it compared to previous rides?

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 18:41

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Also, any ideas what the name of the wheels are on the white 993?

A white RS doesn't look bad either.... I figure they're about 300k now?

We have 2 of these RWB monsters in town. This blue one was parked next to my 911 at a local charity event. Kind of neat.

Flat Six > alexotics 03/10/2015 at 19:20

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Thanks! I love the understated look of the dark blue and simple 5 spoke wheels. Originally I wanted this car and I guess I couldn't get it out of my head:

I have had it for about 6 months. It's a lot of fun. Honestly I don't have much to compare against besides my old NA Miata. I've tried a few other cars recently like E90 M3, M235, Cayman, and some other 911's (and a few laps in a 430) but not enough to do a pro comparison.

Flat Six > alexotics 03/10/2015 at 19:25

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I think they are "Speedline for Porsche" wheels. I think your white RS pic is actually a "RS Clubsport" because it has the bigger GT style wing. Holy **** those RWB's are mad bonkers. Very cool. What kind of 911 do you have?

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 20:27

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Speedline! Thanks!

My "Yellowbird"...

There's tons of pics of it on my blog www.alexotics.ca

alexotics > Flat Six 03/10/2015 at 20:33

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I see the attraction to the 456. Is it the four seater Ferrari aspect, or the particular design of the 456? If it's the former, you'd love this Chris Harris video from when he had just sold his DD, a TDF blue FF:

I recently had a chance to try the 997 during an autocross event and I was absolutely blown away at how the "base" 911 handles, goes, sounds, and especially, stops! That day I spent most of my time in a Caterham, but also tried a 1M and various other metal. The 997 S really left me wanting one. I've also copiloted a 997 RS and raced a 996 Cup car. Also want those haha!

Flat Six > alexotics 03/10/2015 at 21:44

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That sounds like an amazing day at the track!!!

Honestly, I'm not much of a race car driver so I don't need 458 or GT3 precision. I have 2 kids and enjoy taking them to car events like Cars and Coffee, or just normal errands. So it was important to have 4 seats. I like the clean beautiful lines of the 456, and the romance of the Italian V12. Yes that is a great video, and the Chris Harris FF is my favorite combo - dark blue, tan seats, non-tinted glass, 5 spoke wheels. He has impeccable taste.

Maybe one day I'll be able to afford a 4 seat Ferrari, but honestly the 911 is going to be tough to follow.

Flat Six > alexotics 03/10/2015 at 21:50

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Beautiful car, and cool website. People that say 996's are ugly are morons. I was just watching about the RUF Yellowbird a few days ago:

pip bip - choose Corrour > Flat Six 03/11/2015 at 03:34

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how about making a decal/transfer/sticker and sticking to front bumper?