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After buying a couple crappy license plate relocation kits, I got a license plate wrap. It’s a reflective, vinyl sticker now legal in California (through one approved company).
I’m generally not a windshield plate type of guy, but I think this beats covering any part of grille, whether it’s a small fraction of the bottom or off to the side. Plus, it’ll be easy to remove without having to worry about the paint. This wrap was originally designed to stick on the front bumper.
Before, I had my metal plate in the windshield. It was technically not legal since, as many of you know, it has to be “securely fastened.” Stickers are secure. The rattling was loud too, so I wanted a change.
I also heard that stickers/decals add 20 hp.
Anyway, what do you think?
Last edited by unknownally; Apr 2, 2023 at 05:06 AM.
If you have to run a front plate, I think it is awesome! I wish we could run a sticker in NY. My Type R wasn't drilled in front and I wasn't about to sully it, so I got a plate holder with suction cups off Amazon that I mount exactly where you mounted yours--only on the inside of the glass, and with a standard aluminum plate,
If you must run a plate, I think that is the best way to do it.
The best way to run a plate is to use the GM AeroPlate that mounts to the center of the grille and is easily removed when you want to let the beast loose on a track. The AeroPlate is legal in states that don't have a height requirement for the license plate location. The setup looks like it was designed to fit the car (which it was).
As for not running a front plate, it is a violation of a state's vehicle code so LEOs can use it as an excuse to pull you over. I happened to be letting my Grandson drive my Vette when we encountered a State Trooper making a U-Turn on an interstate. Once we went past him he turned on the lights and pulled us over for questions about everything except what he pulled us over for.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; Apr 2, 2023 at 04:06 PM.
Your supposed to run a front plate here also, But my brother and I never do on our Vette's. Never got pulled over in 25 yrs of Corvette's not having plates.
yeah my wife is going to try a vinyl sticker tag she bought instead of putting the front mount on her car.
I never had seen those before but she saw / showed me a car with it on and after getting a ticket for not having a front plate she decided to go that route.
Relocated License Plate - It’s a wrap 🏁
