Front License Plate Solutions

[W.Petefish]

Not even close. I was going to try to put the plate behind the nose cone or possibly integrate the plate mount into the cone. The problem that I run into is the mounting of the cone. I know that it just clips on, the real question is: will the material that I'd use stand up to the test of time?

I know that ABS gets real brittle after about a year, most resins would work, but are brittle to start with. I need something like PLA or Polycarbonate.

I could just use a vacu-form and make one side of the mold, but after that I want to pour one in resin so that I can shape it easier. Maybe a question for some DMS members...

 

[dsm363]

If Tesla would have an optional nose-cone with a license plate area in it, that would work too.

 

[Lloyd]

For those that don't want a license plate in front and want to fix the ugly holes left by the dealers drill, there is Bumperplugs.com

 

[W.Petefish]

If Tesla would have an optional nose-cone with a license plate area in it, that would work too.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[dadaleus]

Well, looks like the strategy of just trying to get away without a front plate isn't going to work well in LA. I parked on a Los Angeles street for the first time Monday. Within 45 minutes I got this:

And some pretty good irony about the street name huh?

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Sorry about that, Jason. I'm going to bite the bullet and ask for a factory-installed bracket. Liked the "Vehicle Make - UNKN" bit

 

[brianman]

Well, looks like the strategy of just trying to get away without a front plate isn't going to work well in LA. I parked on a Los Angeles street for the first time Monday. Within 45 minutes I got this:
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And some pretty good irony about the street name huh?

"Offence"?
Is Los Angeles still a British colony?

 

[sublimaze1]

"Offence"?
Is Los Angeles still a British colony?

Enough Canadians have migrated there. Seems like assimilation.

(not a hate comment)

 

[DrComputer]

Well, looks like the strategy of just trying to get away without a front plate isn't going to work well in LA. I parked on a Los Angeles street for the first time Monday. Within 45 minutes I got this:

And some pretty good irony about the street name huh?

The good part about those meter maid tickets is that all you have to do is pay the $25. It's not a fix-it-ticket issued by an actual officer. Those require you attach the plate, spend $25 more dollars going to the sheriff's office and getting to sign-off on it and then paying the court fee.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

"Offence"?
Is Los Angeles still a British colony?

Here's a good thread on it: My parking ticket is in Commonwealth English! - Straight Dope Message Board

Let's blame the Canadian folks printing the forms or the Indian programmers

 

[Lloyd]

That's crazy! I have not had front plates on any of my cars for the last 40 years, and I spend a lot of time in los Angeles and lived there for 15 years! I got one fix it ticket (no fine) 38 years ago, and only got that because I was 15 over the posted limit. No ticket for speeding, just fix the plate.

I took some wire and wired it to the grill of my car. I still did not want to drill holes. I pulled over another officer on another day, and had him sign off the ticket. As he was pulling away, I got a set of wire cutters and removed the plate!

 

[sublimaze1]

I know someone posted a Skene preference ... can't recall if it is 2 or 2.5 inch. Which are people using?

 

[doug]

I'm trying to picture what is on your mind. Initially, I thought you might mean something like this, which is what I was considering. However, plate covers are illegal in Illinois as best as I have been able to identify.

Earlier in the thread: Front license plate options? - Page 3

 

[Robert.Boston]

Well, looks like the strategy of just trying to get away without a front plate isn't going to work well in LA. I parked on a Los Angeles street for the first time Monday. Within 45 minutes I got this:


And some pretty good irony about the street name huh?

I also enjoyed the "Vehicle Make: UNKN"! Exactly how many car companies are HQ'd in California?

 

[EarlyAdopter]

Electric Ave. Love it. You need to frame this.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Reposting Brianman's post:

Your gallery has a great shot of the front license plate holder. I hope you don't mind me reposting it here.
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[palmer_md]

Is there a tow hook mount somewhere on the front? If so this is a nice solution. http://gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html

 

[slindell]

Is there a tow hook mount somewhere on the front? If so this is a nice solution. http://gominigo.com/NHLPB-main.html

While I do like that license plate solution, there is no tow hook mount on the Model S.

 

[KBF]

I ordered the 2.5" after I measured it so maybe both will work. Sounds like Tesla is saying mounting plate so low might interfere with the AC and battery cooling.

I asked if I could post their response and they said it was ok:


Here's what it looks like from front:

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So, I really like the look of this. Are there any updates re: your plate? Any issues with cooling or aerodynamics, or did you listen to TM and move it? I'd consider doing this, and when driving in areas without front plate laws I think it would be pretty easy to remove temporarily. Manitoba plates really don't match Signature Red...

 

[W.Petefish]

Well, looks like the strategy of just trying to get away without a front plate isn't going to work well in LA. I parked on a Los Angeles street for the first time Monday. Within 45 minutes I got this:
View attachment 10725

And some pretty good irony about the street name huh?

I would see about having it dismissed under the basis of false information. The year states 2013, the model year of your Model S says 2012 and the month is also off. This might be enough for a technicality dismissal.