Front Licence Plate Options

KarmanGT · 02-03-2012, 05:56 PM

Before a dealer drills the front bumper, can anyone recommend a good looking front license plate option for a 997.2 Turbo? (I know that's an oxymoron).

Any suggestions?
What is the price of a ticket in MA if I don't put one on?

Does anyone have these options:
-Altec Products Retractable Front Licence Plate w/ remote http://www.altecproducts.com/index.htm
-Skene Design http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Order.shtml

Thanks!

No HTwo O · 02-03-2012, 06:03 PM

None. As in no plate.

A warning ticket or two, then maybe re-evaluate.

Riz · 02-03-2012, 06:10 PM

Take a look at http://moweraxle.com/
I have used these mounts on my turbo and bmw. Looks ok - nothing beats no front plate.

rrm · 02-04-2012, 07:41 PM

I am in a state that mandates a front plate but I have never put one on my '07TT nor any of my former sport rides. My wife also does not have a plate. I like the suggestion above and would advise to NOT put on the plate...rrm

fly2low · 02-05-2012, 03:05 AM

http://www.rennline.com/Screw-in-Lic...info/E107.108/

jcnesq · 02-05-2012, 08:57 AM

I reluctantly put the tow hook mount on since in L.A. they are pretty tough about enforcement. Not crazy about the offset look, but at least I don't have holes in the bumper.

Some guy from Seattle had a duplicate plate made of vinyl/plastic and stuck it on the bumper. Saw it at Rennsport Reunion - pretty cool. Not sure its legal but maybe it would work except with a total doucebag cop (of which there are probably more than a few).

KarmanGT · 02-05-2012, 12:07 PM

Thank you, No HTwo 0, Riz, rrm, fly2low, jcnesq. I don't like the off center look, but I may get the Skene Design as plan B. In an age of Satellites, GPS, WiFi, CPU, speed radar technology, etc., having a front plate on new cars seems redundant. Especially in MA, you have people with older "green plates" which are for rear only. The double standard is rather arbitrary.

dianic · 02-05-2012, 12:30 PM

I love the James Bond slide under the car deal.
Cop pulls you over for no plate, goes to check, plate is there. Look on face: priceless...

Terry Adams · 02-05-2012, 01:19 PM

I got a front plate ticket in Hollywood with my 993.

Meter cop was watching the meter, practically had the dual ticket made out when it clicked over.

Bought a moweraxle plate holder. Solid well made unit, but ugly. Took it off after a couple months and it went with the 993 when I sold it.

Kept the plate in the car with the ready excuse that it just came off at the car wash.

Now live in a paradise one plate state.

No HTwo O · 02-05-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Adams

Now live in a paradise one plate state.

Someday, when/if I retire, I will take this into consideration, if I relocate.

German_Saint · 02-06-2012, 02:48 AM

Buy property in a single plate state- preferably one that is zero sales tax. Can't believe this wasn't suggested.

02-03-2012, 05:56 PM	#1
KarmanGT User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 18	Front Licence Plate Options Before a dealer drills the front bumper, can anyone recommend a good looking front license plate option for a 997.2 Turbo? (I know that's an oxymoron). Any suggestions? What is the price of a ticket in MA if I don't put one on? Does anyone have these options: -Altec Products Retractable Front Licence Plate w/ remote http://www.altecproducts.com/index.htm -Skene Design http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Order.shtml Thanks!

02-03-2012, 06:03 PM	#2
No HTwo O Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 6,439	None. As in no plate. A warning ticket or two, then maybe re-evaluate. __________________ 1997 993 Turbo 2006 987S

02-05-2012, 03:05 AM	#5
fly2low Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 373	http://www.rennline.com/Screw-in-Lic...info/E107.108/ __________________ Rich Member # 070215-5215 2001 996TT gone and missed 1993 RSA dispatched on track

02-05-2012, 08:57 AM	#6
jcnesq Miserable Old Bastard Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,805	I reluctantly put the tow hook mount on since in L.A. they are pretty tough about enforcement. Not crazy about the offset look, but at least I don't have holes in the bumper. Some guy from Seattle had a duplicate plate made of vinyl/plastic and stuck it on the bumper. Saw it at Rennsport Reunion - pretty cool. Not sure its legal but maybe it would work except with a total doucebag cop (of which there are probably more than a few). __________________ Jim 1960 356 B Coupe 2009 Turbo (Basalt / Black, PCCB's, ASS, SS, Milltek Exhaust, Ltd Slip, etc.) 2005 Carrera S (Black / Black, PCCB's ASS, SS, etc.) 2009 Cayenne S (Basalt / Black) (wife's ride) 1/5th scale Pedal Boxster (Kids' ride) HWFMR Official Team Procrastinator Sponsor of TRG 04 LeMans entry Gone but not forgotten: 2004 Targa, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 Targa, 1993 RS America, 2004 Cayenne S, 2005 Cayenne S

02-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
dianic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 780	I love the James Bond slide under the car deal. Cop pulls you over for no plate, goes to check, plate is there. Look on face: priceless... __________________ Nick TThe Greek '07 997TT Meteor / Natural Brown '04 MCC Smart BRABUS '04 Jeep Cherokee Renegade LPG conversion (-50% per liter of fuel not bad) --------------------------- '06 997C4S Cobalt / Sea blue '08 Cayenne S - The flying school bus '01 Merc SL320 Final Edition - What a gorgeous car. But garage space was required for the TT '01 Jeep "Rokee" custom matte black - TOTALED 7/1/08 thank the angels that saved my family... '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel

02-03-2012, 06:10 PM	#3
Riz User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 875	Take a look at http://moweraxle.com/ I have used these mounts on my turbo and bmw. Looks ok - nothing beats no front plate.

02-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#4
rrm Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lake Travis-Austin Posts: 30	I am in a state that mandates a front plate but I have never put one on my '07TT nor any of my former sport rides. My wife also does not have a plate. I like the suggestion above and would advise to NOT put on the plate...rrm

02-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#7
KarmanGT User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 18	Thank you, No HTwo 0, Riz, rrm, fly2low, jcnesq. I don't like the off center look, but I may get the Skene Design as plan B. In an age of Satellites, GPS, WiFi, CPU, speed radar technology, etc., having a front plate on new cars seems redundant. Especially in MA, you have people with older "green plates" which are for rear only. The double standard is rather arbitrary.

02-05-2012, 01:19 PM	#9
Terry Adams Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Posts: 7,269	I got a front plate ticket in Hollywood with my 993. Meter cop was watching the meter, practically had the dual ticket made out when it clicked over. Bought a moweraxle plate holder. Solid well made unit, but ugly. Took it off after a couple months and it went with the 993 when I sold it. Kept the plate in the car with the ready excuse that it just came off at the car wash. Now live in a paradise one plate state. __________________ '08 997 TT Ruby Red. Tip, PCCB, CF. Europipe 1 '98 993 Carrera S. Arena Red. Gone after 161K miles. '87 Carrera 3.2 Cab. Gone after 126K miles.

02-06-2012, 02:48 AM	#11
German_Saint User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 145	Buy property in a single plate state- preferably one that is zero sales tax. Can't believe this wasn't suggested.

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