Front License Plate Cosmetic Interference

muzik212

I used this DIY and went the sho-n-go route...
DIY: Show-N-Go install (Grill, center mount)

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Haboob

Hm, I could use that for my rear and the speed camera's (or when I rob a bank ). jk

dP3NGU1N

8 months later I'm still running dealer plates..... And no front plate. =P

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Mrmaasta

Alberta, no front plates

ElVee

Strange, I was just researching the forums on just this topic. Here's my notes/ideas:

For actually using a front plate, there are plenty opinions. Some cops won't bother, some will. Some don't want the extra reason to be pulled over, others will just pay the fine as a non-moving violation. Some get a retractable plate, which looks fun and gets the plate centered, which I prefer.

Personally, I'll likely just get the tow hook and replace the hook with a license plate mount and keep it in the trunk or use as needed. Maybe someday get a centered retractable one.


threads:
DIY: Show-n-Go Front License Plate Install (Grill Location)
DIY: Power Retractable Front License Plate Install
Maoweraxle.com tow hook license plate bracket


products (I don't speak that these are proper; just links I've collected):
STILLEN No Drill Licence Plate Relocator | STILLEN
Nissan - GoMiniGo-Home of Innovative Products for your car
Performance Auto Parts Warehouse, Installation, and Dyno Tuning | PTUNING.COM (877-788-6464)
Rho-plate
Show-N-Go Remote Control Electric License Plate Frame

GaleForce

I used the Stillen bracket and liked it. Unfortunately I can't use it any more (no crash bar) and I don't have room for the Show-n-go (intercooler). This is leaving me to find another option.

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muzik212

I have a GTM stage 1 kit going on now. You're correct that you cant mount a hideaway btwn the fangs with an intercooler. However, we were able to keep the show-n-go by using the first DIY and locating all the way underneath, required some further thought as I also have a front splitter now. Ill post pics once its back from the shop.

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GaleForce

I look forward to seeing your set-up. I was thinking along the same lines but figured I would end up tearing it off. I'm lowered on Swifts, and have a Mines front lip. I'll have another look at things once I get my car back together.

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KERMIT

Does anyone have information on the heat rejection capacity degradation with these front plate locations?

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jofro6

Im in Ny where front plates are mandatory as well. I have never had a front plate on my cars since I was in HS, and i cant remember a single time that i was pulled over specifically for that reason. And when Ive been pulled for other things like speeding or whatever they have very rarely brought up my lack of plate (same thing for my illegally dark window tint). And i always use the same reason when they ask why... One of the screws fell out and i didnt want it dangling there while i got a new one, and i always just keep the plate in the trunk. 13 years of driving so far and never a front plate ticket, knock on wood.

i say get rid of it

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Bucketlist2012

I don't run front plates...

I am at retirement age and if they pull me over they will be bored if they "dig for more"..

If they pull me over for speeding, well then i deserve it, but if they pull me over for no front plate ? They are just bored...

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MR.nismo

When I was stationed in NY, (I had NY plates) I had my front plate taped to the inside of front windshield on the passenger side. I had an Evo at the time and the front plate would block airflow to the oil cooler. Even when I moved to the south (not because I wanted to) I still had it the same way for a few months and never got pulled over for that.

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JohnsZ

Hmmmmmmm......another benefit of being a senior citizen! I like that approach! I'm in for 59 years! Consider that a "Senior Discount"!

Dwight Frye

I'm also eligible for the Senior Citizen's Discount at Denny's. I have not had a front plate on any of my cars since 1982. Once I received a fix it ticket by a weasel cop that had another car pulled over already for speeding in a school zone. He saw me coming down the street at about 20 MPH, stepped out into the street and motioned me to the curb to wait while he wrote up someone who deserved it. One other time a motorcycle officer saw me about a block from home, and followed me until I pulled into the driveway. He gave me a warning which I immediately and thereafter ignored.
But I don't drive like a douchebag or barely post-pubescent ricer and give cops a reason to hassle me either so I'm not going to worry about it.