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03-18-2003, 06:33 PM
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Yeah, I thought that was the funniest thing when I saw it. I guess I'll just have to make sure that I don't ever live where a front plate is required. But still, you'd think that designers would take that into consideration.
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03-18-2003, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by StephenF
But still, you'd think that designers would take that into consideration.
-Stephen
But still, you'd think that designers would take that into consideration.
-Stephen
so your car will look better without a front plate than a car that is designed with a "plate notch":D
03-18-2003, 07:05 PM
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If your plate was white with a black stripe down the middle it would look bad, real bad. Lucky for you guys that have front plates there isn't currently a State that does this. 
Besides there are a bunch of different size and shape plates around the world. Could they possibly design all cars with this in mind?
Besides there are a bunch of different size and shape plates around the world. Could they possibly design all cars with this in mind?
03-19-2003, 01:24 AM
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Originally posted by cueball1029
I read that in C/D. I am glad someone posted that for other to enjoy.
I read that in C/D. I am glad someone posted that for other to enjoy.
But, would the plate affect the car's "breathing"?
03-19-2003, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by melvincat03
But, would the plate affect the car's "breathing"?
But, would the plate affect the car's "breathing"?
03-19-2003, 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by zoom44
no. they designed the placement of the air intake and the radiator with the need for a front plate in mind.
no. they designed the placement of the air intake and the radiator with the need for a front plate in mind.
03-20-2003, 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by SA22C
Just put the plate on your dashboard if you really have to have one up front.
Just put the plate on your dashboard if you really have to have one up front.
03-21-2003, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by MrWigggles
In Texas they require a front plate unless you have a nice car then they let it slide...
In Texas they require a front plate unless you have a nice car then they let it slide...
03-31-2003, 12:21 PM
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this is why I like the front bumper from the MazdaSpeed RX-8 better it doesn't look to be as much of a puckered up set of lips... if you look at the MazdaSpeed pics its got a plate on the front and I never once looked at it as Bugs Bunny-esque....
04-01-2003, 03:19 PM
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I nearly pee'd in my pants when I saw Bugs in C&D's backfire section. :D
But seriously, it kinda sucks there isn't much of an alternative as far as the front license plate is concerned. Is there any way we could put it off to the side or perhaps lower?
But seriously, it kinda sucks there isn't much of an alternative as far as the front license plate is concerned. Is there any way we could put it off to the side or perhaps lower?
04-01-2003, 03:31 PM
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toadman said it best
No you take the stock front plate and bracket, beat the hell out of it with a hammer, and throw it in the trunk. If an officer pops you for no front plate, show him the bent assembly and explain the bracket's on backorder from the dealer after some SUV backed a trailer hitch into your nose in a parking lot. Support it with a parts receipt but it might get dated. C'mon, do I have to do all the thinking around here sheesh, LOL!
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