Front plate? I think not...

40thAnnZ

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.

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TheGreatOne

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.

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40thAnnZ

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

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90 ST

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

40thAnnZ

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

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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.

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40thAnnZ

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.

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GaleForce

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

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dP3NGU1N

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

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.

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40thAnnZ

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

Epic!

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

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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.

40thAnnZ

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

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

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40thAnnZ

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

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