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Front license plate
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Does the vendor refer you an installer or you are going to look for an installer yourself? Please share. I'm interested in a solution for my font plate too as I live in California which requires front license plate.
ernies
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What is the model you bought? I am determined to go plateless, but if I go to Canada, would need it. Washington State "requires them" but my wife is probably up to a decade without a plate and no tickets. My pickup has a massive winch on front for the last 13 years which is effectively blocking the plate and no ticket.
I do NOT want to plate up the new car.
My buddy who is a mechanic called and spoke with them and they don't see why it won't work. So I ordered it and will have it installed in 1-2 weeks. This is the unit that was ordered. I'll advise and post pics once it's done and any install feedback.
Mustang Flip Down License Plate Holder - Motorized (79-16 All) - Free Shipping
Per who does the install. Mechanic I know is on Long Island, but I know one in White Plains NY that would do it too. I had called a Tesla referred place and they didn't offer it (this was before I found my source). I'm sure if you brought the device they would install it. Keep in mind, I don't know if this will work YET. Once I have the work done, I'll advise.
Mustang Flip Down License Plate Holder - Motorized (79-16 All) - Free Shipping
Per who does the install. Mechanic I know is on Long Island, but I know one in White Plains NY that would do it too. I had called a Tesla referred place and they didn't offer it (this was before I found my source). I'm sure if you brought the device they would install it. Keep in mind, I don't know if this will work YET. Once I have the work done, I'll advise.
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Sean So Lowe
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If they can read the plates from both front and rear of the vehicle then what is the point if needing the front? Just another way to ticket and make money.
Marcls
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Here's a link to a TorkLift license plate holder that does not require screws into the MX front bumper....
Torklift Central | The Law - Tesla Model X Front License Plate Bracket (Auto Pilot Compatible) x7340 - Tesla Accessories - Tesla - Find Your EcoHitch - RVing and Towing
Torklift Central | The Law - Tesla Model X Front License Plate Bracket (Auto Pilot Compatible) x7340 - Tesla Accessories - Tesla - Find Your EcoHitch - RVing and Towing
The Mustang flip down did NOT work. Once the X was lifted we realized as one of the other poster wrote, the X has a curved bottom and so no go.
I've since ordered another unit that fits below color front end. So it's in black area and down (I will NOT screw into the colored area and the holder actually uses adhesive not screws on inside and can be easily removed with thumb screws). It's normally used in corvettes. We'll see how that goes. I'll post pics/update once I know how that goes. I'm intentationally not sharing too many details, since people won't read all these posts. In 3-4 weeks, I'll know.
I've since ordered another unit that fits below color front end. So it's in black area and down (I will NOT screw into the colored area and the holder actually uses adhesive not screws on inside and can be easily removed with thumb screws). It's normally used in corvettes. We'll see how that goes. I'll post pics/update once I know how that goes. I'm intentationally not sharing too many details, since people won't read all these posts. In 3-4 weeks, I'll know.
Here is my X on a lift showing that the underneath front area is curved. Also, due to the plastic, my mechanic buddy didn't want to screw in from underneath and we returned the automatic license plate holder. See attachments.
This ONLY an example. Do NOT buy this. I've ordered this myself as a test and will advise. Game plan is to install in the "vent" area. I purchased a black frame to hide the license plate more.
-Ben
This ONLY an example. Do NOT buy this. I've ordered this myself as a test and will advise. Game plan is to install in the "vent" area. I purchased a black frame to hide the license plate more.
-Ben
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Hubby finally installed my Blackvue front/rear camera and this automatic hide away front plate holder for me over the past weekend. I will upload a video tomorrow (someone pls tell me how) and try to bug him for a DIY write up for you guys.
As per Hubby:
1. No time for a write up. It's not rocket science. People will understand once they get to the latter part of the video.
2. I supposedly have to press a button everytime and he know I'll forget. That's the reason for the automatic function with delay timers.
3. Vent area is a no go. He said there is an automatic vent door which open and close depend on the temperature. Better not to mess with it. And if installed too out, it will look funny.
Plate:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TLLZ4E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Delay Timer (2x):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F8NAWC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps!
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Did you consider installing at the front center under the Tesla logo? Would it fit there? How many hours did it to install? Thanks for sharing the video.
I am not sure which position you are referring to. Did you mean in between the logo and the lower grill?
Took him around 5 hours for the plate holder and the dash cams.
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