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Temporary Front License Plate Solutions
- Thread starter chronopc
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Can you link or name the products you used? How has it been going after a couple of months of use?
I adapted the standard front license plate mount to the 2" suction cups so that I wasn't sticking to the front of the bumper, I was sticking to the underside instead. Since I'm only looking for a solution when parked, not while driving, it's plenty secure for me. I posted pictures elsewhere a few days ago with pictures.
Garlan Garner
Banned
This is my solution for my P3D+. Hide-a-Plate It was easy to install and operates via a remote control fob. One button for up and another button for down. 4 screws and a little wiring straight to the 12v battery and that's it. Took me 42 min to install.
I just took this video a few hours ago.
I just took this video a few hours ago.
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ℬête Noire
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Yes. I can't link the photo at the moment because it's on the local Tesla group's private FB page and I don't have a FB account, but someone here in Houston put IIRC 6 of exactly those little suction cups on the back of the standard mount (I guess he ordered 2 sets, since they come in sets of 4).
He said he's driven it to San Antonio and back no problems, so you can assume it's good for at least 90 mph. My recollection is he said he's also gotten slack on removing it, so it's been on for a couple month at a time.
Garlan Garner
Banned
Couldn't someone just walk up and take your plate off?
I guess it depends on what neighborhood you live in.....
Yeah they could, but why would they even want my license plate? Also, you can't really tell I'm using suction cups unless you look really really close.
Yes, they could. They could also just walk up with a screwdriver and take off your back plate, or anybody else's plate for that matter. Question is, why?
Garlan Garner
Banned
I'm glad your question is "why". For many reasons I'm glad you are all asking "why".
Let me just say that in my past ( not that far away ) neighborhoods.....false/fake plates are invaluable.
I'm more concerned with people vandalizing my car than taking my license plate. But you're definitely right, it's likely depending on where you park.
ℬête Noire
Active Member
The thing about attaching using suction cups on the back of the stock mounting bracket, rather than using the adhesive strips that are much harder to remove and stain the paint over time, is it'll be very hard for those passing by to discern that it's suction cups rather than the stock. They'll go to the screws anyway if for some reason they want my plate. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yeah, I really don't think people can tell if ti's suction cup vs adhesive strips. If they really want my license plate they'll get it regardless.
ℬête Noire
Active Member
Today my Nextdoor feed** is lit up with the TX Storm Troopers saturating here, several squad cars and even a motorcycle. I assume because we've had 2 fatalities on the local stretch of highway in under 2 months (plus probably putting the fear of the law in people ahead of the drinking season). And of course they're handing out front plate tickets, too. Because "safety" or something?
** For those unfamiliar with Nextdoor think Facebook, with all the vileness, bile, and insanity that implies, but your "Friends List" came with your house and as such is immutable unless you or they move.
Garlan Garner
Banned
Response from police = ticket.
One thing that's amazing though is that in my recent years I've had the opportunity to run across quite a few millionaires and such to which they don't care about tickets and fines - as opposed to what they want.
I know of a Bugatti owner who doesn't mind paying the mediocre fines of $50 per ticket in order to keep the look of his car exactly the way he wants it. ( No plate on the front ).
I'm not in that camp...so I will stick with my hide-a-plate solution as I have provided a video of above.
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MarkinArch
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+1 just tried mine out for the first time in 100 miles of state trooper saturated rural highways and they worked great! Ripped the plate off when I got back home. FYI - I have PPF on the bumper with Carpro Reload and had no issues attaching or removing.
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