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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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i dont run a front plate on my isf
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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I refuse to put on the front plate, but I have the plate in my trunk in the event I get pulled over. BUT, we're moving to Texas next year... should I reconsider? Is this really a big deal in Texas?
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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I just went to the local grocery store and took note of how many folks do not have front plates. It seems to be more a luxury car thing, but its amazing how many don't wear front plates. I've ordered the relocation kit, but I'm still going to try no plates until such time that I get pulled over. It "seems" that its tolerated. But again, it must depend on the county. I live in Travis county which tends to be more liberal/progressive which may result in the cops being a bit more tolerant.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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cops will try to use no front plate as a tack on ticket after pulling you over for something else. $200 fine
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
cops will try to use no front plate as a tack on ticket after pulling you over for something else. $200 fine
It will most likely be a secondary offense to what you were observed doing wrong. I believe in NJ it's $42. fine for no front plate. I'll pay the fine.

I'll consider it a donation...
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Been driving with no front license plate on my F-Sport since July and, knock on wood, haven't been pulled over yet here in NYC. I've ran into cops numerous times too and look at me but still don't pull me over, eventually my luck will run out though XD
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by afdavey
It will most likely be a secondary offense to what you were observed doing wrong. I believe in NJ it's $42. fine for no front plate. I'll pay the fine.

I'll consider it a donation...
It use to be a fix-it ticket or a warning. But now since it's a ticketable offense, cops will issue the ticket. Some cops are more relaxed on it but some aren't, it's the chance you take!
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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I'm having such a hard time with putting the front plates on mine. I may or may not have received my plates already. I'm holding off. *teeheehee*
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwik8276
I got it at grimmspeed.com , it's 79 bucks but I think it's worth it for the hassle from the cops and keeps the grill looking how it's supposed too ..... FRESH :-)
Ordered from Amazon for $75 shipped
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Base9se
Ordered from Amazon for $75 shipped
When you get and put it on , let me know what u think bout it ;-)
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by iPinky
I'm having such a hard time with putting the front plates on mine. I may or may not have received my plates already. I'm holding off. *teeheehee*
Did u order the plate relocation or u not putting on your license plate on ?? Naughty girl if not ;-) lol
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwik8276
Did u order the plate relocation or u not putting on your license plate on ?? Naughty girl if not ;-) lol
I'm just not putting them on. I'm still pondering on whether I want to go the plate relocation route, or ruin the grille. Don't take this the wrong way, but it just looks off-kilter to me. *sigh* Decisions, decisions.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwik8276
When you get and put it on , let me know what u think bout it ;-)
Will do. Shows to be delivered by Jan. 2nd
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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So on my way to work yesterday, pulling out onto 360 (at a stop-light), to the left of me a state trooper who had plenty of time to see the front of my car. I pull onto 360 and I am behind him (obviously he can see my front). He may have braked a little to make sure I have a rego sticker, but didn't get pulled over. Not a trend by any means, but state troopers are the most hard-*** on traffic things, so a data point.
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Here is another license plate relocation option: http://moweraxle.com/homepage.html

I live in San Antonio and ran these on my Porsches. It is solid aluminum, which means if something hits it, it does not deflect/flex and mar the front bumper. I had another one from GoMini that I did not like because it flexed. If something were to hit it, it would deflect and mar the paint.
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