The front license plate question.... (poll)

[Kilotango74]

I think it's only a matter of time before they start enforcing it. The proliferation of Model 3s, and therefore, the number of front license plate violators, will reach a tipping point. I'd rather not get a fixit ticket.

Why? Do you think Model 3’s are the only car people run no front plate with? Lots of people do this with lots fo different kinds of cars.

 

[FB49]

Is your solution equivalent to the cheapo two bolts through the grille-type solutions?

I went with the cheapo (bolts through the grille) and it seems to work fine. I like that the plate is a bit lower than the Tesla (stick on) location. If I had known how easy it was I could have bought my own stainless steel bolts/nuts at ACE Hardware for about the same cost.

 

[chilman408]

I think it's only a matter of time before they start enforcing it. The proliferation of Model 3s, and therefore, the number of front license plate violators, will reach a tipping point. I'd rather not get a fixit ticket.

I absolutely do not agree. 90% of luxury vehicles do not have front license.

This is not a Tesla thing.

If anything, this would probably become legal like mj.

 

[ianc]

licenseplatewrap.com solution is cool and functional.

72$ worth of cool and functional? Get out of town. 35-40$ and we'd be cooking with gas....

Ian

 

[jrweiss98020]

I went with the SnapPlate. It's sturdy, doesn't require glue or drilling, and gives you the option of a "permanent" or replaceable mount. The screw that makes it "permanent" is discreet and easily removed if you want to take the plate off occasionally.

 

[PianoAl]

What's the disadvantage of the tape-on holder that comes with the car?

 

[Vines]

What's the disadvantage of the tape-on holder that comes with the car?

Looks are the only thing people are worried about. The black plastic thing looks out of place on the front of an otherwise nice looking nose.

 

[TyH2009]

Neither of my cars have a front plate.

Never been ticketed.

 

[neurocutie]

Looks are the only thing people are worried about. The black plastic thing looks out of place on the front of an otherwise nice looking nose.

it has also been said that eventually the tape/glue fails/ages and the license plate may fall off -- I don't know if that is someone speaking from experience or mere speculation.

Most of the non-OEM tape-on solutions are mounts that can be removed very quickly (minutes), which some want to be able to do from time to time.

 

[house9]

I haven't received my real plates yet, so nothing on the front yet; before taking delivery of the car I splurged on SnapPlate

SnapPlate Model 3 Front License Plate Mount by LivingTesla

It is expensive, but well build and well thought out; I wasn't too keen on tape-on or drilling holes in a brand new $50,000 car.

 

[chilman408]

Dont need to spend much money.

If you get a ticket every year, it is only $25 per year. And this is highly highly unlikely.

 

[ErinBoBerin]

I just got my plates yesterday and had a SnapPlate ready and waiting. Currently, I have it on and it looks good, but not as good as without a front plate. I'm half tempted to take it off and hope for the best.

 

[jrweiss98020]

I just got my plates yesterday and had a SnapPlate ready and waiting. Currently, I have it on and it looks good, but not as good as without a front plate. I'm half tempted to take it off and hope for the best.

That's the beauty of the SnapPlate. You can store it in your frunk if you want, and put it on any time you think you might need it!

 

[P3dStealth]

Wow over $100 for a license plate mount? I like the idea but I am pretty sure I can design and 3d print that for about $2 in filament and a few hours on fusion 360.

 

[house9]

pretty sure I can design and 3d print that for about $2 in filament and a few hours

The key being a few hours - time is money.

 

[Vanteer]

I am pretty sure I will use the OEM version. The black on the blue looks ok to me. Not as nice as no plate, but not worth spending $120.00 to me. But I still have a few weeks to contemplate.

 

[Glamisduner]

I just stuck it on, it's only 1/2 held on with tape now though, because it saved part of my bumper from a tire tread that the car in front of me kicked up and into the front of my car, it smacked plate and broke the seal of the tape on 1/2 of it but the other half is still holding for now. I don't think it would be very difficult to remove if I wanted to. Pretty sure some dental floss and I could remove it in 5-10 minutes, might even be easier than those bolt on solutions.

I think it's ugly but it did take the brunt of the tire tread, and I don't like giving cops a reason to pull me over. Having tint is bad enough.

 

[Gizmo35]

I used the stick on one that came with the car. Its the best looking option and it mounts symmetrical. All the other options just look very out of place to me. Previous experience with double sided tape have been good. Im not the least worried that it will fall off.

 

[mswlogo]

Great Poll, Should have added

My State Requires Plate, took my chances with no plate and have got a ticket

Surprised how many are risking it.

I’m risking it (Model X), so far so good. Model 3 I did put it on, didn’t mind as much because it was just sticky tape. Model X requires drilling holes for OEM. Bought 3rd party and didn’t like the bulk at all.

I keep mine in the Frunk ready to sticky tape on. I can put it on before the cop finishes writing the ticket What missing plate sir? I’m gonna play dumb and say it falls off.

I must stick it on for inspection too.

 

[jrweiss98020]

Wow over $100 for a license plate mount? I like the idea but I am pretty sure I can design and 3d print that for about $2 in filament and a few hours on fusion 360.

Post pix when you finish it.