Anyone ever get stopped for missing front plate?

sonic370 · 06-30-2010, 06:55 PM

I'll let you know i just replaced front bumper on my car and told dealer to leave front bracket off,it looks better that way. also i know its been posted here but somehow can't find it. how much can i expect to pay for a clear bra added to the front bumper.

casey.strader · 06-30-2010, 07:21 PM

Typically, the answer that the state troopers in Ohio give is that the front plate bracket isn't just a revenue collecting law, but it does serve a purpose. Supposedly, you are required to have it since more and more states are going to laser speed detection instead of old K and Ka band radar and they need a flat spot to aim the laser at. That being said, most cars these days aren't square enough to have many flat spots to aim at, so we are likely to see more and more laws requiring front plates over the next couple of years.

So, in the end, it's still just a way to take more money from you. I personally would rather be fined for no plate than to have it on there and make it easier for them to get me for speeding

PapoZalsa · 06-30-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

I'll let you know i just replaced front bumper on my car and told dealer to leave front bracket off,it looks better that way. also i know its been posted here but somehow can't find it. how much can i expect to pay for a clear bra added to the front bumper.

Depends, from $600 to $1,200.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjdtoo

Put my Stillen front plate bracket on today. No holes and I can spin it on or off quick. I love it!

You suppose to put loctite so it doesn't become lose with the vibration.

rjdtoo · 07-01-2010, 11:13 AM

You suppose to put loctite so it doesn't become lose with the vibration.

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The loctite goes on the bolt that holds the mounting plate to the shaft. That way you can grab the font plate and spin it on or off quickly without the use of tools.

06-30-2010, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
casey.strader Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 40th Z (M6)+ Mazda 6 Rep Power: 17	Front plates Typically, the answer that the state troopers in Ohio give is that the front plate bracket isn't just a revenue collecting law, but it does serve a purpose. Supposedly, you are required to have it since more and more states are going to laser speed detection instead of old K and Ka band radar and they need a flat spot to aim the laser at. That being said, most cars these days aren't square enough to have many flat spots to aim at, so we are likely to see more and more laws requiring front plates over the next couple of years. So, in the end, it's still just a way to take more money from you. I personally would rather be fined for no plate than to have it on there and make it easier for them to get me for speeding

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06-30-2010, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	I'll let you know i just replaced front bumper on my car and told dealer to leave front bracket off,it looks better that way. also i know its been posted here but somehow can't find it. how much can i expect to pay for a clear bra added to the front bumper.

07-01-2010, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
rjdtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: TX Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370Z MB A7 Rep Power: 16	You suppose to put loctite so it doesn't become lose with the vibration. [/QUOTE] The loctite goes on the bolt that holds the mounting plate to the shaft. That way you can grab the font plate and spin it on or off quickly without the use of tools.