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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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It's been an excellent run of four years with not having a front license plate to mar the looksof my car's front end but, due to the superlative, no, down-right heroic, crime busting efforts of the Fairfax County police, I was forced to take drill to front bumer of my car to install the plate holder. And, for my efforts, I now have the priviledge of donating $50 to support county operations. In retrospect, it really doesn't look that bad with the front plate installed and I only see it when I am washing it.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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They make a license plate holder that would screw into your front bumper's tow hook and you wouldn't of had to drill anything.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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^ yup these a thread about this 4 posts down
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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So thankful I live in Florida where there are no front license plate requirements.... or state income taxes.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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man the title is getting on my nerves... did you have auto correct on and posted from your phone? all three words are misused...

anyways, instead of the tow hook, you could've bought what's called "bungee bolts" and mounted the plate nicely on the lower grill but that of course will reduce air flow to the condensor but yet no need to drill...
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JKweezy
man the title is getting on my nerves... did you have auto correct on and posted from your phone? all three words are misused...

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Hahahaha!!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JKweezy
man the title is getting on my nerves... did you have auto correct on and posted from your phone? all three words are misused...

anyways, instead of the tow hook, you could've bought what's called "bungee bolts" and mounted the plate nicely on the lower grill but that of course will reduce air flow to the condensor but yet no need to drill...

The thread title makes me severely discontent.











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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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This will be added to my work emoticon list,
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The thread title makes me severely discontent.











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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by OneSiCkF
This will be added to my work emoticon list,
I am glad I could be of service.

To the OP. I'm sorry to hear about the holes man. I know that feeling you speak of. I had to drill into my 350z back when I had it. It wasn't my proudest moment.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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I usually correct brake & break when I see them, but this one was so clearly intentional that I left it alone and just chuckled.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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I love the sarcasm on this thread! Lol
If you had the motorized hide-the-plate you could of just pressed the button when got pulled over.: )
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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After getting several warnings from the local constabulary, and one demand for a contribution to the county coffers, I ended up using plastic zip ties, and zip tied my plate to the lower grill. Cali law only requires that it be more than 12 inches off the ground, and front facing. Met both requirements, and no holes.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Well, since the topic moved to grammar, i would like to point out:
"could of" and "would of"??
it's could have and would have! when spoken.. could've and would've..
And, back to topic- i also was coerced into a front plate install by NY lawmen.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Let's not turn this into a grammar thread. U dn't no how ir8 it gets me.

The relevant California code does say more than just 12" off the ground.

Originally Posted by www.leginfo.ca.gov
5201. License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging, shall be mounted in a position so as to be clearly visible, and so that the characters are upright and display from left to right, and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly
legible. The rear license plate shall be mounted not less than 12 inches nor more than 60 inches from the ground, and the front license plate shall be mounted not more than 60 inches from the ground, except as follows:...
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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CA always looking for money for a broke state.
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