Front license plates - do we really need 'em?

[GAJ]

Because of this thread I'm getting a black plate which I've noodled in the past as my current one is from 1994 and the reflective coating is peeling off.

As it is a sports car, albeit a Miata with a new near perfect suspension which means high cornering speeds, I don't want them trying to stick me with that $1000+ dollar fine for having a peeling plate and thinking I did it rather than father time.

So thanks all.

 

[Archimedes]

They gave you their honest opinion, they did not tell you tell you that was the law.

Where did I say it was the law? I commented on what cops did in practice, which, based on my experience is NOT waste time with front plate traffic stops. Funny, just a few years ago there was all this press that speeding was up because CHP didn't have the manpower to do much traffic enforcement due to officer shortages and accident volumes. Yet you think they're out there writing lots of front plate tickets? I guess I've just been lucky because I've driven right pass dozens of cops in the past year or so with no front plate on my car and I've never been pulled over. Weird.

 

[Archimedes]

He exercised his discretion. You think you know why, but there is no way for you to actually know for sure.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that I know why, and there's more to the story, but I'm not going to post it on here.

 

[Enchanter]

Cops don't pull over for front plate violations. It's an add on ticket only.

This post was a pretty clear statement. It's not a stretch for readers to infer that "It's an add on ticket only." means that you think that you can't be pulled over for it.

All you're doing now is back-peddling.

Where did I say it was the law? I commented on what cops did in practice, which, based on my experience is NOT waste time with front plate traffic stops. Funny, just a few years ago there was all this press that speeding was up because CHP didn't have the manpower to do much traffic enforcement due to officer shortages and accident volumes. Yet you think they're out there writing lots of front plate tickets? I guess I've just been lucky because I've driven right pass dozens of cops in the past year or so with no front plate on my car and I've never been pulled over. Weird.

So, you jump on me with a "Where did I say...", then you exhibit / pull similar bullshit towards me.

C'mon dude....

 

[AbsolutEnduser]

I've seen this several times on hit and run cases. Might just help find you that drunk dinner while he's still drunk, plus identify the person, or at least the vehicle, responsible for an insurance claim.

So I guess it's a positive to have a front license plate eh?

I don't see what the problem is, all my cars came with two installed plates. Factory, dealer, shadier, etc

 

[GAJ]

So I guess it's a positive to have a front license plate eh?

I don't see what the problem is, all my cars came with two installed plates. Factory, dealer, shadier, etc

In some cars it blocks airflow to the radiator(s) and in all cars with any sort of aero design thought it essentially negates a lot of that work.

The Brits had the answer in the front plate decals, not sure if they still do that though.

 

[Enchanter]

The Brits had the answer in the front plate decals, not sure if they still do that though.

https://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10505301&postcount=2

 

[Archimedes]

This post was a pretty clear statement. It's not a stretch for readers to infer that "It's an add on ticket only." means that you think that you can't be pulled over for it.

All you're doing now is back-peddling.

And all you're doing is spewing BS to cover the fact that you made an assumption that was incorrect. Nowhere did I say it was the law. Sorry that you struggle so much with reading comprehension.

 

[Archimedes]

In some cars it blocks airflow to the radiator(s) and in all cars with any sort of aero design thought it essentially negates a lot of that work.

The Brits had the answer in the front plate decals, not sure if they still do that though.

And it just looks like shit on certain, well styled cars. Fine for the wife's boxy Subaru, but could you imagine sticking a front plate on that Jag?

 

[mrmarklin]

If one drives a Sport Coupe, as I have for the last 35 years, one understands that a front license plate is an affront to any pretension of esthetic nicety and elegance to one's vehicle.

I have never put one on any of my sport coupes for that long.

In many, many, stops over the years, I have only been called on this twice.

Yeah, I know a guy...…….

 

[mrmarklin]

So I guess it's a positive to have a front license plate eh?

I don't see what the problem is, all my cars came with two installed plates. Factory, dealer, shadier, etc

My last two cars, Camaro ZL1 and my current ride Audi RS5, came without license plate holders installed.
In the case of the Audi, the dealer prep guys stupidly installed the plate holder, but I refused delivery until it was removed. There's actually a delete front plate option on the Audi spec sheet, but the prep monkeys at Audi apparently can't read.

 

[Enchanter]

Sorry that you struggle so much with reading comprehension.

 

[GAJ]

And it just looks like shit on certain, well styled cars. Fine for the wife's boxy Subaru, but could you imagine sticking a front plate on that Jag?

No, I can't.

Simply stunning.

 

[GAJ]

My last two cars, Camaro ZL1 and my current ride Audi RS5, came without license plate holders installed.
In the case of the Audi, the dealer prep guys stupidly installed the plate holder, but I refused delivery until it was removed. There's actually a delete front plate option on the Audi spec sheet, but the prep monkeys at Audi apparently can't read.

My wife bought a 2019 CX5 Turbo last year and it came with the massive front plate module installed.

Blocked half the air intake on a turbo.

I removed it but rather than a machine screw into a threaded nut inset it was sheet metal screws into the front bumper!

Got some black plastic plugs at Home Depot but really, sheet metal screws??!!

Great car BTW though in town mpg is abysmal at 17-18 mpg.

 

[AbsolutEnduser]

Thread is useless without pics of said sheet metal screws.

Looks good without the plate though anyway. You can barely notice the thumbtacks. Man you guys focus on the very very small stuff

The MPG looks on par for a car that size, trudging weight , bad aerodynamics and all..

Blocked half the air intake on a turbo.

I don't see a mention that it actually affected performance though! Have you measured air speed there or anything??

 

[GAJ]

Thread is useless without pics of said sheet metal screws.

Looks good without the plate though anyway. You can barely notice the thumbtacks. Man you guys focus on the very very small stuff

The MPG looks on par for a car that size, trudging weight , bad aerodynamics and all..



I don't see a mention that it actually affected performance though! Have you measured air speed there or anything??

Well, a flat license plate sized bracket assembly with plate attached blocks half the air intake so I have to assume it's better without it in every way including aesthetically.

Other than breaking the law of course.

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[Eldritch]

Great car BTW though in town mpg is abysmal at 17-18 mpg.

It would be nice if my car got 17mpg in town.

 

[Kornholio]

It would be nice if my car got 17mpg in town.

I was gonna say...that's bad?

 

[Kornholio]

I guess I've gotten lucky with my trucks. Ford has never blocked the air flow with the front plate location on my trucks and the latest one is no exception. I've always just ran my front plates as I pay extra for them anyway.

 

[Critter]

I guess I've gotten lucky with my trucks. Ford has never blocked the air flow with the front plate location on my trucks and the latest one is no exception. I've always just ran my front plates as I pay extra for them anyway.

More pics of the Ranger Please.