Cop pull over. No front plate.
Drifting
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From: Southern NH
But the beauty of this option is you can customize how you paint the border and still maintain the lines of the front of the car. I did this same thing except I painted the top portion straight across and left a bit more open area on the bottom - more than enough space to see the stickers. Just buy the factory paint in the aerosol at the dealer and it's a snap.
Melting Slicks
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From: Columbia SC
Well here in Ohio we have selective enforcement. Almost all of the police and troopers have real work to do and stopping someone for no front plate is ridiculous. One judge I know has told all of the departments in his jurisdiction no tickets for no front plates.
I had the misfortune of getting a ticket in one of our neighboring cities (Kettering) Two things. I bitched to the clerk and she told me that her husband just got one too and the lovely state of Ohio was paying for stepped up enforcement. I went on the court web site and was amazed to see that the state was getting over half of the money for the ticket. Lets face it the $$$$$$ rules.
I had the misfortune of getting a ticket in one of our neighboring cities (Kettering) Two things. I bitched to the clerk and she told me that her husband just got one too and the lovely state of Ohio was paying for stepped up enforcement. I went on the court web site and was amazed to see that the state was getting over half of the money for the ticket. Lets face it the $$$$$$ rules.
As far as pulling over cars with minor offenses (like no front plate or not wearing seatbelts) it's PC to get into the car. Some people (flaming liberals) don't like this but I have gotten lots of illegal drugs and guns of the street from traffic stops for minor things.
I know my job and have been doing it for a long time and I am very good at it. I don't just pick on people for the hell of it, I use the law (which I did not write) to my advantage to get the job done. If people do not like the law than work to change it. I only enforce the law I do not make it.
Racer
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From: Woodstock Ontario
It might if we had them in Ontario but, for us anyway, they're on the rear plate. Plus, as I'm a nice guy, I would have tailored my artwork so that it would show, just as I did with the "Ontario". If I did one again it would show the saying "Yours to Discover". When the plate is looked at from dead-ahead and at plate level, those words cannot be seen at all.
Team Owner
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
How, EXACTLY, would that technology have stopped your friend's car from being stolen or recovered more quickly??
Secondly, I'm NOT a law breaking scum bag, and have absolutely nothing to hide, other than the front plate, of course. I just don't care for that level of intrusiveness into my life...
Secondly, I'm NOT a law breaking scum bag, and have absolutely nothing to hide, other than the front plate, of course. I just don't care for that level of intrusiveness into my life...
As far as the level of intrusiveness, I dont get your argument....All the device does is compares your license plate (which is in "plain view") with a list of known stolen or wanted vehicles......In law enforcement, generally ANYTHING that is in "plain view" is fair game......It's not like it's using special technology to look inside your vehicle while it's parked...
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Team Owner
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From: Canon City Co
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
The same arguement could be made for any search.
Race Director
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From: Ohio
I used the clear plastic cover for a while, but soap suds got behind the cover when I washed the car, and I didn't like that.
The surrounds do come in different body colors too.
The surrounds are nice...here's a link...
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-43-3113.html
Last edited by gpotski; Jul 13, 2008 at 02:03 PM.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Drifting
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
That is the exact same one I am running, I got it from Midamerica painted to match my car.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=2.3113
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=2.3113
Le Mans Master
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From: Colesville MD
As far as pulling over cars with minor offenses (like no front plate or not wearing seatbelts) it's PC to get into the car. Some people (flaming liberals) don't like this but I have gotten lots of illegal drugs and guns of the street from traffic stops for minor things.
Safety Car
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From: Volcano, HI
I've never had a front plate on any of my 3 corvettes. Shoot, I don't even have a front plate on my Ford Ranger, and I never will. Pull me over, give me a fixit ticket. Fine. I'll have one of my leo buddies sign it off and pay my $10, but I will not ruin my front fascia with a plate.
When purchasing may latest car, a missing front fascia was always a deal breaker.
When purchasing may latest car, a missing front fascia was always a deal breaker.
Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
and just to state again; getting pulled over usually doesn't get citizens RED HOT... it's the issuing of a payable citation that does.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
You should just go with the factory trim plate. It seems the more you try to hide the front plate, the worse the solution is.
The black factory trim piece will blend right in, especially on a black car. I have the factory trim on my red Z06, and it looks fine with the other black trim on the car.
The black factory trim piece will blend right in, especially on a black car. I have the factory trim on my red Z06, and it looks fine with the other black trim on the car.
CHICAGO CREW !
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08 & '12
I am in ILL we have to run a plate I do but I run with the cover on and it is held on by Velcro . if stopped I say I was at a show and forgot to remove it . so far it has been OK with the cops . I have been on this forum for 7 years and I have come to believe that the majority of the members always run a front plate . never go over 55 and never ever spin there tires . the majority of the forum members here walk on water, pure saints . well not me no front plate 145 mph is my top speed on the road and I have had more then my share of street races . lets see how long this post lasts . come on guys tell the truth you didn't by a vette to go to church in it ..........J.M.H.O.
Drifting
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
I just cant believe the complainers we have on this forum about front plates. In some States it is the LAW to have 2 plates on your car, putting a plate on the Corvette will not destroy the car or lower its value.
I cant believe you complainers are even running rear plates on your cars!
I cant believe you complainers are even running rear plates on your cars!