Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates)

HumboldtBlazer · 06-25-2007, 12:57 PM

I did mine like this. Bent the top back as it looked worse just flat. I am going to use the same rubber graumet I used for my FMIC grate to go around the plate as a border to "finish" it off. Front plates plain suck and you will get pulled over eventually driving a moded import in Cali, so how did you do yours to not block the FMIC? I get 0 interference with this setup. Who knows if you can get busted for drilling wholes in your front plate? I bought a plastic mounting bracket that lets me place the plate that high, if anyone is interested in it I will find the link/part #.

Jayli · 06-25-2007, 01:19 PM

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HumboldtBlazer · 06-25-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayli

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hahaha oops.

STI_Mike · 06-25-2007, 02:43 PM

Havent gotten busted for it yet and i've been driving around without a front plate for about 1 year now.

blk rex · 06-25-2007, 02:48 PM

License Plates are STATE PROPERTY and modifying them in any way shape or form is asking for trouble.

HumboldtBlazer · 06-25-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by STI_Mike

Havent gotten busted for it yet and i've been driving around without a front plate for about 1 year now.

I have had 2 people I know in the last 3 months get state ref'd. The reason for being pulled over was no front plate. Next thing you know the hood gets popped. It's a gamble. Both sold all their mods and sold their cars. It was sad.

Rollin07STI · 06-25-2007, 03:01 PM

I've been busted with my Prius, but not in person, I received a ticket by mail from a parking maid...bs if u ask me....I keep my front plate in my right corner of my dash so its in corner behind the windshield, no problems yet.

pj21086 · 06-25-2007, 03:04 PM

when i had a front mount i took out one of the fog light covers and stuck it inside of there. you could also fab a bracket and mount the plate in front of one of your fog light covers. click the link in my sig for some pics.

Jayli · 06-25-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollin07STI

I've been busted with my Prius, but not in person, I received a ticket by mail from a parking maid...bs if u ask me....I keep my front plate in my right corner of my dash so its in corner behind the windshield, no problems yet.

Is that legal? i see plates here and there on the dash but i have no idea if that passes with cops

HumboldtBlazer · 06-25-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayli

Is that legal? i see plates here and there on the dash but i have no idea if that passes with cops

It's like no higher than 3.5ft or something. So if you are low enough, it works.

06-25-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
HumboldtBlazer STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 05 Subaru STi Fav Mod: hazard button Location: Slumboldt Posts: 291 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) I did mine like this. Bent the top back as it looked worse just flat. I am going to use the same rubber graumet I used for my FMIC grate to go around the plate as a border to "finish" it off. Front plates plain suck and you will get pulled over eventually driving a moded import in Cali, so how did you do yours to not block the FMIC? I get 0 interference with this setup. Who knows if you can get busted for drilling wholes in your front plate? I bought a plastic mounting bracket that lets me place the plate that high, if anyone is interested in it I will find the link/part #. Last edited by HumboldtBlazer; 06-25-2007 at 02:40 PM..

06-25-2007, 01:19 PM	#2
Jayli Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 07 SWP STI Location: SoCal Posts: 199 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007	Re: Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) pic doesnt work

06-25-2007, 02:43 PM	#4
STI_Mike S204 Racer Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: CF trunk Location: Dana Point, Ca Posts: 3,281 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006	Re: Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) Havent gotten busted for it yet and i've been driving around without a front plate for about 1 year now.

06-25-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
blk rex Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 2002 WRX Stg2 Fav Mod: External Wastegate Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,194 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005	Re: Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) License Plates are STATE PROPERTY and modifying them in any way shape or form is asking for trouble.

06-25-2007, 03:01 PM	#7
Rollin07STI Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 07 OBP/Volk TA CE28 Fav Mod: Volk Time Attack CE28's Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006	Re: Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) I've been busted with my Prius, but not in person, I received a ticket by mail from a parking maid...bs if u ask me....I keep my front plate in my right corner of my dash so its in corner behind the windshield, no problems yet.

06-25-2007, 03:04 PM	#8
pj21086 Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 05 WRB STi & 07 AW 3 Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 339 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006	Re: Cali drivers with FMIC (or other states that require front plates) when i had a front mount i took out one of the fog light covers and stuck it inside of there. you could also fab a bracket and mount the plate in front of one of your fog light covers. click the link in my sig for some pics.

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