Fix-it Ticket : No Front Plate

[kpalaniswami]

Do you know this for sure or just assume this is what would happen?

As I said, I didn't notice any performance or supercharging issues. It is a variable speed fan which you would have noticed while supercharging. My battery degradation is normal too - lost 5 miles after 24k miles out of which 80% is with supercharger and long distance driving between Portland, OR and Bay Area round trip 8 times a year.

 

[kpalaniswami]

That's good to hear, I'm personally avoiding covering a vital part of the cooling system. There are better alternatives on the market.

Other alternatives cost insane for the problem it solves - to have a front license plate mount.

 

[silentcorp]

Better alternatives cost insane for the problem it solves - to have a front license plate mount.

I bought a $70k car, not too worried about paying ~$100 for a valid solution. To each their own!

 

[TW14 9LF]

Those who can't do, teach.
Those who can't earn, steal.
Those without purpose, invent one.
Those who can't defend, justify.

Real world is depressing.

Agree with the bottom 3, but the top one is offensive. Teaching is probably the most underappreciated profession in our society. Want to find out if you really know something? Try teaching it to somebody who doesn't know. You'll find out quick how hard teaching is. Try doing it without any support, financially, or from the people tasked with supporting you (the parents, the administrators, and the pupils themselves). Not easy.

And, No, I'm not a teacher, I'm an engineer.

Boy, this thread sure is taking some weird turns..........

Keith

 

[Luudcrs]

I bought a $70k car, not too worried about paying ~$100 for a valid solution. To each their own!

Agreed! I'm eyeing the Show 'N Go motorized plate holder.

 

[MXWing]

Agree with the bottom 3, but the top one is offensive. Teaching is probably the most underappreciated profession in our society. Want to find out if you really know something? Try teaching it to somebody who doesn't know. You'll find out quick how hard teaching is. Try doing it without any support, financially, or from the people tasked with supporting you (the parents, the administrators, and the pupils themselves). Not easy.

And, No, I'm not a teacher, I'm an engineer.

Boy, this thread sure is taking some weird turns..........

Keith

There's nuances to the first, I agree. Many COLLEGE professors should be out in the field or split their time between teaching and working.
Certain disciplines are kind of pathetic as well. There's so many liberal arts degrees that the ONLY purpose to get a Ph.D in is to TEACH new students going into the same worthless field, creating a self-sustaining cycle of pointlessness.

Now high school and below, yes I imagine teaching would be exceptionally hard. Mainly because kids are demon spawn and run the purgatories that the teachers work at.

I would need to be able to yell, berate, embarrass and throw hands at kids under my watch before I'll teach them. (yes, my kids love me and understand they are being equipped to conquer their peers).

 

[focher]

There’s never a thread that can’t devolve into a useless discussion.

 

[hugh_jassol]

BTW, in Los Angeles... don't drive to LAX if you don't have a front place. I think they have automated systems there that auto-scan the cars.

 

[chronopc]

BTW, in Los Angeles... don't drive to LAX if you don't have a front place. I think they have automated systems there that auto-scan the cars.

So they send you a ticket?

 

[outie]

BTW, in Los Angeles... don't drive to LAX if you don't have a front place. I think they have automated systems there that auto-scan the cars.

Is that new? Pretty sure I’ve been to LAX few times last year without front plate.

 

[T34ME]

As a driver on California freeways, you know that the average speed of traffic is 10 to 15 mph over the posted speed limit, including semis. The CHP seems fine with that since they allow it to happen. So yes, people and the CHP are entitled to pick and choose which laws to obey. (not that I agree, but that's the way it is in every State)

@peebrayne which part of my post are you "disagreeing" with?

 

[T34ME]

BTW, in Los Angeles... don't drive to LAX if you don't have a front place. I think they have automated systems there that auto-scan the cars.

My SIL works at LAX and drives his model 3 with no front plate there on a daily basis for the last 6 months. He has yet to receive a ticket.

 

[angelman]

BTW, in Los Angeles... don't drive to LAX if you don't have a front place. I think they have automated systems there that auto-scan the cars.

How would that work for cars from out of state?

 

[hugh_jassol]

So it seems my LAX theory is hit or miss given an informal poll at work. For the record, I don't have my plate on either Just haven't driven to LAX yet

 

[peebrayne]

@peebrayne which part of my post are you "disagreeing" with?

Just the part about the CHP allowing speeding 10 to 15 MPH over the limit to happen and claiming they are fine with it. Its obviously impossible for police to stop and ticket everyone going 10 to 15 MPH over. Sure they can cite drivers for going over 10 to 15 over, but what are the consequences of that? Complaints from the public? Anyway, I dont want to start a new thread on this topic. That is why the disagree button was best.

 

[jculbeaux]

When I took delivery of my M3, they handed me the front and rear plate holders. The front one has very good adhesive and sticks well. I hated to add anything to the beautiful front, however, it's the law. In CA we have many different color plates to choose from which could match any color Tesla California Special Interest License Plates . I chose the classic 60's black that match my black M3, and they don't look so bad. The renewal fee is less than the fix-it ticket....

 

[Luudcrs]

When I took delivery of my M3, they handed me the front and rear plate holders.

What did you get as a rear plate holder? All I had was a "Zero Emissions" plastic card attached to the back with a Tesla chrome frame. There was no bracket or "holder."

 

[jculbeaux]

What did you get as a rear plate holder? All I had was a "Zero Emissions" plastic card attached to the back with a Tesla chrome frame. There was no bracket or "holder."

They gave me a frame that perfectly aligns with the four rear plate holes.... It's chrome and says 'Model 3'

 

[Luudcrs]

They gave me a frame that perfectly aligns with the four rear plate holes.... It's chrome and says 'Model 3'

Okay, that's same as what I got. When you mentioned a holder, I thought it was more of a bracket like the front one.

 

[Santa Claws]

I also got the bandit and and pretty pleased with it.

Same. Here's my review / install:

For those of you in NJ thinking about not running a front plate... "In 2015, 85,687 summons were written for license plate violations." [~235 per day] Source - Will you get a ticket for not having a front license plate in N.J.?