TX front plate . Aaaak!
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Racer
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From: Mt. Pleasant TX
TX front plate . Aaaak!
Just got a warning for no front plate 
So , since it's small town TX I'm gonna go ahead and put it on . 
. Gotta get a clear cover cuz I know this is gonna screw up my aerodynamics. Probably cost me 5 mpg too!! Glad I found a deal on the Corsa system so the rear looks good cause this front plate was not meant to go there 
So , since it's small town TX I'm gonna go ahead and put it on . . Gotta get a clear cover cuz I know this is gonna screw up my aerodynamics. Probably cost me 5 mpg too!! Glad I found a deal on the Corsa system so the rear looks good cause this front plate was not meant to go there
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by rufneck
Glad I found a deal on the Corsa system so the rear looks good cause this front plate was not meant to go there
You'll love your Corsa.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Originally Posted by rufneck
Just got a warning for no front plate So , since it's small town TX I'm gonna go ahead and put it on . . Gotta get a clear cover cuz I know this is gonna screw up my aerodynamics. Probably cost me 5 mpg too!! Glad I found a deal on the Corsa system so the rear looks good cause this front plate was not meant to go there
So , since it's small town TX I'm gonna go ahead and put it on . . Gotta get a clear cover cuz I know this is gonna screw up my aerodynamics. Probably cost me 5 mpg too!! Glad I found a deal on the Corsa system so the rear looks good cause this front plate was not meant to go there 
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Luckily, I live in a big city in Texas. I have had no plate on my car for the 4+ years that I've owned it. I have the Corsa system on my car and love it. I'm sure you will too! 
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Racer
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From: Mt. Pleasant TX
Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
Luckily, I live in a big city in Texas. I have had no plate on my car for the 4+ years that I've owned it.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Originally Posted by rufneck
Yep, if I weren't living here I would probably leave it off. The DPS was really looking today. I got pulled over about 1/2 mile f/ the house and they checked the window tint and then gave the warning for the frnt plate. My bro/law got pulled over by the same and got a tikt for his tint and something else in his Dodge dually. Guess they'll really be hot tonight.
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From: El Paso Texas
Why doesn't the Tx DPS do something contructive......like maybe cleaning the toilet stalls at the road rests for example....instead of busting our ***** for no front plates?
The city PD here doesn't seem to give a damn one way or the other if you have front plates. I did get popped once for an expired TSI sticker though.....I should have slipped him a Krispy Kreme coupon with my license....
The city PD here doesn't seem to give a damn one way or the other if you have front plates. I did get popped once for an expired TSI sticker though.....I should have slipped him a Krispy Kreme coupon with my license....
Drifting
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From: Robert Lee Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Here in Midland, TX (100k).... the LEO's will pull you over in a heartbeat for no front plate.
Now, New Mexico for example.... no annual inspection, front tags, or smog test....
Now, New Mexico for example.... no annual inspection, front tags, or smog test....
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From: Austin TX
Front plate
Better check you new laws. Texas did a way with the front plate requirement Sept. 1 ,2005. Wo Ho! Have not had one on my 85 anyway, but the local speedtrap here at Lakeway can't f*** with me now. So tell your local yokal to get a copy or you'll get a lawyer.
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From: Copperas Cove TX
Originally Posted by Blackhole
Better check you new laws. Texas did a way with the front plate requirement Sept. 1 ,2005. Wo Ho! Have not had one on my 85 anyway, but the local speedtrap here at Lakeway can't f*** with me now. So tell your local yokal to get a copy or you'll get a lawyer.
Have a Great Day!!!!!!!!
Drifting
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From: Oceansaide CA
In cali they are mandatory, and I got a fix-it for it. I put it on with some nice SS screws just to get the ticket signed off, but it actually looked better afterwards IMO so I left it. The little pop out plate that says "CORVETTE" just isn't cool enough to matter for me.
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From: Lufkin Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Blackhole
Better check you new laws. Texas did a way with the front plate requirement Sept. 1 ,2005. Wo Ho! Have not had one on my 85 anyway, but the local speedtrap here at Lakeway can't f*** with me now. So tell your local yokal to get a copy or you'll get a lawyer.
