08-21-2009, 07:29 PM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 218
|
Least offensive way to mount a front plate. (an example)
In 23 years of driving, I've never had a front plate on my car. It seems that the San Francisco police department, though they don't enforce non-injury hit and run (not joking about this), they will pull you over for no front plate.
I stuck mine on the dash for about 6 months, but am tired of looking at it..... so I bought some industrial strength Velcro and stuck it to the front of the car. I put down a couple strips of clear-bra material first, since the adhesive on the velcro is possibly strong enough to rip off paint.
viola!
__________________
2003 Boxster S
1995 Ferrari F355 Spider
San Francisco, CA
|
|
|
|
08-22-2009, 03:59 AM
|
#2
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle - It's not Hell, but you can see it from here!
Posts: 236
|
i just pay the ticket and move on. no front plates on any of my cars...
__________________
dave
2001 Porsche Boxster S
1988 Porsche 928 S4
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2009, 04:51 AM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 7
|
My car is registered in Florida so it’s a non issue but I was recently in Texas and a 911 owner had a novel approach to mounting his front plate using the tow eye. (See Photo)
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2009, 04:55 AM
|
#4
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Boston
Posts: 41
|
tow hook plate kit
I use a kit that connects to the front tow hook location, for times when I need a front plate, inspection, etc.. *edit - just like the one below.
They are required here in Mass as well. No need to add more holes in the bumper. I found this was a quick solution that I could take on / off easily and also store it securely in the front trunk. If you get pulled over you can always ask if you can put it back on, maybe you'll get lucky...
http://www.moweraxle.com/licenseplatebrackets/porschetowhookkits.html
There are a few other types of tow hook plate kits, if you are good with metal work you could prob. even make something to fit your needs.
Last edited by pschaub; 08-22-2009 at 04:58 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2009, 10:39 AM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Paltz, NY 12561
Posts: 935
|
Temp change?
Roadracer, have you seen any change in your running temp since the placement of the plate seems to block off some air flow to both your right and center radiator inlets?
AKL
__________________
'02, Arctic Silver/Graphite Gray, 2.7, TIP, 2nd cat delete, Charlie Chan muffler,de-ambered, Braille Battery, clear tailights, painted bumperettes, clear third brake light, M030 sway bars, F shock tower braces, clear rear deck, '03 side vents.  15mm spacers fore & aft.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2009, 09:37 AM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 218
|
Hi Allen,
I haven't driven it much since I put the plate on. I don't expect to see any change in operating temp. I'd say it's less than a 10% reduction in air flow when the fans are off and probably less than a couple percent reduction when the fans are on. If I ever take it to the track, I'll un-velcro it for the last couple percent.
__________________
2003 Boxster S
1995 Ferrari F355 Spider
San Francisco, CA
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2009, 05:11 PM
|
#7
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: shoreham, ny
Posts: 1,619
|
__________________
996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
|
|
|
|
|
08-24-2009, 10:06 AM
|
#8
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 178
|
I'm in SF too, and they do enforce a couple of things. I've actually gotten pulled over. And for the following offenses:
Left turn on Mission during rush hour.
Rolling stop in the Sunset.
But never for my lack of front plate. I'd do a temp fix - it solve so you didn't have to pay the ticket, then remove it. You'll never get pulled over again...
..until they start actually prosecuting MUNI drivers for killing pedestrians.
__________________
Jonny Wonder
1999 Porsche Boxster 5 Spd
Stock, with GAHH A5 Glass top.
Previous Toys:
2005 RX-8, RIP
1989 GTA, 5 Speed, Procharger Supercharger and 2 Core Intercooler, 1 3/4" headers, 3" Flomaster Exhaust, cat-delete, digital ignition, bigger fuel injectors
|
|
|
|
|
08-24-2009, 10:52 AM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Carlos, CA 94070
Posts: 1,450
|
i recently got pulled over on 92 between 280 and 101
The CHP officer saw that I didn't have a front license plate and gave me the choice between "moving violation" (a.k.a. "speeding ticket") and "fix it" ticket
Guess which one I chose 
__________________
I still wave at Boxsters, but they no longer wave back :-(
2002 Boxster S "Violet" (sold but not forgotten)
2009 Carrera 4S "Kelsey" (current ride)
2015 FIAT 500e "Nikki" my commuter car
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:34 AM.
| |
Hybrid Mode
