License Plate on Front
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From: NC
License Plate on Front
Do you think it looks bad or good? I wanted to put a license plate on the front of my LS but the guys at the dealer told me to think about it before doing it.
They say it takes away some of the luster away from the front of the LS.
What are your thoughts? Don't you have to get the dealership to put on the bracket for you?
They say it takes away some of the luster away from the front of the LS.
What are your thoughts? Don't you have to get the dealership to put on the bracket for you?
CL Community Team
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From: Canada
License plate is not too bad for the front of the LS imho, they look much worse for some other cars. It's more clean without the license plate, but I get used to seeing them on most other cars it's no longer a big deal. I might still consider leaving it off at least initially ...
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From: CA
In an earlier thread I asked about installing the front license plate on my 460L. It is illegal to not have one in the front in CA, though many of the CA club members don't follow that. I am too conservative to take the chance. I had to drill two holes in the front bumper and then use the kit that came with the car to install the plate. Pretty easy, but a little scary at first (drilling the holes in the car.). I'm not the handiest person in the world, but I didn't need the dealer. Larry
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From: TX
Texas requires a front plate, too, but it's not a law they strictly enforce. I've had cars for years with no front plate and never got so much as a second look from the gendarmes. I'm told you might get a plate ticket if they stop you for some other infraction, but I don't plan on being stopped. 
My dealer doesn't mount the front plate bracket unless you insist. I don't think they like drilling and mucking up the front end, either.
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My dealer doesn't mount the front plate bracket unless you insist. I don't think they like drilling and mucking up the front end, either.
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Racer
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From: AZ
I don't like front plates on any cars and in fact when I got my current Lexus I turned down a car from another dealer who had drilled the front bumper for his advertising plate and waited an extra month to get my car - it was worth it. I've been refusing cars with the front brackets installed for years even when the dealers offer to "repair" the holes, one even offered to replace the bumper skin.
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Illegal in BC Andrew.
License plate is not too bad for the front of the LS imho, they look much worse for some other cars. It's more clean without the license plate, but I get used to seeing them on most other cars it's no longer a big deal. I might still consider leaving it off at least initially ...
the other lexus they have the "universal" adapter and it looks pretty bad
Rookie
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From: Delaware
i guess im lucky, here in delaware im not required to put on a front plate so i could put the lexus plate on. BUT personally i think the car looks alot cleaner without it, and i dont feel to comfortable putting holes in my bumper.
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From: CA
please don't do it, I think that's THE ugliest thing you can do to a car. think of a hottest celebrity you can think of, and when she smiles, you see her with braces on.
Yes.. it's that bad, if you don't get harrased by cops without it. Don't do it.
I refuse to put any plates on the front, i don't care how many tickets i get ($10 fix it ticket in CA anyway, just tape it on, sign it off, then take it off)
One of the reason i registered my car in AZ so i don't have to put on front plate
*i am for one that will refuse delivery of the vehicle if dealer drill plate on the front, yes i hate front plate with a passion.
Yes.. it's that bad, if you don't get harrased by cops without it. Don't do it.
I refuse to put any plates on the front, i don't care how many tickets i get ($10 fix it ticket in CA anyway, just tape it on, sign it off, then take it off)
One of the reason i registered my car in AZ so i don't have to put on front plate
*i am for one that will refuse delivery of the vehicle if dealer drill plate on the front, yes i hate front plate with a passion.
Last edited by whlkev; Feb 20, 2008 at 12:13 PM.
Lead Lap
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From: Midwest
In my state, we are required to have both the rear and front plate showing. However, the dealer gave me a choice when I picked up the car. I decided that as long as I can get away with it, I will not put on the front plate. Knock on wood, so far so good.
Pit Crew
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From: Florida
Sorry to drum up an old post, but I'd like to see a photo of anyone that has a front license plate FRAME on the front of their LS.
I am thinking of getting one for my black LS460L and wanted to see some photo examples of front license plate FRAME colors.
I was thinking of getting shiny Black to match the bumper/car color.
I am thinking of getting one for my black LS460L and wanted to see some photo examples of front license plate FRAME colors.
I was thinking of getting shiny Black to match the bumper/car color.