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Details on how you did this? Materials, printer, etc. I want to do this as well!So. ..... how do you like my totally illegal, color laser compatible, vinyl, non_photochemically reactive, stick-on, homemade, front license plate. ...
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Yea, the guy who makes these up in Canada with shipping wants a $100. No way I'd pay that much if I could do it myself for under $5. And it was fun, too.
Maybe on the next iteration, I'll print one with a nice Tesla frame.
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Hill, where and how did you print this? I can scan and photoshop my plate as needed but I'm not sure where to print. Thanks.
So. ..... how do you like my totally illegal, color laser compatible, vinyl, non_photochemically reactive, stick-on, homemade, front license plate. ...
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Yea, the guy who makes these up in Canada with shipping wants a $100. No way I'd pay that much if I could do it myself for under $5. And it was fun, too.
Maybe on the next iteration, I'll print one with a nice Tesla frame.
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Acho
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spc
Member
In Texas it is required a front license plates and you could get a ticket if you don't have one.
I have researched the law here and nowhere it defines the material or the requirements of the plates.
I took a picture of the actual plates and printed my first plate on regular bumper sticker vinyl in Apr 2015 , it does not fully fit in the front bubble but it will fold a little and to this date I had zero issues and still using it.
On my second with the newer facia it fits perfect, I found someone that had reflective vinyl and I got an exact replica of the plates. I was told that the material used is the same as the one used in the actual plates.
I have asked several cops and the ones that said they didn't think it was ok, changed their minds when I asked them to show me the law with the specifications such as material, reflectivity size etc. Even placement is not actually specified but it must be in front, so even inside behind the windshield is acceptable.
I am no lawyer so, what I write here is my own interpretation of the laws I found and experience, use at your discretion.
I have researched the law here and nowhere it defines the material or the requirements of the plates.
I took a picture of the actual plates and printed my first plate on regular bumper sticker vinyl in Apr 2015 , it does not fully fit in the front bubble but it will fold a little and to this date I had zero issues and still using it.
On my second with the newer facia it fits perfect, I found someone that had reflective vinyl and I got an exact replica of the plates. I was told that the material used is the same as the one used in the actual plates.
I have asked several cops and the ones that said they didn't think it was ok, changed their minds when I asked them to show me the law with the specifications such as material, reflectivity size etc. Even placement is not actually specified but it must be in front, so even inside behind the windshield is acceptable.
I am no lawyer so, what I write here is my own interpretation of the laws I found and experience, use at your discretion.
I found this Etsy store:
Custom USA Style License Plate Sticker (choose your text, color, size)
Looks like mostly smaller sized ones for toy cars, but they have an option to get 11" x 5.5" which is close to official size for like $20. The sample photos look very realistic. Anyone brave enough to try it out and let us know?
Custom USA Style License Plate Sticker (choose your text, color, size)
Looks like mostly smaller sized ones for toy cars, but they have an option to get 11" x 5.5" which is close to official size for like $20. The sample photos look very realistic. Anyone brave enough to try it out and let us know?
Jimmy 1
Member
I have a buddy who put this on his Lamborghini 5 years ago, no tickets, no questions. Looks great, no drilling.
Acho
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MelaniainLA
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According to this site, which sells them ONLY for CA for $50, they're legal here: Tested by the California Highway Patrol of Sacramento
Claims they come with a DMV letter to put in glove box in case any cops question it. Ordered one and we'll see.. apparently improves aerodynamics so better range?
The state law authorizing a "pilot" for this is here: Bill Text - SB-1387 Vehicles: license plate pilot programs.
The seller claims that the pilot ended and it's now legal. Worst case it's BS and I'll demand $ back
Claims they come with a DMV letter to put in glove box in case any cops question it. Ordered one and we'll see.. apparently improves aerodynamics so better range?
The state law authorizing a "pilot" for this is here: Bill Text - SB-1387 Vehicles: license plate pilot programs.
The seller claims that the pilot ended and it's now legal. Worst case it's BS and I'll demand $ back
Keiki
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MelaniainLA
Member
Should be fine.
BTW ordered my vinyl plate last week and this week received an official letter from the DMV authorizing me to use it on the car. Can’t wait to remove that bulky, drag-inducing metal plate!!
Can you provide a link to where you bought the vinyl material to print it?So. ..... how do you like my totally illegal, color laser compatible, vinyl, non_photochemically reactive, stick-on, homemade, front license plate. ...
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Yea, the guy who makes these up in Canada with shipping wants a $100. No way I'd pay that much if I could do it myself for under $5. And it was fun, too.
Maybe on the next iteration, I'll print one with a nice Tesla frame.
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post pictures when you get it... interesting so the letter came direct from the DMV? was there an application process to the DMV that you started? or the company you bought from started the process?
According to this site, which sells them ONLY for CA for $50, they're legal here: Tested by the California Highway Patrol of Sacramento
Claims they come with a DMV letter to put in glove box in case any cops question it. Ordered one and we'll see.. apparently improves aerodynamics so better range?
The state law authorizing a "pilot" for this is here: Bill Text - SB-1387 Vehicles: license plate pilot programs.
The seller claims that the pilot ended and it's now legal. Worst case it's BS and I'll demand $ back
Curious if they can do a slimmer profile so the plate isn't bent over any of the angles of the bumper. Looking at it it looks like it will be flat on the Model 3, however I have other cars with thinner bumpers that I don't want the plate to be bent on the angles like on the websites samples pictures. So the plate would have to be scaled down a little in size to look good.
MelaniainLA
Member
I did NOTHING. That guy who runs the website must have applied directly to DMV. So strange!!
Wondering if you could update us on this? Did you receive your vinyl plate and DMV certificate? I'm about to order from the same website and am wondering how it turned out for you. Thanks!
Ebrake
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BluestarE3
Active Member
Looks really good with your black car. Currently, they only do the standard and Classic plate designs. I asked if they could also do the Kids plate (which lets you use certain symbols) and they said they would check with Sacramento CHP.
If I have to sport a front plate, for me, this is the least visually objectionable way to go.
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Keiki
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Too bad they can't make a mock 3D version. Almost impossible too tell difference, from real one, at a glance. e.g. mock bullet hole decals.
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