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I am tired of getting pulled over for no front plate here in California. I really do not want to put the plate in the middle of the grill. I like this placement. I’m thinking about adding some fiberglass to the inside of the splitter to strengthen it a bit and drilling holes to mount the plate right to it. I’d likely use a bit of double sided tape as well. I will get a rubber plate frame also that covers the entire back side of the plate.
My other option would be to buy the ACS under tray system and use some L brackets off of it to accomplish the same goals.
what are your guys thoughts?
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I know you said you would rather not mount it in the middle, but I've had mine there since new and it doesn't bother me (or seemingly anyone else) at all. Mounting it off to the side just looks odd to me. Your car, your money, your choice.
I know you said you would rather not mount it in the middle, but I've had mine there since new and it doesn't bother me (or seemingly anyone else) at all. Mounting it off to the side just looks odd to me. Your car, your money, your choice.
Thanks for the feed back and also the reminder of why I will not use the factory mount.
You are probably going to have problems with that mounting solution. Kalifornia has started using many cameras 📷 to modify motorists behavior, but, more importantly, create revenue.
They are using cameras, using the license plates, to generate civil tickets, for behavior they do not approve of. This goes to the registered owner.
"Optimal License Placement on Your Vehicle
Every car is different, but the rule of thumb is the same: the front plate should be centered on the front bumper. If your car doesn’t have a built-in bracket for the plate, you may need to install one. It’s important to do this correctly to avoid damage to your vehicle and to ensure the plate is securely attached and compliant with the law.
And remember, the plate must be at least 12 inches from the ground to the bottom of the plate, and the letters and numbers should be at least 2 inches tall. That’s so they can be read from a distance. No excuses for not being seen. For more details, check out this comprehensive guide on license plate regulations.
There are many U tube videos on the new vehicle code laws.
It's spelled Commiefornia. I spoke with a local cop and he said it would be fine. I will stop by the CHP office on my way home to verify that info is correct.
I would hate to drill my splitter then have to move the plate.
I'm not sure how high my license plate is from the ground, but arround here, tolls can read it, also security barriers and even the photo tickets. You can always drill a couple of 3/8 holes in the splitter, in fact I did it, since the plate must be there all the time. But that's me, not everyone is willing to drill their splitter
I'm not sure how high my license plate is from the ground, but arround here, tolls can read it, also security barriers and even the photo tickets. You can always drill a couple of 3/8 holes in the splitter, in fact I did it, since the plate must be there all the time. But that's me, not everyone is willing to drill their splitter
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If you have to run a front plate, the factory aero plate license plate holder works great. It follows the contour of the grill with a little bending of the plate and looks good in the process. But, if that is not to your taste, mount it how you feel best.
^^^ I agree
I don't mind the Aeroplate, but I did have to get a new one when I switched to a Z06 grille.
My state requires it and they are FINALLY loosening window tint restrictions, but not by much. 70% down to 50%.
I am tired of getting pulled over for no front plate here in California. I really do not want to put the plate in the middle of the grill. I like this placement. I’m thinking about adding some fiberglass to the inside of the splitter to strengthen it a bit and drilling holes to mount the plate right to it. I’d likely use a bit of double sided tape as well. I will get a rubber plate frame also that covers the entire back side of the plate.
My other option would be to buy the ACS under tray system and use some L brackets off of it to accomplish the same goals.
what are your guys thoughts?
Check out my instagram page C7Z_by_me
I prefer the stock Aero Plate holder. No drilling required, and it looks designed to fit the car. Not an afterthought. If you are considering a Sto and Go make sure it fits your Stage 3 front splitter, especially if you have the stock Stage 2/3 undertray. The stock Stage 2/3 front splitter with undertray is basically a flat panel that runs from the front edge of the splitter to the rear of the undertray, which ends at the front edge of the wheel well openings. The Sto and Go is designed to fit the Stage 1 front splitter, so it may not work with the higher stages without some massaging.
You can tell we here in Michigan don't think of front plates until we get reminded by the homologation police that we need to add them to sell cars in some states. Designers and engineers HATE the front plate (for different reasons, for engineers its because it f's with air flow). So it's an after thought thrown on at the "last minute" to a design.
European cars since the plate is standard, European OEMs basically design it into the front end. Well most do.
I am tired of getting pulled over for no front plate here in California.
I am curious whereabouts you are in California that they’re pulling you over. I have seen/heard of a few “fix it” tickets handed out, but never pulling someone over for this in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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