Front license plate attachment

[Tyger]

This is done with one 12" bungee cord which goes around the towing post, and two 9" cords that attach to the undercarriage. It doesnt block much air flow and if you do scrape something, the cords will simply stretch. Other than that, it doesnt move a bit. There is heavy duty stick-on padding on the back of the plate, BTW.

[RacyTracy]

Robin: Holy Sheetmetal Batman, what is THAT?

Batman: Robin, it's called a license plate.

Robin: I know that Batman, but I've never seen one on the front of an Elise before!!

Batman: Yes Robin, these are sad times we live in. Here in Gotham City, police Commissioner Gordon has ordered all of the citizens to place one on the front of their cars.

Robin: Holy sheepdip!! And the people do this? They follow like sheep? Everyone does this??

Batman: No Robin, it is rare that a person obeys such an archaic law, but there are few who do.

Robin: Are we going to put one on the front of the Batmobile, Batman?

Batman: Never Robin. Don't ever think that again!!!!

Robin: Thank goodness Batman. It is unattractive and might affect our cooling!!

Batman: Robin, have you been reading 'EliseTalk' again?

Robin: Holy ChaseCam yes, Batman. Several times a day!

Batman: Ahha!! That explains the new harness bar in the Batmobile!

Robin: I thought you'd like it, Batman.

Batman: Oh, I do Robin, especially with the silver Schroth harnesses, but what is in all those other boxes in the Batcave that say 'Sector 111' on them?

Robin: Holy tastybits! You found them?

Batman: Of course I found them! There are hundreds of them!! I could barely get down the Batpole!!!

Robin: I wanted to surprise you, Batman...with some new accessories for the Batmobile.

Batman: Well, as long as you show good taste, Robin. No Lambo doors, no rear wings and no front license plate!!

Robin: Holy Pimpmobile Batman, no way!! I will NEVER put a front license plate on. Ever!!!

Batman puts his arm around Robin, they are seen walking off into the sunset, Batman can be heard saying 'I have taught you well, Robin...........'

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Robin: Holy Pimpmobile Batman, no way!! I will NEVER put a front license plate on. Ever!!!

Batman puts his arm around Robin, they are seen walking off into the sunset, Batman can be heard saying 'I have taught you well, Robin...........'

LOL! Dude, you need to get out more! Anyway, it's $65 a pop for this kind of violation in NYC. If you get more than $250 worth, they can (and will!) TOW YOUR CAR! That's Gotham City for you; commissioner Gordon seems to need the money. A friend of mine recently got a ticket for an expired inspection sticker at 20 past midnight on the day it expired.
Anyway, the plate doesn't seem to bother my car any (same running temp as before), and the admirers dont even seem to notice it.

[munkleby]

I'm confused. Why do so many of you in states requiring front plates spend so much time and effort coming up with new mounting methods? Do you remove them when parked to improve the cars looks when not being driven? Are you planning to sell the car to a state that doesn't require them, hence decreasing your cars desirability? Are you expecting the law to be repealed soon and don't want to be left with the holes when they are no longer necessary? I don't get it.

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by munkleby

I'm confused. Why do so many of you in states requiring front plates spend so much time and effort coming up with new mounting methods? Do you remove them when parked to improve the cars looks when not being driven? Are you planning to sell the car to a state that doesn't require them, hence decreasing your cars desirability? Are you expecting the law to be repealed soon and don't want to be left with the holes when they are no longer necessary? I don't get it.

Obviously you are from a single-plate state, so you haven't considered the implications of using the mounting bracket supplied by Lotus which A) requires drilling into and attaching nuts BEHIND the clam, B) makes the plate hang down where it can way too easily scrape ground, resulting in, C) the bracket pulling out of the fiberglass! Or, if you try to mount it higher, it blocks a LOT of airflow and prevents you from attaching the tow eye! It basically is a really bad, afterthought solution by Lotus for mounting a front plate.

[MikeAR303]

I live in a state where front plates are required.


My solution to the problem is: no front plate.

Having to walk all the way around my car to write my plate number serves as much needes exercise for the typically overweight, lazy IL cop anyway

[clrodrick]

Hehe, digging the Newgrounds sticker Tyger!

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by clrodrick

Hehe, digging the Newgrounds sticker Tyger!

Heheh, yeh, sent to me by Tom Fulp himself!

[christinebe]

A front plate....just wrong....

[RacyTracy]

Originally Posted by MikeAR303

I live in a state where front plates are required.
My solution to the problem is: no front plate.

I'm not sure how many tickets I'd have to get before I'd give in....so far, so good, only 1600 miles though.

[choi0706]

Well, I havent gotten my plates yet but I've pondered if those of us without sport packages could make some kind of mount attached to the side grill holding the plate up. Something similar to Lancer Evolutions.

[Randy Chase]

I have a new design being prototyped right now.

[choi0706]

Where is it going to be mounted?

[Randy Chase]

It is a bracket that attaches to the front tow hook mounting point and allows you to position the plate vertically where you wish, as well as allow a quick installation and removal for those wanting a temporary plate solution. It also has a built in bullet camera mount.

Next on the drafting board will be a fully hinged plate adapter, that I hope will allow the license plate to freely pivot on a sprung hinge and will lay flat at speed (and also protect the plate somewhat from bottoming out).

[choi0706]

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

It is a bracket that attaches to the front tow hook mounting point and allows you to position the plate vertically where you wish, as well as allow a quick installation and removal for those wanting a temporary plate solution. It also has a built in bullet camera mount.

Next on the drafting board will be a fully hinged plate adapter, that I hope will allow the license plate to freely pivot on a sprung hinge and will lay flat at speed (and also protect the plate somewhat from bottoming out).

so its similar to this joetz posted

[Randy Chase]

I would like to think that he posted something similar to my design. I started mine (got busy) in September.

But the short answer is no. I personally think those look cheezy and have less functionality. For example, with my design:

1. You can still use (or not use) the tow hook.
2. You can mount a camera or other device on it BEHIND THE GRILL.
3. It extends behind the grill and when the secondary bracket is taken off, you can't really see it.
4. It aligns itself vertically. Note how those other designs go to other methods to avoid pivoting on the tow hook bolt, including one design screwing into the clam.
5. It allows various placements of the plate with a 2" vertical adjustment range.
6. You can change the adapter bracket and leave the main mounting bracket. This will allow other options.

[choi0706]

When will the finished product be completed? I want one now!

[Randy Chase]

I should get the prototyped mounted in a couple weeks or less and then production parts will only take a week or two more. Next, finish up the V1 and fire extinguisher mounts. And then a few other things.

[Robert Puertas]

Patience!
The drawings were just dropped off at the machine shop.
Next, they build the prototype.
Then, we do a test fit.
Then, we get it anodized.
Then, we live with it for a couple of weeks and make sure there's no problems.
Then, we go into production.

Maybe a month from now you can buy one.
Maybe a little quicker...

[TTP]

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I have a new design being prototyped right now.

Quit wasting time and get back to the PDR.