GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

Front License Plate Bracket on an 06' GS300

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-10-08, 07:45 AM
  #1  
iron_lungs
Driver
Thread Starter
 
iron_lungs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Front License Plate Bracket on an 06' GS300

I want to remove me front license plate bracket, but I noticed that there are holes drilled into the bumper. Does anyone know the best way to fix that? Or what options I may have? My wife's Acura had the front license plate drilled into the bumper as well, but the dealership gave us plugs that covered the holes and flushed right in. Thanks.

Nick
Old 08-10-08, 07:52 AM
  #2  
EyeKutr
Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Bumperplugs.com or you can go to home depot and get 30 cent clips in hardware and touch up paint them
Old 08-10-08, 08:57 PM
  #3  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,609
Received 100 Likes on 65 Posts
Default

I used to live in CA and I remember how the cops can be about front plates. They usually use it as an excuse to harass you.
Old 08-12-08, 06:10 AM
  #4  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,695
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

I thought that front plates are require by law in CA.
Old 08-12-08, 08:49 AM
  #5  
whlkev
Lexus Champion

 
whlkev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 3,298
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

^^ so you drive exact at speed limit too?
Old 08-12-08, 10:10 AM
  #6  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,695
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

I think not displaying the require front license plate is a little more serious than doing 5 or 10 MPH over the speed limit. And all for what, so the car can look better from the front.
Old 08-12-08, 10:17 AM
  #7  
whlkev
Lexus Champion

 
whlkev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 3,298
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by The G Man
I think not displaying the require front license plate is a little more serious than doing 5 or 10 MPH over the speed limit. And all for what, so the car can look better from the front.
yup, if the dealer drilled the plate to my front, I would not take the car. Yes, to some people, it's THAT important

I will never put a front plate on, I won't mind if i get a fix it ticket once a month.

If AZ is the first state in the US that puts speed camera on the freeway (by end of next month, there will be 100+ cameras all over the state high way and major cross roads) that DOESN'T require us to put a front plate, I don't see how state like CA can't design something like that?

Imagine the hottest celebrity you like, and when she smiles, she has these hideous braces on, yea, GS + front plate, kinda like that

sorry for the off-topicness, our vendor aertotect sells bumper plugs, give them a call

http://www.aerotect.net/aerotect_023.htm
Old 08-12-08, 10:21 AM
  #8  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,695
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

To each his own I guess, the front plate never bother me that much.
Old 08-12-08, 11:06 AM
  #9  
j0emamma
Driver
 
j0emamma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: texas
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

front plates are require by law in houston also but i ride without mine. Mine's dont have the holes since they were never put on.
Old 08-12-08, 01:15 PM
  #10  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,695
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

Forget it, I dont need another reason for the cops to pull me over
Old 08-12-08, 02:56 PM
  #11  
tsavo
Pole Position
 
tsavo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 347
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Required in Ohio as well. The last thing I need is to get pulled over for not having a front plate after drinking wine at dinner. I already have tinted windows, I don't need another reason to get stopped.
Old 08-12-08, 03:31 PM
  #12  
EyeKutr
Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

LOL my 06 GS has Lexus of Riverside plate on the back and nothing in the front for over a year....
Old 08-12-08, 04:00 PM
  #13  
dunnojack
Lexus Fanatic
 
dunnojack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: californication
Posts: 6,806
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

if you don't drive nuckin futs, you can more likely get away without putting the front plate on.
Old 08-13-08, 01:07 AM
  #14  
boaclub923
Rookie
 
boaclub923's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by dunnojack
if you don't drive nuckin futs, you can more likely get away without putting the front plate on.
oh no~~ cops r really weird nowadays...
seriously, they will pull u over for anything. i mean, ANYTHING!
my frnd got pull over for having none-factory taillight on the 2001 accord.
the taillight seems legal to me. it has red reflector, it lights up in red, and visible at least 200 fts away!!
well, still get ticket.
and guess what? the cops show up at my frnd's house next day,
and ask my frnd's parents to open the garage for inspection!!
i never heard cops do that.
(btw, in that case, a warrant is reqired, right? the cop had nothing, the parents opened the garage anyway)
they weren't like that b4.
i donno.. they probably have serious budget cut or wage cut problem.
just be careful for what u do, or at least, be careful in LA.
Old 08-13-08, 04:41 AM
  #15  
dunnojack
Lexus Fanatic
 
dunnojack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: californication
Posts: 6,806
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by boaclub923
i donno.. they probably have serious budget cut or wage cut problem.
just be careful for what u do, or at least, be careful in LA.
probably. when NYC was short on money, their cops were out in full force dishing out tickets.


Quick Reply: Front License Plate Bracket on an 06' GS300



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:55 AM.