Front Plate Options...?
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by KidCid
What I've done is to mount my plate on the car and then velcro the cover over it. When pulled over I just say that I had forgotten to take it off from the car show I was at last weekend. It pops off in seconds and the LEOs are usually pretty understanding at that point.
Exactly what I do - best of both worlds.
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Originally Posted by Shangreer
Wonder if those clear covers would be considered something that alters the appearance of the plate?
Shan
Shan
Don't take this as a flame on cops - I had a very brief attempt at law enforcement and my father is a retired Deputy Sheriff.
Last edited by duckvett; Mar 12, 2006 at 08:50 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
Just mark off the back for the number of characters you have, mask off, and paint body color. The clear plate keeps the smooth lines of the bumper.
Frank
Frank
Last edited by JETZ; Mar 12, 2006 at 08:51 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by MYRagtop
Is this what you are looking for?
Pretty easy to do, get a clear cover, mask the area you want to leave exposed, spray paint from the inside. You should be able to get a can of spray paint either mixed at a local auto paint shop or possibly from a dealer. Most of the vendors, Zip, Ecklers, Mid America, sell the clear cover for 25 - 30 bucks.
I just copied the idea from JETZ's blue Z06. Thanks again JETZ!
Pretty easy to do, get a clear cover, mask the area you want to leave exposed, spray paint from the inside. You should be able to get a can of spray paint either mixed at a local auto paint shop or possibly from a dealer. Most of the vendors, Zip, Ecklers, Mid America, sell the clear cover for 25 - 30 bucks.
I just copied the idea from JETZ's blue Z06. Thanks again JETZ!
Frank
Last edited by JETZ; Mar 12, 2006 at 09:04 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Illinois/Ca
Originally Posted by LarryW
Check out the Smoothie License Surround:
Kewl, Inc.
(Click Exterior, then License Surrounds)
With the Smoothie in place, it actually looks quite nice on a C5 especially if you have a personalized plate
Obviously not as good as the Corvette filler plate but this is the way the go if you're going to run the front plate (the solution posted by OUR 97 looks awesome too!!)
Kewl, Inc.
(Click Exterior, then License Surrounds)
With the Smoothie in place, it actually looks quite nice on a C5 especially if you have a personalized plate
Obviously not as good as the Corvette filler plate but this is the way the go if you're going to run the front plate (the solution posted by OUR 97 looks awesome too!!)
Received my Smoothie Surround directly from Kewlauto last week. They shipped it the same day I ordered. Great quality and it makes the front license plate look 100% better. Very happy I bought one. If you have to go with the front plate, Kewl's License surround is definitely the way to go.
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by OUR97
There is a yellow c5 on this forum that has done what you suggest. Sorry, I don't know his name. Maybe someone else can chime in here and show you his picture. Or just put it on and live with it. I don't care for the front plate either but have done this....
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Melting Slicks
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From: atlantic city new jersey
Wow if i got stoped 5 times id have the plate on too! I guess ive been lucky so far.Here in nj its the law.I keep it in the car and so far so good.I got to say, that EVERY time i see a police car i do kringe a little.So ill keep going till the day comes when it will be my turn to pay................
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Drifting
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful
Just wondering how they pulled you over 5 times ? Did a cop pass you going the opposite direction, turn around and pull you over, or were you parked when the nailed you ?
Also, it is true (as someone stated) that you cannot legally cover parts of the plate such as state name, etc.
I have one solution: MOVE TO FLORIDA
Also, it is true (as someone stated) that you cannot legally cover parts of the plate such as state name, etc.
I have one solution: MOVE TO FLORIDA
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Drifting
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by JETZ
Just mark off the back for the number of characters you have, mask off, and paint body color. The clear plate keeps the smooth lines of the bumper.
Frank
Frank
Wow if i got stoped 5 times id have the plate on too! I guess ive been lucky so far.Here in nj its the law.I keep it in the car and so far so good.I got to say, that EVERY time i see a police car i do kringe a little.So ill keep going till the day comes when it will be my turn to pay................
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Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by niphilli2
Thanks Frank, Fantastic looking car. I have been warned that it is against the law to cover the state name or registration stickers in my state so I guess I am going to have to go the KEWL route.
Yeah, so far this has cost me $200 I guess it is time to bite the bullet and put a plate on.
Yeah, so far this has cost me $200 I guess it is time to bite the bullet and put a plate on
.The other reason I like this cover is that it's flush, no concave depression in the bumper, which is a crap collector.
Good luck!
Racer
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From: near Austin Texas
Yeah I live in AR area also
and often wondered if you could mount it on the passenger visor (facing out when you flip it down ), so it showed to the front of the car. The one I bought already had the front plate mounted so I never tried it. Yes its a half-a**** idea, but then its a half-a**** law.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Jake T
Tomorrow morning my front plate cover is getting the 'bowtie' treatment. That looks great!!
Jake T.
Jake T.
