How are you mounting your front plate? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

LARRY · 12-21-2006, 09:08 AM

Under front seat.

(For quick access to front window)

cpforyou · 12-21-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LARRY

Under front seat.

(For quick access to front window)

what about the extra weight?

JIMMYJAMESZZZZ · 12-21-2006, 10:36 AM

hangs on the wall here in my office

NOB · 12-22-2006, 01:12 PM

Mines in the passanger foot well.If you are woried of nonmoving violations put it on your dash when parking. Im in NY. where they will normaly write you for no front plate. the 2 times ive been stoped the officer asked if i had the plate. i produced it from the foot well and was reasured that He ( officer) wouldnt spoil the front of the car either. ( as he said I wish I had one)
DON'T mount it!!!

Darkness · 12-29-2006, 09:12 AM

Mine is in the net behind the drivers seat along with 4 zip-ties. If a cop asks, I can mount the front plate in 2 min.

milehitom · 12-29-2006, 09:14 AM

On a hook on the peg board in my garage...2 years and so far, so good.

Tom

Imolas54 · 12-29-2006, 09:30 AM

in my office on the wall

kartvader · 12-29-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Imolas54

in my office on the wall

I see you're choice in cars has progressively gotten lighter and more track oriented.

LARRY · 12-29-2006, 10:42 AM

Imolas54 · 12-29-2006, 10:50 AM

it actually goes in order like this

S54B32 -> NA2 C32B -> F22C1 -> S54B32 -> S62B50 -> 2ZZGE

Fryman · 01-01-2007, 10:02 AM

when mine gets here its gonna live under the drivers seat

"sorry orificer somebody stole the front plate, and im on the way home now to report it"

In Western australia, its a $50 fine at the discretion of the officer and no demerit points.Saved me many a license

Opumayaquem · 01-22-2007, 05:53 PM

For those who have chosen to ignore the state's laws on front plates, how often do you get pulled over for it?

WhitePlume · 01-22-2007, 06:08 PM

I think it works in my favor that we have a large military population here in the Norfolk, VA area. Many cars registered in other states. I see lots of cars every day with no front plate, I believe, because of that. I'd have to get pulled over for something else for the officer to notice I was VA registered without a front plate.

pilot · 01-22-2007, 07:51 PM

No issues here. I've been stopped by police and they didn't say a thing about not having it on. I do carry it in the trunk, under the carpet to keep it from flying around. I don't want any knives flying around if I were to have to take evasive action.

tvacc · 01-22-2007, 08:19 PM

here is mine

jpkeyzer · 07-01-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by uglyduck

Here is my solution to the front plate issues here in Canada

Uglyduck - this is without a doubt the most eloquent front license plate bracket I have come across yet!

Did you fabricate this? If so, well done! Can I please purchase one from you?

Quicker · 07-01-2009, 07:42 PM

don't normally drive with a plate on either - however - I have this mounting for it.

There are two clamps that tuck under the bumper (hard to see) and the plate just slides into it when I need it.

Scotty · 07-01-2009, 09:44 PM

I don't have a photo, and my car is in storage. I used the stock Exige bracket. I got a bolt with the same thread pitch as the front tow hook, and a thermoplastic sleeve. With a few washers, I was able to come up with a way to mount it in the grill space with just a small hole drilled in the plate. I can remove (in about 5 seconds) the plate and replace it with the tow hook for the track. If anyone wants photos, I will go down to storage and snap some.

Scott

shokwaves · 07-01-2009, 09:47 PM

Mine is mounted on my garage wall.

kmt63 · 07-01-2009, 10:38 PM

mine is mounted to the center of the windshield.slid down between the dash and windshield.stuck two suction cups to the upper plate holes.tapped the edges with black gaffers tape.doesnt block my view.its not all that noticeable.i had thought about wrapping the plate around the plinth like some have done.here in washigton state i think i would be busted for destroying state property if i did.so the windshield works for me.

12-21-2006, 09:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 16,986	Under front seat. (For quick access to front window) __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

12-22-2006, 01:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
NOB Speed Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Hampton N.Y. Posts: 85	Front Plate Mines in the passanger foot well.If you are woried of nonmoving violations put it on your dash when parking. Im in NY. where they will normaly write you for no front plate. the 2 times ive been stoped the officer asked if i had the plate. i produced it from the foot well and was reasured that He ( officer) wouldnt spoil the front of the car either. ( as he said I wish I had one) DON'T mount it!!!

12-29-2006, 10:42 AM	#29 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 16,986	__________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

01-22-2007, 06:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
WhitePlume Eliseless and forlorn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 666	I think it works in my favor that we have a large military population here in the Norfolk, VA area. Many cars registered in other states. I see lots of cars every day with no front plate, I believe, because of that. I'd have to get pulled over for something else for the officer to notice I was VA registered without a front plate. __________________ All my laurels you have riven away... and my roses; yet in spite of you there is one crown I bear away with me. And tonight, when I enter before God, my salute shall sweep away all the stars from the blue threshold! One thing without stain, unspotted from the world in spite of doom mine own...and that is... my white plume. Cyrano de Bergerac, Act V, scene vi.

01-22-2007, 08:19 PM	#35 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	here is mine Attached Images __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

12-21-2006, 10:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
JIMMYJAMESZZZZ BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: THOUSAND OAKS, CA Posts: 66	hangs on the wall here in my office

12-29-2006, 09:12 AM	#25 (permalink)
Darkness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay area, CA Posts: 134	Mine is in the net behind the drivers seat along with 4 zip-ties. If a cop asks, I can mount the front plate in 2 min.

12-29-2006, 09:14 AM	#26 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,142	On a hook on the peg board in my garage...2 years and so far, so good. Tom

12-29-2006, 09:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,426	in my office on the wall

12-29-2006, 10:50 AM	#30 (permalink)
Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,426	it actually goes in order like this S54B32 -> NA2 C32B -> F22C1 -> S54B32 -> S62B50 -> 2ZZGE

01-01-2007, 10:02 AM	#31 (permalink)
Fryman gripgrip understeer death Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 85	when mine gets here its gonna live under the drivers seat "sorry orificer somebody stole the front plate, and im on the way home now to report it" In Western australia, its a $50 fine at the discretion of the officer and no demerit points.Saved me many a license

01-22-2007, 05:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
Opumayaquem GA2NYC2VA2NYC2NOVA2PHL Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA near Philly Posts: 36	For those who have chosen to ignore the state's laws on front plates, how often do you get pulled over for it?

01-22-2007, 07:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
pilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 307	No issues here. I've been stopped by police and they didn't say a thing about not having it on. I do carry it in the trunk, under the carpet to keep it from flying around. I don't want any knives flying around if I were to have to take evasive action.

07-01-2009, 07:42 PM	#37 (permalink)
Quicker 89 Esprit SE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	don't normally drive with a plate on either - however - I have this mounting for it. There are two clamps that tuck under the bumper (hard to see) and the plate just slides into it when I need it. Attached Images __________________ _____________ Lou Senko, Austin, TX Click to see 'Quik LS' my mean Lincoln LS Click to see 'Quiker' my Lotus Esprit SE

07-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#38 (permalink)
Scotty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	I don't have a photo, and my car is in storage. I used the stock Exige bracket. I got a bolt with the same thread pitch as the front tow hook, and a thermoplastic sleeve. With a few washers, I was able to come up with a way to mount it in the grill space with just a small hole drilled in the plate. I can remove (in about 5 seconds) the plate and replace it with the tow hook for the track. If anyone wants photos, I will go down to storage and snap some. Scott

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07-01-2009, 09:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,018	Mine is mounted on my garage wall.

07-01-2009, 10:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 370 Images: 2	mine is mounted to the center of the windshield.slid down between the dash and windshield.stuck two suction cups to the upper plate holes.tapped the edges with black gaffers tape.doesnt block my view.its not all that noticeable.i had thought about wrapping the plate around the plinth like some have done.here in washigton state i think i would be busted for destroying state property if i did.so the windshield works for me. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication