Front plate? I think not...

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 10:51 AM

So after some recent discussion I've decided I'm not going to ruin the (insert indescribable synonym for beauty) of my 40th by installing a front license plate. Virginia requires it but a few things occurred to me...

1. I won't always be in Virginia which means when I leave I'm going to have two nasty holes in my front bumper.

2. It takes away from the look. The Z obviously has a indistinguishable design and putting a front plate on it just ruins that. (I apologize to the guys that have a front plate.

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Is anyone else with me on this? I think I'll risk the $30 ticket or maybe come up with some excuse on how I'm waiting on a special bracket and hope it works. Personally I think the front plate is ridiculous. What purpose does it serve?

Sorry guys, just venting after a heated discussion with a local officer. Maybe I'll get lucky and the one who pulls me over will be as understanding as we are about our baby's.

TheGreatOne · 06-20-2012, 11:01 AM

Well I'm lucky, my province does not need front plates. I definitely think it takes away from the look

What you could to is get the front license plate hideaway mod. Its an motorized device that hides and puts your plate in view when needed.

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

What you could to is get the front license plate hideaway mod. Its an motorized device that hides and puts your plate in view when needed.

Not a bad idea. Just put it up after he pulls me over. Hahaha

90 ST · 06-20-2012, 11:17 AM

you could also get one of these:
STILLEN : STILLEN Front License Plate Bracket

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

you could also get one of these:
STILLEN : STILLEN Front License Plate Bracket

I saw the thread about that. Not a bad idea but it still goes back to the detraction the front plate causes. I think we as Z enthusiasts should be exempt. I'm sure they'll buy that... Lol

Cmike2780 · 06-20-2012, 11:27 AM

I don't know about you, but I hate getting pulled over...period! In NY, I think it's a $50 fine + $75 surcharge. I can think of better things to spend $125 on. Not to mention the stress of constanly thinking the cop car next to you is going to spot it and pull you over. As much as I hate it, it's something I can live with. I have the Stillen bracket, so at least no holes on the bumper. One less thing to stress over.

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I don't know about you, but I hate getting pulled over...period! In NY, I think it's a $50 fine + $75 surcharge. I can think of better things to spend $125 on. Not to mention the stress of constanly thinking the cop car next to you is going to spot it and pull you over. As much as I hate it, it's something I can live with. I have the Stillen bracket, so at least no holes on the bumper. One less thing to stress over.

Great point putting it in that perspective. Might be investing in that bracket... Or registering it in my home state. I think paying the registration taxes might just be worth it.

GaleForce · 06-20-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I don't know about you, but I hate getting pulled over...period! In NY, I think it's a $50 fine + $75 surcharge. I can think of better things to spend $125 on. Not to mention the stress of constanly thinking the cop car next to you is going to spot it and pull you over. As much as I hate it, it's something I can live with. I have the Stillen bracket, so at least no holes on the bumper. One less thing to stress over.

I am doing the same thing. But I need to repair the dealer installed holes first.

dP3NGU1N · 06-20-2012, 11:44 AM

Can't speak for Virgina but in Cali the reason the state requires front license plates is because of traffic cams. They can't (read: have a lower chance to) catch you if you don't have a front license plate.

*insert stereotypical "f*ck tha pOlice!" statement here*

6MT · 06-20-2012, 11:51 AM

I'm with 'ya on this one! It does ruin the look of most vehicles, IMHO. But where I live, we don't need the front plate.

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I am doing the same thing. But I need to repair the dealer installed holes first.

Bastages got ya. Should've made them repair it or give you a discount. Haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

*insert stereotypical "f*ck tha pOlice!" statement here*

Epic!

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I'm with 'ya on this one! It does ruin the look of most vehicles, IMHO. But where I live, we don't need the front plate.

I think I might title it in Virginia and register it in Indiana. Cheat the system...

nizmoJ · 06-20-2012, 12:11 PM

Here in Texas the law is a little complicated on this issue. Most cops dont pull you over for it unless they really wanna see whats in your car. A cop recently told me himself that " The plate just has to be at the front of your car visible, not necessarily mounted to your front bumper". He said take the ticket and you can fight it. I just keep mine in the windshield with those little suction cups. Passenger looses some view of the road though.

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nizmoJ

Here in Texas the law is a little complicated on this issue. Most cops dont pull you over for it unless they really wanna see whats in your car. A cop recently told me himself that " The plate just has to be at the front of your car visible, not necessarily mounted to your front bumper". He said take the ticket and you can fight it. I just keep mine in the windshield with those little suction cups. Passenger looses some view of the road though.

I'd have to think most officers are going to be understanding. Virginia is home to "some" a-holes though. I guess this will dictate how I treat this topic when I'm sworn in. (don't report me

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onzedge · 06-20-2012, 12:52 PM

No front plate for me. Now I will get nabbed because I posted this.

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

No front plate for me. Now I will get nabbed because I posted this.

Tell them we're exempt. Maybe we should start a petition...

06-20-2012, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
40thAnnZ Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 61 Drives: 2010 370 40th Ann. Rep Power: 14	Front plate? I think not... So after some recent discussion I've decided I'm not going to ruin the (insert indescribable synonym for beauty) of my 40th by installing a front license plate. Virginia requires it but a few things occurred to me... 1. I won't always be in Virginia which means when I leave I'm going to have two nasty holes in my front bumper. 2. It takes away from the look. The Z obviously has a indistinguishable design and putting a front plate on it just ruins that. (I apologize to the guys that have a front plate. ) Is anyone else with me on this? I think I'll risk the $30 ticket or maybe come up with some excuse on how I'm waiting on a special bracket and hope it works. Personally I think the front plate is ridiculous. What purpose does it serve? Sorry guys, just venting after a heated discussion with a local officer. Maybe I'll get lucky and the one who pulls me over will be as understanding as we are about our baby's. __________________ Build #926 out of 1,000 I would rather die for something than live for nothing.

06-20-2012, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Well I'm lucky, my province does not need front plates. I definitely think it takes away from the look What you could to is get the front license plate hideaway mod. Its an motorized device that hides and puts your plate in view when needed. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

06-20-2012, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I don't know about you, but I hate getting pulled over...period! In NY, I think it's a $50 fine + $75 surcharge. I can think of better things to spend $125 on. Not to mention the stress of constanly thinking the cop car next to you is going to spot it and pull you over. As much as I hate it, it's something I can live with. I have the Stillen bracket, so at least no holes on the bumper. One less thing to stress over. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	I'm with 'ya on this one! It does ruin the look of most vehicles, IMHO. But where I live, we don't need the front plate. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

06-20-2012, 12:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	No front plate for me. Now I will get nabbed because I posted this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-20-2012, 11:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 422	you could also get one of these: STILLEN : STILLEN Front License Plate Bracket

06-20-2012, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 19	Can't speak for Virgina but in Cali the reason the state requires front license plates is because of traffic cams. They can't (read: have a lower chance to) catch you if you don't have a front license plate. insert stereotypical "fck tha pOlice!" statement here*

06-20-2012, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
nizmoJ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 75 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	Here in Texas the law is a little complicated on this issue. Most cops dont pull you over for it unless they really wanna see whats in your car. A cop recently told me himself that " The plate just has to be at the front of your car visible, not necessarily mounted to your front bumper". He said take the ticket and you can fight it. I just keep mine in the windshield with those little suction cups. Passenger looses some view of the road though.

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