Did the front air dam come pre-drilled?
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I live in a state that requires it, but that doesn't mean I'm going to put one on. I'm highly considering getting a euro-style plate to put on front though.
I was pulled over twice in the last 6 months I was in L.A. for not having my front license plate. Seems that the police are cracking down a bit in the areas where red light cameras are installed. This occurred shortly after those cameras were in place. Since moving from there, I haven't received any tickets and I work right across the street from the police station.
I never wanted to put the front plate on my Lotus, so I just eat the burden of the ticket. It's only a $10 "fix-it" ticket, here, but then you also have to wait in line to get it inspected at the DMV (or the CHP, I believe). Other than the wasted time, it's worth $10 a year not to have to put that front plate on. I just strap it on with wires, get it inspected and pull it off... uh, I mean I WOULD do that, if I wasn't a law-abiding citizen.
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I never wanted to put the front plate on my Lotus, so I just eat the burden of the ticket. It's only a $10 "fix-it" ticket, here, but then you also have to wait in line to get it inspected at the DMV (or the CHP, I believe). Other than the wasted time, it's worth $10 a year not to have to put that front plate on. I just strap it on with wires, get it inspected and pull it off... uh, I mean I WOULD do that, if I wasn't a law-abiding citizen.
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nice....
nice SSR wheels. curious if you considered the satin finish...
mact3333 said:I will be sure to tell dealer not to drill holes on front bumper..my state also requires it but I'm going w/out...I did on last car and never got hassled(not even when I got my reckless driving ticket...)...cops dont like cars like this one!!!!
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nice SSR wheels. curious if you considered the satin finish...
Re: nice....
to be honest, I prefer the silver SSR's...I did alot of mods to that car but the only thing anyone/everyone complimented me on was the wheels...people always commented on the wheels...they could care less about exhaust, suspension, brakes/rotors and etc.raggedy1 said:
My old S1 111S had LSS set to 100/110 and I lost several number plates... usually due to going over speed bumps too fast... I finally had some smaller plates made up and fixed them with Velcro --- the industrial type. This would work for you guys and would save unnecassary drill holes....
I think I will go with the wire/zip tie to the front grill method for the few times I get pulled over and issued a fix-it ticket.
In fact, in 5 years of living in California, I haven't gotten pulled over once for not having a front plate on either of my cars (knocks on wood).
The first car I bought new was an Audi A4, and the dealer drilled these big 3/8" holes through the front bumper, that weren't even on-center. I was so mad .... I'm not going to let that happen again.
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John
In fact, in 5 years of living in California, I haven't gotten pulled over once for not having a front plate on either of my cars (knocks on wood).
The first car I bought new was an Audi A4, and the dealer drilled these big 3/8" holes through the front bumper, that weren't even on-center. I was so mad ...
. I'm not going to let that happen again.Best,
John
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Just an afterthought...I'm glad that it does not come pre-drilled. However, those of us picking up cars in states that require a front license might want to tell the dealer to not drill the holes. I'm on list in MO which has a front plate, but live in KS which doesn't. I've told the dealer to not drill them as per habit getting the car ready for it's front plate.
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