License Plate

[Kracka]

I used 2-sided tape to attach my front plate once so I could get my fix-it ticket signed off on. I got a very funny look, but it was signed!

[MATCHBX]

My first car was a 73 Plymouth Valiant. On the way to school, I got pulled over for no front plate. I told the officer that the plate was there the last time I looked. He said, no there isn't. So I got out and showed it to him.

I had to wipe the 1/4" of dirt off of it so it could be seen. Now if they pull me over in a shitbox like that for no front plate, I can imagine they will pull anything over. And this was over a decade ago!

[Onefast99gsx]

I have probably the coolest setup for a front plate on my 99 GSX. I dreamed the entire idea up last winter because I couldn't find anything on the market. I hate the front plate look but one of the troopers here is a dink. I trimmed the Wisconsin lettering off the bottom of the plate. Technically it's not ok to do that but the worst state trooper there is, said he was ok with it just as long as he could see the letters/numbers. On the back side of the fiberglass bumper(that's behind the bumper cover), I have 2 flat metal slotted rails. The distance between the slots is the distance between the screw holes on the plate. When I goto the races I just get out of the car and push the plate up. When i'm done, pull it down. I devised a bolt system that keeps enough constant pressure to keep the plate where you slide it too. No need for any clips, pins, etc.. When it's down, it sits about 1" from the front of the FMIC. Looks awesome and have had several comments about it.

I'm working to design an electronic motorized version and integrating that into what i have now.

[CDeutsch]

When it's down, it sits about 1" from the front of the FMIC. Looks awesome and have had several comments about it.


Any pics? That sounds like a good idea.

[Onefast99gsx]

I will take some pics tonight and post them shortly after. I will post with it up and with it down. In case it wasn't assumed above, there are no tools required. You don't have to loosen or tighten anything in order to move the plate. You just plain move it and it stays. Super nice at the track with full flow of air to the FMIC.

[Kevin90GSX]

Its illegal to not have one in CT. However with all the other things that are illegal on my car that is the least of my worries. :)

[niterydr]

A few guys from x-rated have hinged their plates. Works great, or so it appears (up and out of the way of the FMIC when driving, down when you stop).

[Shotgun!]

A few guys from x-rated have hinged their plates. Works great, or so it appears (up and out of the way of the FMIC when driving, down when you stop).
Alot of JDMs do that.

[Khadgar]

Pulled over once the same week I got my car, got a 60 dollar fine and the cop was an asshole.

[Shotgun!]

You should have punched him in the throat!