New tx front license plate law - mandatory

SouthArk370Z · 10-12-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

That sucks. Does this apply to all states? I'm sure it varies right?

Vehicle licensing/registration is state-by-state. I seriously doubt that a "reproduction" plate would be legal in any state. But I'm no lawyer.

Move to Arkansas! No front plates.

cv129 · 10-12-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Unexpectedfar

Reading this just now.. so from what im reading its required now? THAT SUCKS!!

other question are these allowed? because I dont want to drill holes on the bumper..

Yes they are perfectly fine

Chuck33079 · 10-12-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I seriously doubt that a "reproduction" plate would be legal in any state.

I'd rather get the "no front plate" ticket than the "fake front plate" ticket.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Move to Arkansas! No front plates.

Tempting. I do have some cute cousins.

H2O_Doc · 10-12-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'd rather get the "no front plate" ticket than the "fake front plate" ticket.

Tempting. I do have some cute cousins.

They don't have front plates because too many folks were getting hit standing in the street trying to sound out what the plates say.

God bless hooked-on foe-hon-ix.

SouthArk370Z · 10-12-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Tempting. I do have some cute cousins.

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

They don't have front plates because too many folks were getting hit standing in the street trying to sound out what the plates say.
God bless hooked-on foe-hon-ix.

ROFLMAO

And byte my shiny metal a$$. Damn Aggies and Yankees.

sledchopper72 · 10-12-2013, 11:42 AM

Modified the factory license plate bracket.
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Unexpectedfar · 10-12-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Yes they are perfectly fine

cool thanks! ordering asap

knightjustice · 10-24-2013, 07:29 PM

ahh.. i just got my bumper redone

2011_6Spd · 11-27-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Unexpectedfar

cool thanks! ordering asap

It's what I've used for the last 3 years without any problems. Just make sure you put it on nice and tight otherwise the plate will rotate left or right and not sit level which looks like utter crap. It rotates from the wind and such when driving highway speeds 65+ if not properly tightened.

verdict. · 12-02-2013, 05:06 PM

Haven't had any issues without running a front plate on the Z. I've been stopped before for other reasons, and have even told the officers I did not have a front plate, but they didn't even blink or say anything about not having one.

However, I have custom plates -- I wonder if they are more lenient to those with custom plates -- since you technically give the city/county a little extra for them yearly?

DarylP · 12-02-2013, 06:35 PM

As for law that requires you attach the plates assigned to you by DPS....I did receive two plates and will gladly attach them both to the rear. It did not specify that one must be mounted in the front. I have no intentions of mounting a front plate as they can see the big *** stickers in the windshield.

Docta370z · 12-05-2013, 07:44 PM

I ended up using zip ties and centered it on the grill. Doesn't look bad, it's just hard to justify spending 100+ dollars on a no drill mount kit.

sexZness · 12-05-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Docta370z

I ended up using zip ties and centered it on the grill. Doesn't look bad, it's just hard to justify spending 100+ dollars on a no drill mount kit.

What kit??... The stillen?

Docta370z · 12-06-2013, 03:09 PM

No it was some of the other ones hidetheplate and a couple other ones. I know the stillen is in the 75$ Range but I can't seem to justify spending that much for something so simple lol I could make something, but the 2$ in zip ties are doing the job for now

sexZness · 12-06-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Docta370z

No it was some of the other ones hidetheplate and a couple other ones. I know the stillen is in the 75$ Range but I can't seem to justify spending that much for something so simple lol I could make something, but the 2$ in zip ties are doing the job for now

Aaahhh the hideaway plate requires drilling, except it's under the bumper vs. on the front of the bumper

12-02-2013, 05:06 PM	#40 (permalink)
verdict. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 370Z Sport-T Rep Power: 13	Haven't had any issues without running a front plate on the Z. I've been stopped before for other reasons, and have even told the officers I did not have a front plate, but they didn't even blink or say anything about not having one. However, I have custom plates -- I wonder if they are more lenient to those with custom plates -- since you technically give the city/county a little extra for them yearly? __________________ 2012 Solid Red Touring w/ Sport Package

12-02-2013, 06:35 PM	#41 (permalink)
DarylP Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 29 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	As for law that requires you attach the plates assigned to you by DPS....I did receive two plates and will gladly attach them both to the rear. It did not specify that one must be mounted in the front. I have no intentions of mounting a front plate as they can see the big *** stickers in the windshield. MG370Z likes this.

12-06-2013, 03:09 PM	#44 (permalink)
Docta370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 8 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 12	No it was some of the other ones hidetheplate and a couple other ones. I know the stillen is in the 75$ Range but I can't seem to justify spending that much for something so simple lol I could make something, but the 2$ in zip ties are doing the job for now MG370Z likes this.

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